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35chililights
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5:20p, 1/30/08
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P2.(apparently)

this is very good idea.

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12:26p, 2/3/08
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So, have an AR, but no ammo. Where's my best buy locally or online? I'm not picky.

Only problem is I don't believe I can shoot FMJ at Elm Fork or Garland Public where I shoot.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/horizontal-pod.jsp?id=0022898&navCount=8&parentId=cat20839&masterpathid=&navAction=push&cmCat=MainCatcat20712-cat20726-cat20839_TGP&parentType=index&indexId=cat20839&rid=

This seems like a good buy?

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3:42p, 2/3/08
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Elm Fork went is now FMJ freindly.

Also, wolf makes a HP for a litle more.

Cabelas Wolf HP 55 gr

Disclaimer: Some people hate wolf but I shoot the **** outta it.
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3:50p, 2/3/08
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Deatsman, I had heard that too, but their website still shows it is a "no no."

http://www.elmfork.com/rifle_pistol.html

quote:
No full metal jacket or steel jacketed ammunition allowed.


Is there any reason not to shoot hollowpoint?

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3:57p, 2/3/08
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Nope, HP works just as well. I think the website is now outta date.

A phone call could confirm that.
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11:38a, 2/4/08
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I have a question about different calibers.

I have the CMMG bargain bin gun that came in .223 or 5.56. This seems to be the most common caliber. Is it possible to just buy another upper in a different caliber and use the same lower. The only problem that I could think of would be the where the magazine fits into the lower, but I don't know if they make adaptors to cover that problem. Thanks in advance.
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1:10p, 2/4/08
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quote:
I have the CMMG bargain bin gun that came in .223 or 5.56. This seems to be the most common caliber. Is it possible to just buy another upper in a different caliber and use the same lower. The only problem that I could think of would be the where the magazine fits into the lower, but I don't know if they make adaptors to cover that problem. Thanks in advance.


Yes, quite a few rifle calibers run with same lower and a mag switch. Pistol calibers work as well but most require a mag well block to accept the smaller mags.

Caliber that only require an upper/bolt change out:

.204 Ruger
5.45mm
7.62x39(AK47 round)
6mmPPC/(BR maybe as well)
6.5 Grendel
6.8 SPC
300 Whisper
450 Bushmaster
.458 Socom
50 Beowulf
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1:57p, 2/5/08
Question regarding the iron sights. I'm saving for a bargain bin gun and wanted to know how accurate (I know accuracy ultimately resides in the hands of the user) those sights are to 75-100 yards. It might be another 9-12 months after the rifle purchase before I can afford to add some optics and I was wondering how trusty the iron sights would be until that time. Or would I be better served to just wait and save all of it and purchase the rifle and optics all at the same time.
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2:03p, 2/5/08
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Irons will most likely be better than you can shoot.

2-3 inch groups should be attainable.
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2:09p, 2/5/08
That's what I needed to know. Thanks again Deats for the help on these AR questions. Really a newbie to all this stuff. Been trying to read all the threads on here and spend some time on ar15 when I can on the weekends to gain knowledge. I think I'm about ready to pull the trigger (no pun intended) on the CMMG bargain bin purchase. I've read lots of good things about the Larue buis, so I think that's the direction I'm headed. I just can't justify dropping the money on optics right now, but I wanted to be able to practice and work with the AR while I saved up.
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7:58a, 2/7/08
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I've begun reloading. I frequently pick up spent brass and then have at it.

I've lowered the cost of rounds from .48 to .18 cents/shot.
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5:07p, 2/10/08
I currently have a fixed carry handle upper and I'm looking to switch to a flattop upper, any suggestions?
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7:18p, 2/10/08
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#20 and I would like to point out that ar15.com makes my head hurt.
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8:44p, 2/11/08
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Give it a little while, and BRD will act as your painkiller.
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94 Killer
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7:27a, 2/13/08
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Wouldn't be an proper AR thread without pics.




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5:24p, 2/13/08
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While we're postin' pics...

Is this gun as overpriced as it seems? Roughly $2,800 for 6.8 SPC Barrett M468 w/ ARMS rail. I've shot one and was surprised at how heavy it was.

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94 Killer
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7:05p, 2/13/08
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$2800 seems a bit high for an AR that doesn't sport a monolothic upper or piston driven action. I'm not a big fan of that particular Magpul stock, either.


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9:00a, 2/14/08
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For a 6.8, yes I think so. Barrett is proud of his guns.
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8:05a, 2/15/08
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LaRue Tactical Thread
http://www.texags.com/main/forum.reply.asp?topic_id=1089802&forum_id=34
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9:38a, 2/17/08
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FYI, the PADS rear flip sight has a loose retaining pin and I wouldn't spend the money on it.

We have been running them on our M4's and every single one of them has had a problem with the retaining pin slipping out and allowing the sight to flip up with a slight bump. Well our M4's get bumped a lot so the sight is flipped up all the time and won't lock down until you pull out a gerber or pocket knife and push the pin back into place. Not something you want to do while in a fire fight.

The range adjustment knob is also always off of zero and had to be put back even at the range when we were zeroing.

Here is a picture of the sight from RRA website.


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94 Killer
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10:01a, 2/17/08
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I'm not a big fan of the PADS. Great idea, poor implementation. The most bullet proof BUIS out there is the Troy, but it suffers like many of them from a lack of range adjustment. Personally, I like the low profile ARMS on your pic. That's the one I purchased for myself to use in the AOR.
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5:30p, 2/22/08
Picking up my bargain bin rifle in the morning at the FFL. Very excited, hopefully I can post a few pics next week.
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8:48a, 2/24/08
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So who was in front of me, buying two lowers at the Mesquite show yesterday?





"Funny how justice often smells like gunsmoke." Mauser101 from arfcom

"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" ~ attributed to Freud

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4:38p, 2/24/08
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quote:
I currently have a fixed carry handle upper and I'm looking to switch to a flattop upper, any suggestions?


Looks like this kinda got ignored.

You can by a complete A3 upper from lots of folks.

Here's CMT at Bravo Company for $100

I would stay away from Model1Sales and DPMS. I am not knocking these guys but if you are going to build it yourself, using a little bit better part can save you a lot of headaches.
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10:35a, 2/25/08


My new bargain bin rifle I picked up this weekend. My first AR purchase. Absolutely LOVE it! Just a really fun gun to shoot. DoubleStar lower...only blemish I could find was about a 1/8th inch scratch on the top rail. Now I can start saving up for all the extra cool stuff to go on it. Pretty sure I've come down with a nasty case of BRD.

Great gun for the price...brought it home for only $611 including the FFL fee and the 30 round mag.

Thanks to everyone that answered questions for me over the last couple of months...very helpful to a total newbie.
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11:11a, 2/25/08
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I got mine the other day also. It is a DS as well. I couldn't find any blemishes on it but I didn't spend a whole lot of time scrutinizing it.

One thing I have to do is clean it. Did yours come coated with machine oil? What are you thinking of purchasing? I got my CDNN catalog over the weekend and there are all sorts of goodies in it for the AR.
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11:35a, 2/25/08
Yep, mine needed a solid cleaning out of the bag it was shipped in. I wish it had come with a manual to help out when breaking it down to clean it...but I'm sure I can find that online somewhere.

I'd like to add a flip up BUIS. Then maybe a front rail system so I can attach a tactical light.
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10:01a, 2/26/08
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FYI, but the CDNN "goodies" are typically Chicom junk.

As far as breakdown/cleaning instructions, they should be pretty easy to find on AR15.com.
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10:28a, 2/26/08
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Log,

Where would you recommend finding a flip up sigbt and what brand/model would you recommend.

By the way you and your fellow addicts are primarily responsible for my recent purchase.
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10:31a, 2/26/08
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Usoos,
Front or rear flip up?
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11:43a, 2/26/08
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sorry about that. a rear flip up.
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12:41p, 2/26/08
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If you want rear flip up, the arms 40 line is the way to go.

Rear fixed, go with the Larue.
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12:56p, 2/26/08
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ARMS 40L, OIF tested and approved.
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1:10p, 2/26/08
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Any of the vendors on ARFCOM will have BUIS for roughly the same price. Top of the line flip-up right now is the Troy; fixed is the LaRue. Lots of people used the ARMS though, and, as stated, it's OIF approved.

Vendors I would recommend (since I have ordered from them before):

Bravo Company USA
ADCO Firearms
Global Tactical Supply

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5:15p, 2/26/08
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Thread on replacement handguards and front grips.

http://www.texags.com/main/forum.reply.asp?topic_id=1098485&forum_id=34&page=&opt=post
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