Gunsmithing sniper rifle armorer
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Why?
Cleaning and general maintenance is something every firearm owner should know or learn.
Unless you are shooting 5-10,000 rounds out of the gun every year, simple cleaning and proper lubrication is all you need.
What are you wanting an armorer to do for you??
Why?
Cleaning and general maintenance is something every firearm owner should know or learn.
Unless you are shooting 5-10,000 rounds out of the gun every year, simple cleaning and proper lubrication is all you need.
What are you wanting an armorer to do for you??
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shagbag777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">looking for an armorer to check my rifle once a year, preferrably in Colorado </div></div>
Check for what, specifically?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shagbag777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">looking for an armorer to check my rifle once a year, preferrably in Colorado </div></div>
Check for what, specifically?
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Check for what?
When I worked a gunshop, we were always wondering what people wanted us to "check" guns for? Most of these guns were new, they just hadn't been fired in a year or two, or they were personal guns for police officers that the department wanted "certified" I always wondered why their armorer couldn't do it? I would think that their armorer would have a fixed set of guidelines, or requirements for the gun to pass before it could serve as a duty weapon, not just any clown in a gunshops word saying "it's ok". 90% of the time we wouldn't even detail disassemble/clean/test fire most of the department guns(they never wanted to pay for that).
Check for what?
When I worked a gunshop, we were always wondering what people wanted us to "check" guns for? Most of these guns were new, they just hadn't been fired in a year or two, or they were personal guns for police officers that the department wanted "certified" I always wondered why their armorer couldn't do it? I would think that their armorer would have a fixed set of guidelines, or requirements for the gun to pass before it could serve as a duty weapon, not just any clown in a gunshops word saying "it's ok". 90% of the time we wouldn't even detail disassemble/clean/test fire most of the department guns(they never wanted to pay for that).
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sounds like job security for them to me =]
Seriously though unless you have some insanely complicated one of piece, you could probably with videos on you tube and a few questions on the forum learn more than you ever wanted to about the bolt and trigger groups from the common production houses, as well as the after market pieces.
In fact many of the most popular of the manufacturers/ representatives hang out on this forum and would be happy to assist you with their product.
sounds like job security for them to me =]
Seriously though unless you have some insanely complicated one of piece, you could probably with videos on you tube and a few questions on the forum learn more than you ever wanted to about the bolt and trigger groups from the common production houses, as well as the after market pieces.
In fact many of the most popular of the manufacturers/ representatives hang out on this forum and would be happy to assist you with their product.
Re: sniper rifle armorer
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shagbag777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">rifle builder (IBA) </div></div>
They always suggest that because its the same thing the Marines do with their sniper rifles. Twice a year they go to a 2112 to get checked the same thing they suggested to you. Im sure that you were also given a record book for round counts and also maintenance done on the rifle. Like I said Marines do the same thing. I dont think that a personal rifle should have to go through all that and theres no reason why you cant do it either. Now if you find something wrong with your gun then fix it yourself or take it to your gunsmith. Highly doubt your rifle is getting abused like the USMC rifles are. Hope this helps.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shagbag777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">rifle builder (IBA) </div></div>
They always suggest that because its the same thing the Marines do with their sniper rifles. Twice a year they go to a 2112 to get checked the same thing they suggested to you. Im sure that you were also given a record book for round counts and also maintenance done on the rifle. Like I said Marines do the same thing. I dont think that a personal rifle should have to go through all that and theres no reason why you cant do it either. Now if you find something wrong with your gun then fix it yourself or take it to your gunsmith. Highly doubt your rifle is getting abused like the USMC rifles are. Hope this helps.
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I'm in SD.
Chief armorer for the US Embassy in Baghdad from 06-09.
Be glad to help.
That being said, drive up to the shop and I'll devote an hour to show you how to do it yourself.
LTI's are not rocket science.
SF
C.
I'm in SD.
Chief armorer for the US Embassy in Baghdad from 06-09.
Be glad to help.
That being said, drive up to the shop and I'll devote an hour to show you how to do it yourself.
LTI's are not rocket science.
SF
C.
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Take Chad up on his offer and then DIY it from then on out. Unless it is specifically required by your department that the rifle be inspected by an armorer, signed off on, etc., then there is just no reason not to do that kind of preventive maintenance, cleaning, etc. on your own.
Like the man said...its not rocket science, but knowing how to do it and how to do it right is a valuable skill set to have in your arsenal and one that you will be able to take advantage of for a lifetime.
Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day...teach him to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime!!
Good luck and congrats on the new IBA rifle!
Take Chad up on his offer and then DIY it from then on out. Unless it is specifically required by your department that the rifle be inspected by an armorer, signed off on, etc., then there is just no reason not to do that kind of preventive maintenance, cleaning, etc. on your own.
Like the man said...its not rocket science, but knowing how to do it and how to do it right is a valuable skill set to have in your arsenal and one that you will be able to take advantage of for a lifetime.
Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day...teach him to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime!!
Good luck and congrats on the new IBA rifle!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shagbag777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thank you for the advice. </div></div>
Shagbag, I really think it might be worth taking chad up on his offer if you are in a position to do so.
Iron Brigade Armory (if that is the IBA you are indicating) is a great group of guys and frankly remember that they do a good bit of work for LE, etc, around here in CO.
In an agency context (LE or .mil), that is exactly the procedure that SHOULD happen. The average officer, etc, is not going to have a certified and consistent level of knowledge AND time to catch problems which could create problems. In such an environment, these problems either create liability for the parent agency OR place the individal's life in danger when a platform goes click instead of bang at the wrong time.
In your case, working with Chad to learn some of the basic skills that are involved in servicing your rifle appropriately not only will save you money going forward but also ensure that you have the requisite knowledge to inspect and potentially correct a malfunction.
In short, taking chad up on his offer will make you a more effective, competent, and potentially safer shooter with your new firearm.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shagbag777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thank you for the advice. </div></div>
Shagbag, I really think it might be worth taking chad up on his offer if you are in a position to do so.
Iron Brigade Armory (if that is the IBA you are indicating) is a great group of guys and frankly remember that they do a good bit of work for LE, etc, around here in CO.
In an agency context (LE or .mil), that is exactly the procedure that SHOULD happen. The average officer, etc, is not going to have a certified and consistent level of knowledge AND time to catch problems which could create problems. In such an environment, these problems either create liability for the parent agency OR place the individal's life in danger when a platform goes click instead of bang at the wrong time.
In your case, working with Chad to learn some of the basic skills that are involved in servicing your rifle appropriately not only will save you money going forward but also ensure that you have the requisite knowledge to inspect and potentially correct a malfunction.
In short, taking chad up on his offer will make you a more effective, competent, and potentially safer shooter with your new firearm.
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Chad's offering to take time out of his busy day to show you the ropes is why my next gunsmithing job will go to Chad.
Take some extra time to hang out around the local area and don't forget to spend some time at First Stop Guns in Rapid City.
Mike
Chad's offering to take time out of his busy day to show you the ropes is why my next gunsmithing job will go to Chad.
Take some extra time to hang out around the local area and don't forget to spend some time at First Stop Guns in Rapid City.
Mike
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Just checking out his shop and the stuff in it would be worth the drive up. His shop is unlike any I have been in and a nicer and friendlier guy you will never meet. Chad is good shit.
Just checking out his shop and the stuff in it would be worth the drive up. His shop is unlike any I have been in and a nicer and friendlier guy you will never meet. Chad is good shit.
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I've never met Chad, but reading his posts and the free way he give excellent advice, it would be a sin not to give something back to him.
He is also a resident of one of the best states in the country.
I've never met Chad, but reading his posts and the free way he give excellent advice, it would be a sin not to give something back to him.
He is also a resident of one of the best states in the country.
