My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.

[Biggerhammer]

I recently assembled a AR10 in .375 Raptor. While researching load data @ Raptor Shooting systems. I saw data on the .45 Raptor and I thought it would be interesting to try it. Still waiting on my muzzle brake to be delivered.

16" Barrel performance.

200gr Hornady FTX 2850 FPS
230gr Sierra FMJ 2600 FPS
240gr Hornady XTP MAG 2600 FPS
250gr Hornady FTX 2500 FPS
300gr Hornady XTP 2300 FPS



Satern stainless 16" , 1-20 Twist .45 Raptor AR10 barrel.

.375 Raptor (Left)
.45 Raptor (Center)
.308 Winchester (Right)







ASC steel AR10 Mag converted for the .45 Raptor



Properly headstamped brass



45 Raptor case (Left)  .270 WSM case (Right)

[bullfisher]

Wow! A 200grn 338 Federal does about 2700 from a 24". That Raptor is nuts 

[huntandjeep]

You build some of the coolest calibers.

[Duckslayer89]

Wow! A 200grn 338 Federal does about 2700 from a 24". That Raptor is nuts 

  bad ass man!

[Boss .300 winmag]

Wow! A 200grn 338 Federal does about 2700 from a 24". That Raptor is nuts 

  bad ass man!

 

So the AR-10X project is old boring news now, I’ll still trade my proven war horse SKS that’s tried, tested, proven for it. 

[Dan-o]

Zammmmmmmerz!!!!!

That's crazy.   

I think I need it but I still can't afford it.

[Biggerhammer]

Wow! A 200grn 338 Federal does about 2700 from a 24". That Raptor is nuts 

  bad ass man!

 

So the AR-10X project is old boring news now, I’ll still trade my proven war horse SKS that’s tried, tested, proven for it. 

Tempting....

[kselkhunter]

When the zombie apocalypse comes, I'm asking for permission to come to your house.   You have the coolest toys Biggerhammer. 

[Boss .300 winmag]

When the zombie apocalypse comes, I'm asking for permission to come to your house.   You have the coolest toys Biggerhammer.

That’s what all his GF’s say. 

[Biggerhammer]

When the zombie apocalypse comes, I'm asking for permission to come to your house.   You have the coolest toys Biggerhammer.

That’s what all his GF’s say. 

Only the smart ones.👍

[Biggerhammer]

Loaded up some 300gr XTP's to break the barrel in and zero with.

Next project, the .470 Rhino..👍

.45 Raptor (Left)
.375Raptor (Right)

[CAMPMEAT]

What kinda media do you use to get them, thar things so shiny ? Flitz ?

[Biggerhammer]

What kinda media do you use to get them, thar things so shiny ? Flitz ?

I use Hornady walnut media and Wright's liquid brass polish. I just pour a little in on the media each time I do a batch of brass.

[CAMPMEAT]

What kinda media do you use to get them, thar things so shiny ? Flitz ?

I use Hornady walnut media and Wright's liquid brass polish. I just pour a little in on the media each time I do a batch of brass.

Looks good....

[Blacklab]

Wow! those things look BA