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    What would you get?

    Re: What would you get? Well guys I took the plunge. I tried getting into the gun show but the lines and traffic was ridiculous. Instead I went to the local gun shop and bought the Predator my Rock River Arms. It is the mid length carbine with a match barrel this one in particular has the...
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    What would you get?

    Re: What would you get? I'm off to the gun show. I am leaning towards the Smith and Wesson but once I get there I'll have to see what feels right. Thanks all of you for your help...wish me luck. I will put up pics and a range report soon.
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    What would you get?

    Re: What would you get? Never thought of Smith and Wesson, I'll take a look. rrflyer is there a website for JP15. I was pm'd a link to spike tactical, I was impressed but seems like there is a long wait time. Thanks for the suggestions guys. I practice a lot of off hand shooting with...
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    Ruger 10/22 Drooping Barrel

    Re: Ruger 10/22 Drooping Barrel I purchased the block and did not really help at all. I had a tac sol barrel on a hogue stock and just changed the stock to a wooden stock. What I did was used a rubber pad that is used on furniture like the legs and bought my self a wheeler torque wrench...
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    What would you get?

    Re: What would you get? Mike I apologize for the attitude but my tactic got me the answers I needed. Now I know that there is an ARF.com website I can go to. There is also a list of manufacturers that I know about now that I can investigate as well thanks to obxlongrange and jig stick nd...
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    What would you get?

    Re: What would you get? It is for fun but why would I plunk $800 or $1500 for fubar and it will work? If you were paying a hooker whatever money it was you would pay, would you pay for a 21 year old hooker or a 75 year old hooker? Just want to get my money's worth. As I mentioned I am...
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    What would you get?

    I know you hear it all the time but I have been out of the loop for a while. I retired from the military over 16 years ago and am looking to buy an AR type rifle tomorrow at the gun show in San Antonio. Just want something for fun. Shoot at targets, small hogs, and varmints. I do not do...
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    10-22 upgrade

    Re: 10-22 upgrade Before you buy a barrel or stock you may want to start with things that you can do your self like polishing and stoning the trigger yourself. This can easily drop the trigger pull buy a couple of pounds. If not buy a power custom hammer and sear group. This can drop...
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    Used Colt, competition model

    Re: Used Colt, competition model I was wondering why I heard that colt made a quality AR but wondered why people buy, dpms,bushmaster, noveske, larue, etc. and not many colts ar's. I think it is just difficult to interchange uppers and lowers. But I had heard that dpms has the same issue...
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    Used Colt, competition model

    Re: Used Colt, competition model Thanks.
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    Used Colt, competition model

    I have a colleague at work that wants to fund his next project which is an AR-10. He is asking $950 for a colt competition AR. He does not know the exact model but did say it has a 1:7 barrel, is a flat top with a removable handle. That is all that I could get out of him. I am not really...
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    Rifle Scopes Budget spotting scope for 400 yards and under use

    Re: Budget spotting scope for 400 yards and under use There is no scope built whether spotting or telescope that will let you see bullet holes at 400 yards for only $200. Only the premium scopes that cost more than your budget allows can see holes at that distance...that is if environmental...
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    Rifle Scopes Sightron V.S. Nikon

    Re: Sightron V.S. Nikon I have both the Sightron and Nikon and I know you will not be disappointed with either. For the money I prefer the Sightron, the glass is great as is their warranty and their customer service.
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    Whats in your bailout bag?

    Re: Whats in your bailout bag? Don't have a bugout or bailout bag. My last stand will be in my home where I have everything I need. Food for a year, ammo to outfit an army and cable tv with all the espn I need.
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    Suppressors What is your Every Day Carry?

    Re: What is your Every Day Carry? Normally I carry the above only but have carried others as well
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    Remington 513T Stock length

    Re: Remington 513T Stock length I shoot a rem 513T all the time. The origingal sights are redfield 75 which are on sale on ebay. They are extremely accurate shooters. Their triggers are hard to work on but if you can find someone to work on it you will be very happy. With the right ammo...
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    Where to buy Manfrotto tripods?

    Re: Where to buy Manfrotto tripods? Camera stores normally carry them. Forget best buy they do not carry that brand. I purchased the 055XPROB which is a very stable platform for spotting scopes with 80mm lenses or larger. They work great on a windy day...very stable.
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    Hunting & Fishing 30-06 180 grain factory hunting load?

    Re: 30-06 180 grain factory hunting load? I never use 180gr on deer. It has always been 150 gr or 125 core lokt. It I do 180 gr. it is on deer over 300 yards or on elk.
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    best way to test ammo?

    Re: best way to test ammo? I've done what most have suggested here also. I also have a comprehensive log with dates,time, temps wind, etc. and distances used. I have found out that ammo that has performed poorly at 50 yds may do great at 100 or 200 yds. I know which of my ammo performs...
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    Suppressors Kimber Super Carry Pro

    Re: Kimber Super Carry Pro I do not have the pro but do have the Champion from Springfield. It has the 4" bull barrel recoil is very manageable may a bit snappier than the full size 1911. Regardless it is accurate and have been able to hit silhouette out to 100 yds with consistency. Here...