Evil Black Rifles
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Oh now I definitely have to get a pic of my 9" SBR with the AAC .300 upper
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300ACC Blackout
Unfortunately here in MA we can't get suppressors
cgraunke
BoM March '14
Keeping it local w/ DPMS out of St. Cloud, MN (60mi NW of the MPLS metro)
Early this year I fed into the "potential ban" hype and placed a special order with davewittwer / Wittwer Arms.
Now, 7 months later, I'm the proud (happy, excited!) owner of my first AR, the above DPMS RFA3-3G1.
I haven't handled or maintained any AR platform since my M16 in the service, and even earlier than that as I was changed over to a SAW gunner position in 2002 and finished out my enlistment with the M249.
Needless to say, I'm pretty stoked! It feels somewhat foreign, like I'm learning all over again. :stretchgr
Relatively lightweight @ 7.75lb w/ 18" bbl.
She came partially dressed; JP Single Stage trigger, V-Tac Free Float forend, Hogue Rubber Grip, Miculek Compensator.
Not sure how I feel about the CTR stock, would prefer something with a better, more consistent cheek-weld. I have a UBR at home intended for a different build, but it adds more weight. Thoughts?
Will probably go to a carbon-fiber tube eventually to trim a bit of weight as well.
Right now the plan for glass is a Vortex Razor HD 1-6 w/ Switchview Throw Lever, but need to build up funds again after the rifle purchase and my new foray into the cigar world... (didn't see a smiley for empty pockets!)
I'd hope to get in to some local 3-gun with it, perhaps next summer.
(The wife wants our hobbies to have "goals," so money put toward competition and training is more acceptable that me just "playing" at the range - sounds good to me!)
Any BOTL out there doing 3-gun that may have advice on what else to add to (or stay away from) in my setup?
Early this year I fed into the "potential ban" hype and placed a special order with davewittwer / Wittwer Arms.
Now, 7 months later, I'm the proud (happy, excited!) owner of my first AR, the above DPMS RFA3-3G1.
I haven't handled or maintained any AR platform since my M16 in the service, and even earlier than that as I was changed over to a SAW gunner position in 2002 and finished out my enlistment with the M249.
Needless to say, I'm pretty stoked! It feels somewhat foreign, like I'm learning all over again. :stretchgr
Relatively lightweight @ 7.75lb w/ 18" bbl.
She came partially dressed; JP Single Stage trigger, V-Tac Free Float forend, Hogue Rubber Grip, Miculek Compensator.
Not sure how I feel about the CTR stock, would prefer something with a better, more consistent cheek-weld. I have a UBR at home intended for a different build, but it adds more weight. Thoughts?
Will probably go to a carbon-fiber tube eventually to trim a bit of weight as well.
Right now the plan for glass is a Vortex Razor HD 1-6 w/ Switchview Throw Lever, but need to build up funds again after the rifle purchase and my new foray into the cigar world... (didn't see a smiley for empty pockets!)
I'd hope to get in to some local 3-gun with it, perhaps next summer.
(The wife wants our hobbies to have "goals," so money put toward competition and training is more acceptable that me just "playing" at the range - sounds good to me!)
Any BOTL out there doing 3-gun that may have advice on what else to add to (or stay away from) in my setup?
I just got everything I need to complete my stripped lower, but am not sure if I want to install the LPK myself...
Anybody notice how funny it was that for 36 hours it was an ar15 used at navy yard.... Turned out to be a remington 870...
Sounds like a good setup. The HD 1-6 is an awesome optic, and will serve you well. If the gun runs fine, you should be good. An adjustable gas block might be a nice upgrade, if you end up with a competition bolt, buffer, etc.
Where is there 3 Gun in your area? I'd definitely be in for that.
Learn to reload your shotgun well. That's the make-or-break point for 3G.
cgraunke
BoM March '14
Not sure yet, but I'd imagine there has to be SOMETHING close enough worth driving to.
I've been to a couple of the SCAPSA pistol shoots in the past (St. Cloud Area Practical Shooting Assoc.?) with a buddy, but am yet to actually compete myself.
My guess is if they're not hosting something, they should know someplace that is. I'll keep you in mind!
cgraunke
BoM March '14
I personally keep a Mossberg 500 AR15 on hand for home defense and am partial to my Springfield XDs AR15 on my person! :hammersma:rolling:
cgraunke
BoM March '14
Looks like they are doing 3-Gun:
"Welcome To SCAPSA SCAPSA is a USPSA club. We focus on pistol skills and we do have a 3-gun events each year. Our sport is nationally governed by USPSA. People that are active in this sport come from a wide variety of occupations. We have Military people, Police, State Troopers, BATF Agents, Security people, County Employees, Doctors, Teachers, Engineers, and many more. We have juniors, seniors, father and sons, Husband and Wife, family all a bunch of good folks having a good time. If you are interested in this sport or have questions send us and email and we will be glad to chat with you."
Looks like they only hosted three 3-Gun matches this summer, the final one coming up on Saturday, October 05.
Might have to check it out if we don't already have plans. (Wifey has a 10k coming up, but I'm not sure what Saturday that is...)
Scooped this never fired Sig M400 for $800 w/ Scope, 6 - 30 rd mag puls. Bought it for a buddy of mine. I feel it was a fair price. Thoughts?
Thoughts: cool as shyt, I love sig sauer. Nice score
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I'm a fan of another black rifle, one that dates back a little farther. I've always taken a shining to the FN-FAL. About 10 years ago, I chanced upon a website devoted to building them. The parts and kits were cheap. So was surplus ammo. I've built a bunch of them, and still have a couple. It was nothing like building an AR, in that there wasn't much of a custom and aftermarket parts selection, and only a few receiver makers. It was fun though, and they are a great rifle.
Alex, if you read this, tell me, how does your dad like shooting the AR? I'm a lefty, and I have always experienced burned gas being discharged in my face during ejection. I've never heard anyone else complain of this, but it bugs the hell out of me. Especially some surplus ammunitions that have a strong smell of ammonia.
Alex, if you read this, tell me, how does your dad like shooting the AR? I'm a lefty, and I have always experienced burned gas being discharged in my face during ejection. I've never heard anyone else complain of this, but it bugs the hell out of me. Especially some surplus ammunitions that have a strong smell of ammonia.
The FAL I built years ago had one of those ridiculously long comps on it. As fun as those rifles could be, they are incredibly unwieldy. I ultimately preferred the HK91s. there's something about that delayed roller lock that just works!
LigaPrivadaFanboy
Unrepentant Hoarder
On TV last night I saw two dorks run a fire course with full auto SBR'd FALs and SCAR Heavys! It was awesome! Nobody could control the FA recoil of the FAL, but it put on a great show and smoked the SCAR in the course times, mostly due to the irons being so low to the rail and the tiny targets involved.
For as ridiculously big the FAL, it's amazing how shootable they are.
A guy on a number of the shooting forums, Munch520, posted comparison videos of shooting the 1-5 Drill with his SBR AR, and an SBR FAL. FAL had the faster run.
A guy on a number of the shooting forums, Munch520, posted comparison videos of shooting the 1-5 Drill with his SBR AR, and an SBR FAL. FAL had the faster run.
