What have you bought in the last 48 hours gun related?

I've been perpetually amazed at my Arken set up. Shoot my buddy's Nightforce occasionally but his scope cost twice what I paid for rifle, mags, bipod, scope, ammo, range fees. I'll admit his is better but I shoot it the same as I do mine so I'm hard pressed to say that it's THAT much better.

 

Good to hear tjanks

 

A more expensive nightforce isn’t going to make you a better shooter. If you’re not seeing a difference in shooting then it means you’re shooting with consistency. Which is cool.

The money in tier 1 scopes goes to the tracking, glass and glass coating/color. Clarity at higher magnification. Shit like that. In Nightforce case, they are typically over built, and can handle some abuse. The degree of which in all categories varying my model and price.

The Arkens are cool. I like DNT which are made by the same parent company. It’s basically a EP5 but without a retarded 1/2 mil subtensions that Arken uses but rather 2/10 mil like any normal scope that’s ment to be used.

@Casper66 got his in TMOA so probably not a problem regardless.

 

I can tell the image is clearer and the glass color is slightly different.
I might be able to tell a difference if the max range wasn't limited to 480 yards at our range. Maybe up to 500 / 600 yards there is no diff for me, but out to 800 that Nightforce would outshine the Arken - maybe hypothetically, possibly.

But then I'm not taking game at 800 yards soooo...

 

I've been using an Arken SH4J 6-24 for rimfire bench since last summer. More than happy with it. Can't be beat at that price point IMO. Several have bought one after checking mine out. I'll wager you'll like it!

EDIT: The shots off target were from a previous shoot and marked so. My only shot was the one in the bull, cold bore @ 35 to win that particular stage.
Didn't want anyone to get the wrong impression of the scope @Casper66 mentioned!

 

Road trip...

 

Its good seeing 9mm at .19 CPR right now

 

What has caused Ruger 77/17 to get so expensive?

 

Ammo prices tend to drop when normal people cut back on discretionary spending.

Which is the time for us ammo whores to stock up.

 

picked up a CVA Scout in .300bo for a backup hunting gun.

 

Single shot?

 

Im hoping to find me a dedicated .22 upper

 

Just picked this little plinker up at Murdoch's for $240 with five 16 round mags.

 

I special ordered a CMMG AR years ago with a multi caliber lower and a dedicated 22 upper. Liked to so much I SBRed it.

I went retro on it a couple years ago. Still using the original barrel and bolt. Had JT at Retro Arms install the FSB, the dude is a AR wizard. https://www.retro-arms.com/

 

I picked up a front sight that fits the vented rib on a 870 Wingmaster, and the wrench to remove the forearm yesterday.

I submitted a form one on the July 12th and got approval on the 15th to SBS one of my older 870 WIngmasters. It's gonna have an 11.5" barrel. I'm having the factory stock shortened from a 14" LOP to 12".

I got got the stamp yesterday so I've not done anything to it yet, but I did photoshop a pic of what it will look close to before shortening the stock.

 

If anyone wants 870 Police Magnums or Wingmasters now is the time. Plenty of surplus LE offerings going on market.

Seem to get a AIM Surplus or similar vendor emails about them about twice a week.

 

Fished it a couple days ago. Cut the barrel myself, and had a friend with a woodshop cut the stocks LOP from 14" to 12".

Came out exactly like I wanted.

 

Did the same sort of thing. Took my old 1100 got a 20" slug barrel (smooth bore), fiber sights, mag extension (now 8 shot) , oversize charge handle, oversize safety and new furniture.

 

Couple charging handles, detents and springs and a Glock tool