I've got a 92S. It requires a different manual of arms to work smoothly.
Instead of dropping the empty mag and then grabbing and inserting a new one you'd need to train to grab the replacement mag first and then depress the heel release button, drop the old mag and insert the new one all with...
You can buy a set of small base 223 dies directly from RCBS for the going rate and they ship for free.
https://www.rcbs.com/dies-and-shell-holders/rifle-dies/small-base-die-set---group-a---popular-rifle-cartridges/777.html
These are all you will ever need and they will last you a lifetime...
You can avoid a lot of problems and frustration if you:
1) Make sure that whatever firearm(s) you are going to use function properly with the ammunition you are going to use for the match.
2) Make sure your rifle is properly zeroed. If you have a good 100yd zero you should be fine for this...
I love 20 in. bbl AR15's - everyone should have a few, but you may want to go up a notch in quality.
Legal issues aside, I've had a couple of the PSA nitride 20 inch uppers and have found them disappointing in the accuracy department.
They print about 2MOA or a bit more and are OK for blasting...
Doubling isn't a timing issue. Its a messed-with trigger group issue.
Try shooting the doubling reworked Blue Sky using the trigger group from the known good CMP rifle. Chances are you need an in-spec, unaltered trigger/sear assembly and a hammer.
You can try and diagnose the early clip...
The Springfield SA-35 is reincarnation.
This new FN version looks an undead zombie.
In 2022 the appeal of the BHP is tha5it is a simple, elegant design that has stood the test of time because of the incredible capability it had from day 1. Are there better handguns out there now? Yes...
Collectability? No serious Garand collector would be interested in a Garand with a commercial 308 barrel on it (or the same in 30-06). That said, you are likely confusing "collectability" with "desirability." LOTS of shooters want Garands in 308 Winchester and there will always be a market...