AR-15 BS Thread

Rant
Want to shoot my guns after messing with them.
can’t find ammo for shit,
can’t find reloading stuff for shit,
don’t want to shoot what I’ve got, replacements are crazy expensive,
I’m just sounding off, getting it off my chest.

 

I know the feeling, and I have decent stash.
I went to the range yesterday, and between 3 rifles, shot about 30 rounds. 7.62x39 AR about 10, just to play and verify suppressor muzzle brake didn't change POI, then shot 20 rounds of 224 Valkyrie MR steel, and didn't even shoot my 22LR. I felt like the old guy just talking and not shooting.

 

I know that feeling! I guess I timed my visit to the local Academy just right. They had about 50 boxes of .223 and 100 boxes of XM855 on the shelf at .46 and .50 cpr. today. Good luck ammo hunting

 

I've got some ammo stashed, but a thousand rounds really isn't shit for survival type numbers, but I've got enough .223, .308, 22wmr, and 22lr to last a while, but it's not like just going and buying more, is going to be around for a while, sucks. Can't find anything in 45/70, or .357 mag, nothing. Sucks. First world problems.

 

How are you guys storing your ammo? I’m using some ammo cans to store mine, but not sure if there’s a better method.

 

In ammo cans with desiccant packs

 

^^ This^^

As well as a dedicated ammo cabinet with desiccant box.

 

You can also reuse old desiccant packs from things you buy by heating them up to dry them out.

 

I didn’t know about the reheating part. Thanks.

 

No problemo

 

I use many desiccant packs that can be recharged. 2-3 hours in the oven at 250 usually does the trick.

 

These in an ammo can with a good seal in a temp controlled room will store indefinitely.

$11 Pelican Products 1500D,Desiccant,All Cases.

https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-1500D-Desiccant-All-Cases/dp/B0090Y0XCM

 

I have a bunch of these for ammo cans. The color indicator is a nice added feature.

Stack-On SPAD-60 Desiccant, 60Cu.', 10 Pack

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002V3CHKA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

I'll keep the ball rolling here. Here's what I use in my Gun safes, cabinets and ammo cabinet. In late spring summer, early fall, I recharge every 6 weeks due to warmer temps and higher humidity (no central AC here in Maine). The rest of the year when it's colder and drier, I can go 2-3 months.

$20 Liberty Safe Desiccant Moisture Absorber for Safes (450g)

https://www.amazon.com/Liberty-Safe-10826-Desiccant-Packet/dp/B00LZ5MTPS

 

I'm a barbarian, metal and plastic ammo cans, with the plastic bag it, the ammo, ships in.

 

I use desiccant in my safes, but not in my ammo. I buy ammo in bulk and leave it sealed until needed, stored in humidity/temperature controlled storage. The ready ammo is stored in same conditions. Carry ammo is changed out every six months, and the old stuff is thrown in the range bins. I spent my naval career in weapons. Ammo lasts for a very long time if stored in cool dry places. Hell, I'm still shooting shotgun shells and rifle rounds from my 25 years ago.

 

6.8SPC for short barrel performance out to 300 yards, 6.5 grendel for out to 300 hunting and paper punching at longer, 300 blk for 30-30 alternative. .277 Wolverine for a crossover of 6.8 and 300 blk, .450 bushmaster, .50 baewoulf, 6mm ARC, .350 legend, 6.5 Timberwolf, .358 yeti, .257 ocelot, 30 sabercat, and a few others are options in the 15 platform.

 

Your pins are held in place by the hammer and trigger springs, hence the slots on the pins themselves. These pins have a tendency to "walk" or push out. There are several aftermarket pins called anti-walk or anti-rotation pins designed to prevent this from happening. My personal favorites are the KNS Precision pins. A bit pricy but there are many other versions and manufactures much cheaper. https://www.knsprecisioninc.com/product/gen-st-build-a-kit/