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Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-30-2011, 10:44 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 44,313
Posted By srm109
Hoser makes fantastic brass for a great price! ...

Hoser makes fantastic brass for a great price! But as he said, when it gets to the end user it still might need some finish work.

I discovered that the Lake City brass that I purchased from him...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 07-03-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,446
Posted By srm109
You might try Greybeard Outdoors www.go2gbo.com ...

You might try Greybeard Outdoors www.go2gbo.com They have a Contender Classified forum that you might try, Just sign up and post a WTB of what you want.

It might be worth mentioning that the TC...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-06-2011, 12:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,339
Posted By srm109
I'm using a "300 Fireball" barrel from Model 1...

I'm using a "300 Fireball" barrel from Model 1 Sales with the gas port in the carbine position. I use 223's cut down with a sanding disk on my old ShopSmith. I then reform them to make cases with a...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 03-17-2011, 12:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,036
Posted By srm109
I think the op rod is a perfect solution to a...

I think the op rod is a perfect solution to a non-existent problem....didn't Stoner develop the M16 so as to get rid of the op rod in the first place? The M16/AR15 is a remarkable simple design, why...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 03-10-2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,689
Posted By srm109
I have had really good luck with my C-Products...

I have had really good luck with my C-Products magazines. I have 2 10-round magazines that I use to hunt. I also have 3 30-round magazines that are "military" issue that work perfectly (the ones...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 02-28-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,651
Posted By srm109
Dont know about subsonic loads on deer kills. I...

Dont know about subsonic loads on deer kills. I havn't done that yet, but there's no reason why not if you keep the shots close, say under 100 yards. There's plenty of folks here that can tell you...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 02-28-2011, 07:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,793
Posted By srm109
Barrel length: 16" Port position: Carbine ...

Barrel length: 16"
Port position: Carbine
Bullet type: 210 grain Sierra
Bullet weight: 210
Powder: AA 1680 10.5 Grains
Velocity: 840 FPS (Average for 3 shots)
Standard Deviation: ?
Extreme...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 02-28-2011, 07:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,651
Posted By srm109
If you decide to assemble your upper yourself,...

If you decide to assemble your upper yourself, don't panic! I put mine to gether with almost no tools, and the ones I used were not specifically "AR" tools. If I can do it, anyone can!

I used a...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 02-17-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,573
Posted By srm109
I sorta thought so also, but I can't FORCE the...

I sorta thought so also, but I can't FORCE the builder to make what I want, so I'll probably look elsewhere for my barrel.

I want the 1/8 twist so that I can work up really heavy cast bullet...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 02-16-2011, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,573
Posted By srm109
TC Contender and rifling twist rate???

I called up a custom barrel maker yesterday (I won't mention who for now) to order a Contender carbine length barrel in 300-221. I specified a 1/8 twist, and was told that they did not offer that...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-25-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,628
Posted By srm109
Wow! Are you sure you didn't shoot 5 times and...

Wow! Are you sure you didn't shoot 5 times and then shoot the other 5 up through the air or into the ground? LOL! Good shooting, what where you using (the firearm)?
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-21-2011, 10:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,175
Posted By srm109
I should have said that I worked down to the 10.7...

I should have said that I worked down to the 10.7 grains of 1680. I have actually gotten down to 10.3 grains now and everything still works perfectly. Maybe I should check the battery in the...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-21-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,379
Posted By srm109
Thanks for posting the link! I just hopped over...

Thanks for posting the link! I just hopped over there and purchased a 4 cavity gas checked mold! Should be great!
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-18-2011, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 888
Posted By srm109
Mine has an M4-type barrel extension, but a...

Mine has an M4-type barrel extension, but a standard-type upper. No problems so far, a couple of thousand rounds.

You could always use a Dremel or a chain saw file and carefully notch the...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-16-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,494
Posted By srm109
I installed my low profile gase block this...

I installed my low profile gase block this morning. I just removed the upper reciever and, looking down the barrel from the muzzle end, eyeballed the gas block to get it on straight. Works perfect!...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 01-16-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,175
Posted By srm109
Picked up some Sierra 210gr Match Kings!

I was at a gun show yesterday and picked up a bag of 210gr SMK's. I loaded up a few with 10.7grains of AA1680. I shot a couple to make sure they were cycling the action of my M1S 300 Fireball. ...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-14-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,494
Posted By srm109
Well duh!!! Even I should have thought of...

Well duh!!! Even I should have thought of that!:grin:
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-14-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,494
Posted By srm109
No the barrel is a Model 1 Sales in 300 Fireball....

No the barrel is a Model 1 Sales in 300 Fireball. I think it's perfectly round.

I guess I just put the gas block on there by eyeball and then adjust it until everything works correctly.
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-14-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,494
Posted By srm109
Aligning the gas block on and AR15

I'm planning to change the gas block on my AR to a "low profile". It currently has a steel picatinny block, but I don't need it for anything. I'll swap that block to my 22LR upper and mount a...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-13-2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,084
Posted By srm109
The 7.62x39 is one of my favorite cartridges. ...

The 7.62x39 is one of my favorite cartridges. However, it's just not as versatile as the 300 Whisper. The relatively extreme taper of the case body limits the versatility of the cartridge. It...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-12-2011, 10:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,084
Posted By srm109
I'll agree, I love my 300 Whisper, but it does...

I'll agree, I love my 300 Whisper, but it does not have the effective range of the 6.8. Here in Mississippi however, the 300 Whisper is a very good choice. I don't personally own a 6.8, but like I...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-12-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,084
Posted By srm109
When J.D. Jones designed the 300 Whisper, the...

When J.D. Jones designed the 300 Whisper, the intention was an efficient cartridge with a heavy bullet for close range sniper work. The original intent was to use 200+ grain bullets for their...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-07-2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,841
Posted By srm109
Several friends and I have had excellent...

Several friends and I have had excellent performance from C Products. I've got 2 10-round magazines and a friend has at least 4 30-round magazines that feed flawlessly.
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-30-2010, 11:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,115
Posted By srm109
Try replacing the trigger! I installed a RRA...

Try replacing the trigger! I installed a RRA 2-stage match trigger in my 300 Fireball. Cut my 100 yard groups in half! I'm shooting 1" - 1.5" groups all day long. Was 3-4"! Cost me $110.00,...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 12-26-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,074
Posted By srm109
I use an old Dillon 450 and love it! The 450 is...

I use an old Dillon 450 and love it! The 450 is the predecessor to the 550, so it's basically the same press as the 550. I have not used any of the other manufacturers presses, so I can't give you...
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