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What you get is a slight jump as the shot goes. Not uncomfortable at all, just enough to let you know you shot a rifle and need to practice fundamentals.
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What you get is a slight jump as the shot goes. Not uncomfortable at all, just enough to let you know you shot a rifle and need to practice fundamentals.
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The press and movies have done the .223/5.56 chambered AR15 a great disservice in their portrayal of them. The recoil pulse on them is no where near as exaggerated as they portray them to be.
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Having carried one when I wasn't having too much fun I stayed away from the AR types. Until I finally got tired of CA telling me I couldn't have one. Or trying to. I think I have about a half dozen now with some spare uppers.
I do like my Minis also.
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I purchased a used MP15 today with serial number starting with TL. Does anyone know what model I might have?, barrell is also 1/9. Very excited to start my journey with my first S&W! Thank you.
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For a used one, it sure looks clean! Nice.
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For a used one, it sure looks clean! Nice.
Outside was very clean, but she was definitely used. Cleaned out some good crud from the barrel and BCG. Firing pin was pretty blackened too but a little elbow grease and she’s sparkly now! Thank you. I’ve added a nice MLok hand guard as well.
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I have the crimson trace with no magnification at all. If I want to aim for targets and have a better look down range do I need a dot with some magnification? Any suggestions? Thanks!
Same answer as on your other post.....get a 3x tip-off magnifier, Should help out to a couple of hundred yards.
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First time fired my Sport II was surprised by the sound of bolt and spring. Going shooting tomorrow haven't decided on optic.
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Spread some oil on the recoil spring. That should quiet the 'sproing'.
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What size bit do I need to get the original grip off?, I’m trying to change it out for a MagPul. Thanks!
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I have never been addicted to heroin, or those other addictive drugs,,
but,,,
the AR must come pretty close,,
I had one for over a decade, then I wanted an "OR",, and I lucked into a used one at a gunshow,,
It don't look like much, but, it shoots great, and came with a 22LR conversion kit,,,
This one has allowed me to "learn" without worrying about damaging an expensive gun,,
If there was more ammo around, I am positive that I would own WAY more of these things,,,
What flip up sights are you using?
TIPS for the new AR owner:
1. Cleaning. My main range AR is a 22 year old Bushmaster. I go years in between cleanings, and that includes some dirty eastern-bloc steelcase ammo. I do clean all defensive firearms after shooting them, but if you told me I'd be in the LA Riots in the next 30 seconds and had to grab the old AR, I wouldn't hesitate.
2. But ARs do like lots of oil. Stay away from the snake oils and grease. I use Breakfree LP on the bolt and lugs, and CLP everywhere else. If you oil properly you can go thousands of rounds between cleanings.
3. Buy magazines. The best ones are the Colt/Okay/NHMTG USGI type, and Pmags. D&H also works well.
1. Cleaning. My main range AR is a 22 year old Bushmaster. I go years in between cleanings, and that includes some dirty eastern-bloc steelcase ammo. I do clean all defensive firearms after shooting them, but if you told me I'd be in the LA Riots in the next 30 seconds and had to grab the old AR, I wouldn't hesitate.
2. But ARs do like lots of oil. Stay away from the snake oils and grease. I use Breakfree LP on the bolt and lugs, and CLP everywhere else. If you oil properly you can go thousands of rounds between cleanings.
3. Buy magazines. The best ones are the Colt/Okay/NHMTG USGI type, and Pmags. D&H also works well.
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Where is the “correct” place on the top rail to put the red dot?, wherever is comfortable for me? I’m taking a lesson soon but wanted to make sure I wasn’t going in like a fool. Thanks!
Mount it s far forward on the upper as it will go. Don't mount it directly above the ejection port or on the handguard!
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Mount it s far forward on the upper as it will go. Don't mount it directly above the ejection port or on the handguard!
Thank you very much, this is helpful. I think I’ve changed it a dozen times trying our different positions. Thanks!
I've read a lot articles and seen plenty of videos on Red Dot placement, IMO it's pretty much personal preference (Because everyone has a different opinion).
Some of the take aways I found were:
1: Don't mount it on the handrail
Handrails are not that secure, they flex, move in someway or you might take it off to clean. All those can cause you to lose your zero. (Of course it also add more weight to the front also)
2: Mounting it farther away gives you more peripheral vision, but it's slower to acquire the dot.
3: Mounting it closer gives you less peripheral vision, but it's faster to acquire the dot.
4: Put a drop of loctite on the screw so it don't work loose.
5: As for mounting above the ejection port.
Plenty of articles and videos I've seen show it being done and don't show any problems with doing it. I personally haven't seen any problem with doing it.
(One caveat might be if your using a 45 degree offset (Canted) mount. )
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I have. On more than several occasions while instructing carbine classes. It's not so much the optic itself that can cause the issue, it's usually the protruding mounting screw/thumb nut/throw lever. IF you want to mount your optic directly above the EP, just make sure any protruding mount parts are switched to the opposite side of the EP. I have witnessed plenty of times where the ejected brass hits the mount, whether it's a QD lever, or a thumb type fastener, and kicks the empty brass right back into the EP causing a stoppage that requires an immediate/emergency action technique to clear the stoppage and get the rifle back up and running. It may not happen often but why take the chance when it can be an easily eliminated factor?
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Thank you Lkabug! I finally took her to the range and had a lesson. While my shoulder is a bit soar, it isn’t bothersome while shooting. Very manageable recoil. I was able to keep a tight grouping at 25 yards just working on fundamentals with an instructor today. I have a great appreciation for those who handle rifles with proficiency and frequency. I am really happy with this purchase. She ran flawless. I lubed the bolt before firing and cleaned her a few months ago. She fired right up. I’m very much looking forward to going back and making some more refinements. Only fired 60 rounds in mags of 5 during my instruction. Great intro to these rifles.
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