Apone
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That's a nice score, City...
hey, figured i'd throw it on here as it's kind've along the lines of building an ar...the finding the parts phase....is this site for real or some kind of scam? they've got some crazy prices on random things.
http://weaponparts.storesecured.com/items/TIMNEY-TRIGGER/list.htm
..their home page has a timney trigger for 194 bucks but then in the cart it rings up for 169.....i mean....if it's a real deal site, thats a pretty great price....but..?? i dunno
Alright, I'm bringing this thread back to solicit advice, ask stupid questions, annoy those who know better and "get schooled" by those who think they know better.
I'm interested in building/buying an AR. I've got time (because I have no money ), and while I certainly have the tastes and desires for a rather expansive collection, I'm trying to build/buy equipment with a specific purpose in mind. For this, I'm thinking medium/long range zombie killing. I'd like something that's going to allow its user to be "minute of the undead" at up to at least 200 yards, assuming the shooter does his/her part. Does this requirement rule out a 16" barrel? A 1:7 or 1:8 twist still good here, correct?
Optics: How useful would an Aimpoint/EoTech be at 200 yards? With no magnification, it seems like they wouldn't be very useful at all, but I admittedly know very, very little about optics. When using irons, I'm lucky to get it on a 6" circle at 100' with my SKS, so I'm thinking I need magnification. A simple 3x scope seems like it could be a good choice here, but wouldn't be much use inside of 50 yards, correct? Is there a way to co-witness irons with a magnified scope? What happens if my glass breaks?
Now before you continue reading, please remember how little I know about ARs! I'm seeking an education and some advice, not the rantings of someone foaming at the mouth as they frantically beat on the keyboard.
I've consulted "the chart" and it seems like Colt is just the best rifle, period. As I understand it, though, not all of the desired features in the chart are must haves, and in some instances could be as useful as putting a turbo charger in an Geo Metro. I want something that if properly maintained, will be dead nuts reliable. I really don't want to regret not spending some cash when a given part craps out on me as the undead approach! At the same time, I wouldn't mind pocketing the "prancing pony premium" and putting it toward ammo if it's just a name.
Help me join the ranks of EBR owners so that I might avoid joining the ranks of the undead.
Alright, I'm bringing this thread back to solicit advice, ask stupid questions, annoy those who know better and "get schooled" by those who think they know better.
I'm interested in building/buying an AR. I've got time (because I have no money ), and while I certainly have the tastes and desires for a rather expansive collection, I'm trying to build/buy equipment with a specific purpose in mind. For this, I'm thinking medium/long range zombie killing. I'd like something that's going to allow its user to be "minute of the undead" at up to at least 200 yards, assuming the shooter does his/her part. Does this requirement rule out a 16" barrel? A 1:7 or 1:8 twist still good here, correct?
Optics: How useful would an Aimpoint/EoTech be at 200 yards? With no magnification, it seems like they wouldn't be very useful at all, but I admittedly know very, very little about optics. When using irons, I'm lucky to get it on a 6" circle at 100' with my SKS, so I'm thinking I need magnification. A simple 3x scope seems like it could be a good choice here, but wouldn't be much use inside of 50 yards, correct? Is there a way to co-witness irons with a magnified scope? What happens if my glass breaks?
Now before you continue reading, please remember how little I know about ARs! I'm seeking an education and some advice, not the rantings of someone foaming at the mouth as they frantically beat on the keyboard.
I've consulted "the chart" and it seems like Colt is just the best rifle, period. As I understand it, though, not all of the desired features in the chart are must haves, and in some instances could be as useful as putting a turbo charger in an Geo Metro. I want something that if properly maintained, will be dead nuts reliable. I really don't want to regret not spending some cash when a given part craps out on me as the undead approach! At the same time, I wouldn't mind pocketing the "prancing pony premium" and putting it toward ammo if it's just a name.
Help me join the ranks of EBR owners so that I might avoid joining the ranks of the undead.
Time for my stoooopid question, as I proceed on my first build. How do I retouch dings on my lower? K-Romulus helped me build my lower at the fall shoot yesterday.
I tried to be careful, taped the vise grips, etc...., but I still got some dings that I would like to touch-up. Also a couple of the pins were a little tight and needed some extra encouragement, so they are shiny at the end and are very visible against the rest of the lower.