does anyone own a Rem. R-15?

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28 January 2009, 03:32

bkmastr

does anyone own a Rem. R-15?

Does anyone own a Remington R-15?

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28 January 2009, 18:02

butchloc

yup

29 January 2009, 04:19

bkmastr

I knew i was going to get that answer! I need to talk to anyone who owns/has shot a R-15 VTR.

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29 January 2009, 23:27

mgoodrich

What do you want to know?

30 January 2009, 00:00

eurocentric

I have one, the carbine with 18" in .223. using 3-9x40 scope for up-close hunting

30 January 2009, 03:06

bkmastr

I am wanting to know how others shoot. right now my gun is shooting poorly...about 2-2.5" at 100yrds. i'm just curious if there is anyone else out there with the same problem. I've been trying alot of things and haven't found out the problem yet.

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30 January 2009, 03:30

yoteslayer

Haven same problem with my armalite any suggestions would be apppceiated

30 January 2009, 17:45

butchloc

look into the lockup between the upper and lower, you can get a cam action pin from J&P that will take it out, mine had a trigger change almost immediately, check the crown on the barrel & make sure its even with no burrs. mine shoots the 60-63 grain bullets substantially better than it does 50's or 55's. make sure you retighten the scope rings on the mount, the rails have a habit of needing a 2nd tightening.

30 January 2009, 23:03

bkmastr

Mine had a trigger change right away as well.

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05 February 2009, 05:49

kcfx

replace the rear pin with one that takes the play or wobble out of the upper & lower,get the pin from jp, not the cheaper wedge,then try some 60-75 gr. bullets

05 February 2009, 08:56

bkmastr

I guess i'm not familiar with J&P...Got a link to the pin you are talking about?
thanks

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09 February 2009, 23:10

mgoodrich

http://www.jprifles.com/1.5.1.7_small_tp.php

Brownells sells them as well. (thanks butchloc) I ordered a couple to see what affect and on my RRA, my 50 gr VMax and 50 gr nosler BT now touch (3 shot groups).

Only issue is getting the right tension on the pin so it doesn't open up during shooting. Mine opened up (lost tension) after about the 15 round. Mkaes it s bit more difficult to claen, but it worth it.

Haven't tired it on my R15, but that is next.