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jamisjockey »
Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:42 am
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Pretty handy when using slugs with the iron sights, tho ;-)
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Last post by AndyC
Tue Jan 04, 2011 6:27 pm
30.06 Countermeasures
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Bart »
Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:19 pm
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What do you do when you see a 30.06 sign? Do you disarm? There's another option. Up-arm!
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In light of the above, I think I am going to accelerate my plans to acquire my Tromix Saiga-12 SBS and build an AR-15 (trunk guns). I would hope it...
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Last post by Tristor
Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:34 pm
Looking for a mossberg 930 in north houston
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Charger »
Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:35 pm
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I've settled on this shotgun on paper, and while I'm ok with having to order it I'd really like to get my hands on one before I do. I've called...
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Well finally found the one I was looking for (28 barrel, synthetic) at Gander Mountaing and got a couple of chances to take it out. Man, for $450...
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Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:22 pm
Will the ATI GSG MP5 SD be a collector's item?
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Blinking Dog »
Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:23 pm
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I picked up a GSG-5 SD at a local gun store right before Christmas. It is the 1st Anniversary edition. I know ATI was sued by HK and lost, and HK is...
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I had the original GSG-5, so no need for the parts kit. But, I ended up swapping it for the HK 416 .22 LR. I already have a 5.56 AR, and decided that...
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Last post by Blinking Dog
Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:20 am
S&B 1.5-6 with 6.8 at the range with pics
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ccoker »
Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:50 pm
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Spent some time out today testing the S&B 1.5-6×42 Zenith Flashdot #9
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How do you like that Wilson Combat 6.8? I've been seriously considering a 6.8, and went and fondled one :drool: at the gun store today. Was really...
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Last post by Blinking Dog
Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:44 pm
Who owns what? AK vs AR
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74novaman »
Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:34 pm
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I just bought a Hungarian AMD-65 today, and got to thinking: This is my 2nd AK. Because of familiarity and ammo, I think I'll stick to AKs. At this...
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Good....but kind of a double edged sword...as it also told the enemy you were reloading .
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Last post by flintknapper
Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:52 pm
AKM: 5.45x39, 556x45 or 7.62x39?
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Beiruty »
Mon Dec 20, 2010 1:09 pm
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It is not about cheecking checking AK chamber. It is for easier reloads annd to distiguish last rd from a jam or misfire. In addition, since the bolt...
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Last post by Beiruty
Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:19 am
Shimming/raising iron sights?
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RHenriksen »
Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:24 am
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A friend of mine has an old Remington Woodsman 742 .308 with the stock iron sights. He tells me that he can't get his face/right eye low enough to...
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Thanks. The Arms Room quoted me $100 and up for rasping down (and refinishing) the stock 'till he could line up on the stock sights. I passed the...
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Last post by RHenriksen
Fri Dec 24, 2010 7:30 pm
What is the ideal weight for this barrel in5.56/.223?
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rm9792 »
Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:48 pm
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Barrel is 10.5 with a 1:7 twist. What grain would stabilize best from 50-200yds?
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You had it right in the term of stabilization. Too fast or too slow is still unstable. Just like a football, you can throw it spinning slow or fast...
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Last post by RECIT
Thu Dec 23, 2010 2:03 pm
Colt AR worth the price?
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newTexan »
Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:11 pm
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I went into my local shop looking to buy my first carbine. I've been looking at pretty much plan-jane Bushys running ~$900. My local gun guy is...
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I find most people saying that their (RRA, stag, BM, CMMG, etc) rifle is just as good as a Colt (Or BCM, Noveske, LWCR, LMT) don't work with their...
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Last post by gigag04
Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:23 am
AR Ammo difference
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SecedeTX »
Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:34 pm
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I went to a gun show a few months ago and purchased 1000 rounds of 223 ammo. It came in 50 round boxes. I was loading mags for this comming weekend...
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Last post by OldSchool
Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:56 pm
Sight numerous, different, rifles in at same range ?
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Skydivesnake »
Mon Dec 13, 2010 4:32 pm
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Hi folks, I'm not that savvy with regard to rifle sighting so bear with me ;-)
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Doesn't matter which you choose - both methods will work, so it's a matter of personal preference.
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Last post by AndyC
Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:33 pm
New Marlin 60
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JLaw »
Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:33 pm
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Well I couldn't resist the temptation any longer. Been wanting a .22 rifle for many years now and finally decided it was time to invest in something...
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I too was once interested in a 10/22 until I saw one at Academy - they appear shoddily constructed and built with inferior components. They look like...
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Last post by Abraham
Thu Dec 16, 2010 9:47 am
Anyone been to the Frontsight training
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justapatriot »
Sat Aug 07, 2010 6:06 pm
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Wanted to see if anyone has been to the frontsight training and one really gets all the material and gifts that are mention in the ads.
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Unfortunately Google's cache of it no longer exists.
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Last post by Thomas
Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:53 pm
308 target ammo in Houston?
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RHenriksen »
Sat Nov 20, 2010 5:28 pm
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Beginning of deer season is probably a bad time to buy your first 308!
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Well, I am a happy camper. I've been running cheap 147gr FMJ through my new rifle, the first two sessions in challenging (windy/gusty) conditions....
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Last post by RHenriksen
Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:09 pm
Mosin Nagant 91/30 Laminated Stock $99
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by PeteCamp » Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:07 am
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Big 5 Sporting Goods has a sale on some nice laminated stock 91/30's with the full accessory package (bayonet etc). I paid $107 out the door after...
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I drove over to Odessa. They had them in stock.
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Last post by PeteCamp
Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:17 am
Remington 870 extended mag tube
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E150GT »
Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:56 pm
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A couple weeks ago I picked up a Remington 870 express synthetic 12gauge in 18 barrel from Academy. So far I think it is a pretty sweet gun. I took...
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, although it is out of stock right now--they say they will have it 12/10, and their estimates are usually pretty accurate in my experience.
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Last post by hirundo82
Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:40 pm
Gunsmith
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jrtexas »
Tue Nov 30, 2010 3:38 pm
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Does anyone have suggestions for a good gunsmith in the Grapevine/Colleyville area? Have a few shotguns in need of repair.
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They both go on to say:
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Last post by AndyC
Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:50 am
Ruger M77 .308 ..?..
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.45mac.40 »
Wed Dec 01, 2010 5:38 pm
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Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:53 pm
HD Shotty for Christmas...Suggestions
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Carry-a-Kimber »
Fri Nov 26, 2010 1:07 am
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I will be getting my stepdad an HD shotgun for Christmas this year. He really likes my Winchester 1300 Defender 18'', but it is the older model,...
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Hey, I like that Knoxx. I may have to dress mine up a bit.
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Last post by Mastodon
Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:09 pm
Garand
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mikejarhead »
Fri Nov 26, 2010 3:04 pm
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The other day a friend of mine and i went to the rifle range. I took my ar-15 and he took his ruger mini-14 and a Garand. He had never shot it and...
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Also if you are retired military, all you have to do is send a copy of your DD-214 along with your money (for me it was $625.00) last year and you...
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Last post by shooter76blue
Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:23 pm
Mini-30... thoughts?
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getamap »
Sun Nov 14, 2010 2:39 am
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Does anyone have experience with a mini-30? How does it compare to the mini-14 as far as accuracy goes? Is it a solid purchase, or should I look...
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Are'nt the Mini - 30's still made with .308 rifling, unlike the AK's and SKS's that are .311? Seems like I remember something about Mini's having...
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Last post by Weg
Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:03 pm
Scope recommendations for a 30-30?
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MojoTexas »
Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:08 pm
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I recently acquired a gently used Marlin 30AS from another member on this board, and I'm wanting to put a scope on it.
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Apologies for resurrecting this old thread, but I wanted to let you know I'm driving to Cabela's in Fort Worth this afternoon to pick up one of these...
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Last post by MojoTexas
Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:02 pm
XM25 - New Weapon in Afganistan
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JJVP »
Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:30 pm
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'Smart weapon' rifle debuts on Afghanistan's battlefields
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A grenade launcher is a very useful tool in urban combat situations. My nephew was an MP on the CO/XO's PSD (Personal Security Detail) in Iraq. He...
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Last post by Keith B
Wed Nov 24, 2010 10:10 am
Look what followed me home from the GS
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mblud »
Sun Nov 14, 2010 8:39 am
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Remington 12 GA 887 Nitro Mag Tactical! :drool: I just hope it shoots as good as it looks!!
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Yep pretty much plastic and stamped steel........a bit of buyers remorse. Wish I would have done a bit more research first. I have heard that there...
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Last post by mblud
Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:42 am
Clean/Lube an AR that hasn't been shot?
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newTexan »
Thu Nov 18, 2010 4:14 pm
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Hi guys,
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Like stated, run a patch down the barrel and bring plenty of loaded mags to the range.
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Last post by RECIT
Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:35 pm
maverick 88?
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Rescue1 »
Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:38 am
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looking for a new shotgun in 12 ga. looking more for something i can do some bird hunting with. nothing serious, i've gone dove hunting a few times...
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Great choice. I'd pick the 870 over Mossberg/Maverick any day. Plus if you ever decide to sell it, the 870's keep their value pretty well.
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Last post by jeeperbryan
Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:21 pm
I want one of these
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JJVP »
Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:24 pm
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Grenade launching automatic shotgun
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It's an AA12 with special ammo. You could get the drum fed shotgun using a Saiga 12 for way cheaper. Not Auto, but still fast.
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Last post by TxSheepdog
Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:21 am
Mosin Nagant
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lonewolf »
Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:59 pm
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Well, I went and did it now.....bought a Mosin Nagant. $100. M44 Carbine length, no bayonet (if the zombie is that close, its too late....)
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I know it is more of a permanent job, but acra glass gel has always done well by me. It is fairly cheap and easy to use in my opinion. Plus, when you...
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Last post by Weg
Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:35 pm
Mosin Nagant safety
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ironsights »
Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:24 pm
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i was just doing the winter cleaning in the safe and got to pulling apart the mosin bolt to grease it up for the season when i started thinking about...
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I can set my Mosin's safety, but going back to fire requires the planets to align (especially if you don't want to lose a finger).
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Last post by bnc
Wed Nov 17, 2010 9:24 am
Korean M-1/M-1 Carbines...Lets try to get them
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CWOOD »
Sat Nov 13, 2010 11:15 am
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So, back in September the Obama/Clinton State Dept. prohibited the sale of about 90K M-1 Garands and over 800K M-1 Carbines, which were made in the...
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They wouldn't be selling them back directly to the gov't. They would be sold to re-importers, who would in turn sell them to the public as was done...
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Last post by G26ster
Sun Nov 14, 2010 11:44 pm
Rifle for hog hunting
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jeeperbryan »
Fri Aug 06, 2010 9:20 pm
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What's a good rifle for hog hunting? At first I was thinking about a good bolt action .308. But now I'm leaning more towards a 30-30 or .44 in lever...
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My baby
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Last post by ccoker
Sun Nov 14, 2010 11:12 pm
UPDATED: Ammo choices in .308 - so many questions...
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UpTheIrons »
Wed Oct 13, 2010 4:52 pm
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Warning - cheapgerman alert ahead!
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you just never know until you try and see what the gun likes..
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Last post by ccoker
Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:55 pm
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Last post by Sasnakra
Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:29 pm
Who own's a shorty near the Brazos Valley
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gigag04 »
Thu Nov 04, 2010 5:31 pm
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I want to build a shorty AR variant. Either 10.5 or 11.5 system. It will get run with a can, most likely a surefire FA, but would consider a KAC....
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Last post by McKnife
Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:27 pm
Borrow a boresighter in Houston?
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RHenriksen »
Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:48 pm
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Hi, I bought my first Real Rifle last week - am hoping to sight it in this weekend. This whole process is new to me, and I'd like to squeeze the...
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It came with a quad rail, and the little rubber hand guards. I've put a low end Primary Arms (Chinese) 4-16x44 scope on it for now while I learn, and...
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Last post by RHenriksen
Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:02 pm
moving trigger assembly on Saiga 12
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karder »
Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:53 pm
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folks,
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I did the conversion on my Saiga x39. No gunsmithing experience. It was easy. :cheers2:
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Last post by 74novaman
Wed Nov 10, 2010 1:41 pm
Marlin Camp 45 Camp Carbine
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CubEX450 »
Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:18 am
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I bought this rifle about 10 yrs ago new 04608xxxx. I've heard of problems with bumper stop. No but I've had no problems.
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This thread, is useless, without pictures!
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Last post by jamisjockey
Fri Oct 29, 2010 8:08 am
New Marlin 336 added to the stable
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RiverCity.45 »
Sun Sep 19, 2010 3:38 pm
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I found a new Marlin 336W on sale at Academy Sports for $348.99. Less the $35 mail-in rebate from Marlin, that put the lever-action rifle in .30-30...
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The 336 to me is a great gun. I have a 1980, 336 in .35 rem.. love it :clapping:
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Last post by Vecco
Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:38 am
Cleaning up the end of a sawed-off... Cost?
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Warhammer »
Sat Sep 25, 2010 6:18 pm
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I have an old side-by-side, 12 ga, ERA shotgun (made in Brazil) that I inherited from my Grandad. It was his bedside gun for as long as I can...
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The smith at Elk Castle will do it professional for you for about $40.
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Last post by Winchster
Wed Oct 27, 2010 5:39 pm
Stake the castle nut?
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gigag04 »
Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:15 am
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I'm about to install a Magpul ASAP on my new LMT and I'm curious whether or not to stake it the castle nut. Currently my rifle is setup like that,...
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stake!
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Last post by big 54r
Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:00 pm
Laser Flashlight Combo for AR
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ricor »
Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:54 pm
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Does anyone have any experience with a laser / flashlight combo mounted on AR picatinny rails?
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whatever you do get quality stuff you can depend on and make the light setup 120 lumen or higher.
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Last post by big 54r
Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:51 pm
Anyone been to an Appleseed Camp?
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jecsd1 »
Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:21 pm
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Thinking of signing up and thought I would ask about experiences. Good or bad. Thanks
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Appleseed is awesome and should not be missed...
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Last post by big 54r
Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:47 pm
DPMS Panther LR-308L in Houston?
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RHenriksen »
Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:12 pm
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I'm thinking about buying one of these, but would prefer to get the chance to handle one in person first. Called around to the larger LGS checking...
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Collector's and Talon Arms are both dealers. Collector's has a few DPMS 308s on thir website, as usual they are prices in the Stratosphere but you...
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Last post by Carry-a-Kimber
Fri Oct 22, 2010 12:25 pm
"New" Model 94
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i8godzilla »
Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:27 pm
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Okay, a bit of an embarrassment, however, I have a Winchester Model 94 that I 'forgot' about. My Father In-law gave it to me for Christmas in 2005...
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IIRC the big split between collectible and not is pre-1964 Model 94's. I have a 1959 that does not get shot often because of the increasing price. I...
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Last post by PeteCamp
Thu Oct 21, 2010 1:13 pm
American made AK mags?
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glbedd53 »
Sun Sep 26, 2010 11:24 am
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Does anyone know of any American made Magazines for AKs? Or even American made followers? My AK is really a converted Mak-90. I bought a conversion...
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Someone was wrong about the retainer plate not working in a Norinco MAK-90. I put it in today. It was a little snug but it went. Unless I'm wrong...
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Last post by glbedd53
Thu Oct 21, 2010 1:42 am
Winchester 1873 manufactured in 1882......
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Salty1 »
Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:05 pm
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Picked this up a while ago at an auction it is chambered in 44-40, ordered some black powder cartridges and put 5 rounds through it, sure smokes a...
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It just needs a laser, muzzle brake, one-point sling, carbon fiber stock and forend, digital camo finish, picatinny rails all around the barrel, and...
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Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:36 pm
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Last post by RapunzelYouPunk
Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:23 pm
Mossberg AR type .22
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Tregs »
Sat Oct 16, 2010 1:45 pm
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I watched a tactical .22 competition at DPC this morning. It looked like good, affordable fun so I came home and looked for economy AR type .22...
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I held one of these not too long ago, seemed like it was made pretty cheaply. Not even close to a real AR , though the s&w 1522 seemed like a real...
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Last post by ExMarlboroMan
Mon Oct 18, 2010 5:28 pm
Hi-Point carbine??
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magillapd »
Wed Oct 06, 2010 1:27 pm
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I have the earlier 995 model with a few hundred rounds throught it. Not a single problem and I've really enjoyed shooting it. If yours ever has...
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Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:11 pm
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