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donald150
01-24-2011, 03:44 PM
Well I just returned from shooting my new DPMS LR-308 AP4 and I am a happy guy.

I spent about 1 hour and 45 mins to shoot 25 rounds.
This is a NEW rifle and I wanted to break in the barrel as DPMS says you should.
All rounds were 1 at a time and the barrel was cleaned between shots.

Rifle:
DPMS AP4 Chambered in 7.62x51

Scope:
ATN 5x33LU with .308 BDC in ARMS mounts on top of YHM 1/2 risers.
I believe the dot in the middle of the cross hairs to be 1-1/2 MOA

Ammo:
168gr Match king projectiles
CCI LR BR primers
43gr 4064
Once fired RP Brass

Also fired some 150gr fmj US surplus from 1975

Conditions:
Shooting outside
Temp 12-18*F
CrossWind at 10-12 Mph
Light Snow
COLD http://freeemoticonsandsmileys.com/3D%20Smileys/3D%20Funny%20Smileys/lick%20ice.gif



I was using Gunzilla as a cleaning solvent after each round. I did notice that the Gunzilla became quite thick as it sat out in the cold. It never froze solid but I am not sure that it wouldn't if it was left out there longer.





The first rounds I fired were US military Surplus 150gr FMJ from 1975.
They all hit about 2 feet to the left of the target. After making a scope adjustment, this is what I got.

The shots in the pink and yellow circles are the Surplus ammo and I still had not fully adjusted the scope.


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii184/donald150/S3010117-2.jpg



After I realized that I was now shooting on the paper I switched to the 168gr Match king Reloads. You can see my first group in the middle of the picture above.

I adjusted my scope and tried again. The results are below.

Considering the weather and the fact that the dot in my scope completely covers the red dot on the target, I don't think this is too bad. Remember I was stopping after EVERY shot to clean the barrel.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii184/donald150/IMG00702-20110124-1303.jpg


These were fired after I walked my out of shape rear end down there to check the target. Lets just say my breathing was not slow. :biggrin:

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii184/donald150/IMG00701-20110124-1303.jpg




Here are some more pictures Just because.




http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii184/donald150/IMG00696-20110124-1255.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii184/donald150/IMG00697-20110124-1302.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii184/donald150/IMG00699-20110124-1303.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii184/donald150/IMG00698-20110124-1302.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii184/donald150/IMG00707-20110124-1319.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii184/donald150/IMG00708-20110124-1320.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii184/donald150/IMG00706-20110124-1319.jpg



In the end I am VERY happy and I have no doubt that with some good match ammo and a warm sunny day I could bring those groups down.

TylerPearce
01-24-2011, 09:08 PM
Is that a pmag? I didn't know magpul made .308 mags?! Nice job, I like when people post pictures of there targets even when they aren't the ABSOLUTE best they could have done. I went shooting the other day in the cold, and believe me, I would have been embarrassed to post pictures of my groups! Between walking to and from the target in deep snow and shivering, it is hard to get any sort of controlled breathing pattern!

I will some day invest in a .308 AR.... but first I have to save up!

mikeb32
01-24-2011, 09:17 PM
Excuse me young man........But unless My Old eyes are playing tricks on me........You didn't have to wait in line to shoot...Did Ya? :p :p
Nice job, Don

TylerPearce
01-24-2011, 09:32 PM
Excuse me young man........But unless My Old eyes are playing tricks on me........You didn't have to wait in line to shoot...Did Ya? :p :p
Nice job, Don


I wonder why!?

I guess some people aren't crazy enough to go shooting in the cold, snowy, windy weather!

Still, though I am impressed with the second group!

donald150
01-24-2011, 11:50 PM
Is that a pmag? I didn't know magpul made .308 mags?! Nice job, I like when people post pictures of there targets even when they aren't the ABSOLUTE best they could have done. I went shooting the other day in the cold, and believe me, I would have been embarrassed to post pictures of my groups! Between walking to and from the target in deep snow and shivering, it is hard to get any sort of controlled breathing pattern!

I will some day invest in a .308 AR.... but first I have to save up!



Yes it is a PMAG, they have been out for some time now and they are GREAT.

donald150
01-24-2011, 11:53 PM
I wonder why!?

I guess some people aren't crazy enough to go shooting in the cold, snowy, windy weather!

Still, though I am impressed with the second group!



The cold, snowy, windy weather was the only reason that I had the day off of work.

If it were nice outside, the chance of seeing me at the range is 0%

PackRat
01-25-2011, 07:22 AM
The cold, snowy, windy weather was the only reason that I had the day off of work.

If it were nice outside, the chance of seeing me at the range is 0%


Life guard?

donald150
01-25-2011, 08:34 AM
Life guard?

:lollol:

No, but that was funny.

XDM 40 cal
01-25-2011, 12:37 PM
Very Nice... One thing about shooting in the cold, is how your body will react to the ellements...

SlowDog
02-23-2011, 10:25 AM
I'm just wondering where that range is....I am always looking for a nice outdoor range....btw...nice gun...good shooting...I imagine like you said on a warm day those groups will close down considerably.:)

donald150
02-23-2011, 11:55 AM
I'm just wondering where that range is....I am always looking for a nice outdoor range....btw...nice gun...good shooting...I imagine like you said on a warm day those groups will close down considerably.:)


Oakland County Sportsmans Club

4770 Waterford Road Clarkston, MI 48346
Phone 248-623-0444 Fax 248-623-2498

XDM 40 cal
02-23-2011, 01:21 PM
I'm just wondering where that range is....I am always looking for a nice outdoor range....btw...nice gun...good shooting...I imagine like you said on a warm day those groups will close down considerably.:)


There are shooting range's on some state land ..


http://www.migunowners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=57620

Look at this threat...

donald150
02-23-2011, 01:23 PM
There are shooting range's on some state land ..


http://www.migunowners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=57620

Look at this threaD...

Fixed it for you.

:slap:


:-P

XDM 40 cal
02-23-2011, 01:32 PM
Fixed it for you.

:slap:


:-P

:facepalm:

OPPS! fat finger it...

bullet
02-15-2012, 07:14 PM
sweet gun have the same gun, and it shoots like a champ. good shooting

Trackman
02-16-2012, 12:17 PM
DPMS LR-308 AP4 (chambered 7.62x51)

:thumbup:

Sweet!!!!