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AR-15 BS Thread

Discussion in 'Guns & Hunting' started by BulletToothTony, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. Apr 9, 2014 at 9:44 PM
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    I also follow them on Instagram haha. I looks like they only attach to a AR15 barrel nut, so I'm assuming not gonna happen on an AR10

    http://fortismfg.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59
     
  2. Apr 9, 2014 at 9:59 PM
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    I'm not real happy with my eotech 512 on my Ar.
    The fixed sight is still on the front with a flip up mbus un the rear (down).
    I keep trying to align the holo with the front sight. I have a astigmatism and the front sight is blurry.
    Will it help if I just remove the a2 sight an put another folded mbus up there?

    Btw. The 512 works great on my steyr Aug/a3 as a standalone with no f/r mbus and sights perfect.


    Should I put the 512 back on the Aug and maybe go with a regular scope on a riser on the Ar?
    It's really making me not want to even shoot the Ar nowadays.
     
  3. Apr 9, 2014 at 10:51 PM
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    Currently they do not make a .308 free float, not sure if they will. The only companies I know of that make nice free float for .308 are centurion arms (CMR .308) and Daniel Defense, Troy (personally not a huge fan), JP,

    Keymod: PWS, Midwest Ind, CMMG
     
  4. Apr 9, 2014 at 11:02 PM
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    The thing I dont like about a riser is the further it is above the barrel the less accurate at different yardage, more adjusting involved in sighting. My first AR is a DPMS with a carry handle. Mounting the optic on it I was continually missing the bulls eye anywhere closer or further than 100 yrds (100yrds was my sighted in range). If you can take off the fixed sight I would go that route.
    Things greatly improved when I got my LMT with a rail system and the Comp M4 is dead nuts with standard adjusting for drop of the bullet which you have to do anyhow(obviously).
     
  5. Apr 9, 2014 at 11:04 PM
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    I believe LMT makes one as well.

    http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/lmt-mrp-308-rifle/

    If I am understanding the question correctly.

    Edit: Also here http://harristacticalonline.com/LMT...B-MRP-PISTON-AR-15-Upper-1-in-7-LMT-CQB-P.htm
     
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  6. Apr 9, 2014 at 11:29 PM
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    Wait 2 months. Google fortis switch. They are going to release it for the ar-10 first then the ar-15
     
  7. Apr 9, 2014 at 11:35 PM
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    OK so not nearly as high dollar or top of the line by any means, but special to me nonetheless, I finished my "truck gun" this week. I milled my 80% on Tuesday evening and assembled my upper and lower. First AR build...boy this shits easy! Just need a muzzle device now and I will be ready to rock!

    20140409_222027_zps3188355f_d65b5ea0548c0f340434f52f6c80b3bba816ac2e.jpg
     
  9. Apr 10, 2014 at 8:24 AM
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    LMT makes the monolithic upper receiver, the forend and receiver are all one piece. I think he's just looking for a rail for his .308. I'm actually doing the same. Not looking for a monolithic platform unless I end up with a MEGA mkm or something.

    Also keymod is the future of modular assemblies and it's very much worth getting. So much easier to mount rail sections and stuff. I'm probably going to end up calling PWS and trying to get their .308 forend since it doesn't look like they sell them as a part.
     
  10. Apr 10, 2014 at 9:10 AM
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    The EoTech sights are not designed to be "lined up" with the front sight. They are designed to be shot as a "HUD" if you will where both eyes are open and you are only using the EoTech's projected reticle on the EoTech. That's why most folks run flip up sights when they are running a red dot or EoTech. Unless your EoTech is absolutely co-witnessed you're going to have issues.

    - Mark
     
  11. Apr 10, 2014 at 9:20 AM
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    Anytime a sight is not in-line with the barrel (which is every sight by the way) there will be an offset. The offset is the measured difference between the centerline of the bore and the aiming point of the sight (crosshair, red-dot, EoTech reticle, etc.).

    The "accuracy" of the rifle is not inherently impacted by the offset - if you take the offset into consideration. Your statement that you were, "missing the bulls eye anywhere closer or further than 100 yrds (100yrds was my sighted in range)" is exactly what should happen unless you take into consideration your offset and adjust your aim based on known holdovers for the various ranges (distances) you are shooting.

    If your rifle is sighted in for 100 yards and you shoot at 50 yards without adjusting your sight or holding over your bullet is not going to hit the bulls-eye...simple ballistics.

    I would recommend getting to know your offset and how it impacts your shooting by first understanding the ballistics of the cartridge you are shooting and then by practical range time - learn where you need to holdover at various ranges and your shooting will drastically improve.

    If you have any specific questions, shoot me a PM and I will be glad to help.

    - Mark
     
  12. Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54 AM
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    beautiful! Get this http://www.kakindustry.com/kak-industry-flash-can
     
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    I understand this, I wasnt sure if he did, which is why I stated it. I just prefer a closer to rail mount so you have less adjusting to do manually.
     
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    If it directs gases and flash backwards wouldnt you be worried about it blowing in your face? or does it send it semi laterally?
     
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    Says it directs gases and flash forward. It's a cheap copy of the kx3
     
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    They're in the valley, we should pick up a few and save on shipping lol
     
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    when using your Eotech keep the rear sight flipped down. wherever your red dot is pointed is where the bullet should impact. It shoulndt matter where the front sight post is. With my aimpoint I can shoot both right and left handed and not worry about "lining up the sights". I just put the dot on the target and send lead down range. Key phrase here "use one or the other, not both"

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziavHvTlfKo

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj3NY2jwDEo
     
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    So I haven't posted in this thread but I figured I would throw this out there...


    I pre ordered the new Ares Armor Harpe upper and was able to get mine on the first batch a few days ago. First impressions were that it was a solid upper and everything looks great including the Nickel Boron bolt/carrier. The only thing I didn't like was the little Ares logos which is truly a minor detail.
    These uppers are their first run which includes the Mk-2 Effin A compensator.

    So after a few rounds I was pretty much sold. I paid $497 for it and they are now $597. The compensator works great before even "tuning" it with screws and everything runs smoothly. I threw it on my CMMG lower and it meshed up perfect with not play at all.
    16" 1/7"

    Here is a link to their website and more info about the gun itself. http://aresarmor.com/store/Item/aa_BAupper

    If Ares Armor sounds familiar to you guys it is because they are the ones that the ATF raided over the poly 80% lowers. They have since been sent letters stating the the ATF F'ed up in a "my bad" letter. They are run by former Marines and based out of CA. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.
     

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