XCR: second range trip

I posted in a different thread about my final breaking in session. To cut to the chase, I had put the new gas block on and had the Bill Springfield trigger job done before my last trip to the range. I also had a new PWS combination muzzlebrake and flash hider on it. After putting another 60 rounds through it with no problems and dialing it down to gas setting 2, I put 20 rounds into the head area of an IDPA target at 25 yds standing off hand and rapid fire (20 rounds in about 15 secs). I settled down and using the Harris bipod from a prone position put 20 more rapid fire (as fast as I could put the chevron on the aim point and pull the trigger) into a two inch circle at 25 yds. That represents adequate accuracy for me. Next trip I'll take some good ammo and seriously see what it's capable of at 100 yds.

Might want to check to see if your gas tube are 'holes up' or 'holes down'. My manual states that with 'holes down' it has less recoil.

To me it's a 5.56mm.

What recoil?

In all fairness I did the 'holes up' my last shooting session and on '4'. I've been having some cycling problems thinking that might resolve something but I finally figured it out got it fixed.

However, I did notice more recoil.

Again refer to what I posted before, "What recoil?"

There are two adjustable bolts on the XCR. The first one is the one that connects the stock side hinge and the gun side hinge. Since everyone has a different preference, we left this screw adjustable for a couple reasons. (1) it allows stock interchanging and (2) you can adjust the stiffness of the folder. So, if you want you stock nice and stiff, you've got it. If you want it a little looser, you've got it.

The other adjustable bolt is the Gap Adjust Screw, located on the inner surface of the Gun Side Hinge. This controls the play between the two hinges. If loosened too much, you'll have quite a time trying to push the folder button in. If too loose, the stock will seem to rattle.

These two bolts are both to adjust the stock to your preferences. They are not loctited in or anything, as a result, so you'll want to be sure to check them from time to time.

Glad to hear you are playing with your gun. Experimenting with every possible feature is the start of a lifetime love affair. ;D

I've shot a 300 Win mag a few times. Honestly I didn't think it was a much bigger deal than a .308 bolt gun as far as recoil goes. I'm sure its all dependent on ammo and the gun.

The heaviest recoiling thing I've ever shot was 3" magnum buckshot out of an 18" Rem 870 express (light by shotgun standards, I think). That was pretty brutal. More than I would find enjoyable under almost any circumstance. 5 rounds and I'd had enough. Granted I was shooting a few birdshot loads prior to that.

My employer is one of the sponsors for an industry-wide sporting clays tournament in the lower part of SC every year. I normally shoot in it. About 130 7.5 loads through a 590A1 in about 3 hours, and my shoulder is not feeling to swooft after that.

Shooting a cheap pump gun, I get a lot of weird looks from the other guys there.

i303, I will check out the ports on the gas tube when I get a chance to remove it.

I guess after all the glowing reports of the recoil-free XCR, I was expecting 22lr/9mm AR/MP5 type recoil with the gas turned down. Maybe my expectations were high.

Terra, it was the first screw that you mentioned. I will keep an eye on it. I checked the other one as well, and it seemed tight.