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by Kiran04
17 Jun 2017, 14:31
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FiveSeveN failure to eject every first round
Replies: 5
Views: 11559

FiveSeveN failure to eject every first round

Very strange problem. I can load the mag to any number and the gun will fail to completely cycle the first round. Manually cycle the action and every other round fires as normal. Doesn't matter suppressed or unsuppressed. Doesnt matter how many rounds I load. Doesnt matter what magazine. First round...
by Kiran04
15 Jan 2017, 18:08
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Strange ejection problem - AR57
Replies: 4
Views: 7886

Re: Strange ejection problem - AR57

Did you try calling the manufacturer? Let us know if you get the problem worked out or what they say.
by Kiran04
14 Jan 2017, 18:48
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FiveseveN Mk II Failure to Extract
Replies: 16
Views: 19162

Re: FiveseveN Mk II Failure to Extract

Looks like everything is functioning fine on my FSN. Brass does drop a little closer, but still about 10 feet away. Not too bad.
by Kiran04
09 Jan 2017, 16:51
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FiveseveN Mk II Failure to Extract
Replies: 16
Views: 19162

Re: FiveseveN Mk II Failure to Extract

Spring installed. I'll get her out to the range this week. I just used a set if needle nose pliers and got the nose in the space and expanded them. Simple. I also just locked the slide back with the gun to access the ring. Then I was just very careful when taking the gun apart.
by Kiran04
07 Jan 2017, 17:04
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition T6B Gel Test
Replies: 9
Views: 13561

Re: Elite Ammunition T6B Gel Test

I've never really gotten an answer, so I'll ask again. Who is getting attacked by bad guys wearing Kevlar? I get that the 5.7 can punch through some armor, and that's cool, but why do we place so much importance on this? Has anyone here even been in a gunfight? Was the guy wearing armor that shut d...
by Kiran04
01 Jan 2017, 11:38
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: AR 5.7 Firing pin issues. Please help!
Replies: 4
Views: 8170

Re: AR 5.7 Firing pin issues. Please help!

There is no washer. It's just the pin + spring. If you are missing the spring, that needs to be replaced. Mine won't come out without taking the bolt apart.
by Kiran04
01 Jan 2017, 11:27
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FiveseveN Mk II Failure to Extract
Replies: 16
Views: 19162

Re: FiveseveN Mk II Failure to Extract

Alright, so I think I've found the problem and it's the reddot + mount. Looks like the slide is just a hair too heavy to fully actuate with a full mag + red dot. I took the mount and red dot off, put the old rear sight back on and away she went. I even had a full 20 round mag in with 1 in the pipe a...
by Kiran04
22 Dec 2016, 16:35
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FiveseveN Mk II Failure to Extract
Replies: 16
Views: 19162

Re: FiveseveN Mk II Failure to Extract

Scrubbed the chamber with a 9mm brush and some carb cleaner. No broken case neck pieces. I'll take it out this weekend and just fire rounds off the top with a full magazine 5-10 times, see if she chokes.
by Kiran04
19 Dec 2016, 20:43
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: EA FsN MKII Optional Front Night Sight Blade
Replies: 16
Views: 30934

Re: EA FsN MKII Optional Front Night Sight Blade

What about fiber optic front sights? Night sights are awesome and all, but they do have a limited life span. Fibers don't and they rods are pretty simple to replace.
by Kiran04
19 Dec 2016, 20:42
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: EFK Firedragon 7" barrel :D
Replies: 11
Views: 19180

Re: EFK Firedragon 7" barrel :D

Not gonna lie. I find the look of the 7" barrel to be horribad. Why do you want it to look that way? Barrel for performance. This is why I am making a shroud/comp for it. http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e169/panzermk2/EA_EFK_Barrels/Elite%20Ammunition%20FsN%20Shroud_03.jpg Speaking of which, what...
by Kiran04
19 Dec 2016, 18:07
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Sight offset at 7 yards?
Replies: 5
Views: 10344

Re: Sight offset at 7 yards?

I have a laser added to mine. I sighted the laser in at 7 yards, the red dot at 50.
by Kiran04
19 Dec 2016, 18:02
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Min Velocity for Reliable Expansion w 40gr VMax?
Replies: 25
Views: 35336

Re: Min Velocity for Reliable Expansion w 40gr VMax?

The issue with 40grain V-max is not expansion. The ballistics tests I've seen have it clocked at 1700 fps. It does not fully expand, but it tumbles like a SOB and still generates more than lethal wound channels. It also makes adequate penetration depths. That's in standard blue box ammo.
by Kiran04
19 Dec 2016, 17:59
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: AR 5.7 Firing pin issues. Please help!
Replies: 4
Views: 8170

Re: AR 5.7 Firing pin issues. Please help!

It shouldn't come out at all. I have to disassemble the carrier to get mine out. Check to be sure it isn't broken. Here is a breakdown of the front half of the bolt: http://drwzpk38qkpfb.cloudfront.net/www.57center.com/uploaded/images/Parts/bolt%20parts%20kit%20AR57-103%20.jpg500x4000.jpg?e=1 The ba...
by Kiran04
19 Dec 2016, 17:45
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FiveseveN Mk II Failure to Extract
Replies: 16
Views: 19162

Re: FiveseveN Mk II Failure to Extract

panzermk2 wrote:Have you used CC clean in your chamber?

Gun solvents and parts cleaners DO NOT remove Lacquer.
I have not. Can you recommend one to me? Should I use it in conjunction with the brush? Was is the risk to the chrome lining?
by Kiran04
19 Dec 2016, 12:40
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: EFK Firedragon 7" barrel :D
Replies: 11
Views: 19180

Re: EFK Firedragon 7" barrel :D

Not gonna lie. I find the look of the 7" barrel to be horribad. Why do you want it to look that way?
by Kiran04
19 Dec 2016, 12:40
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FiveseveN Mk II Failure to Extract
Replies: 16
Views: 19162

Re: FiveseveN Mk II Failure to Extract

How many rounds are through your gun, and have you ever given the chamber a good scrub with a 9/40 cal brush with carb (not brake) cleaner? I have scrubbed the chamber, but I haven't shot since then. Hopefully it turns out to be that easy. It's got mb 750-1000 rounds through it. The magazine is not...
by Kiran04
17 Dec 2016, 23:03
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FiveseveN Mk II Failure to Extract
Replies: 16
Views: 19162

FiveseveN Mk II Failure to Extract

Welp, my Mk II is giving me an occasional FTE, even with factory ammo. It only ever happens on the first round of a full magazine. Doesn't happen all the time. It's like the slide is cycling far enough back. The gun fires, but the spent casing is still in the chamber afterwards. Manually cycle to cl...
by Kiran04
29 Aug 2016, 17:24
Forum: Rifles
Topic: Black Rifle Arms C.A.P.S. Piston Conversion in 6.8 SPCII
Replies: 0
Views: 12636

Black Rifle Arms C.A.P.S. Piston Conversion in 6.8 SPCII

Here's my new Black Rifle Arms upper using their C.A.P.S. piston system. I had this one build in 6.8 SPC. BRA uses a short stroke piston system with an adjustable gas block that has 4 settings: normal, suppressed, adverse, and over-gassed. http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll138/Maniac742/20160826_...
by Kiran04
17 Aug 2016, 18:32
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: Elite ammunition
Replies: 4
Views: 14461

Re: Elite ammunition

Jay, what's your favorite load out of all the current loads you sell?
by Kiran04
03 Aug 2016, 17:03
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?
Replies: 32
Views: 37656

Re: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?

Kiran, I don't think you understand the FBI jello standard. It relies heavily on expansion to meet it's criteria, so of course the 195/198 will fail, they're Hague compliant non-expanding bullets. The only reason that there is a jello test in the first place is to compare apples to apples between d...
by Kiran04
01 Aug 2016, 19:02
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: SS198LF vs 10% clear gel, PS90
Replies: 16
Views: 28583

Re: SS198LF vs 10% clear gel, PS90

SS198LF strikes me more as a practice round or a California compliant round, not a real self defense or combat round. Unable to reliably penetrate IIIA vests. Unable to achieve sufficient penetration in bare ballistics gel, let alone through denim or glass. Unable to come down in price. You can get...
by Kiran04
01 Aug 2016, 18:49
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?
Replies: 32
Views: 37656

Re: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?

No, the 27 grain SS198LF does not meet penetration standards. The 40 grain SS197SR does. As in the other post you are confused with SS195. Neg, both Buffman and mrgunsandgear have videos with SS198LF failing to meet penetration standards. So no, I am not confusing anything for anything it is not. Y...
by Kiran04
30 Jul 2016, 19:03
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?
Replies: 32
Views: 37656

Re: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?

No, the 27 grain SS198LF does not meet penetration standards. The 40 grain SS197SR does.
by Kiran04
29 Jul 2016, 18:20
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: SS198LF vs 10% clear gel, PS90
Replies: 16
Views: 28583

Re: SS198LF vs 10% clear gel, PS90

SS198LF strikes me more as a practice round or a California compliant round, not a real self defense or combat round. Unable to reliably penetrate IIIA vests. Unable to achieve sufficient penetration in bare ballistics gel, let alone through denim or glass. Unable to come down in price. You can get ...
by Kiran04
30 May 2016, 19:53
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Newbie with AR Five Seven upper
Replies: 5
Views: 8507

Re: Newbie with AR Five Seven upper

It's supposed to say that.
by Kiran04
22 May 2016, 19:07
Forum: NFA Weapons
Topic: Just got a PS90, need help.
Replies: 4
Views: 18595

Re: Just got a PS90, need help.

SS197SR penetrates just fine into ballistics gel. There are videos online on youtube that prove that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzGDVLPoYxI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Expansion may not be great because the 40 grain vmax isn't designed for the slower velocities, but given th...
by Kiran04
27 Apr 2016, 21:32
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: COMMERCIAL 5.7X28MM BRASS NOW AVAILABLE
Replies: 41
Views: 57388

Re: COMMERCIAL 5.7X28MM BRASS NOW AVAILABLE

Buffman wrote:what's up with the ring around the shoulder?
It's where the shoulder was pushed forward, but it did not expand to the diameter of the rest of the cartridge, so there are almost two separate shoulders there. That's what the ring is.
by Kiran04
26 Apr 2016, 17:08
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: COMMERCIAL 5.7X28MM BRASS NOW AVAILABLE
Replies: 41
Views: 57388

Re: COMMERCIAL 5.7X28MM BRASS NOW AVAILABLE

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll138/Maniac742/20160418_171727.jpg Brass arrived fine. Looks good with the EA stamp. http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll138/Maniac742/20160426_162408.jpg Brass after firing. Most have very little shoulder movement. 2 have normal shoulder movement. http://i287.p...
by Kiran04
20 Apr 2016, 16:20
Forum: Rifles
Topic: .308 piston conversion kit
Replies: 3
Views: 14351

Re: .308 piston conversion kit

Indeed, sir. I have a DPMS patterned AR-10.
by Kiran04
19 Apr 2016, 20:06
Forum: Rifles
Topic: .308 piston conversion kit
Replies: 3
Views: 14351

.308 piston conversion kit

Where is? There are a fair number of .223 piston upgrades, but no .308. Anyone have any ideas?
by Kiran04
19 Apr 2016, 18:02
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: COMMERCIAL 5.7X28MM BRASS NOW AVAILABLE
Replies: 41
Views: 57388

Re: COMMERCIAL 5.7X28MM BRASS NOW AVAILABLE

Little bit off topic, but Jay, did you ever hear back from RCBS about the shell holder?
by Kiran04
18 Apr 2016, 15:31
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: COMMERCIAL 5.7X28MM BRASS NOW AVAILABLE
Replies: 41
Views: 57388

Re: COMMERCIAL 5.7X28MM BRASS NOW AVAILABLE

GONRA, did you trim yours down to reloading length? Mine are just a hair long, in the 1.137-1.134 range. They are also demonstrably narrower than the factory brass by around .003". The factory measured in the .312-.3135" range while EA brass is .309. Every single one of them was exactly .309, I migh...
by Kiran04
10 Apr 2016, 10:58
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: COMMERCIAL 5.7X28MM BRASS NOW AVAILABLE
Replies: 41
Views: 57388

Re: COMMERCIAL 5.7X28MM BRASS NOW AVAILABLE

I'm gonna try these with my usual loads and get back to you on how they shoot. I'm also gonna reload them at least 3 times to see how they hold up as they get shot. At least on my AR57, the factory brass develops extractor marks no matter how cold I load them. I guess it's just soft or the AR57 extr...
by Kiran04
10 Apr 2016, 10:55
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Varmint Nightmare Bullets
Replies: 18
Views: 21816

Re: Varmint Nightmare Bullets

*Smeagle voice*
"Tell us how they shoot, NLV Mike my love."
by Kiran04
08 Apr 2016, 19:48
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104589

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage

panzermk2 wrote:FYI Grant the re loading section of the forum moderator will be receiving brass from us so He can start creating load data to share on the forum for our new brass.
Have you submitted any for SAAMI specs yet?
by Kiran04
08 Apr 2016, 12:25
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Varmint Nightmare Bullets
Replies: 18
Views: 21816

Re: Varmint Nightmare Bullets

Let me know how they shoot. For 8.5 cents a bullet, those would be worth it.
by Kiran04
08 Apr 2016, 10:14
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104589

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage

panzermk2 wrote:Assuming you are Kevin congrats you placed the first order
w00t
by Kiran04
08 Apr 2016, 09:37
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104589

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage

I'm going to assume your measurements listed are supposed to be for GRAINS of water instead of grams, given that a gram is a gram is a gram regardless of the substance it is being used to measure.
by Kiran04
07 Apr 2016, 21:58
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: PS90 barrel thread options
Replies: 8
Views: 12821

Re: PS90 barrel thread options

MrSlippyFist wrote:The hi-desert dog barrel is a good one. I had issues with getting it from them, but once I got it I was happy
I will have to give it a try, but not for a while. It's quite a pricey item. Gonna have to set some aside for that project.
by Kiran04
07 Apr 2016, 21:57
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104589

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage

panzermk2 wrote:Coated brass will be up forsale on webpage today.
Looking atm. Do not see it. Has it been added yet?
by Kiran04
05 Apr 2016, 16:28
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: PS90 barrel thread options
Replies: 8
Views: 12821

PS90 barrel thread options

The age old question. Both Buffman and Jay are not fans of the HTA shroud. As such, neither am I. I really don't want to SBR my PS90 because $200 + long wait for the BATFE = lame and because I really like my current PS90 set up. I just want to add the suppressor on the end of it and be tacticool. Ar...
by Kiran04
02 Apr 2016, 10:35
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: AR-57 as an alternative to the PS-90
Replies: 9
Views: 14404

Re: AR-57 as an alternative to the PS-90

The AR57 website recommends only FNH or their own mags. This is from their webpage . Buyer beware: Intended and warrantied for use with FNH and AR57 magazines only. Other after market magazines such as "ATI" or "KCI" have proven to fail and do not meet the same standards, quality or specs. I have s...
by Kiran04
01 Apr 2016, 20:02
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FiveSeven question
Replies: 1
Views: 4682

FiveSeven question

What keeps the pin behind the firing pin and spring assembly in place? I put my slide back together after a failed attempt at replacing the front sight and it now freely slides side to side. Rattles if you shake it. Annoying.
by Kiran04
01 Apr 2016, 19:36
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Dawson Fiber optic front sight for the Five Seven
Replies: 18
Views: 21665

Re: Dawson Fiber optic front sight for the Five Seven

And I'm pretty sure I lost my cartridge indicator spring.
by Kiran04
01 Apr 2016, 18:35
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Dawson Fiber optic front sight for the Five Seven
Replies: 18
Views: 21665

Re: Dawson Fiber optic front sight for the Five Seven

Stay away from this product. To say it does not fit with the slide cover is vast understatement. It fits neither on the mark 1 or the mark 2. It took me forever just to get it into the slot the original sight came in, and even then is is mismatched. It will not like up with the slide cover notch, ma...
by Kiran04
31 Mar 2016, 07:49
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Electroless nickel plating
Replies: 3
Views: 8624

Re: Electroless nickel plating

I've been pretty much buying every new fancy coating on every new bolt/carrier I buy for my AR. Haven't tried to apply anything myself, but so far NiB is the winner hands down, so long as the company knows what they're doing with it. I'm still on the fence about NP3 and Ferric Nitrocarbuization (sp...
by Kiran04
30 Mar 2016, 22:15
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: Replace a Core Sabot
Replies: 3
Views: 11056

Replace a Core Sabot

http://www.gunauction.com/buy/13709246" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Anyone seen this before? Been seeing these sample packs pop up on auction sites.
by Kiran04
30 Mar 2016, 17:56
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Electroless nickel plating
Replies: 3
Views: 8624

Electroless nickel plating

Anyone tried it? I'm thinking of trying to apply some to one of my bolt carriers and seeing how it goes. I know it will add a layer of metal on top of the carrier, so it will be bigger than originally and might not fit anymore. Anyone have any input on the subject?
by Kiran04
28 Mar 2016, 06:33
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Failure to extract with lee factory crimp
Replies: 17
Views: 19426

Re: Failure to extract with lee factory crimp

Is it worth gluing the rounds?
by Kiran04
26 Mar 2016, 19:20
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: AR57 Suppressed, Stiffer buffer spring or leave as is?
Replies: 3
Views: 6293

Re: AR57 Suppressed, Stiffer buffer spring or leave as is?

DoubleJ wrote:What barrel? I've got the EA modified EFK barrel with their spring, pistol cycles the same with or without an Axiom on the end of it, which is to say fairly reliable, but certainly no worse with the can on it.
16"
by Kiran04
24 Mar 2016, 20:04
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Failure to extract with lee factory crimp
Replies: 17
Views: 19426

Re: Failure to extract with lee factory crimp

What bullet? Possible you're bulging something, slowing down cycling and causing failures. Not sure. I don't crimp any 5.7 rounds except my cast ones, since I have to expand the mouth to seat them, and I only crimp the expanded portion out, no more. If there's no crimp groove or cannelure, there do...
by Kiran04
24 Mar 2016, 20:03
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Inconsistent recoil, flash, and ejection
Replies: 23
Views: 25112

Re: Inconsistent recoil, flash, and ejection

What Grant said about the crimping. Sinterfire recommended no crimping. It could crack the brittle bullet. I glued mine and had no problems. Although it was a bit tedious gluing. Clear nail polish (nitrocellulose) was used to glue. How did you glue it? Just apply it to the bullet before pressing it...
by Kiran04
24 Mar 2016, 13:22
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Man Kave Magazine Rollers
Replies: 3
Views: 6117

Re: Man Kave Magazine Rollers

How long til ur up and running again?
by Kiran04
23 Mar 2016, 18:44
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Man Kave Magazine Rollers
Replies: 3
Views: 6117

Man Kave Magazine Rollers

When are you going to start carrying them?
by Kiran04
19 Mar 2016, 22:10
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Inconsistent recoil, flash, and ejection
Replies: 23
Views: 25112

Re: Inconsistent recoil, flash, and ejection

I only have issue with the LFC on my rounds, but it does cause the behavior you describe. No idea the cause.
by Kiran04
19 Mar 2016, 17:29
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104589

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Update

'toopid Fed Ex gai.
by Kiran04
19 Mar 2016, 12:43
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?
Replies: 32
Views: 37656

Re: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?

panzermk2 wrote:Jacketed, we already have the T6B.
Do you have any pictures or pre-production samples?
by Kiran04
18 Mar 2016, 19:44
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Failure to extract with lee factory crimp
Replies: 17
Views: 19426

Re: Failure to extract with lee factory crimp

Thanks grimmond. So I reloaded another batch without the crimp and low and behold, no issues. The AR57 cycled and entire 50 round magazine. All of the brass looked like it should after coming out of that gun. Still curious as to the culprit of the short stroke is. Even though I can obviously reload ...
by Kiran04
14 Mar 2016, 19:04
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Help with powder choices for 55 FMJ
Replies: 9
Views: 12844

Re: Help with powder choices for 55 FMJ

I might give the old 55 grainers a try. What was your starting point for N105? I've got some around. I want fast bullets.
by Kiran04
14 Mar 2016, 10:28
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Coloring Brass so you can find it at the range
Replies: 6
Views: 9120

Re: Coloring Brass so you can find it at the range

Does it have any adverse affect on the cartridge function? How does it hold up to firing?
by Kiran04
13 Mar 2016, 20:30
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Dawson Fiber optic front sight for the Five Seven
Replies: 18
Views: 21665

Re: Dawson Fiber optic front sight for the Five Seven

That front sight actually looks pretty good. I just wish it was a night sight. I still think I'm going with the MRDS option too. The fiber optic sight just doesn't add much.
by Kiran04
13 Mar 2016, 20:05
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Coloring Brass so you can find it at the range
Replies: 6
Views: 9120

Coloring Brass so you can find it at the range

What's a good way to color 5.7 brass so you can find it easily at the range? Digging through brass at the range is a real pain.
by Kiran04
13 Mar 2016, 16:50
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?
Replies: 32
Views: 37656

Re: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?

Your ammunition is on another level than SS198. I have to load my own since EA ammunition is both rare and expensive. There is no 27 grain bullet available anymore as far as I know for reloading, so I make do with what I have. The 40 grain vmax has been the bullet I have had the most success with, o...
by Kiran04
13 Mar 2016, 16:45
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Failure to extract with lee factory crimp
Replies: 17
Views: 19426

Failure to extract with lee factory crimp

So adding the Lee crimp to a few of my loads has resulted in them no longer extracting properly, if at all. It seems as though the gun short strokes. It does not cycle back far enough to eject the spent casing and chamber the next round. It still fires good and straight. The bullet is accurate and w...
by Kiran04
12 Mar 2016, 18:09
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?
Replies: 32
Views: 37656

Re: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?

Even when buffman tried the 198 on a gel block it made lackluster progress through the medium. What video did you watch? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N_Qzs4Odyo#t=85" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; That's a replication of what Mrgunsngear did a couple years ago with a nearly repl...
by Kiran04
11 Mar 2016, 11:18
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?
Replies: 32
Views: 37656

Re: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?

Even when buffman tried the 198 on a gel block it made lackluster progress through the medium.
by Kiran04
11 Mar 2016, 09:04
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?
Replies: 32
Views: 37656

Favorite 5.7 reloading powder/load?

So I know lots of us have tests and ladders run, but what is your favorite powder load with the 5.7 x 28 and why? I'm currently using 6.4 grains of VV 3N38 with Hornady 40 grain vmax and a light taper crimp. Nosler makes great bullets too, but they're 40 grain is more expensive than the Hornady and ...
by Kiran04
10 Mar 2016, 13:53
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Dawson Fiber optic front sight for the Five Seven
Replies: 18
Views: 21665

Re: Dawson Fiber optic front sight for the Five Seven

Any news as to how this worked out?
by Kiran04
10 Mar 2016, 12:40
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104589

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Update

Have there been any updates?
by Kiran04
10 Mar 2016, 09:03
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: AR-57 as an alternative to the PS-90
Replies: 9
Views: 14404

Re: AR-57 as an alternative to the PS-90

AR57 functions just fine. I own both guns. The operation of the AR57 is extremely simple. It's blow back with the extractor in the 6 o'clock position over the mag well. Very little can go wrong with it if all parts are up to spec, which they usually are. Functions great with factory ammo. Reloading ...
by Kiran04
09 Mar 2016, 19:51
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: Law tactical folding stock on AR57
Replies: 1
Views: 4867

Law tactical folding stock on AR57

So I see it has a bolt carrier extension that fits into the ens of the bolt carrier, and the AR57 bolt has no hole on the end, is it possible? Is there a way to rig it up to function?
by Kiran04
29 Feb 2016, 15:10
Forum: PS90 & Other 5.7x28mm Rifles
Topic: The Vest Guy has PS90 mag pouches
Replies: 3
Views: 7599

PS90 Magazine Pouches

Where is? I can't find any that have molle straps, save maybe a few in coyote tan that I hate. Even the air soft mag pouches seem to be few and far between. The FN brand thigh pouch is like $200, which is way too much. I can optics for that price. I need something I can attach to my carbine case.
by Kiran04
26 Feb 2016, 12:46
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104589

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Update

panzermk2 wrote:Just completed a round of shooting production test samples.

No primer, neck/shoulder or case failure during entire test and pressures were taken well above 65k psi.

Not even the beginning of a gold ring inside.
How does your lacquer coating hold up after being fired?
by Kiran04
21 Feb 2016, 20:04
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104589

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Update

How much longer do you think?
by Kiran04
21 Feb 2016, 19:55
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: FN FiveSeven Red dot mount for MKII in stock
Replies: 18
Views: 31236

Re: FN FiveSeven Red dot mount for MKII in stock

When will these be available again?
by Kiran04
15 Feb 2016, 22:08
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: New reloader
Replies: 24
Views: 27234

Re: New reloader

Gonna try the new Nosler 35 grain Varmageddon Hollow Point. Way cheaper than the 35 grain ballistic tips. My favorite were the 30 grain Varmint Grenades, but those have also been discontinued. I really wish someone made 40 grain FMJ .224s. I'd buy them up in a heart beat.
by Kiran04
16 Sep 2015, 08:46
Forum: Factory Loaded Ammunition
Topic: New Owner! Questions about Ammo
Replies: 16
Views: 25555

Re: New Owner! Questions about Ammo

Palmetto State Armory is the best kept 5.7 ammo secret.
by Kiran04
13 Sep 2015, 14:34
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38
Replies: 31
Views: 27129

Re: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38

SUCCESS! Using 6.9 grains of VV3N38, an OAL of 1.525", CCI 400 small rifle primers, and a Lee Factory Crimp on a 30 grain Varmint Grenade yielded a result of 2140 FPS avg. Data is as follows: 2129 2140 2123 2150 2160 2140 avg, 37 ES, 15 Std Dev I put a Lee Factory Crimp on the rounds and those littl...
by Kiran04
10 Sep 2015, 09:42
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104589

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Update

Target to have it in full production is November so shortly after that. Have to meet demand for our ammo before I can sell the brass. When you finally have production running at capacity and your brass and bullets flying of of your production line, you are obligated to yell, "LET THE SPICE FLOW!" A...
by Kiran04
10 Sep 2015, 08:39
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104589

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Update

panzermk2 wrote:Target to have it in full production is November so shortly after that. Have to meet demand for our ammo before I can sell the brass.
When you finally have production running at capacity and your brass and bullets flying of of your production line, you are obligated to yell, "LET THE SPICE FLOW!"
by Kiran04
09 Sep 2015, 12:48
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104589

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Update

Any guesses as to how long before we will be able to purchase any of your brass?
by Kiran04
08 Sep 2015, 06:01
Forum: Elite Ammunition
Topic: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Forsale on webpage
Replies: 73
Views: 104589

Re: Elite Ammunition 5.7x28mm Brass Update

Is your coating also more durable than FNs? The FN coating isn't exactly known for life span.
by Kiran04
31 Aug 2015, 07:13
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38
Replies: 31
Views: 27129

Re: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38

According to the burn rate chart, 3N38 is #48 while True Blue is #40. 3N38 is slower than True Blue, but faster than Longshot. It's also faster than Accurate #7, but slower than Accurate #5. I can try a few 450s and see how they work out. I'm just anxious to finalize this load so I can start mass pr...
by Kiran04
30 Aug 2015, 13:09
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38
Replies: 31
Views: 27129

Re: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38

CCI 400 Small Rifle. Temperature was about 84 F. I think 6.3 is the way to go. The gun was pretty clean too after firing all 45 rounds. I can try some other primer types. CCI was just really easy to get a hold of. I'll try 450. The powder is really light and flaky. It's not large and round like ball...
by Kiran04
30 Aug 2015, 09:57
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38
Replies: 31
Views: 27129

Re: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38

Alright, so I got my shiny new chronograph and a ladder of rounds from 6.0 grains 3N38 VV to 6.4 grains at a new length of 1.580". I reneged on my promise to shoot it from the rifle first and went straight to the FSN, since that is sort of the benchmark for the round anyways. I took my first shot st...
by Kiran04
28 Aug 2015, 10:29
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Preferred Laser/Light for the FiveSeveN
Replies: 10
Views: 13764

Re: Preferred Laser/Light for the FiveSeveN

I can't be convinced the Surefire pricetag is worth it. They cost almost twice as much as either of the other two. Even a Viridian X5L-R is less than $200. Surefire X400 is well over $400. I can almost get another FN pistol for that.
by Kiran04
22 Aug 2015, 19:08
Forum: FiveseveN handguns
Topic: Preferred Laser/Light for the FiveSeveN
Replies: 10
Views: 13764

Preferred Laser/Light for the FiveSeveN

The Five-SeveN is one sexy looking hand gun. As such, I feel inclined to only put a laser/light on it that looks at least equally as sexy. I have a TLR-4 on my sub-compact 9mm, but that looks too small on the larger gun. I'm considering a TLR-2, but the Viridian X5L and Surefire X400 sure are sweet ...
by Kiran04
22 Aug 2015, 19:03
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38
Replies: 31
Views: 27129

Re: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38

Ok, so I finished off that batch of 6.6 grainers at 1.591" and the rounds were a little on the smokey side. The shoulder movement looked about the same as the American Eagle 40 grain FMJs, but someone else must have been shooting 5.7 at the outdoor range. I found myself standing in a pool of it with...
by Kiran04
20 Aug 2015, 12:16
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38
Replies: 31
Views: 27129

Re: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38

Hard to see how much of a ring, slice a case open and check. But if you're getting separations is might be a really good idea to back off a little. Kinda a bitch when you get one, don't catch it and then shoot the next round through the piece of neck in the chamber. It's hard on the gun and harder ...
by Kiran04
20 Aug 2015, 08:08
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38
Replies: 31
Views: 27129

Re: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38

panzermk2 wrote: I did not post the link up for the load data, just the case information.

Also the dented case mouths are from hitting the slide cover not the range wall.
So you think I should cool the load off more?
by Kiran04
19 Aug 2015, 12:39
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38
Replies: 31
Views: 27129

Re: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38

Have you seen this thread? http://www.fivesevenforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=8520&hilit=ring" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Most of the loads there were using True Blue, so the charge data isn't really useful to me. None were using 3N38. I've seen your postings on neck separation, ...
by Kiran04
19 Aug 2015, 12:28
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Crimping the 5.7x28mm
Replies: 73
Views: 73353

Re: Crimping the 5.7x28mm

If I'm going to try crimping my loads, how much do I need to lower the charge?
by Kiran04
18 Aug 2015, 17:54
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38
Replies: 31
Views: 27129

Re: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38

Outdoor yes, chrono no. I do not currently own one. I can check for smoke at least. I'll run them through the pistol too, see if they eject more forward than right. Might have to have someone else watch.
by Kiran04
18 Aug 2015, 15:00
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38
Replies: 31
Views: 27129

Re: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38

Yeah, your neck dents don't look to be caused by the pistol, they're too rough, maybe the walls or the concrete floor. I do see a little more shoulder movement than I'd like, but you'll have to compare that to factory loads to be sure. My new barrel does it to even the lightest loads, so I've lost ...
by Kiran04
18 Aug 2015, 14:09
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38
Replies: 31
Views: 27129

Re: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38

GONRA wrote:Maybe GONRA missed it, but wonders the brand / type of primers you used.
Small Pistol? Small pistol MAGNUM? Small Rifle? Brand/nomenclature:
CCI 400, small rifle.
by Kiran04
18 Aug 2015, 08:21
Forum: 5.7x28 Reloading
Topic: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38
Replies: 31
Views: 27129

Re: Neck Separation w/ 6.6 grains VV 3N38

Any idea why the extractor beats up the back of the casings? It's even done that to factory ammo.