If that were a HOG at 100 yards, that HOG would be dead... Accurate enough!!! I've had my Ruger Ranch in 7.62x39 since it came out, LUV it! I recently got a Radical Firearms AR 7.62x39 and LUV that one too!
Very nice rifle. I recently started reloading for my Arsenal SAM-7. 123grain Nosler Varmageddon with Starline brass. Still testing as well. Good to see you back.
I saw that those bullets were in stock at an online store and thought about trying them out. But, time is tight right now and the factory fmj rounds are reasonable accurate for shooting paper. 7.62x39 is such a mild load to shoot. I had forgotten how much fun they could be.
Nice brother, I haven't tried the Belom yet, but the best groups I've got with my RAR 7.62x39 was with military classic and the polyformance. Worst accuracy out of my rifle is with red army standard white box.
Interesting situation here, but my Ruger Ranch Rifle in 7.62x39 groups tightest with 123g Barnaul hollow points, it will literally out shoot top grade Nosler ammo that's 4-5x more expensive. The Barnaul consistently groups .75" at 100 yards.
Maybe if we're lucky someone will set you up with some Prvi Partizan ammo to test. It seems to be available currently and is pretty reasonably priced, especially for reloadable ammo.
MOA all day long. A tack driver. You need to lighten up the trigger. I took the spring out and annealed it, to remove the temper. Of course, back out the set screw adjustment all the way.
Hey man what's the best you ever came up with on accuracy for your mini 14? I watched those videos. Does the 1911 buffer help much? I have one and if i load it single shot with the mag in like you do i can get a 5 shot group i can cover with my thumbnail but with a full magazine i struggle to get 4''. I had a trigger job done and now have a great trigger. The groups is with 55gr Hornady fmj, best i've found so far. It's really killing me though because i love the operation and how the minis are made, they are more my style but i also like accuracy in my guns.
I need to get my targets and check for actual numbers. My experience is similar. I have shot multiple 3 shot groups with the same load. 5-10 groups. I used a 3-18 scope at 100 yards and could see where each shot hit. First shots were great group wise, on the order of an inch. 2nd and 3rd shots high right. Big problem for 50 gr ammo. Less so for 55 gr ammo. Groups in the 3-4 inch range. No 1911 buffer any more. I did get a set of gas bushings and have been playing with those. It helps reduce groups but I still have work to do there as the rifle will only cycle in warm weather. So, I need to try a larger bushing. The scatter in the group (low left first shot) seemed to go away some with 60 or 62 gr ammo. My next attempt will be larger bushing and 60 and 62 gr loads. I have little kids and only get to shoot the rifle once a year or so right now, so this is a 5 year project and counting. Great gun but overall disappointing unless I can get group size down. 2-3” at 100 yards would be a win. I want to be able to shoot at coyote size target at 200’yards and with 50 gr ammo first shot would go low and 2nd would go high. So, maybe heavier bullet will work out.
@@bgallaher77 Our goals are similar. I have a lot of coyotes around here and that's the main thing i want to do with mine. Weird thing to me is i have a mini 30 and i can get a 1.5'' group all day long with Winchester power points. That one stays in the safe until deer season though, the other gun i want to be able to grab in a hurry. The 7.62 is a tactical model with two inches shorter barrel and a somewhat heavy flash hider that i put on it. I'm in contact with a gunsmith who builds guns for accuracy. I'll let you know if i have any major improvements. I'm determined to conquer this thing. Thanks for your response and happy shooting!
Why would you shoot for accuracy when you're in a rush? Granted it's only 100 yards, but you're doing the ammo and especially the rifle a real disservice brother. And yup guys are getting better accuracy handloading those brass cases for about 1.3 the cost and reload 5-7 times since it's not a hot load.
You make a fair point, is an accuracy test that is rushed a worth while test? Furthermore, is accuracy testing valid with a 3-9x40 power scope? Adjusting the trigger pull, using a scope w ~20x magnification, and more shooting is what is really needed. You can take it further to include wind flags, calm weather, well rested, lack of caffeination, etc take it to the nth degree. What information does 2x 5-shot groups give you? I wanted to know if the ammo was “acceptable” to guide future ammo purchases. Both met my definition of acceptable, and the test was concluded. If you wanted to know which one was better or what the True potential of each load was, then this did not answer those questions. As far as hand loading. The only reason to buy factory ammo for use in a bolt gun is cost, either monetary or time. Handloads are en entirely different game. The only reason to buy brass cased ammo at that point is to have fire formed brass once it has been unloaded. At that point you can probably buy Lapua brass cheaper and never have to wonder if he brass was the limiting factor in accuracy potential.
Hi sir, this is Henry Karla from a hunting accessories brand. I am attracted by your performance in YTB and sincerely invite you to make a review video. If you are interested, please leave me your email. Then I will send you some products to see. Looking forward to your early reply.
If that were a HOG at 100 yards, that HOG would be dead... Accurate enough!!! I've had my Ruger Ranch in 7.62x39 since it came out, LUV it! I recently got a Radical Firearms AR 7.62x39 and LUV that one too!
Same here too .. 199.00 for a RF's complete upper and I bought 2 ..
Very nice rifle. I recently started reloading for my Arsenal SAM-7. 123grain Nosler Varmageddon with Starline brass. Still testing as well. Good to see you back.
I saw that those bullets were in stock at an online store and thought about trying them out. But, time is tight right now and the factory fmj rounds are reasonable accurate for shooting paper. 7.62x39 is such a mild load to shoot. I had forgotten how much fun they could be.
Nice brother, I haven't tried the Belom yet, but the best groups I've got with my RAR 7.62x39 was with military classic and the polyformance. Worst accuracy out of my rifle is with red army standard white box.
I have some wolf purchased around 2007 that I still need to test. 👍
Wolf is the best
@@Nostradamus_Order33 , x39 from Golden Tiger BT's are very accurate in my rifles.........
Interesting situation here, but my Ruger Ranch Rifle in 7.62x39 groups tightest with 123g Barnaul hollow points, it will literally out shoot top grade Nosler ammo that's 4-5x more expensive. The Barnaul consistently groups .75" at 100 yards.
Maybe if we're lucky someone will set you up with some Prvi Partizan ammo to test. It seems to be available currently and is pretty reasonably priced, especially for reloadable ammo.
MOA all day long. A tack driver.
You need to lighten up the trigger. I took the spring out and annealed it, to remove the temper. Of course, back out the set screw adjustment all the way.
Would've liked to have watched, but UA-cam is adblocking me.
Hey man what's the best you ever came up with on accuracy for your mini 14? I watched those videos. Does the 1911 buffer help much? I have one and if i load it single shot with the mag in like you do i can get a 5 shot group i can cover with my thumbnail but with a full magazine i struggle to get 4''. I had a trigger job done and now have a great trigger. The groups is with 55gr Hornady fmj, best i've found so far. It's really killing me though because i love the operation and how the minis are made, they are more my style but i also like accuracy in my guns.
I need to get my targets and check for actual numbers. My experience is similar. I have shot multiple 3 shot groups with the same load. 5-10 groups. I used a 3-18 scope at 100 yards and could see where each shot hit. First shots were great group wise, on the order of an inch. 2nd and 3rd shots high right. Big problem for 50 gr ammo. Less so for 55 gr ammo. Groups in the 3-4 inch range. No 1911 buffer any more. I did get a set of gas bushings and have been playing with those. It helps reduce groups but I still have work to do there as the rifle will only cycle in warm weather. So, I need to try a larger bushing. The scatter in the group (low left first shot) seemed to go away some with 60 or 62 gr ammo. My next attempt will be larger bushing and 60 and 62 gr loads. I have little kids and only get to shoot the rifle once a year or so right now, so this is a 5 year project and counting. Great gun but overall disappointing unless I can get group size down. 2-3” at 100 yards would be a win. I want to be able to shoot at coyote size target at 200’yards and with 50 gr ammo first shot would go low and 2nd would go high. So, maybe heavier bullet will work out.
@@bgallaher77 Our goals are similar. I have a lot of coyotes around here and that's the main thing i want to do with mine. Weird thing to me is i have a mini 30 and i can get a 1.5'' group all day long with Winchester power points. That one stays in the safe until deer season though, the other gun i want to be able to grab in a hurry. The 7.62 is a tactical model with two inches shorter barrel and a somewhat heavy flash hider that i put on it. I'm in contact with a gunsmith who builds guns for accuracy. I'll let you know if i have any major improvements. I'm determined to conquer this thing. Thanks for your response and happy shooting!
Why would you shoot for accuracy when you're in a rush? Granted it's only 100 yards, but you're doing the ammo and especially the rifle a real disservice brother. And yup guys are getting better accuracy handloading those brass cases for about 1.3 the cost and reload 5-7 times since it's not a hot load.
You make a fair point, is an accuracy test that is rushed a worth while test? Furthermore, is accuracy testing valid with a 3-9x40 power scope? Adjusting the trigger pull, using a scope w ~20x magnification, and more shooting is what is really needed. You can take it further to include wind flags, calm weather, well rested, lack of caffeination, etc take it to the nth degree. What information does 2x 5-shot groups give you? I wanted to know if the ammo was “acceptable” to guide future ammo purchases. Both met my definition of acceptable, and the test was concluded. If you wanted to know which one was better or what the True potential of each load was, then this did not answer those questions. As far as hand loading. The only reason to buy factory ammo for use in a bolt gun is cost, either monetary or time. Handloads are en entirely different game. The only reason to buy brass cased ammo at that point is to have fire formed brass once it has been unloaded. At that point you can probably buy Lapua brass cheaper and never have to wonder if he brass was the limiting factor in accuracy potential.
Hi sir, this is Henry Karla from a hunting accessories brand. I am attracted by your performance in YTB and sincerely invite you to make a review video. If you are interested, please leave me your email. Then I will send you some products to see. Looking forward to your early reply.