First outing, 204 Ruger AR

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Bike Effects
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.204 Ruger Guns: AR-15

First outing, 204 Ruger AR

Post by Bike Effects »

I had my first outing yesterday with my just built 204 Ruger AR. As far as magazines go, it was a disaster. I have three types of magazines and attempts to feed from any of them resulted in a destroyed case. I'm working on that. My rifle specs are as follows:

CMMG Lower with Timney drop in trigger and JP Rifles silent captured spring buffer
Crosshill Technologies Side Charged upper receiver
Shilen 24" 1 in 9 barrel

I will soon begin my handload testing but my first attempt at a group was 27.0 gr H335 behind a 32 gr V-MAX. The 5 shot group measured .384"
This is going to be fun!
bigbuck28
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.204 Ruger Guns: 204 ruger AR custom

Re: First outing, 204 Ruger AR

Post by bigbuck28 »

post a pic of the rifle! Everyone loves new gun porn... Im currently waiting on my new barrel to get in so I can complete my build... Good to hear the H335 shooting well for you, I have a bunch!
Bill K
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.204 Ruger Guns: also now, a Savage switch bull barrel in 204R. 23 inch SS
Location: Lake Forest, Ca.

Re: First outing, 204 Ruger AR

Post by Bill K »

What is the issue with the magazine feed and the destroyed case. Is it the magazine or could it be the cycle speed of the BCG ? Bill K
Buckeye Bill
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.204 Ruger Guns: AR

Re: First outing, 204 Ruger AR

Post by Buckeye Bill »

I have been using a 5 round magazine (Bushmaster) with mine. No issues.
D'zaster
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.204 Ruger Guns: Model 1 AR upper

Re: First outing, 204 Ruger AR

Post by D'zaster »

magul magazines will not work. Standard steel mags work fine in my experience. The "destroyed case" might not be due to the mag tho. I was having a feed problem that was causing big dents on the cases. Switched to a Spikes T2 buffer (heavier) to slow down the bolt and the feed issue is fixed.
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