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  1. "I've been considering this tool for the last month, because it's fast. His trimming tool is: http://www.midwayusa...ctNumber=136199 Also, this length guide is a must, too. http://www.midwayusa...ctNumber=107333" Hey guys, I finally received the Lee guide and cutter. Save your money! The cutter became dull in less than twenty cases. It's really rough on the hands, too. I'll stick with the RCBS trim die. Also, the guy in the video loading 45 acp. He was measuring powder with a dipper. I don't recommend that. You should use a balance beam scale or electronic scale IMHO. Dillion is t
  2. You heard right! Floyd has responded to any polymer concerns. He's a materials engineer.
  3. Okay guys, I'll rephrase my previous statement. The forend/hand guard is free floating away from the barrel/ barrel system. Does it help? Here's a review that asked the same question: http://www.rifleshoo...0804/index.html Bottom line...I sighted in my scope with the SGM. After installing the UTG, I had to add 60 clicks of up elevation to correct the POI. I did not change my scope setup. That suggest to me that the UTG is pulling the barrel upward because of the force applied to the bottom of the barrel behind the collar and in front of the receiver. Again, If you like the UTG, that's f
  4. Gunny, Here's a review of the Bulls Bag System by "The Box of Truth". http://www.theboxotr...docs/edu109.htm I have the 10 inch field model in Black and Gold, because the 15 inch bag is too long for a Saiga 16 1/2 barrel. Later, I'd like to buy the X7 bag system. Personally, I think it's a much better system overall. http://www.bullsbag.com/ The guy from "The Box of Truth" is correct that the Bulls Bag field model is rather low on the bench, so I made a 2 inch high box to put under my bag, which helped. The X7 system is higher and it comes with a butt bag, too. You do not need a
  5. That's fine! You don't have to agree. If you cannot understand the implications of putting force on the barrel, that's okay by me. The Saiga will shoot .500 - .750 groups at 100 yds if the barrel is free floating. Shooting grapefruit size groups is just not my idea of accuracy. I'm glad you're enjoying your UTG. I'm enjoying accuracy again with the SGM. If we're both happy, that's what matters.
  6. Evening Leadslinger, I don't know anything about the Krebs peep sight. The Mojo peep sight will fit into the rifle perfectly. It takes about ten minutes to remove the Russian rear sight. Then you slip the Mojo sight into the empty pocket. Lock it down. You're ready to go. I own other rifles like yourself. The Saiga has been a challenge, but It's one hell of a rifle. I'll give the Russians credit were credit is due. They make a damn good rifle. I own a Mosin Nagant, too. With a 3x9 Bushnell scope, I can shoot a 1 inch group at a 100 yards. That's not bad for a rifle that's nearly 71 years o
  7. The UTG will ruin accuracy as well as your barrel over time. I've added an additional comment concerning the UTG. If you're running your rifle hard, it'll develop a flat spot in the barrel soon, because the barrel is out of alignment. Even something less than 1/16 inch will cause problems sooner or later. I took the Tapco forened off my Saiga because it attached to the barrel with a...

  8. "Again, i don't think I understand what the problem is you're having. I do know one person who didn't put the UTG on properly. It was snug and tight, but it wasn't on properly. After I loosened his all the way again, and wiggled and snapped it into place, I tightened it down and his has been fine too. I am very pleased with the quad rail. No affect on my sights; iron or reflex." The problem is that the UTG is held against the bottom portion of the barrel at the receiver and just in front of the sight. You want the barrel to free float, which it cannot do with this hand guard. When you j
  9. I have been thinking alot about your comment on the UTG handguard. I like to try to shot my irons to the best of my ablility and i think the UTG is really messing with accuracy. how has the SGM been holding up? does it get to hot to handle with rapid fire? smoke or melt? thanks in advance.

    send me a pm with your response "leadslinger"

  10. Evening Christcorp, I hope you enjoy your rig. I checked the Chaos site for a 223 quad rail, and I saw nothing but shotgun stuff. My only concern with the UTG, at the moment, is the rear position of the rail against the barrel. It's right at the receiver, so it might be of no concern. Only time and bullets will tell. If necessary, I'll do a ladder test to reestablish the sweet spot for the barrel. If that don't work, I'll buffer it. If that don't work, it'll go in the round file. My rifle weight was 11.6 lbs with the SGM ; now, it's 12 lbs with the UTG. That's about 10 oz.. I'm not a wuss
  11. Hey Gunny, Here's a good read on Harmonic Resonance Theory. Some of it was a bit difficult to wrap my brain around, but overall it's very interesting. He's not passin' brain farts; he's shootin' straight. http://www.the-long-...explanation.pdf Here's another good read, which compares the 5.56 to the 223 Remington. It has lots of other material too. This guy's a jarhead, I think. Anyway, he's got his sh*t in one sock. http://razoreye.net/...acle_Mirror.htm Hey Gunny, When ya start reloading for your 308 win., you can fine tune things by weighting each case and bullet to +
  12. Hey Gunny, Here's a good read on Harmonic Resonance Theory. Some of it was a bit difficult to wrap my brain around, but overall it's very interesting. He's not passin' brain farts; he's shootin' straight. http://www.the-long-...explanation.pdf Here's another good read, which compares the 5.56 to the 223 Remington. It has lots of other material too. This guy's a jarhead, I think. Anyway, he's got his sh*t in one sock. http://razoreye.net/mirror/ammo-oracle/AR15_com_Ammo_Oracle_Mirror.htm
  13. Evening Christcorp, I hope you enjoy your rig. I checked the Chaos site for a 223 quad rail, and I saw nothing but shotgun stuff. My only concern with the UTG, at the moment, is the rear position of the rail against the barrel. It's right at the receiver, so it might be of no concern. Only time and bullets will tell. If necessary, I'll do a ladder test to reestablish the sweet spot for the barrel. If that don't work, I'll buffer it. If that don't work, it'll go in the round file. My rifle weight was 11.6 lbs with the SGM ; now, it's 12 lbs with the UTG. That's about 10 oz.. I'm not a wuss
  14. RD99, After reading your reply, I checked again with a magnet. My forend had enough carbon that it appeared to be steel on polymer, but it's actually steel on steel instead of steel on polymer. The original forend (Russian) is steel on steel too. Since I only shot about 200 rounds with the original forend, I cannot see any failure of the steel; however, the steel within the SGM has been beatin' out by the metal studs, which resulted in the 2/16 inch barrel movement. If SGM had a better grade of steel, it would be a winner. I like the free floating design of the SGM better than the UTG. So
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