AR performance issues - Need some input.

[guntech59]

Originally Posted by Regular Joe

Killing people is NOT a qualifier. I've been doing this for 48 years. I too am a veteran. I have hand loaded on a single stage press more .223 ammo than most of the internet wunderboyz have ever SEEN. Amazing things happen on that perfect day, maybe once every several years. We keep at it because that perfect day doesn't happen every day, and not for many days in an entire lifetime.
I'll keep messing with my current AR, and the day will come when I'll have 10 shots touching at 200 yards. Yesterday, I got 4 out of 10 to land in the same 3/8" hole @ 200. There will be a huge number of 2 moa groups fired in the meantime, but I'll be showing that "perfect" target for all to see... It will MOST CERTAINLY NOT have been fired with a 16" barrel.

Come on! On the internet, EVERYONE can shoot 1/2" groups all day long.

[Hedge]

Originally Posted by JLA

Couldnt agree more Cyclone. Cept Ill add that you can custom tailor ammo to a specific rifle thru careful handloading and make a real tackshooter out of even a 16 inch barrel carbine.

Catching up on posts and couldn't resist.

Gotta agree JLA. It isn't barrel length that determines accuracy. I qualified Distinguished Expert with the LASD using a 2" S&W bodyguard. 30 rounds at 60 feet. Punched out the 10 ring and 2x9s. 298 out of 300.

It's just trigger control and consistent practice, practice, practice.

[JLA]

yessir. All barrel length has a direct effect on is muzzle velocity.

[gdmoody]

Originally Posted by guntech59

Come on! On the internet, EVERYONE can shoot 1/2" groups all day long.

I need to stay on the internet more, cause I sure as hell can't!! I can hold my own but haven't won a trophy in many years. I am taking three AR'a out in the morning to see what I can do (two 16" and one 20" barrels).

[JLA]

Originally Posted by guntech59

Come on! On the internet, EVERYONE can shoot 1/2" groups all day long.

Youre absolutely right, its easy to be what you aint online. But thats also why my invitation remains open. I have a range in Godley TX, anyone caring to spend a day shooting with me can do so free of charge and I have backers from 25 yds to 250 yds every 50 yds beyond 50 yds.