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  1. Afghanvet09

    New Optic for M4: Just Bought TA01 NSN ACOG

    I just purchased TA01 NSN ACOG and will be putting on my Bushmaster M4 (16.1" barrel). Used M68 CCO (aimpoint red dot) in Afghanistan and was pleased, but thinking 4x is the best option for me. I'll try to post some targets when I get it mounted and compare to my iron sights at same ranges...
  2. Afghanvet09

    Who makes the most accurate AK Barrels?

    Anybody build from AK kits here on the board? Most of the the demilled AK kits now have chopped barrels. I have a barreless kit and looking for a 4 MOA or better barrel and seeking opinions. Arsenal Saiga SGL's with cold hammer forged barrels seem to be capable of very good accuracy. I've seen...
  3. Afghanvet09

    Deer Antlers, Spiders, Scorpions & Snakes Logos?

    Know the rifles don't shoot any different but who comes up with these goofy receiver logos? I don't want a picture of somebody's favorite tattoo, their mother or bozo the clown on my stuff. Help me understand before my next therapy session.
  4. Afghanvet09

    Rifle Scopes 15 MOA Rail for More Elevation -Thick End to Rear?

    No mounting instructions for a 15 MOA (not 0 MOA version) Tactical Solutions picatinny rail for Ruger 10/22 that gives you increased elevation. There is a thin end and thick end. Thick end goes to rear (stock end) and thin faces front (muzzle end) correct?
  5. Afghanvet09

    Why Some AK's Are Not Accurate..Watch Slo-Mo Video

    Check this video out, very insightful and may answer questions about AK accuracy or rather lack thereof. Here's a stamped AKM in slow motion high speed video. Check out the barrel flex and receiver flex at the front trunion. <object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie"...
  6. Afghanvet09

    Best Adaptive Combat Rifle (ACR)

    I have enjoyed the DI AR platform since the '80's, but considering an ACR type platform. FN, Bushmaster, Remington, Beretta and Robinson Arms all have ACR type platforms. Held a FN SCAR today and good ergonomics, irons, and isn't heavy like a boat anchor. Any ACR opinions about which of the...
  7. Afghanvet09

    Huldra Arms

    I've been thinking about a piston AR and looking at offerings and came across these guys, Huldra Arms -the guy in the video with long mane is Stewart Mills. His family owns Mills Fleet Farms, similar to Cabelas but sells agriculture stuff. He's an avid 3-gunner and the story I get is he's behind...
  8. Afghanvet09

    Huldra Arms - Opinions?

    Anybody know anything about these guys or their AR piston rifles?
  9. Afghanvet09

    Need 10/22 Scope Rail Mount Recommendation

    Just bought a Ruger 10/22. Need a picatinny or similar base rail for scope and looking for one that is 1) ready to mount to pretapped factory holes 2) is lightweight. new to 10/22's so any scope or other rec's welcomed. I will be carrying with load pack and ounces matter. thanks
  10. Afghanvet09

    Best Rifle Rest to Evaluate AR Accuracy?

    Opinions sought on the best rifle rest to evaluate AR accuracy. Want to try to separate the "biological component" from the testing as much as possible.
  11. Afghanvet09

    VIDEO TARGET CAM: 500 Yards AR15 Mil-Spec M193

    Split screen effect synched video with both shooter and target @ 500 yard range. Shooting 5 round group with irons from table top rest only. Conditions: Temp 58 F, winds 5-10 mph, variable. Shooting starts about 2 min into vid, if you want to skip intro and set up. I posted a still target pic...
  12. Afghanvet09

    SDMR Range Report 500 Yards - Irons & Mil-Spec 193

    Some months back I posted this target I shot from 500 yards using irons only and XM193 ammo w/ my SDM-R clone I built. It was a 5 round test group that had an extreme spread of about 6-1/2" group. Original Photo I posted: I've been back to the 500 yard range several times, using just a...
  13. Afghanvet09

    Gunsmithing Hand Matching AR Bolt to AR Barrel - Answer this..

    I just picked up a match AR15 barrel from a new company and ordered it with a matching bolt. The company (new, never dealt with) somehow left off the bolt off the order. A company rep is telling me they don't need the barrel back to send the bolt. I know you must have the barrel to match the...
  14. Afghanvet09

    Osama Bin Laden Kyhber AKM *Range Target Photo*

    You may remember OBL kneeling shooting and AKM with a triangular side folding stock. They call these Kyhber Pass AK's and just had one built by Cold War Classics, Dave Trevino. Check it out, awesome. Build details started as demilled Romy G unfired kit, Dave removed the "G" and engraved the...
  15. Afghanvet09

    On your AR, how many clicks on your BDC?

    anybody tell me how many 1/2 MOA elevation clicks they count on their detachable AR 6/3 carry handle from bottomed out position to topped out? I've got two rifles and one is 48 clicks topped out and the other 50..thought all would be the same and obviously not. Anybody have an A2 fixed handle...
  16. Afghanvet09

    Height above bore - Rear A2 sight v Rear A4?

    height of the standard fixed handle A2 rear sight is the same as the A4 detachable when I've measured both with calipers but see posts that say they are different. anybody got different results?
  17. Afghanvet09

    Range Report MOA results better at longer range than shorter?

    Anybody got any personal experience with this? Your MOA group results with a rifle/ammo combo is better at a longer range than shorter?
  18. Afghanvet09

    SDMR Range Report Update - 500 yards **Photos**

    On my original post for my SDMR build (link below) I said I would repost when I took it out past the 100 yard range. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...964#Post1804964 Took it out to 500 yards just using XM193 and iron sights (no optics) on a stable rest. Target was 2 pieces of high...
  19. Afghanvet09

    Range Report M855 Muzzle Velocity from 16" AR?

    Looking for some good muzzle velocity figures (15ft or 78ft) for M855 ammo and M193 from AR carbine 16" barrel for comparison. thanks.
  20. Afghanvet09

    Ricochet From Steel Targets and Fires??

    Does anybody have any information about whether a ricochet bullet from a steel plate target is a potential fire hazard? I went to a private range yesterday and had one of the owners tell me this when I brought my steel target. It sounded ridiculous, I didn't comment and seeking some info, thanks.