Case Prep for the AR10 This is directed specifically at the AR10. We use one type of case only. The Lake City LR, and our lot of 1,000 is a 2004 Mfg stamp. These are once fired and collected by Bartlett. If the LR is not headstamped then you probably have machinegun...
Reloading
Barrels, Projectiles, and Cartridges, Part 2b
Moly Impact Coating: This is our process. Yours will vary, but this has proven itself for us. If you projectiles are to be Meplat trimmed and Pointed, do it now. Moly is something we're using in a projectile dedicated AR10 Custom Build rifle with a Walther 17-4...
Barrels, Projectiles, and Cartridges, Part 2a
Ok. Even though the process isn't rocket science, this isn't exactly short. I'm posting all of the info I have from a 2 year period of successfully doing this. The main thrust of hBN is not to improve accuracy, but to prolong barrel life. When properly prep'd and...
Barrels, Projectiles, and Cartridges, Part 1
I didn't realize how much interest there is in hBN. It really does make a huge difference in barrel life, so I'll repost it and leave it here. Answering email after email from a dozen different boards is getting really to be a chore, so here it is. Both Dad and I...
Sorting Brass
Yes, we do it for our AR10s, and one in particular. Is it worth it? Dozens of log-book pages have easily proven that it definitely makes a difference in precision reloading for and AR10. The brass is first rolled in a light coat of Castor Oil We typically do 100 at a...
Cartridge Overall Length
To determine proper seat depth for any given projectile, keep in mind that the measurement is only valid when the contact of the bullet's ogive and the lands/grooves is determined. Your manual says OAL is 3.020?... maybe for that bullet that they used, but only for...