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Did this sell?

Did this sell?

Right, I was going to start with the spring and buffer. I'd rather not drill the port myself; just seems like something I could easily mess up. But I'm sure someone local could do it. No, the PRS stock isn't legal. But the UBR is.

My only reason for going with RRA is that I heard they have a pretty stout military discount. That said, dunno how backed up they are. I wanted to go with Vortex, but considered the Athlon for the price and the extra half power. Leupold is expensive, but I'd also get a hefty discount...

I thought his thread was dead; guess not. I gotcha. Yeah, I've got some people to help teach me. A big reason I wanted to remove as much recoil as possible is so I can't use it as an excuse. Remove as many variables as possible, so it's all on the shooter. Why make hand loads? Well, lots...

I'm not sure about actual coaches, but the group I'm in has several people to mentor me. I received some sound advice from them my first time, and I'm sure they'll continue to help me.

Do you want me to apologize for not being experienced in competition shooting? Do you feel I'm wasting your time? I can't do anything BUT plan at the moment, so please forgive me for coming here looking for advice. Eh, I'm okay with getting some shit for trying to reduce the recoil. I just...

I'm not training right now, and probably won't be for a few more months at least. I'll hopefully start my new job in a few weeks, so I'll have the money. But even then, everything from ammo and reloading supplies, to guns and parts are difficult to find and/or way overpriced. So all I can do...

Email will probably be the only way to be sure. Well, at least I can "jazz it up" with some color. Is there a standard diameter to a barrel with a 0.75" gas block, above the gas block? Or are some "extra thick"? EuroOptic gives a military discount on most things, and the Athlon is $300...

I figure most people use weights, it just surprises me that modifying the weight is so prominent, yet the gas system is so controversial. It looks like the A2 with lead is a little under a pound heavier than the UBR with lead. Granted, I will probably go with the UBR just because I want to be...

I'm hoping to get more involved in those shoots.

I ain't gonna deny I'm overthinking it, but I don't see any problem with building the most comfortable rifle I can, either. Can I ask how your rifle is 13 pounds? And can I also point out that the BAD lever is something I've never seen on an actual service rifle? But hey, I was a submariner...

I've only been to two competition shoots (one service pistol, the other service rifle), but yes, definitely friendly people who like to talk, share experience and opinions. I'm about to start a new job, so until then I won't be buying/building a rifle, and ammo is still scarce in my area. So...

Cool. I like the SLR in part for the looks, but also because it's comfy. I think the F1 Jerry Miculek fore end would be the most comfy, but, that one would probably be banned because of the "built in" grip. Just a speculation. On the ammo, it doesn't look like there are any limitations...

I wish I could, but it's not allowed. Can't have one with an adjustable cheek piece height or butt plate location.