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AK questions
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RECIT »
Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:03 pm
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I am interested in purchasing a new or used AK. What are the pros and cons of purchasing a pre-ban style weapon or a new inexpensive reproduction? I...
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I LOVE my Saiga... and the mags are not expensive, and you can modify standard AK mags to fit quickly and inexpensively. But i can get 30 round mags...
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Last post by Morgan
Thu Dec 25, 2008 9:48 am
AR15 Upper won't match to lower. Help!
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Velocity »
Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:08 pm
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I posted the below on ar15.com as well - my one reply so far was that the RR lower appears out of spec. Anyone have any other comments/ideas?
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I see this all the time with FN-FALs, with tolerance-stacking occurring. The usual fix is to modify the cheapest part - some 600-grit paper or gentle...
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Last post by AndyC
Wed Dec 24, 2008 4:29 pm
CZ VZ 58 - Opinions?
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Tallinthesaddle »
Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:11 pm
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I ran across this semi auto 7.63 X 39 rifle a few weeks back at Academy sports and started looking into them. They cost more than most AK's, even...
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Wed Dec 24, 2008 12:05 pm
Ultramax Ammo
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Duck_and_Cover »
Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:01 am
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Has anyone shot any of the Ultramax Ammo that Cabelas sells? If so, is it good quality?
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Does Cabella's have decent prices on ammo? Every time I have checked they seem to be as high. High especially when buying bulk and trying to save...
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Last post by RECIT
Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:31 am
First AR - First Pics - First Mod
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doc540 »
Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:03 pm
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This arrived today. A guy going through a D.I.V.O.R.C.E. needed some quick cash so who was I to turn down a Bushy deal? :thumbs2:
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It's cold and windy, so I tinkered around on the workbench today. Swapped a cheap scope for the cheap red dot.
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Last post by doc540
Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:42 pm
.308 AR build - feasible?
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NcongruNt »
Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:38 pm
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I don't have any semi-auto centerfire rifles, and would like to do something about that. As built rifles are incredibly expensive and hard to come by...
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The AR-10 lowers are high dollar compared to the AR-15. Good luck touching an AR-10 lower for less than $300-400 right now. And an AR-15 lower for...
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Last post by RECIT
Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:39 am
Short Barreled Rifle
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gregthehand »
Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:43 pm
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OK I'm really confused. :headscratch
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shall not be infringed :banghead:
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Last post by boomerang
Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:15 pm
Hog hunting with 12 ga
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waterpump1 »
Sat Sep 20, 2008 2:20 pm
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considering going hog hunting with 12 ga. has anyone here ever done this. any suggestions as far as ammo or anything else
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Dang!! That's some expensive stuff!!
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Last post by flb_78
Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:03 pm
Balck Widow .22 mag
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Sodbuster »
Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:39 pm
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Does anyone own this firearm? Any opinions on it as a legit ccw?
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I carried one for a few years. It is great you can put it anywhere especially with the folding grip. It is fairly accurate as well, out to about 7-10...
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Last post by CompVest
Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:22 pm
New to me A2
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RECIT »
Tue Dec 09, 2008 4:13 pm
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I just purchased a safe queen Armalite AR15 A2 today from someone locally. It looks to have been shot VERY little. It also came with 2 sets of...
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Congratulations! Sounds like a great buy. Will be looking forward to your report and pictures.
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Last post by bryang
Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:00 pm
CETME?
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RECIT »
Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:54 am
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I know CETME is just an acronym and you could theoretically pronounce it how ever you wanted. But I have heard several variations on the phonetics....
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:iagree:
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Last post by longhorn_92
Tue Dec 09, 2008 4:31 pm
where to buy an SKS?
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mr.72 »
Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:07 am
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Who has one in stock? Are the sub-$200 deals to be found?
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Well, that would make it just about worth a trip up there. I'll check in if they have any after Jan 1. when I might actually have some money to...
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Last post by mr.72
Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:09 pm
My new Ishapore Enfield 2A rebuild
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WarHawk-AVG »
Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:29 am
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Went to the Pasadena gunshow the other day
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This is the very definition of a Budda'd up Enfield : take a $200 rifle and customize it until it's worth $50-75.
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Last post by Weg
Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:49 pm
My trade...
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RECIT »
Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:12 am
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I traded a Beretta CX4 9mm with a few goodies for a CAI CETME last night. The CETME looks to be fired very little. I just traded him straight up and...
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Well I went to my private range this weekend and tried out my newly acquired CETME. It shot wonderfully. I had one FT-Feed in 200rds. It was the mags...
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Last post by RECIT
Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:26 am
Fair trade?
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pbwalker »
Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:26 pm
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So I'm looking to unload (no pun intended) my KelTec P3AT for something else...to be honest, I thought I'd use a bug but I never do and this has been...
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as much as I like my P3AT (in my IWB right now, as a matter of fact), I wouldn't hesitate, IF the lever gun is in proper condition. One way to make...
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Last post by mr surveyor
Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:53 pm
Two Ruskies Posing
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doc540 »
Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:22 pm
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'55 Tula re-armor (laminated)
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I agree!!!
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Last post by mr surveyor
Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:12 pm
DBAR SKS Range Report w/Colt Content
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doc540 »
Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:34 pm
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So, I took the Dangerous Black Assault Rifle to the range today to sight in the Red Dot optics I purchased yesterday at Gander Mountain. (First deal...
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For a Bubba mod it works really well and is a decent fit, although fitting the handguard presented somewhat of a challenge.
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Last post by doc540
Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:15 pm
Remington R-25 308 semi-auto rifle
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mez1st »
Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:08 pm
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I am lookinh at the Remington R-25 in .308. Anyone have any experience with this rifle? The review from gunsand ammomag.com was favorable. Seems like...
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My local dealer has one in camo for 1495.00. He has had it for a while if anyone is interested I can get you his contact info. I guess no one around...
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Last post by getnit1
Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:45 am
My newest additions
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WarHawk-AVG »
Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:53 am
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Not quite rifles or shotguns..but figured I would post em up
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Meaning no offense, because I'm sure they work just fine, but those are the cobbiest looking guns I've ever seen! In the pictures, they look almost...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:59 am
Marlin 795SS range report
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mr.72 »
Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:30 am
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I got my Marlin 795SS on Saturday and made it to the range Sunday. This is a black synthetic stock with stainless barrel/receiver .22LR carbine...
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The Federal #750 bulk pack from Wal Mart is IIRC $13.47, very close to the same price as the Remington Golden Bullet.
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Last post by mr.72
Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:23 am
New AR what do I need?
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rokclimbertx »
Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:25 pm
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Well I just ordered an AR15 and being new to these I was wondering what
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True...for most folks, and swapping out complete uppers is the easiest thing to do anyway.
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Last post by flintknapper
Sat Nov 29, 2008 12:38 am
222 extraction problem
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CodeJockey »
Thu Nov 27, 2008 8:56 pm
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Hello all! My dad recently gave me a few of his older rifles. One of them is a Revelation 225-Series E in .222 Remington. Anyway, it's in excellent...
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or pick up a 'parts gun'
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Last post by pbwalker
Thu Nov 27, 2008 10:29 pm
Help me 'Tacticool' my Mossy 500
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pbwalker »
Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:16 pm
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I finally made it over to my FFL today to pick up my Mossberg 500 Persuader, and it's a sweet shotgun! I've come across a few sites about to 'trick...
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All I can say is look at Mesa Tactical: onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; for goodies for your 500. I have already put a Hogue fore-end...
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Last post by Furyataurus
Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:48 pm
New to shotguns...need some answers
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agbullet2k1 »
Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:36 pm
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Hey guys,
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Well, I'll weigh in with my experience...
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Last post by NcongruNt
Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:18 pm
Want an AR, but am overwhelmed at the way to go about it...
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pbwalker »
Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:28 pm
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I'd like to take the leap into the AR-15 family as I always loved the M-16 when I was in the Service and was a pretty good shot with it.
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I have this carry handle .... I sugest you pay a little more for a better one.
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Last post by killerfly128
Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:24 am
My Trade
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nedmoore »
Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:04 pm
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Just wanted to let you guys know about a trade I made last week. I traded my Rossi .357 magnum revolver for a Winchester Model 94 30-30, it had...
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Thats a good looking rifle, you didnt get hurt at all.... I like it..... I love old lever action rifles, wish I had more of them.
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Last post by Bunkins
Sun Nov 23, 2008 7:44 pm
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Last post by TexasComputerDude
Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:41 pm
Which .22LR?
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mr.72 »
Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:53 pm
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Ruger 10/22
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It's not just reloading, but unloading, and the general manual of arms of a tube magazine that I don't like. I prefer the ease of the box magazine....
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Last post by mr.72
Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:33 pm
AR-10 Problem
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Lodge2004 »
Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:31 am
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Went shooting Sunday with my brother-in-law and he brought his new Armalite AR-10 (.308). It was jamming after every round. It would either stovepipe...
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Didn't clean it before he shot it? Yikes. I couldn't bring myself to ever do that. My guess would be it was jamming because it wasn't properly...
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Last post by Chuck TX
Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:14 am
Adding to the stream of noob questions...
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mr.72 »
Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:19 pm
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I am all set to go buy myself a .22 rifle. I have settled on a Marlin 795SS.
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All of the scopes I am considering include rings, and are 1 tube.
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Last post by mr.72
Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:14 pm
AR Lower Time
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AggieC05 »
Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:59 am
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I dont have the funds to bite the black bullet, but figure like everyone else with the election rolling around its time to look into at least a...
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Thanks for the Guidance! I've been looking at the Del-Ton Assembled Upper Kits, any thought with those? Where else can I get a slap-in kit for a...
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Last post by MyNameIsPaul
Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:17 pm
New to AR. Question about AR labeling
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RiverRat »
Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:35 pm
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Question about AR labeling on magazine holder.
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[quote= flintknapper
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Last post by RiverRat
Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:58 am
Mossberg 590
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flb_78 »
Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:09 pm
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Too much fun? That's like having too much money! :woohoo
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Last post by Kythas
Sat Nov 15, 2008 10:33 am
Texas M4??
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dihappy »
Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:33 pm
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Good deal for a first timer?
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The 5.56 or .223 should do fine for you. Unless you have really deep pockets...you will be able to shoot more (practice) with the 5.56 than with the...
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Last post by flintknapper
Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:02 pm
Barrel twist vs. bullet weight
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iratollah »
Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:07 am
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I've seen lots of varying opinions and general rules of thumb. Seeking feedback from folks with actual trigger time.
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Turns out it's the length that determines optimal twist rate, weight is related to length of course.
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Last post by iratollah
Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:59 am
Ruger 9644
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jwp »
Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:53 am
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I'm considering getting a Ruger 9644, and would very much appreciate comments from anyone with actual experience with them. In particular, I'm...
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Never heard of it
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:43 am
Considering an AR-15
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newTexan »
Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:41 pm
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I'm pretty new to shooting, so forgive me if some of this is overly simple or obvious.
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:33 am
Getting Started
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newTexan »
Sat Nov 01, 2008 5:44 pm
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Hi Guys!
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+1 to this. You want someone who is not trying to sell you something. Go to a local watering hole or to one another's home and sit around talking...
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Last post by WEC
Mon Nov 10, 2008 4:36 pm
300 yard deer rifle?
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lrb111 »
Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:56 pm
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I'm really out of the loop on hunting rifles. I would like a bolt or lever gun. Accurate at least to 300 yards, maybe to 500, and capable of taking...
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:33 pm
How long until the price gouging stops?
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Mr.Scott »
Thu Nov 06, 2008 5:42 pm
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Just stopped by Bullet Trap and they are trying to sell USGI 30 round mags for $40. They have a ton of them but no one is buying.
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This is not price gouging, even if you believe there is any validity to the concept of 'price gouging'.
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Last post by mr.72
Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:36 pm
AK Handguard question
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gregthehand »
Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:33 pm
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There are three quad rail hand guards made by UTG: a standard barrel, one for a heavy barrel and one for the Yugo AKs. I believe the one for the...
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Last post by Max100
Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:15 pm
Cost of Texas Hunting License
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Tallinthesaddle »
Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:52 am
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I have not been hunting in several years which before was usually for doves. I put together a prairie dog gun and found out than I need a hunting...
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Texasag, its like anything else. If you're gonna play then you gotta pay. Instead of buying jewelry, get your wife into the shooting sports. My...
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Last post by sbb
Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:14 am
M1 Garand Accessory
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texasag93 »
Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:30 pm
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Does anyone have an idea what this (the round item with the 2 screws), I saw it on gunbroker and did not have any idea of what it was.
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Grenade launch site assembly mount
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Last post by WarHawk-AVG
Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:46 pm
Bit the bullet
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RECIT »
Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:44 am
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After my thorough research I ordered a new Lancaster Ak in their desert tan finish with black synthetic furniture. They said with an influx of orders...
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There's a whole subforum for FFL holders right here on this very forum.
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Last post by bdickens
Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:45 pm
beretta CX4 Storm
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lunchbox »
Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:47 pm
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anyone have one of these little carbines looking for opinions
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You got a steal of a deal. I would not let mine go for anywhere near that. Pat yourself on the back.
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Last post by RECIT
Mon Nov 03, 2008 6:15 pm
Bought A New Deer Rifle
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MyNameIsPaul »
Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:27 pm
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Well stinkin' Academy was having a sale this weekend, and while I am in no way in the market for a Deer Rifle, they had a cheap Remington 770 .243 on...
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Sure are a lot of bipods out there!!! ;-)
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:11 am
Sub $600 AR kit
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WarHawk-AVG »
Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:08 pm
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Sub $600 AR kit
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My Del-Ton kit came 100%, the finsh even matches my lower nearly exactly. All the parts were there but no extras. :(
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Last post by kd5zex
Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:23 pm
Cheap 7.62x39 at Academy
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jdm »
Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:39 am
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Academy stores in TX have 7.62x39 FMJ 123 grain Russian steel case laquered ammo
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Thread already going here
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Last post by Keith B
Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:50 am
we AR family!
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ForTehNguyen »
Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:58 am
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In before Obama
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what type of Ak is this? built from G-kit
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Last post by matrxx
Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:53 am
Eotech
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Cuda »
Fri Oct 24, 2008 7:23 pm
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Was wanting some input on an Eotech to buy. Looking at either the 511 512 551 or 516. Does anybody have any suggestions.. BTW this will be going on...
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Not yet. Have to get the wife to let me out to play with it now. I will be buying the Samson rail system for this in the near futer from Talon Arms...
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Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:07 pm
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