Recent content by Jedi5150

If the OP started a thread about how to improve his marksmanship fundamentals your advice would be far better than mine. I'm simply staying on topic. I'll be honest, it gets old listening to people who would rather be on their soap box than answer an OP's question. To bring the argument back...

Or here's another idea...do what you want to in order to enjoy the sport. I haven't heard the OP explaining in great detail what he wants to do with an AR, but shooting people at 200 yards that are partially hidden might not be his plan. It would generally be illegal to do that unless you were...

How did he? The SSA-E is a 2 stage and the 3Gun is a single stage (at least in feel, as ipsick pointed out)...

No offense taken. Haha. I was having fun with Mark's comments, but I totally agree with him that a lot of any gun choice should come down to personal preference, not simply because everyone else says it's great. That said, I've learned that many times when something has a huge following it is...

+1 Happy koolaid drinker here. Just got my first Geissele SSA-E and it's like kissing a girl for the first time.

For me it would come down to what I planned on using the rifle for. For a gun set up with an Aimpoint or EOTech, I'd be comfortable using a quick detach mount (a quality one, like GDI or LaRue), for something up to say, an ACOG. If I want an optic with more magnification than an ACOG, like a...

If you're getting 1.25" groups, you're a better shooter than I am, but I'll tell you what I recently did that helped my AR accuracy by leaps and bounds. I replaced my SIG 516's stock 8lb trigger with a Geissele SSA-E trigger. Hands down the best $250 I ever spent on a firearm upgrade. It...

I think one of the limiting factors of the piston guns is that they tent to use proprietary rails due to the gas blocks. I know on my SIG 516 it comes with a quad rail that is not awful, but it's heavy and short. I don't hang tons of stuff on a quad rail, but I do wish it was a bit longer so...

Has 4 MOA always been the standard for AR's/ M16's? I always thought that the AK style weapons were supposed to shoot around 4 MOA and M16's were supposed to be about 1/2 that. I thought that was the whole "argument", that you could have a super reliable 4 MOA gun or a "finicky" AR with much...

Thanks again you guys. LRRP, sorry I was unclear about my reason for getting a DMR and SPR set-up. It's purely for hobby and trying to increase a skillset. My work carbine is the only gun I'll be able to use on duty...we're not allowed to use personal weapons. My comment earlier was just...

Definitely not a 1/2" as my goal for this weapon. I'm more hoping for man-size targets at 500-600 meters. I'd be stoked if it (and I) end up being 1 MOA shooters. I'm really not expecting under 1 MOA with this set-up. I could live with 2 MOA, but I'm really hoping for better...

I appreciate the feedback. I'd love to get into a DM course, but I wasn't aware there were any outside the military. Thanks for the insight on what works and what doesn't as far as balance, DI vs op rod, etc. That said, I just bought this carbine and I'm in love with it. If it's not ideal I...

Thanks for the feedback BCP. Believe me, I've considered a second upper and optic for sure. As a matter of fact, it's already picked out, a Noveske 18" upper and Nightforce 2.5-10x42 with LaRue mount. :) Unfortunately, those are a long ways down the road, now that I have this new purchase...

Hi AF, sorry for the confusion. By referring to the buffer tube I meant everything that goes with it, tube, buffer, and spring. Those three components can obviously have a negative impact in reliability of an AR, hence the different design of various buffers. Sorry if I'm still...

Hello all, I've got a new toy that I absolutely love. My first AR in years is my new SIG 516 Patrol: I got it with the intent of turning it into a DMR type rifle, and would love to know some ways to stretch it's legs or find out what kind of results I might expect. So far it has...