The stock board on the Pilot can actually get 20 bps, so a trigger frame/board is unneeded.
Halo, ReloaderB/B2, VLocity, etc are all high end hoppers, and you should really think about getting one. Even if you think you aren't going to upgrade, there's always a chance, and if you get a highend hopper, you know it's going to keep up
Clamping feedneck is a MUST! Get one with no holes, and you're going to be in business.
J&J Ceramics are great on the price/performance ratio, but there's a deal going on right now that's a bit better.
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