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Centerpole90
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6:46p, 9/11/08
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Anyone want to speculate on the winning bid for this bad boy? That is a lot of LaRue hardware in one place...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=109932722

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Horatius
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9:20p, 9/11/08
thats gorgeous.
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35chililights
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10:03p, 9/11/08
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i assume it is 5.56?

i would rather have it in 308 for a sniper but to each his own.

it is still a wicked awesome gun.
going to go with 2200.
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Terk
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8:45a, 9/15/08
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Centerpole90
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12:23p, 9/15/08
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Upper, sripped lower, trigger, scope, & stock all total $3,000. That's leaving out many extras like the Harris bipod and extra LaRue hardware (scope mount, bipod mount), taxes, freight... With their labor I'll say they won't take less than $4K for it.
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cdaggie007
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8:40p, 9/18/08
I'm shopping for a vertical grip for my AR. Does anyone reccommend one from personal use? I think I want a aluminium one, although LaRue's new one is pretty slick looking. I don't want any cheap ones, I want something that will last through any torture I might put it through.
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AgGunNut
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8:55p, 9/18/08
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The GG&G grips are nice and very durable. Also, don't know if you've seen 'em, but Tango Down make a stubby grip that I REALLY like.
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12:46a, 9/19/08
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TD's are very good. The new version has the ADM QD feature, but the ADM is a cheap knockoff of Larue. I'd go with an old version TD or a new Larue FUG.

Shorty in the middle, regular on bottom. Both rock, and are very sturdy, although there tends to be a slight bit of side-to-side movement after ALOT of use. Still isn't going anywhere.
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AgGunNut
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12:56a, 9/19/08
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Thanks for the pic Log. I really like the stubby for the simple fact that I don't put my hand all the way around the VFG, but rather use it as a brace.
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35chililights
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8:44a, 9/22/08
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standard "A-2" or "same plane" sights:

i think i understand the difference. correct me if i am wrong...
the standard A-2 sights have the large and small aperture's zeroed at different distances. so when you flip back and forth, you are zeroed at, say 100 and 300 yards.

the same plane sights have the small and large apertures zeroed at the same distance. so when you flip back and forth, even though you changed aperture size, you are always zeroed at 100 yards.



if i am understanding this correctly, what are the major pro-cons between these two sights.

if prices is an indicator of what is better (a generality, i know) then the same plane sight is better ($25 more).

thanks for any input.
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GAC06
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1:32p, 9/22/08
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not enough diversity on this thread, figured I'd shake things up a bit

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1:45p, 9/22/08
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nice sig...
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1:37a, 9/23/08
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quote:
not enough diversity on this thread, figured I'd shake things up a bit


That's because it's the AR thread!!!
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GAC06
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2:00a, 9/23/08
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yeah yeah, but they're pretty close.

to make it more AR related, does anyone have a good recommendation for a light/laser attachment for a sig/AR
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Puryear Playboy
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1:59p, 9/25/08
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Deatsman, I think, had a thread a while back asking to buy spare parts... I mentioned I had a Colt carry handle from the sandbox for sale and one of you replied that you would be interested...cant find the thread. Who was it?

Second. I have a complete upper that I am going to sell since I just bought a new LaRue Stealth upper. It started life as a Chrome lined Bushy 20" HBar 1-9 twist.

I added a YHM lightweight rifle length rail. It will come complete with BCG, Charging Handle and A2 FH. I'll offer it here first (before I mark it up on Arfcom) for $475. And yes, it shoots very well...most factory loads under an inch. It was my prairie dog upper.

Email for pics gov4570 at yahoo dot com.

PP
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11:26p, 9/25/08
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STEALTH UPPER DEATAILS AND PICS!! Sell the used stuff after the range report. Delivery time?
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Puryear Playboy
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1:19a, 9/26/08
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Should have it next week. 18" with the 13.2 rail.

After doing my homework, I cant build that upper for what Mark is selling them for...he is basically giving away the barrel, CH and BCG at his cost (which must be pretty low...)

All I have heard from several buds with them is great reports...so...

Cant wait.

PP
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7:54a, 9/26/08
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I have figured it every way possible and come to the EXACT same conclusion, just can't decide on the 18" or 20" barrel.

That, and now the Stealth has gone up $250 because of the LT lower. I already have a lower to put it on but I've always wanted a billet and ...

I'm such a sucker.
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10:20a, 9/26/08
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BRD sucks don't it? I started the year with two complete AR's. I now have two more completed, two other ones in various stages of completion, and two more planned. I don't think it ever stops.
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WATER TOWER
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3:54p, 9/30/08
im torn... i want to ave the range that a scope offers without losing the ability to shoot close up or on the move...perhaps within the next year i can buy another ar to have both
t&p please
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lexofer
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9:15p, 9/30/08
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You don't have to choose, there are several scopes out there that are 1-4x that have illuminated reticles. Meopta, Leupold, Swarovski, Schmidt & Bender, Millet, and Burris all make one. Millet and Burris are the most economical of the bunch. My Meopta is about as quick to get on target, transition to new targets, and follow moving targets on 1x as a red dot. It can also go up to 4x if you need to reach out a little further.
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Horatius
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11:05p, 10/3/08
OR get a nice 5-15x and put a mini red dot on it to the side or on top.
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WATER TOWER
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12:12a, 10/4/08
yea, thats what ive considered... i really like having the extra magnification, i shoot a lot of small things like butterflys and crickets...
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Horatius
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1:06a, 10/4/08
I enjoy having "reach" with my AR, and the mini red dot covers any distance between the scope and "instinct shooting" from my shoulder.
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WATER TOWER
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1:24a, 10/4/08
do you know of any cheaper mini red dots besides the dr optic?

and what do you use as the rail for the dot? one of the ring clamps with the rail on it or something else?
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Horatius
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2:03a, 10/4/08
I use the Dr Optics (it was semi-gifted) and the larue mount. Works beautifully and seamlessly. I'd love to find a cheaper solution, but wouldn't ditch the Larue mount for any discount including free.
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3:19p, 10/4/08
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No PP it was me. Brother of Deatsman. Have fun with your new toy.

Here is the link. http://www.texags.com/main/forum.reply.asp?forum_id=34&topic_id=1222503

[This message has been edited by Deats99 (edited 10/4/2008 2:21p).]
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lexofer
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7:09p, 10/4/08
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The german guy in the next squad next to mine at the multigun nationals today is sponsored by Docter. He had a scope with a red dot integrated just above the eyepiece that was very slick and not as cumbersome as having the second optic mounted to the side. I'll check out the model tomorrow.
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9:02p, 10/4/08
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Is this cumbersome lex?? This was the setup I wanted to copy when I get my Stealth upper... better suggestions welcome. I read an article in Shotgun News recently that suggested side mounted optics are better in tactical situations because you don't have to break your cheek weld as much to switch optics, just tilt the rifle.

sorry about size


[This message has been edited by Centerpole90 (edited 10/4/2008 8:04p).]
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35chililights
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9:11p, 10/4/08
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that is just slick.


very cool.
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lexofer
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10:34p, 10/4/08
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No that's very similar to what I was talking about but the Docter was directly above the eyepiece and the elevation adjustment was shorter so it wasn't in the way. I was talking more about C- mores mounted on the handguard. Seen a lot of those getting in the way and almost broken off in the last two days when people are trying to shove the rifle into staging boxes on the clock. Also I shoot in tactical division so I try to convince myself I don't need that second optic.
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lexofer
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10:39p, 10/4/08
AG
Oh and it's good to see LaRue makes zoom flippers now. I have been looking for one but all I've seen are homemade or production models that look homemade.
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Horatius
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10:40p, 10/4/08
That is almost exactly the load out I have, but I have mine mounted truly vertical (elevation adjustment is smaller on my scope) and the line of sight works amazingly well. I 'barely' move my head and am almost to the point that opening my right eye (I'm a lefty) is good enough.
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Centerpole90
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10:55p, 10/4/08
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Oh Lex, you are going to be so disappointed. ML posted that pic on AR15.com to say that he was discontinuing production of the zoom flippers because he was unaware that another company was manufacturing one very similar to it. Here is the post, it is about halfway down the page. http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=391925&page=22

Post pics from your competition...

Horatius, the article specifically talked about dr optics above ACOGs. You have to completely break your cheek weld to get that high and in a combat situation expose your head that much more to the enemy. After re-reading my post above I should have said "cant mounted optics are better" according to the article.


[This message has been edited by Centerpole90 (edited 10/4/2008 10:08p).]
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lexofer
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11:15p, 10/4/08
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Well crap, I'll have to keep looking for a quality flipper then or get around to making one. Will post some pics when I get home. I lucked out and got on the same squad as Jessie Abbate. GIS her name to see who I've gotten to hang out with the last two days. She's even prettier in person and very nice. Can't cut and paste with phone or I'd just link for you.

Are any of you guys going to the Comp-Tac charity 3-Gun match next weekend?
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