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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Biggerhammer on January 19, 2018, 03:34:58 PM

Title: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 19, 2018, 03:34:58 PM: 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)

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ASC steel AR10 Mag converted for the .45 Raptor

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Properly headstamped brass

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

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Title: Re: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: bullfisher on January 19, 2018, 04:04:44 PM: Wow! A 200grn 338 Federal does about 2700 from a 24". That Raptor is nuts :tup:
Title: Re: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: huntandjeep on January 19, 2018, 05:56:05 PM: You build some of the coolest calibers.
Title: Re: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on January 19, 2018, 06:46:00 PM: Quote from: bullfisher on January 19, 2018, 04:04:44 PM
Wow! A 200grn 338 Federal does about 2700 from a 24". That Raptor is nuts :tup:

:yeah: bad ass man!
Title: Re: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 19, 2018, 06:54:09 PM: Quote from: Duckslayer89 on January 19, 2018, 06:46:00 PM
Quote from: bullfisher on January 19, 2018, 04:04:44 PM
Wow! A 200grn 338 Federal does about 2700 from a 24". That Raptor is nuts :tup:

:yeah: bad ass man!

:yeah:

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. :tup:
Title: Re: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: Dan-o on January 19, 2018, 06:57:42 PM: Zammmmmmmerz!!!!!

That's crazy.

I think I need it but I still can't afford it.
Title: Re: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 19, 2018, 07:25:14 PM: Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on January 19, 2018, 06:54:09 PM
Quote from: Duckslayer89 on January 19, 2018, 06:46:00 PM
Quote from: bullfisher on January 19, 2018, 04:04:44 PM
Wow! A 200grn 338 Federal does about 2700 from a 24". That Raptor is nuts :tup:

:yeah: bad ass man!

:yeah:

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. :tup:

Tempting.... :devil:
Title: Re: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: kselkhunter on January 19, 2018, 08:14:27 PM: When the zombie apocalypse comes, I'm asking for permission to come to your house. You have the coolest toys Biggerhammer.
Title: Re: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 19, 2018, 08:38:41 PM: Quote from: kselkhunter on January 19, 2018, 08:14:27 PM
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. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 20, 2018, 09:31:56 AM: Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on January 19, 2018, 08:38:41 PM
Quote from: kselkhunter on January 19, 2018, 08:14:27 PM
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. :rolleyes:

Only the smart ones.👍
Title: Re: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 21, 2018, 11:19:41 PM: Loaded up some 300gr XTP's to break the barrel in and zero with.

Next project, the .470 Rhino..👍

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

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Title: Re: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 22, 2018, 06:15:59 AM: What kinda media do you use to get them, thar things so shiny ? Flitz ?
Title: Re: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: Biggerhammer on January 22, 2018, 07:40:31 AM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on January 22, 2018, 06:15:59 AM
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.
Title: Re: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 22, 2018, 07:44:06 AM: Quote from: Biggerhammer on January 22, 2018, 07:40:31 AM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on January 22, 2018, 06:15:59 AM
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....
Title: Re: My .45 Raptor AR10 barrel was delivered today.
Post by: Blacklab on January 25, 2018, 05:16:52 PM: Wow! those things look BA :twocents: