correct.
A downside is that there is no last-shot-hold-bolt-open feature. Also some aftermarket triggers (like a Timney) will not clear the mag release.
The kit I bought came with a m-lock forend and a nitrided barrel. It shoots well with good ammo and should be tough enough to tolerate mil-surp
Tex,
What ammo does it like, and can you hold an inch with 5 shots?
IIRC I've only shot handloads in it. I don't recall if I entered it in the 10 shot challenge, but I have one photo where it put 10 into 1.67" and the next 10 into 1.34". That was 123 Noslers over 28gr of 1680, in Lapua brass. I reckon with some tuning it could keep 5 in an inch.
I'd imagine so, probably get a 150 gr bullet to 2400 fps in a 20" barrel without any trouble.
I also have a Ruger #1 in 7.62x39, with a 22" barrel - 2550 with 123's was easy, and I was not pushing it hard, running 1680. It has a pretty long throat, so I do want to try 150's in it. The 123's I've tried, the Hornady SST and the prototype Nosler BT, seem to be pretty frangible
