Anyone here into firearms?

EazyD · 02-12-2012, 03:41 PM

Idiot me trying to shoot a S&W .500 while not having a good grip = FULL AUTO

xdeslitx · 02-12-2012, 08:03 PM

had a great time at the range today. went with some friends and barely spent money because they were all geared up already. shot a lot.

rifles:
308...30-06...30-30...223

shotgun:
12 and 16 gauge

handgun:
38...357...45...9

Nismo89 · 02-15-2012, 03:35 PM

update: gave the go ahead for the guy to put a red dot scope on my ACR, he told he no problem. the good Red dot scopes start at 450 bucks. i said .... eh.... ok... so its slowly but surely coming together

Nismo89 · 02-15-2012, 03:52 PM

in the meantime i thought this was an interesting read....

Gold and diamond encrusted guns.

Mexican soldiers seize gold plated and diamond encrusted firearms in raid on gang | Mail Online

xdeslitx · 02-15-2012, 03:55 PM

i shot a rifle with red dot sights last sunday...im not sure if i like it or not...im kind of stuck in the middle with it lol

MacCool · 02-15-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

i shot a rifle with red dot sights last sunday...im not sure if i like it or not...im kind of stuck in the middle with it lol

The choice of RDS vs magnified scope is a matter of application. You can use an RDS to shoot 100 yards and beyond, and you can use a 4x scope to shoot 25 yards and less, but that's not the best use of those particular optics. In selecting an optic, just like any other aspect of your rifle, you need to first define what you're going to use the gun for.

xdeslitx · 02-15-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

The choice of RDS vs magnified scope is a matter of application. You can use an RDS to shoot 100 yards and beyond, and you can use a 4x scope to shoot 25 yards and less, but that's not the best use of those particular optics. In selecting an optic, just like any other aspect of your rifle, you need to first define what you're going to use the gun for.

the RDS we were using had a magnifier in front of it and we were shooting between 100-400 yards
im a total noob by the way still learning about all these things haha

MacCool · 02-15-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

the RDS we were using had a magnifier in front of it and we were shooting between 100-400 yards
im a total noob by the way still learning about all these things haha

If you're going to use your rifle mostly for shooting between 100-400 yards, a magnfier on an RDS is not a good solution. Far better off going with a 4x magnified optic. Magnifiers are a half-assed bandaid to try to make an RDS do something it's not designed to do well.

Also, a lot of it also has to do with the quality of the RDS itself. The nature of the reticle makes a difference, for example. An Eotech reticle with 65MOA ring is only a fair long range choice. An Aimpoint with a 2MOA red dot is even worse, and a 4MOA dot like on the Aimpoint T-1 is almost unusable with a magnifier. And those are just the high quality optics. When we start talking the fleet of cheap Chinese knockoffs like Primary Arms sells, that can be a real exercise in frustration, especially with a magnifier.

xdeslitx · 02-15-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

If you're going to use your rifle mostly for shooting between 100-400 yards, a magnfier on an RDS is not a good solution. Far better off going with a 4x magnified optic. Magnifiers are a half-assed bandaid to try to make an RDS do something it's not designed to do well.

thats probably why im not sure if i liked shooting it or not. it wasnt my rifle i was just shooting it and thats how the guy has it set up

m4a1mustang · 02-15-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo89

in the meantime i thought this was an interesting read....

Gold and diamond encrusted guns.

Mexican soldiers seize gold plated and diamond encrusted firearms in raid on gang | Mail Online

I bet we gave those to them via Fast & Furious. Probably out of Barry's personal collection.

MacCool · 02-15-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

thats probably why im not sure if i liked shooting it or not. it wasnt my rifle i was just shooting it and thats how the guy has it set up

I have an Eotech FTS 3X magnifier I switch between rifles for the very occasional situations where I can use it. It works pretty well for those 100 yard+ shots, but it's not a real good substitute for an actual scope at those ranges.

xdeslitx · 02-15-2012, 08:21 PM

ImportConvert · 02-16-2012, 10:21 PM

I'm currently running a comp M4S. I have not had a chance to shoot it at "longer" distances, yet, though.

As a civilian, 0-300 yards is my main concern, with maximum emphasis on 0-25 yards. 0-25 yards is the most likely distance that someone will assault me from. 25-300 yards is the most likely distance I will shoot a deer/hog/whatever from.

I can tag the targets just fine with irons out to 300+, and shoot around 2 MOA at 100 yards with them and M855 using something to brace/rest the rifle against. I doubt a RDS with 2MOA dot will compromise my ability any.

That said, I tried to like the 4X and then 3.5X ACOG's. They just didn't do it at 0-25 yards, the area I place the MOST emphasis on. The 1.5X Mini-Acog I had kicked ***. The only problem was transitional lighting killed things for me, and the green reticle washed out on foliage. Sure, 532nm wavelength is not found in nature, but that reticle isnlt 532nm in ALL lighting, especially shade. So I went with red, and that sucked at night. Very very poor behind a white light.

So, here is what i ended up with. *still waiting on my Form 4 tax-stamp so I can throw the SF 556-212 on there*

Rooster89 · 02-16-2012, 10:33 PM

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My Kimber Stainless Target II.

stunner253 · 02-17-2012, 06:49 AM

Whats up fellas heres my latest AR build. Sorry for the crappy iPhone photo

its mostly Spike's Tactical arms.

02-12-2012, 03:41 PM	#1831 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	Idiot me trying to shoot a S&W .500 while not having a good grip = FULL AUTO __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

02-15-2012, 03:35 PM	#1833 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	update: gave the go ahead for the guy to put a red dot scope on my ACR, he told he no problem. the good Red dot scopes start at 450 bucks. i said .... eh.... ok... so its slowly but surely coming together __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

02-15-2012, 03:52 PM	#1834 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	in the meantime i thought this was an interesting read.... Gold and diamond encrusted guns. Mexican soldiers seize gold plated and diamond encrusted firearms in raid on gang \| Mail Online __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

02-12-2012, 08:03 PM	#1832 (permalink)
xdeslitx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tu-jungle, CA Posts: 13,045 Drives: Yaris Rep Power: 63	had a great time at the range today. went with some friends and barely spent money because they were all geared up already. shot a lot. rifles: 308...30-06...30-30...223 shotgun: 12 and 16 gauge handgun: 38...357...45...9

02-15-2012, 03:55 PM	#1835 (permalink)
xdeslitx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tu-jungle, CA Posts: 13,045 Drives: Yaris Rep Power: 63	i shot a rifle with red dot sights last sunday...im not sure if i like it or not...im kind of stuck in the middle with it lol

02-15-2012, 08:21 PM	#1842 (permalink)
xdeslitx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tu-jungle, CA Posts: 13,045 Drives: Yaris Rep Power: 63

02-16-2012, 10:21 PM	#1843 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	I'm currently running a comp M4S. I have not had a chance to shoot it at "longer" distances, yet, though. As a civilian, 0-300 yards is my main concern, with maximum emphasis on 0-25 yards. 0-25 yards is the most likely distance that someone will assault me from. 25-300 yards is the most likely distance I will shoot a deer/hog/whatever from. I can tag the targets just fine with irons out to 300+, and shoot around 2 MOA at 100 yards with them and M855 using something to brace/rest the rifle against. I doubt a RDS with 2MOA dot will compromise my ability any. That said, I tried to like the 4X and then 3.5X ACOG's. They just didn't do it at 0-25 yards, the area I place the MOST emphasis on. The 1.5X Mini-Acog I had kicked **. The only problem was transitional lighting killed things for me, and the green reticle washed out on foliage. Sure, 532nm wavelength is not found in nature, but that reticle isnlt 532nm in ALL lighting, especially shade. So I went with red, and that sucked at night. Very very poor behind a white light. So, here is what i ended up with. still waiting on my Form 4 tax-stamp so I can throw the SF 556-212 on there*

02-17-2012, 06:49 AM	#1845 (permalink)
stunner253 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Seattle Wa. Posts: 235 Drives: Nismo red Rep Power: 15	Whats up fellas heres my latest AR build. Sorry for the crappy iPhone photo its mostly Spike's Tactical arms.