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So, Bobby...being the calculating trained warrior NCO that you are. Take the appropriate action, Execute!
your standard grunt level CQB is just putting rounds and rounds on scary stuff till it stops scaring you!
Either or will work. But the DI is simpler, lighter.
And Bobby (And Red Neck) why am I suddenly so "Quotable?"And off topic (DOTin!) Bobbee, did you buy that 7.3 you were showing us?
If you want an AR go DI. If you want a piston go SCAR or an AK.
Quote from: Flyin6 on July 29, 2015, 08:19:36 AMAnd Bobby (And Red Neck) why am I suddenly so "Quotable?"And off topic (DOTin!) Bobbee, did you buy that 7.3 you were showing us?1. You're a writer, you on occasion have quotable quotes of genius.2. Nope it sold. Looking at an 01 LB7 w/ 262,xxx, 03 LB7 w/209,xxx, 97 12V w/150,xxx.Quote from: husker77c on July 29, 2015, 11:06:16 AMIf you want an AR go DI. If you want a piston go SCAR or an AK. I want to fire a SCAR.
My scar is definately a favorite. I have the 17 and it is the softest shooting .308 you will ever handle IMO. I want a 16 so bad I can taste it. To the point of starting to do a mental inventory of what I can stand selling to fund the purchase.
Next is the stock and scope, vortex?
Quote from: husker77c on July 29, 2015, 01:22:33 PMMy scar is definately a favorite. I have the 17 and it is the softest shooting .308 you will ever handle IMO. I want a 16 so bad I can taste it. To the point of starting to do a mental inventory of what I can stand selling to fund the purchase. No one I know within a reasonable distance has one. I want to shoot one and see if I like it. I do know, just by the looks that I hate the butt stock. But that's just a minor aesthetic point.
Quote from: BobbyB on July 29, 2015, 03:46:57 AMEither or will work. But the DI is simpler, lighter.And Bobby (And Red Neck) why am I suddenly so "Quotable?"And off topic (DOTin!) Bobbee, did you buy that 7.3 you were showing us?
Nightforce NXShttp://www.opticsplanet.com/nightforce-nxs-35-15x-tactical-riflescope.html#
Well if you haven't shot one by the time winter rolls around we can arrange to shoot mine. It's looking like when I get laid off this winter I'm going to bring my truck up da UP to do the swap eh. See what I did there lol. My dad has a big garage I can use for the swap and I need to spend some time with him. If you're around GB I'll bring it up and we can go beat on it for awhile if you've got a place to shoot. Vortex. I'm actually thinking that might be what I use on my SCAR the 2.5x10 variety.
I'm a glass snob but I can say this. What ever it is that you buy, make sure it is first focal plane and the turrets match the reticle, e.g. Mil/mil, or moa/moa. Oh, and Bobby, get an 03 or newer LB7 if you can. The can bus communication protocol changed in 03. Anything ever goes seriously wrong you can swap in later model engines without much trouble. Not easy at all on the 01&02
I don't have anything on it now. I can't decide what I want to use it for really. The 2.5-10 is probably the most useful but not good for close range. I've been considering a T1 and magnifier also. Then there's the .308 specific ACOGS. That's why it has open sights. I can't make a decision.
http://www.amazon.com/Trijicon-TA31RMR-Illuminated-Crosshair-Ballistic/dp/B0035M1HNYIf your young and have good eyesight, this might fit the billI've also seen guys run long range scopes and a 45 degree mount with a small red dot like a dr. Optic. Up close , you simply chicken wing a bit to can't the rifle to make your up close shots. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Quote from: husker77c on July 31, 2015, 07:13:12 AMI don't have anything on it now. I can't decide what I want to use it for really. The 2.5-10 is probably the most useful but not good for close range. I've been considering a T1 and magnifier also. Then there's the .308 specific ACOGS. That's why it has open sights. I can't make a decision.The struggle is real. I like the T1 for battery life, but like the EoTech's reticle more.
I was surprised how much the .223 drops off after 400 or so yards.
Scopes o plenty to look at, but I want power and repeatability for sure. Leaning towards a Vortex, just like what I hear about them.Twist and ammo will play a big part and why I went with a 1-8 twist. Gives me options for light and heavy rounds. I think 62-69 will work the best plus the Wylde has tighter chamber.Oh and it came in today, looks great,,,,,,,,
After wasting more time(lots of money) testing WAY to many different configs, this is my rule and I have never had a failure following this 1. If you are running shorter than a 14" barrel then I strongly suggest piston driven.2. If you are running over a 14" barrel stay with the gas system.As far as AK's go I have seen a few failures but typically not related to the design, poor metal, ammo or just worn completely out. Interestingly enough I have personally seen a AK re-chambered for 8mm Mauser but did not get the time to study it in detail as I had more pressing things happening around me. My latest upper is a 6mm turbo which I am very happy with for the long range shooting I am doing right now, for optics I used to always buy Nightforce but they have taken some of their manufacturing over seas so I do not buy them anymore, all optics I buy now are Leupold they have the best customer service and have extremely fast turn around currently I am using a VeriX 3, 8.5 X 25 with 50mm objective and varmint reticle. All of my current lowers start out as 80% and I truly enjoy building them, I just started to get into 1911’s and I have learned way more about 1911 than I ever wanted to knowPicture of my latest build, Coyote was taken at 350yrds, dropped instantly
I think I am going to go for one of those 1:8 twist barrels on my next M4
Quote from: wilsonphil on July 31, 2015, 11:29:06 AMAfter wasting more time(lots of money) testing WAY to many different configs, this is my rule and I have never had a failure following this 1. If you are running shorter than a 14" barrel then I strongly suggest piston driven.2. If you are running over a 14" barrel stay with the gas system.As far as AK's go I have seen a few failures but typically not related to the design, poor metal, ammo or just worn completely out. Interestingly enough I have personally seen a AK re-chambered for 8mm Mauser but did not get the time to study it in detail as I had more pressing things happening around me. My latest upper is a 6mm turbo which I am very happy with for the long range shooting I am doing right now, for optics I used to always buy Nightforce but they have taken some of their manufacturing over seas so I do not buy them anymore, all optics I buy now are Leupold they have the best customer service and have extremely fast turn around currently I am using a VeriX 3, 8.5 X 25 with 50mm objective and varmint reticle. All of my current lowers start out as 80% and I truly enjoy building them, I just started to get into 1911’s and I have learned way more about 1911 than I ever wanted to knowPicture of my latest build, Coyote was taken at 350yrds, dropped instantly Phil, nice stick and nice pelt. Genuinely curious about the short vs long point of view on piston vs gas with more detail. My LMT 10.5 gas gun eats any ammo I throw at it and never misses a beat, suppressed or not. Like Don mentioned before, a lot of guys that build their own uppers experience failures and I can only hypothesize why. Most gas SBRs reliability issues stem from the lack of appropriate sizing of the gas port and location on the barrel. From a purely mechanical point of view the AK was designed from the beginning to be a piston gun and the bolt carrier and piston is very robust and made to fit solidly together. And the mating surface of the piston to carrier is one piece. The AR, on the other hand has very limited room under the hand guard for a robust piece of machinery and the striking surface of the rod to the bolt carrier takes a lot of abuse, especially on auto. (That's where most problems occur) That striking surface is bolted to the bolt carrier (in place of the original gas key) and not made integrally nor is the piston solidly mounted to the bolt carrier as it is in the AKThe failures of the piston guns have been primarily around that weakness from what I understand. I've not studied the HK, but they probably purpose built from the ground up to address that problem. In the end, the reason many people want a piston AR is not having to deal with the carbon fouling and cleaning, or guys who run too much lube in the sand, which is just the price you pay for that system as it was designed. Look forward to continued banter and different points of view. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Uh, what's that in the first pic?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Wasn't the M60 based on the German MG42 from WWII?