M305 for Tac Rifle matches?

[Pr589]

If the ammo cost isn't an issue and you're not trying to be competitive, go for it. A few people ran 308s in IPSC rifle last summer and while they were at a distinct disadvantage, they sure had fun.

The main issues were that the recoil slowed follow-up shots, and many were using 5 round mags rather than 50 Beowulf mags. 3X more mag changes has a huge impact on times. The M305s that were run are also slower with mag changes than AR10-type rifles.

[Slamfyre]

Shortening the barrel will be minimal weight savings. Most of the M305 weight is in the action, receiver and stock. Lighter stock makes for a very barrel heavy rifle.

Yes. It is barrel heavy right now. Regardless of tacmatches, this rifle can use some weight loss, specially at the front. As for getting an AR, I try to stay away from restricteds. It is just too frustrating having to comply with our wonderful laws around restricteds. A few days ago I was thinking about arranging a quick trip to Texada Island with my VZ58 to grab one of those dog sized blacktails. An AR would not be allowed to do so.

I only have one restricted, a High Standard Supermatic Trophy 22LR handgun. And I only got it because my grandpa had one almost identical and my dad lost it. So when I stumbled upon it at Reliable Gun, I had to have it. It was a sentimental impulse buy. My 8 year old loves to shoot it. One day I was telling him that his Ruger 10/22 would be great for rabbit hunting. He then said that the handgun would be even better. Then I had to explain to him how people ignorant about guns created laws that forbid us to use our High Standard for hunting rabbits. Things like these are very frustrating and I try to stay away from frustration if I can help it.

[sushix2]

I've seen people take their M1A's to tac match before, just make sure you have crates of that surplus Norc 308 and get 10 round mags from Canadaammo (AIA magazines)

[Splatter]

Yes, chop the barrel. 19" won't lose too much velocity from the .308. Load your own ammo, use 125-ish grain bullets loaded with a slow-ish powder like 4320, Reloader 15, or maybe even 4320. Just enough power to cycle the action reliably will easily make power factor (It'll be a pretty close equivalent to the 7.62 Soviet), and the brake is a pretty good one; but get it threaded 1/2"-28, the barrel is too small to tread 5/8".

[bsand]

Yes. It is barrel heavy right now. Regardless of tacmatches, this rifle can use some weight loss, specially at the front. As for getting an AR, I try to stay away from restricteds. It is just too frustrating having to comply with our wonderful laws around restricteds. A few days ago I was thinking about arranging a quick trip to Texada Island with my VZ58 to grab one of those dog sized blacktails. An AR would not be allowed to do so.

I only have one restricted, a High Standard Supermatic Trophy 22LR handgun. And I only got it because my grandpa had one almost identical and my dad lost it. So when I stumbled upon it at Reliable Gun, I had to have it. It was a sentimental impulse buy. My 8 year old loves to shoot it. One day I was telling him that his Ruger 10/22 would be great for rabbit hunting. He then said that the handgun would be even better. Then I had to explain to him how people ignorant about guns created laws that forbid us to use our High Standard for hunting rabbits. Things like these are very frustrating and I try to stay away from frustration if I can help it.

If you are going to spend $$ to modify your m305, you'd be better off getting a new 223 rifle and/or an AR-15 for range only fun. Considering you are a member at abby, and shoot matches at ranges. I don't really see the reason why you don't have an ar-15 haha. You can get an awesome ar for a fairly decent price, especially off of the EE.

[Slamfyre]

If you are going to spend $$ to modify your m305, you'd be better off getting a new 223 rifle and/or an AR-15 for range only fun. Considering you are a member at abby, and shoot matches at ranges. I don't really see the reason why you don't have an ar-15 haha. You can get an awesome ar for a fairly decent price, especially off of the EE.

When the Libertarian Party of Canada de-restricts it, I will buy me a Sig MCX.

[ThatM305Guy]

Tagged for curiosity. Do these matches require a secondary (handgun) or shotgun?

[Phat Eagle]

Tagged for curiosity. Do these matches require a secondary (handgun) or shotgun?

Sometimes shotgun, but we're hoping to breach into sidearms too. Check out DSSMatch.com for info!

[bsand]

When the Libertarian Party of Canada de-restricts it, I will buy me a Sig MCX.

[GTNgo]

Yes, chop the barrel. 19" won't lose too much velocity from the .308. Load your own ammo, use 125-ish grain bullets loaded with a slow-ish powder like 4320, Reloader 15, or maybe even 4320. Just enough power to cycle the action reliably will easily make power factor (It'll be a pretty close equivalent to the 7.62 Soviet), and the brake is a pretty good one; but get it threaded 1/2"-28, the barrel is too small to tread 5/8".

I have an m305 that i want to cut to 18.6 and thread it 1/2"-28 and get an adapter for 5/8" and put a vg6 gamma 762 brake on it. Eliminate all recoil. Thinking of doing it..... am i crazy?