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AR-15 BS Thread

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

  1. Mar 19, 2013 at 3:39 PM
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    45longcolt

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    I chose this one instead of .223/5.56. My FAL has the .308/7.62x51 covered and my M70 Yugo AK covers the 7.62x39. They actually make a 458 bullet that has an opening in it that you can slide any .223/5.56 bullet inside it!

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  2. Mar 19, 2013 at 3:43 PM
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    Here is my AR! Its a pure bred Zombie Killin Machine! :D
     
  3. Mar 19, 2013 at 3:56 PM
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    looks good!

     
  4. Mar 19, 2013 at 4:25 PM
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    Dude - is that a fake Spikes can?
     
  5. Mar 19, 2013 at 4:50 PM
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    All I can say is WOW.

    I'm sticking with shotgun for HD and some backups.
    Someone had asked if I liked my Winchester 30-30 truth is I have not shot it in years. It's a 1971, lite weight (compared to a 716), thin, smooth lever action. Don't remember much about the trigger. I did like the old sights, it was like shooting a big badass Daisy. I guess that's why I like it so much. I did buy a box of Hornady leverev ammo and I don't want to load them. Even if the point is soft I don't trust them. I watched videos when a round is chambered it fires. The primer just goes off. Not a 30-30 it was a 233.
     
  6. Mar 19, 2013 at 5:26 PM
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    Mr.Ed

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    I like 5.56/223 pistols.

    IMG_0771.jpg
     
  7. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:35 PM
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    Yup! Why not have a fake can on it? Covers the long skinny 16" barrel, Love it! Just like the GSG .22's they have a faux can on them for looks. Why do people put muffler tips on trucks? or Why put rims on a car vs stock steelies? Cosmetics my friend! Love the look of a suppressor, cant afford a real one and probably wont ever get one with NObama in office now... ;)
     
  8. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:37 PM
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    Thank you! :) Much appreciated! It has changed a bit since this picture, but that's the jist of it though
     
  9. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:46 PM
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    Looks like you have some magpul on and the can makes it look like a SBR, I like it.
     
  10. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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    Same reason I don't like fake hood scoops on Tacomas or Cobra badges on a V6 Mustang. As long as you're not trying to pass it off as a real can it doesn't bother me too much I guess.
     
  11. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:51 PM
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    Yes sir! Love me some Magpul! :)
     
  12. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:55 PM
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    Yup, Not trying to fool any one. Honestly too it doesnt even have that barrel shroud on it at the moment. I got my YHM Phantom Comp on the end of it. And decided to switch out the AFG with a MVG, installed a Timney 3.5 lb trigger and KNS anti rotation pins. All not shown in this pic. Will update it soon.
     
  13. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:57 PM
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    The fake hood scoop on the Tacoma swirls wind off the windshield so it helps keep rain/ snow off (I'm so full of crap). A fake badge is wrong. The can helps with rise, keep the front down and looks cool :D
     
  14. Mar 19, 2013 at 7:01 PM
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    LoL It actually did kind of help with the recoil and when I throw in my CMMG .22 conversion kit in it AND have the can on... it Turns heads :) Silly though when im shooting 5.56 through it and its just as loud as the guy next to me W/O a can! Haha
     
  15. Mar 19, 2013 at 7:28 PM
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    I have a CX4 and a friend has one, he has a can on his and my barrel has a huge scratch. If anything besides looking cool it protects the barrel.
    Most of the firearms I shoot or carry I don't worry about scratches but the ones I don't it bothers me.
     
  16. Mar 19, 2013 at 7:59 PM
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    All my 16" have a carbine gas tube and I have run a lot of SS and Sub ammo in them. Look at the CMMG, have 4 of their 16" carbine gas barrels and they run great.
     
  17. Mar 19, 2013 at 8:10 PM
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    I must say I read a lot about this and I have no clue. What I can tell you is I love firearms!!!

    I have found I like piston more than DI. I have friends and so many... Its like Chevy/Ford or blond bla. bla.

    I just want to say I have both and for what I do I like piston. Fuck I like DI/ crap.
    ..........................................................

    It's like women I like them all..................
     
  18. Mar 19, 2013 at 9:35 PM
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    THExBUSxDRIVER

    THExBUSxDRIVER Victory is reserved...

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    Not enough.
    Well, I got to leave work early but found myself becoming bored. This happened. Maybe it'll grow on me.

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  19. Mar 19, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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    Mr.Ed

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    So like a snake mag? It looks cool but will it slither into my AR?
     
  20. Mar 19, 2013 at 9:43 PM
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    Not enough.
    I'd have to set the rifle and mag on the floor and see what happens haha.
     

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