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Is anyone loading Hodgdon CFE Pistol powder in their .40?  I've loaded 6.4 and 6.6 grains behind a 165 FMJ bullet with acceptable results. (I think they are acceptable - I'm new to reloading)  I'm curious what CFE Pistol loads others are having success with.  I'm just looking for a good plinking round for my Glocks.

Here are the pictures...

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee509/sdahlstrom/DA39976F-FD33-4893-B7D6-123CDCFD88B4.jpg   http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee509/sdahlstrom/2475B886-B003-4C21-8DB1-457103C6817C.jpg   I was able to go out yesterday and shoot my upper some more.  The more i shoot it, the more satisfied i am with it.  I think the photos have enough notes to explain what i did.  I think i had one FTE with subsonic ammo and a few (5 maybe) FTF's with subsonic and supersonic ammo.  The FTE and FTF's seemed to occur more with the Nosler ammo.  I'm not sure why.  The FTE and FTF problem was much better yesterday than last week when i shot.   I think it was fair for me to question what I've got, so i think it only fair to say it performs as i hoped it would.  I'm happy with my purchase.   I'll put the over gassing issue on my list of things to learn more about and work on.   Thanks to all!

Thanks again for the offer Dolomite, but i'll probably have to take a rain check after all.  I'll be in meetings Monday and Tuesday during the day.  The evening would be the only free time i would have.  If you don't mind, i'll continue to ask you questions.  I hope to shoot some more this weekend

If you're serious about your invitation, I would like to meet you and learn more.  I'll be in Knoxville June 15th - 17th.  I'm not completely sure of my schedule yet but maybe meet the evening of the 15th or 16th?? 

Dolomite,   How can I tell if my upper is over gassed?  Also how does the BCG play into this?  Somewhere down the line I decided a "full auto" carrier is the one to have.   Adam,   I bought the BCG from you when I bought the upper.  I understood it to be the full auto version.  Which one is it?

Ok guys, i finally got home and i think figured out how to post pictures. As i stated earlier today, all groups consist of 3 shots each. Ignore the shot count in the photos. I couldn't count at the time. Some of the two hole groups look too good to be true. But it is either three shots in two holes or one shot was off by over a foot. That seems unlikely too. Right now i'm claiming three shots in two holes until i can shoot some more and see if i can duplicate these results. All of this was done with a Burris 3x9 Fullfield scope and a Bushmaster lower. The upper has a 16" barrel. I did have several FTF's and a few FTE's. I'm new to .300 blk and from what little i've read so far, this could be a magazine problem. As time permits, i will try other magazines. So far, i'm happy with its performance. What else do i need to know about 300 blk? Thanks

To Adam and everyone else who responded to my post...   I sincerely didn't mean to create a problem with my post.  I apologize for doing so.  As i stated, i made an impulse buy, then started my research. (Usually i research then buy.)  As i also stated, i only want to know what i really have.  I have no reason to doubt Adam other than knowing none of the parts have a mfg stamp on them and also knowing there are people out there that will be dishonest.  I'm not interested in having name brand stuff.  I just want to know what i have and i want good performance.   With that said, i finally had a chance to test the upper late last week.  I am very satisfied with its performance.  I shot 7 - three shot groups.  I used Remington 120 gr ammo, Nosler Match 125 gr and Nosler Match 220 gr.  Distances were 50 and 100 yds.  Of the 7 groups, 4 of them had three shots in two holes.  This shooting session was just the first. You all know how it goes, As your familiarity with a gun increases, you can generally expect better performance.  This is at least true for me.   I am on the road today, but when i get home and figure out how to post pictures, i will post pictures of the groups i described above.      Adam, thank you for your offer to trade my upper for another.  However, it is not necessary.  I'm very pleased with what i have.  I'm not interested in name brand stuff, just knowing what i have and good performance.  I have no reason not to believe you when you tell me what parts i have and I have good performance.   To everyone else, please do not let my posts tarnish Bugout Tactical's reputation.  My upper actually performs better than i expected regardless of what brand it is.   Since I raised this question, i think it is only fair that I respond with my findings.  I'm happy with the performance of my upper and have no complaints with Adam or Bugout Tactical.  I will be keeping the upper i have and continue to see what i can do with it.    I don't post on this board much, but i do read a lot.  Thanks to all for sharing your knowledge.  I consider this board a great resource.

Thanks guys.  I haven't taken the hand guard off yet to look for mfg markings.  I paid $425 for the upper. The receiver and hand guard appear to be low end and if he got the barrel for a reasonable price, maybe it could be a Shilen.  As long as it shoots well i don't guess it matters, but I just like to know what i have.  When the name of the company was Coffin Arms, i heard many positive reviews (and no bad reviews) and a buddy of my was pleased with a purchase.  That was one of the reasons i purchased it.  But you know how impulse buys go, you get excited over the hype and find out later all is not as it might have appeared.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about Bugout Tactical, just trying to learn more about their products.

Is anyone familiar with Bugout Tactical from Cookeville Tn?  I made an impulse upper purchase from them at the gun show in Jackson today. Owner claims the upper i bought has a Shilen barrel in it.  Is that true?  Does he sell quality uppers?  Am i going to regret my impulse buy?  I bought a 16" heavy barrel upper in 300 blk with 1:8 twist. 

WHMC in Humboldt 

I've always heard that Wilson barrels are good barrels to have.  Just yesterday I found out that there are two companies that bear the name Wilson - Wilson Arms and Wilson Combat.  I even found one article that mentioned a third barrel company named Wilson Defense.  How do all of these "Wilson barrels" compare?  Thanks!

I've eaten at all of the bbq places in Jackson and the best by a long shot is Cajun Cookers.  It is located north of Jackson in Three way.  I know it isn't exactly in Jackson, but its close enough for me.   http://www.yelp.com/biz/cajun-cookers-bbq-humboldt

Check with 4H.  They have what they call the Taget SMART program.  They can shoot BB guns, air rifles, archery and shot guns.  I used to coach a BB gun and air rifle team in West Tn.  One of our shooters won the state championship (held in Columbia) and got to compete in the nationals in Nebraska.  It's a good program.

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