Anyone here into firearms?

SgtGoldy · 08-27-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I didn't intend to disparage anyone's use of a laser/tac light on their pistol, I'm sorry if it came across that way. Everything we use, be it tac light, laser or whatever is a matter of personal choice. The important thing to remember is that practice is the key, be it live fire on the range or dry fire at home. The other part of the equation is the mental decision to use deadly force when and if it becomes necessary.

Again, my apologies. I see a lot of 'tacticool' people at the ranges that absolutely have to have the latest and greatest gadget on their toy and can't hit the broad side of a barn, yet blow through a box of ammo, no perceptible group on the paper and consider themselves John Wayne.

Your on the370z. No need to apologize. I never took it as disparaging (btw dont use big words here, its not polite. Some of us cant keep up).

VABAM · 08-28-2014, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I didn't intend to disparage anyone's use of a laser/tac light on their pistol, I'm sorry if it came across that way.....Again, my apologies.....

No worries! I did not take your comments negatively! I was just putting my

in the mix for the benefit of everyone. IMO the more info the better.

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

...Everything we use, be it tac light, laser or whatever is a matter of personal choice. The important thing to remember is that practice is the key, be it live fire on the range or dry fire at home. The other part of the equation is the mental decision to use deadly force when and if it becomes necessary.

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

...I see a lot of 'tacticool' people at the ranges that absolutely have to have the latest and greatest gadget on their toy and can't hit the broad side of a barn, yet blow through a box of ammo, no perceptible group on the paper and consider themselves John Wayne.

I know how you feel. Seeing people's targets that look like they were shooting a shot gun at 25 yards but, it was actually it was a pistol at 20 feet,

I also hate it when people blame bad marksmanship on the gun.

The thing the gets me the most riled up is when some one at the range says to me “You got that gun because it was in (insert video game or movie).” I usually set them strait on that one. My ACR drew comments like that for awhile, especially when it was new. How ever my one firearm that never fails to draw stupid comments is…“Isn’t that the Lara Croft gun?”…my H&K USP 45 Match. I absolutely hate those movies because of what it did to the price and perception of that gun. I was very luck to get mine, a safe queen that was barely shot and the guy was local, for $1900. At the time USP Matches were going for $2500-$3000. Now they go for $3500-$5000 all because of those movies.

Also had to school my self on spotting fake USP Matches too because of those movies. There are many converted USPs and straight up fakes out their being sold as genuine USP Matches.

VABAM · 08-28-2014, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SgtGoldy

Your on the370z. No need to apologize. I never took it as disparaging (btw dont use big words here, its not polite. Some of us cant keep up).

Firearm term of the day:

cylindro-conoidal bullet

Sorry, couldn't resist!

6MT · 08-29-2014, 11:35 PM

Ooo-Ooo....my scope is in! Gonna pick it up Saturday morning. I'm going to let the shop mount the rail and bore sight the scope. What the hell...it is free! I may as well take advantage...

Pics to follow!!

VABAM · 08-30-2014, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Ooo-Ooo....my scope is in! Gonna pick it up Saturday morning. I'm going to let the shop mount the rail and bore sight the scope. What the hell...it is free! I may as well take advantage...

Pics to follow!!

SgtGoldy · 08-30-2014, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Ooo-Ooo....my scope is in! Gonna pick it up Saturday morning. I'm going to let the shop mount the rail and bore sight the scope. What the hell...it is free! I may as well take advantage...

Pics to follow!!

6MT · 08-30-2014, 09:40 PM

Ok.. here it is. Mounted and bore sighted. I was at the range today, but only shot the pistols and the Henry. The 700 will have to wait a while. Just got my stitches out on Friday from knee surgery.

It is a NightForce NXS 5.5-22 X 56 with the MOAR reticle. The mount is the direct fit for the Remington 700P with the 20 MOA rise. Now to learn how to properly use it....

6MT · 08-30-2014, 11:23 PM

I love the smell of gun powder in the morning!

I know, I know...not correctly quoted. But it's been almost three weeks since I shot anything.

I do love that smell, tho

RBfastback · 08-31-2014, 12:29 AM

My other hobby..

RA XCR-L 5.56

RA XCR-L 7.62

converted saiga 12 guage completely rebuilt ( in my kitchen)

FN PS-90

what's better then cooking with guns...
a nice delicious Luther burger delux

SgtGoldy · 08-31-2014, 12:39 AM

RA XCR-L looks like the SCAR 17 (heavy) that I have my eyes set on.

SgtGoldy · 08-31-2014, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Ok.. here it is. Mounted and bore sighted. I was at the range today, but only shot the pistols and the Henry. The 700 will have to wait a while. Just got my stitches out on Friday from knee surgery.

It is a NightForce NXS 5.5-22 X 56 with the MOAR reticle. The mount is the direct fit for the Remington 700P with the 20 MOA rise. Now to learn how to properly use it....

RBfastback · 08-31-2014, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SgtGoldy

RA XCR-L looks like the SCAR 17 (heavy) that I have my eyes set on.

I also did too until I researched it more, then I changed my mind.
similar stocks tho
very similar and the xcr is also quick change barrel along with any of these calibers to choose from (5.45, 5.56,6.5,6.8, 300 blk, 7.62x39).

SmoothZ · 08-31-2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

Battle Arms Development (they make the BAD ambi safety selector) has started making AR15 lowers with their known attention to detail. Looking forward to building a rifle with it. Lots of advanced engineering in the fabrication process. The logo is 3-D laser cut, the finish is beautiful.

Damn, that looks really nice. Thanks for posting the pics. Now I'm going to have to search for these.

MacCool · 08-31-2014, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

Damn, that looks really nice. Thanks for posting the pics. Now I'm going to have to search for these.

https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sh...roduct_id=4631

VABAM · 08-31-2014, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtGoldy

RA XCR-L looks like the SCAR 17 (heavy) that I have my eyes set on.

The RA XCR-M is the 308 (7.62x51) version, comparable to the SCAR 17S.
The RA XCR-L is comparable to the SCAR 16S.

I rather take a SCAR 17S over a RA XCR-M because there are more available parts, it is lighter weight, and the big one, it is a battle proven rifle. When I eventually get mine I'll be doing the Handl Defense SCAR25 lower conversion. This will allow me to use SR-25/M110 pattern magazines.

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Originally Posted by RBfastback

I also did too until I researched it more, then I changed my mind.
similar stocks tho
very similar and the xcr is also quick change barrel along with any of these calibers to choose from (5.45, 5.56,6.5,6.8, 300 blk, 7.62x39).

You might want to check your info on those. RA doesn't make 6.5 Grendel barrels any more and I'm unsure if they ever did. RA did say they were working on one a while back.

RA never released a 300 BLK barrel and I don't think they ever will. RA did say they were working on a .300-221 (300 BLK) barrel a while back but nothing came of it. From what I've read 300 BLK is hard to adapt to piston guns with out completely redesigning the gas system. Many companies have tried and when they couldn't get their standard gas system to work they stopped trying.

08-29-2014, 11:35 PM	#3664 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Ooo-Ooo....my scope is in! Gonna pick it up Saturday morning. I'm going to let the shop mount the rail and bore sight the scope. What the hell...it is free! I may as well take advantage... Pics to follow!! SgtGoldy, VABAM and Ghostvette like this. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

08-30-2014, 11:23 PM	#3668 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	I love the smell of gun powder in the morning! I know, I know...not correctly quoted. But it's been almost three weeks since I shot anything. I do love that smell, tho m4a1mustang, VABAM and Ghostvette like this. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

08-31-2014, 12:29 AM	#3669 (permalink)
RBfastback Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: FM, Florida Posts: 311 Drives: 13 370z Nismo PW Rep Power: 11	My other hobby.. RA XCR-L 5.56 RA XCR-L 7.62 converted saiga 12 guage completely rebuilt ( in my kitchen) FN PS-90 what's better then cooking with guns... a nice delicious Luther burger delux VABAM and Ghostvette like this.

08-31-2014, 12:39 AM	#3670 (permalink)
SgtGoldy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,503 Drives: C63 AMG - LSD Rep Power: 650	RA XCR-L looks like the SCAR 17 (heavy) that I have my eyes set on. __________________ C63 AMG LSD - Straight Pipe - EuroCharge v5 - Vossen CV7 - IG: @SuperFastYo