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AR-15 BS Thread

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

  1. Sep 12, 2019 at 8:08 AM
    rmepilot

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    I looked at that one, but most of my armadillo shoots are CQC and felt that the laser would ensure a faster kill. For $109+, I jumped on it.

    My neighbors appreciate that I'm quietly reducing the population and have offered up ammo, but I still have to keep my range fan clear of their homes/cars... :infantry:
     
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    POF clean or dirty the thing just keeps slanging lead.
     
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    Should have included a pic
     
  4. Sep 12, 2019 at 8:50 AM
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    I was on the fence with the PL-Pro, but went with the PL-2RL.

    I still might have to buy a PL-Pro. Well, because... :spending: :anonymous:
     
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  5. Sep 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM
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    added backup sights. Need red dot, still deciding on what to go with.

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    :gossip: your sights are on backwards
     
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  7. Sep 12, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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    That's why they're called backup sights, duh...
     
  8. Sep 12, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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    yea i know i realized after i took the pic lol
     
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    Bet you cant beat this......

    I have a boner right now. Im thinking a mk12mod0 is going to be my wedding gun gift to myself. I have a hard time spending the money before the wedding though. Might have to say screw it and drop the coin.
     
  10. Sep 14, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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    I LOVE my PSA 20 in. Its all i shoot anymore. PSA has the freedom kit listed at $350 minus receiver and carry handle. The premium kits are a bit more but have a FN barrel? Not sure on the exact difference.
     
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    Posted these before but figured id share again since I was cleaning up my safe. Milsurp mags. Most of the 20's are colt marked 223. From what little research ive done the 223 marked mags are early Vietnam AF issue. Later mags are marked 556.
     
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  12. Sep 15, 2019 at 12:16 AM
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    Thats my only assembled PSA rifle. They are so cheap I bought a couple other kits for spare parts. My supervisor has like 6 PSA rifles hes built and hasnt complained of problems with any of them. PSA is good to go. Like i said you can drop the extra coin on the premium uppers/kits.
    In fact i enjoy my cheapo build so much i havent got this thing back together yet.
     
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  14. Sep 15, 2019 at 12:39 PM
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    Love the A2 carry handle and iron sights!!!
     
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    Correct on the FN barrel. Those premium kits are nice.
     
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    Yes, definitely look out for a CHF upper, they are usually small runs, and sell quick. Usually without charging handle and BCG.
    I just scored an upper off Gunbroker, 14.7" pinned and welded, FN barrel in 6.8 SPC. Yeah, I needed another caliber, but I like to reload, not for the factory ammo guys for sure.
     
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    So i canceled my order for my Aimpoint. I felt that i didnt feel like paying $600 on optics since im not going into battle lol I ended up with getting a Vortex. i have the same brand on my other AR and it works great. Im happy with it.

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    The Vortex is GTG. I'm a believer in good/great scope glass, for mid range to long range, but my Vortex Sparc on my 7.62x39 AR gets most of the duty.
     
  19. Sep 20, 2019 at 9:17 PM
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    You can buy 6.8 SPC off the shelf pretty much anywhere and online all day. It’s very much a factory ammo guy kind of round.
     
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    I was referring to price, not availability, which I don't rely on anyways, we're always one news story away from bare shelves.
     
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