Shot skeet for the first time over the weekend... god damnit that shit's fun.
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I love shooting Pigeons. Cant beat the cheap shooting. Hell I'll use my tactical semi for shits.
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Along with clays, we shot a myriad of other shit... First time ever shooting an actual hunting rifle... Kinda made me want to get into the long game a bit...
Now, when I say long... I don't really mean long. I mean, sub-500 yards... aka... far enough away for me to feel like a badass. I'd also like to do some hunting in the future, so it'd get used for that as well. I'd like something with a certain amount of versatility and as cheap as possible. Started looking at entry level bolt-actions, similar to what I was shooting that weekend, and something like a Savage Axis or similar looks pretty good to me. Then I started thinking, fuck it, maybe I'd just build an AR and use that... cause I've always kinda wanted an AR and if it'd do the trick just the same, everyone's happy. Thoughts on:
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If you really want to focus on distance and hunting, go with a bolt action and definitely go with a caliber larger than 223. I would probably go with a 30-30 for hunting, everyone just has it, hunters/stores/doesn't matter. People just don't regularly hunt with ARs unless they are fucking off with boars they don't want to eat or something. |
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For me (personal opinion) I prefer an AR base for just about every rifle need, thus my answers reflect my preference and reasoning.
I've owned bolt action .22, .223, .308, .30-06, 7mm mag (all scoped) AR-15 (multiple, and several scoped) AR-10 (scoped) AK-47 SKS .44mag, .22 and .357 lever Quote:
Bolt is going to be basically designated as sniper/hunting only rifle, as it gets to be a pain reloading a 5 round mag for "plinking" around having fun. Quote:
AR has endless parts and accessory upgrades. You can build a base AR for $600 and upgrade $100 here and there over time to have a superior rifle Quote:
The down side to an AR based rifle is that it IS only .223/5.56 and some states will not allow deer hunting with that small of a round. Quote:
Ammo is plentiful and most establishments will have it in stock (zombie apoc consideration) Most of the time I can score 1000 rounds of 5.56 for under $400. Sometimes $300 if I run up on a deal New Magpul 30 round Magazines are running about $9 if you buy 10 at a time now. Quote:
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I've got my eye on This scope if I ever DO decide to venture past 300 yards. But I can't justify the money for just optics. So I'll stick with sub 300 for quite a while until I learn more about temperature, pressure and other effects on the bullets and why they do the magic they do |
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With the AR-15 you are pretty much removing any chance of hunting with that gun, I believe some states even limit what you can hunt with a 223 round, you can hunt with an AR-10. |
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Seems like the point of entry for the AR10 is around $1,200... I don't need anything particularly fancy. I don't want to go full retard with the tactical shit either... some sights, a bipod, and be done with it. |
Unless you want to get stupid $$$$ and go .338 Lapua the AR-10 will be a very good choice for the money. For many of the same reasons as AR-15.
Just don't get a 16" barrel. That's really too short for 100+ yard accuracy. You'll want an 18"+ preferably heavy or bull. |
Coolio... thank you! :boobs:
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The neighbor just picked up a Remington 1911R1
This thing is nice! I'm not a 1911 fan, but dang if it's not sweet! We shoot this weekend.....may have to get one :tremble: http://www.1911r1.com/~/media/Images...884.ashx?w=570 |
That is sharp! I think it would have looked even better had they kept the line on the slide extension rather than curving it like that. Oh to have money!
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As a strictly hunting rifle, I like the bolt, .308 or .270 is nice mid range.
As for people not using the AR for a hunting rifle, I beg to differ. It is THE most common varmint rifle I come across, and some also use it for larger game (white tail deer). I occasionally use mine for that, and it works. As for ranges, my personal experiences 75% of my shots are sub 100 yards, the rest are in the 250-300 range. Personal best is 435 yards on a white tail buck. That was with a Remington model 700 30-06 and Leupold 3-9X40 scope. |
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Just curious. Would the shotgun in this video be illegal in your various jurisdictions? Apparently not here, which is odd, because I looked into getting a .45 Camp Carbine years ago and found that it was licensed as a restricted weapon up here, like a pistol would be, because its barrel length was a lousy 0.5 inch too short. And yet this is not?
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Incidentally my SBR stamp just came in yesterday :rockwoot: so my 10" barrel AR pistol now becomes an SBR |
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Buds guns has carbine and Mid length piston rifles for $600. The vid says they are blemished but he said he didnt find anything wrong with them.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/m...54498/redirect |
I have been slowly building out my SASS here she is almost done.
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I just got bored yesterday and ordered up a Zastava M77 NPAP in. 308. Poor man's Dragunov.
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Just got my CWP... gun shopping, then my buddy told me not to waste my time with a smaller gun, just carry my full-size IWB. Not secure enough for me, so I just bought this:
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:boobs: got my Zastava. I can't wait to shoot it. I know those. 308 rounds ain't cheap but I will have to empty at least one ten round clip in semi auto Erotic burst.
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Out of the dozen or so people I know who carry, none use a holster... :tremble: |
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FWIW, I use a holster by Old Faithful. http://oldfaithfulholsters.com/ Being my only IWB holster, I can't compare, but it's secure, I've never had it move on me. It's as comfortable as it can be considering it's a full size handgun in your pants. |
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The versa carry is a bear to practice drawing from
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I use a G-code INCOG holster@ 1 o'clock for my shield.
I tried a minimalist holster (covered trigger only) for an M&P 9c once before, didn't really like it Can't fathom not wearing any kind of holster |
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I bought one just before our road trip. I wore it with a Taurus PT845 for 19 hours which included a roadside tube patch at 3am! The only problem I had was once when things shifted around a bit and I went to adjust my airhawk seat and lifted off the seat and got my weiner pinched between the barrel and my tank-bag! It felt like a lightning bolt hit the head!! Not great at 70mph!
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Intensive test. That took a lot of time.
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So I have put together another Junkyard build,
A 300 Blackout Pistol, CMMG 8 inch Barrel NIB Bolt and Carrier Samson 7 inch Key Mod Evo TM Lower SB 15 Brace http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...psspijggfv.jpg With the Can on http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...psrutclbhg.jpg This thing sounds like a staple gun. |
So, what was the total cost with and without the can?
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Cool thing is you can shoulder that bitch.
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Picked up the new M&P22 compact, can't wait to try her out tom.
Getting a threaded barrel adaptor ASAP |
If Im gonna build a pistol AR as above. When I order a lower, does it need to be registered as a pistol? I have a stripped lower already from PSA from their last sale but sure it was registered has a rifle. I guess.
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get it listed as "other" that way you can go both ways
new M&P22 compact compared to my shield http://i60.tinypic.com/dy9ao6.jpg http://i61.tinypic.com/frp76.jpg http://i61.tinypic.com/e7lyc0.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/nybmh5.jpg as you can see the 22 is a little bit bigger then the shield |
Guess I could try going both ways.
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Form1 to build an SBR us only taking 1 mos, that may be my next project
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ordered 2 more cans
AAC pilot 2 and 556SD capital armory says they have form4's from april of '14 coming back now. weeee |
Hickock45 was at Bud's Gun Shop in Sevierville last Saturday so, I thought I would go down to meet him. I figured he'd be doing some little seminar or something but, he was just standing there with his son (I think) with a line of people coming up to him saying a little something and taking a picture then moving on. Not interested so, I went to Smoky Mountain Knife Works next door and bought me a new knife! I'm really liking it other than the fact I haven't had an opportunity to really use it! Here's a link to one. It's what we used to call a switchblade but, now they're "spring-assisted".
http://www.amazon.com/Schrade-SC70S-.../dp/B0015DGCVM The reviews are terrible due to Amazon's false advertising. I'm guessing since they ship to anywhere, they thought it was easier to just ship the non-assisted model which is identical but, doesn't have the spring. They're legal in TN. now which made me happy! Also, the serrations are different in mine. Mine are rounded outward. I'll try to get a good pic of it when I get home. |
I know it's a gun thread but, knives and guns go together don't they!?
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dis is what i carry, full auto is now legal in TX
http://www.protechknives.com/knives/...7T03-Large.jpg |
I have the SOG Twitch II, perfect for my size (hand and to fit in pocket).
http://www.sogknives.com/media/catal...sog_twi-98.png |
Grabbed another AK
So after Mr. Obama banned Russian imports, someone pestered me about how much I would ask for my SGL21. Finally to shut them up I threw out a what I considered an Obscene number and to My Suprise they started counting benjimans. So I gave the wife 500 and went and got me how me this.
A SLR107 http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...psjimuvoxj.jpg http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...psqtf3tlcp.jpg I love the Bulgarian Side Folders! |
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runs great! yes the barrel is threaded. nobody makes an adaptor yet for it. several are about to start prob. though.
prob picking up a full sized M&P 9 this weekend, cerakoted burnt orange. new truck gun |
Picking up a new carry piece today. Springfield XDs .45.
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Nice XD, Mark.
I really like that 22 compact, racer. Keep me updated on thread adapter. I have been leaning more toward a 22/45 lately though. I like my Rugers. My fucking stamp needs to get here, getting close to a year. Been probably one year exactly. Checked the thread, bought it at the end of September and sent it off right about now last year. |
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Yeah, I think we got ours at the same time. I have had my 9 compact for about that long as well.
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wife carries an XDS9 w/ a green Viridian Lasar nice piece though i like my shield better while i like the 22/45, this M&P is to acclimate the kids to modern guns, and freakin palmetto state armory had them in sale for $250 at 1x, $100 less then i paid |
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Fuck at $250, I would go with the M&P as well. |
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Stamp got there today
Now I need to find me a handgun to go with it. Got the rifle already. |
nice! they are so much more fun then i thought, thats why i ordered 2 more lol
i had to drive 180mi to get mine, lol www.silencershop.com too bad i won't be able to shoot the 556 as much as the private range i belong too only allows handguns 22 and air rifles at the closer of their 2 ranges. |
I kinda ordered a 22/45 lite just now. Lol
I am lucky with my private club, about the only thing they don't want you doing is shooting the explosive target stuff. I want to get a 308 suppressor next. |
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Bought a 12 gauge a few months ago too. 18.5" barrel on it. Shortest allowed in PA. |
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I carry the SOG Flash II I like the LCP for daily carry and the G19 in my tank bag or backpack |
I shot my first LCP this past weekend, think I will end up with one for my pocket.
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I can't shoot those things! Correction, I CAN shoot those things rather well but, my natural finger position doesn't land properly and I have to consciously place my finger where it belongs to be able to shoot one. If I don't, my finger comes around and contacts my palm before the sear breaks. In a critical situation I couldn't rely on myself to do that instinctively. Great guns and very accurate for what they are but, just not for me sadly.
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Being a bit obsessive compulsive , I kept noticing that I had AR pistols in 2 of my 3 favorite calibers so here is the solution.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...psfetnmclc.jpg I have a particular weakness for 7.62x39 ARs. So this makes 3rd AR in 7.62x39 (two YHM Carbines) and My 3rd AR Pistol. (an 11.5 in 5.56 and a 8 inch in .300 Blk) So early last week I was looking for a 8 inch 7.62x39 barrel , When I stumbled across Alpha Shooting Sports, where they had a complete with BCG 8 inch Upper with their 9 inch Rail and their flash can. (both appear to be an "Homage" Noveske) on sale for $479 It looked good on the web , but everything can be made to look good on a computer screen. So I did some reading , and the company appeared to review well and on Friday afternoon after the eagle flew I ordered the Upper. With shipping from CA to NH in came to $501 door to door. I placed the Order in the afternoon of Friday October 24th and it Arrived on the Morning of Wednesday October 29th. ( Not naming names I hope that some of the other companies I deal with take note!) I was VERY pleasantly surprised when I un-boxed it. The fit and Finish is VERY good on Par with my rifles from YHM and S&W (it is so nice in fact that I feel a little guilty about putting it on the budget lower I built for it.) No tool marks everything aligns properly and frankly I love this forearm. Now as far as reviewing goes I have to stop here because as i write it is Thursday October 30th and I wont be able to shoot it and will post up when I do. However Product quality to date has me thinking that If I am looking for a rail or an upper I one of the first places I am going to look is Alpha Shooting Sports. The other pleasant surprise was the SBX Brace. You see I live in the Southwest Corner of NH and I have a buddy who trains over at the Sig academy so when he is headed over I ask him to stop into the pro shop. I asked him to grab me a brace and instead of the SB15 he brought back the SBX My two other Pistols have the SB15 and when I first saw the SBX I worried that it wouldn't be sturdy enough. I was wrong it is very sturdy and noticeably lighter as well. They have also Capped the end so that it can not travel forward on the tube. As you can see it lend a different look to the overall build as well. Also at the moment it is wearing my test Mule of a SIght a first Gen Vortex Sparc , and I have a hunch that may change soon. but I am excited to get this out and make it go boom! |
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Planning on trading for a SIG 556r swat.
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Got the sig 556r gen 2. Thing kicks pretty hard. Surprised me it did that seeing how little my vz58 kicks.
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Took my older sister shopping on Sunday. She had no idea what she wanted since we were not exposed to handguns much, just shotguns and rifles. In the case, she looked at single stack but after shooting and more shooting she ended up with a Glock 19 Gen 3. She brought it on Thanksgiving so I could show her how to field strip and clean it, per her request. Now both of my older sisters have guns...finally! I enjoyed taking each of them shopping - who wouldn't love gun shopping and "spending" someone else's money.
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Still need to build me an AR, seems like if I put it in his thread it happens eventually. |
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Has anyone laid hands on a Taurus Curve yet? One of the members on my Taurus forum went to the press release and got to run 200 rounds through it and gave it really good reviews!
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got in 2 more cans (22 and 556) and picked up a VP9 for the IDPA matches i'm starting to shoot. gun is way more accurate then i am.
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I just bought a 1907 Mosin for $194 with tax. I don't have access to any pics at work. I'll post some later. If you're interested in the Mosins, you better grab fast! The crate at Bud's gun shop was the last one available and the prices are shooting up fast!
My plan is to get the Promag Archangel stock and a Timney trigger. Should be fun to shoot! I wish I had the money to buy another so I could have one to restore as brand new and one for mods. I cleaned on it for several hours and I'm still cleaning the barrel! Unbelievable how dirty a barrel can be! |
picked up a Glock 34 gen3 , long slide 9mm w/ cutout slide for this IDPA stuff, got a steal on it w/ 11 mags,
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I went to the gun show this past weekend and there were a couple of Mosins that weren't in as good shape as mine and they wanted $325! I wish I could have bought a few more when I bought mine! Next time I hear of some new supply of military surplus rifles, I'm buying several! Even if the price doesn't go up over time I've still got several guns! Win-Win!
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found local place that does TiN coating
http://i62.tinypic.com/290rl6t.jpg http://i58.tinypic.com/140em1c.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/2l8vw2u.jpg http://i57.tinypic.com/111jkmx.jpg most expensive shield EVAR! lol |
How much do they charge?
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Did that coat the inside of the barrel as well?
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No the inside is not coated
Only $40, but that place is not a retail type establishment. I had to call to make an appt to pick up my barrel, it's relatively close by. I sent my other Glock barrel to a place I found on eBay, MG precision |
got my slide back from cerakoting
i got a good price on it, because its was heavily used, slide had a bit of wear, so i figure why not, spruce it up to like new. got a stanless steel guide rod, ALG magwell next dawson precision sights talon grips http://i57.tinypic.com/140ahxd.jpg http://i62.tinypic.com/dcvon.jpg |
Only bitches use grips.
I need to post pics of my rpk with red dot. Id be damn the thing is a tack driver. It loves HP's. Hmmmmm. I wonder how my 5906 would like having everything coated. |
some pics of dudes work
http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/g...y-service.html he's in Hondo, his wife just recently died, delayed my slide but thats understandable |
I finally got some pics of my Mosin (now Mosins!) After I bought my first, I decided I wanted to have one to mod and one to restore. The first pic is my first Mosin. It's a 1943 91/30.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...pssktvsv57.jpg This one is the one I stumbled across and got really lucky finding it! It's a 1915 New England Westinghouse American-Made M91! One of the more rare versions of the Mosin platform. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psk97tnyjx.jpg |
wife's new heater
G19 gen4 New OC Trigger Stainless Pins Ghost 3.5lb Bar Trigger Springs Extended Slide Release Internal Parts Polish Vickers stainless Plunger Wolf Stainless Guiderod Spring added her green Viridian laser, she's G2G selling her XDS 3.3 if anybody interested. http://i57.tinypic.com/206fw8y.jpg |
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