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  1. samnev

    Which One Should I Buy, SIG 516 Or Noveske N4

    A friend is offering to sell me both of the above. Noveske has a Chrome bore both have Geissele SSA-2 trigger. Price is about the same both are in excellent condition. The Noveske is $150 more. So which one should I buy?
  2. samnev

    How Do You Set The Zero Stop On The Gen 2 Vortex Viper

    The manuals procedure on how to set the Viper zero stop seems rather unclear, at least to me. So what is the best procedure to use dealing with the turret steps to set the zero stop. I always start my zeroing at 25 yards then when I'm satisfied I move to 100 yards. Thanks in advance.
  3. samnev

    Vortex VIP Warranty I Not Ready For Prime Time

    I bought a Vortex Viper 5-25X50 FFP EBR-7C MRAD from Sport Optics0n June 2, 2022. When I received it the illuminated reticle did no work. Battery was DOA. Replace it with the spare battery it came with. Illumination worked for a little over 3 weeks and illumination did not work once again...
  4. samnev

    Raising AR15 Purchase Age To 21

    I'm seeing some of the Republican pol's coming out in favor of raising age to purchase AR15 age to 21 as well as some folks at a gun show in TX including the guy who has run the show for many years. What say you?
  5. samnev

    Update Vortex PST Gen II Battery Problem

    #1 May 16 2022 I took delivery from Sport Optics on the above scope at the end of March. The CR2032 in the scope was DOA. Replaced it with the spare that was included and the scope and the illuminated reticle worked. Yesterday I tried to use the illuminated reticle again. The 2nd battery was...
  6. samnev

    New Vortex Viper PST II Eating Duracell CR2032 Batteries?

    I took delivery from Sport Optics on the above scope at the end of March. The CR2032 in the scope was DOA. Replaced it with the spare that was included and the scope and the illuminated reticle worked. Yesterday I tried to use the illuminated reticle again. The 2nd battery was dead again...
  7. samnev

    Rifle Scopes How do I st the zero stop on Burris XTR II 5-25X50 Scope

    I just got the above scope and the Zero Stop setup explained in the manual doesn't make sense to me. I set zero stops on everything from NightForce to Vortex Gen II PST among others and never had a problem. Can somebody please let me know what I'm missing and how to set the zero stop on the...
  8. samnev

    Opinions Wanted On Vortex Viper Gen 2 5-25X50 PST

    I'm in need of another scope for my Wilson Combat AR. I've been looking into several scopes the 2 i'm considering are the Burris XTR3 and the Vortex Viper 5-25X50 FFP. I am leaning toward the VV I really like their new EBR-7C MRAD reticle and of course the warranty. I've had 2 1st gen PST's and...
  9. samnev

    Prvi Partzen 7.5 Swiss Brass. Has Very Tight Primer

    I just bought a bag of 50 Prvi Partizan brass The primer pockets were really tight. I had just loaded 150 rounds of 7.62X554R S&B brass using the same Winchester LR primers without incident. I really had to exert a Lot of pressure to seat the primer in the PP brass. Anyone else have this problem?
  10. samnev

    M249S Recall Ship and Return Feedback Wanted

    I sent my M249s back to FN. It was received by FN on January 28th. It's now 31 days and still haven't been notified it was being shipped back to me. Has any one else had their M249s returned to them yet. I know the notice said they expected a 30day turnaround but I haven't been notified when it...
  11. samnev

    M249S Recall

    FN issued a recall on Friday on ALL M249S's manufactured before Jan 1 2022. Just said a problem in the trigger group could lead to an unsafe condition and are owner's are to stop using them and notify FN. They would send a new box if needed and shipping would be at no cost to owners. Any one...
  12. samnev

    TT or SSA-E trigger Opinion

    Just wondering how the board members fell about the differences I the Trigger Tech vs the SSA-E trigger. Just installed a TT and can't decided which I'll get for my next AR. I've have quite a few SSA-E already just like both.
  13. samnev

    What Is the Trigger and Hammer Pin Diameter On Rock River AR15's?

    I want to put a TriggerTech 2-5 Pound adjustable trigger In my Rock River Elite AR15. The spec's call for AR15's with 0.154" diameter pins. I would really appreciate if someone would let me know what the diameter of the Rock River Trigger and Hamer pins is. Any information on these pins is...
  14. samnev

    For a 300 Yard Zero How High Shot My Placement Be @ My 100 yard Target

    I bought a new scope (DRM II-i from Midway) for my LaRue OBR. I want to a 300 yard zero but don't know how high on my preliminary 100 yard target be before I move to 300 yards. I'm shooting 168 grain Federal GMM. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  15. samnev

    Rifle Scopes Burris Rebate?

    How long it it taking you guys who filed for the $100 rebate to get it? Its been 6 weeks now and haven't heard a word Sent it priority mail and traced it. Shows it was picked up at their PO box May 26th.
  16. samnev

    Any One Install A Gelssele Trigger In POF 415

    I'm thinking about installing a Geissele Trigger In my POF 415. I do not like the single stage 4.5 pound trigger pull. Either the SSA-E or the SSA is what I'm thinking of installing. Has anyone had any problems installing any Geissele trigger in the POF 415. Thought I'd ask the hive before I...
  17. samnev

    Rifle Scopes Problem With Zero Adjustment Of Burris II 4-16X50 Elevation Turret

    Would somebody please explain the correct procedure for adjusting the Elevation turret on the above scope. I just not understanding the way the manual says to adjust the elevation turret. Any help would be greatly appreciated' I have had Nightforce, Vortex and Bushnell Elite scopes among others...
  18. samnev

    My Post Count is Incorrect

    My post count should be 3648 and is it possible to an addition to the Good Guy list. The last one I could find was on 1/9/17 from CD0311on page 58. PS Great to be back to the new/old site. Thanks Frank. Thanks samnev.
  19. samnev

    Rifle Scopes What Scope And Mount Is Suitable For A SCAR 17S

    A friend of mine recently got a SCAR 17S and is in a quandary over what scope and mount to put on his SCAR 17S. He forwarded me a reply a person posted on the FN SCAR board from ADM stating that their Recon Cantilever mount was not recommended for the SCAR 17S due to the 17S recoil impulse. But...
  20. samnev

    What Is The Turn Around Time On The Remington 700 Trigger Recall?

    I'd like to know from anyone that has had their 700 recalled due ti the trigger recall what Is The Turn Around Time On The Remington 700 Trigger Recall? TIA