It's a lot of fun. I use H110 powder as I can use it for sub and supersonic loads. I have used cast and copper jacket bullets (210-245 grain bullets). I'm using Speer TNT HP 125 grains bullets for my hunting load. Hodgdonreloading.com has data for both.
MRA Renegade
- Thread starter sdizzyday
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I'm not into reloading (don't shoot enough), but I ordered the Hornady 190GR Sub-X, I'm slightly optimistic they might also be good enough out to 150-200 yards on coyotes. I've seen both yes and no's on this. I also ordered the S&J hardware linear comp to try to reduce outward noise.
Doing a lot to try to keep neighbours happy lol
Extraction in regular bolt guns with either friggin sucks badly enough (Well, Barnaul was pretty smooth)
Wouldn't wanna see them in a straight pull. Unless you want to practice your mortar method lol
Thinking REALLY hard about joining you all with the 300 BLK. 12.5 or 16. So tempting but....
CanuckShooter
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Just a quick side question, don't mean to derail... I've been trying to find a thread here on CGN that details what improvements were made and how to ID a "Mk 2.1" gun. Do you recall in which thread these details were laid out?
I’ve got one built with 450BM. Zero extraction issues, smooth as butter.
I only had occasional issues with the Lacquered case ammo, once tge bore/breach got dirty. No extraction issues with copper washed or brown painted Norinco.
I did already have ~4k rounds through the rifle when it was an AR15 though.
Maybe that 4k helped break it in!
Hey Gunnerlove, you're right. I have a Mk2 and the bolt release sort of works but not great. Do you know if the improved bolt release is available from MRA and can be retrofitted?
Gunnerlove
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It requires a new lower. I think MRA is charging $300 which kind of sucks because the original bolt catch is garbage.
Gunnerlove
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The MK2 has the bolt catch sticking 90% out of the lower. 2.1 has a front and rear fence so the bolt catch is supported like in an AR.
CanuckShooter
CGN frequent flyer
CanuckShooter
CGN frequent flyer
Are you sure? It's fenced like an AR-15 catch as Gunnerlove described. What does the 2.1 catch look like?
CanuckShooter
CGN frequent flyer
Is this it? Support/fence is higher, flush with catch body. Sits deeper in the recess in the lower. Just like an AR.
This looks like what the old one is being described as... Bolt catch is straight, stands proud of fencing (fencing is shorter), and bottom sticks out further from the lower. This pic was from the owner's manual.
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CanuckShooter
CGN frequent flyer
Already did. Still looking in the meantime.
Just received my rifle and am having a hard time with the bolt catching. There is quite a bit of up/down play with the bolt handle, so in the resting position you can’t cycle the bolt backwards without applying upward pressure on the handle. Even then, it’s better but still not 100% without yanking on it.
Is this a normal part of break in procedure? Put 10 rounds through and was having a hard time getting it to cycle without having to stop and reset.
Is this a normal part of break in procedure? Put 10 rounds through and was having a hard time getting it to cycle without having to stop and reset.
Mine was a little stiff to start, mainly after some rounds when things warmed up. But the upward pressure for it to cycle does not sound normal.
Have you taken it apart and cleaned it?
I applied quality grease over gun oil to the metal on metal sliding parts. Be sure to apply some to the metal pins in the charging handle to avoid them getting stuck.
Have you taken it apart and cleaned it?
I applied quality grease over gun oil to the metal on metal sliding parts. Be sure to apply some to the metal pins in the charging handle to avoid them getting stuck.
