Bula Defense Systems XM21 test.

[nf1e]

Finished up XM21 #3 to her final configuration today.
Bula XM21, Bula NM 22" barrel with Bula bolt,op rod, trigger housing and other small parts in a USGI stock $35. from CMP. Added a Hawk kit for appearance only. Scope is Leupold MK4 3.5 - 10 with lighted reticle. TAC-PRO cheek riser. SEI vortex screwed on end of barrel.
Ammo used was DAG brass and Tula berdan primers with 168 smk over 42.8 BLC-2. Running right at 2500 fps.
This test was done clean cold bore with rifle removed and put back in stock just before firing. Target is at 100 yards.
30 rnds rapid , within 90 seconds with one reload at 60 sec. Extreme spread 3". First rnd is indicated on target. The whole intention of this build is to " Get Er Done".

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x413/nf1e/IMG_0663_zpsnwhpzgeh.jpg (http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/nf1e/media/IMG_0663_zpsnwhpzgeh.jpg.html)

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x413/nf1e/IMG_0666_zpsliakgwnp.jpg (http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/nf1e/media/IMG_0666_zpsliakgwnp.jpg.html)

Semper Fi
ArtB

[RED]

Just curious, how much money do you have invested in this project?

[High Plaines Doug r]

I hope this represents a 100 yd target.

[nf1e]

Just curious, how much money do you have invested in this project?

If you are asking about this one rifle, components for build $1500. Does not include tools. Optics, Rings and cheek riser another $1500. for a total of $3000.

[nf1e]

I hope this represents a 100 yd target.

Yes it does. I edited my post to indicate that. Thanks for noticing. I never thought about it. All my rifle testing for the last 50 + years has been at 100 yds.

[nf1e]

Had a little time to play with XM21 #2 today. I had been using 168 GMM so my first two shots were low. After corrections, got a pretty nice 8 shot group in the 10 ring. Isn't that what we are supposed to aim for anyway. Just kidding.
Great day and waiting for some junky weather tomorrow with a little snow.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x413/nf1e/IMG_0676_zpsasbucygk.jpg (http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/nf1e/media/IMG_0676_zpsasbucygk.jpg.html)

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x413/nf1e/1a7a4c8e-063e-405e-8b9d-dcf200b1421c_zps3rpummxz.jpg (http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/nf1e/media/1a7a4c8e-063e-405e-8b9d-dcf200b1421c_zps3rpummxz.jpg.html)

Semper Fi
ArtB

[bruce]

XM-21... 10 ring groups. What's not to like?! Excellent rifle! Sincerely. bruce.

[nf1e]

For those interested, Jon Wolfe and M-14 parts has become an outlet for Bula Defense System parts. No excuse not to have the best.