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Old 03-25-2008 | 05:09 PM
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Default RE: took the 21" GMB to the range

I like it so far.
It cleaned up really easily when I got home. I had swabbed between shots and fired only 13 rounds today, but it only took two patches "pumping" windshield washer fluid 4 or 5 strokes oneach patch to get the patches coming out white. Total cleanup time wasonly about 5minutes, and I wasn't in a hurry. It usually takes longer for me to clean an inline!
When I replaced the broken f/o strand in the front sight I was very careful to heat & flare the end toward the rear as little as necessary - just enough to hold it in place. It makes the sight very round & clear to look at, and I think it makes precise sighting much easier than the larger "bubble" the factory often puts on f/o sights. I checked it during and after the range session, and it is staying right where it should be.
I didn't mention in my first post, but I also fired a group with 250 gr REALs. About 2" @ 35 yards. Not great, but they would be for a quick follow-up shot if needed. I'll try the 320 gr REAL next time, and I should have some 360 gr Lee minies if I dig deep enough in my junk drawer. (might even find the mould, too)
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