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Posted: 7/7/2015 11:02:27 AM EDT
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I've never been been nervous with an AR that I assembled.
However, the glory days of $39 Turk Mausers and 3000 FPS Turk 8mm ammo had its moments. |
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Posted: 7/7/2015 11:02:55 AM EDT
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I'm not but I've never done anything crazy. Maybe if the skill level involved was more in depth and required actual machining.
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Posted: 7/7/2015 11:03:24 AM EDT
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The first time I assembled my own AR, I took it to the LGS and asked the guys there to look it over and offer an opinion as to whether it would explode.
I still wear shooting gloves in addition to normal eye pro when I shoot off a virgin build, but otherwise, not really. |
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Posted: 7/7/2015 11:03:38 AM EDT
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Some of my builds have involved anything from a remote tripod, string and hiding behind a tree, so yes I have been scared of some of my builds at times
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Posted: 7/7/2015 11:09:49 AM EDT
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AK74 from kit just fired it but with only one round in the mag
Rebarreled Savage 110 223 AI just fired it I have a rebarreled Savage 110 .308 waiting to be fired I used go and no go gauges in all 3. |
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Posted: 7/7/2015 11:16:18 AM EDT
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I built 6 FAL's this winter, first time builder. I was worried and wore leather gloves and face protection. All fired perfectly.
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Posted: 7/7/2015 11:17:00 AM EDT
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I am a bit tense when starting a new engine, whether I built it or not. I don't recall any second thoughts with a new rifle I built. Maybe with a brand new reload once in a while....... Man, I am all jittery when starting a new engine, especially one I built. So many more moving parts and things that can go wrong. |
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Posted: 7/7/2015 11:18:03 AM EDT
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I'm still nervous with my 300blk build. Its blown primers, jammed in cases, all sorts of shit that make me wanna set it down; however, .223 is a snorefest.
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Posted: 7/7/2015 11:22:30 AM EDT
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Not with ARs. AKs were a little exciting the first trigger pull. |
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Posted: 7/7/2015 11:23:49 AM EDT
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Nope, took Sully's class a couple years ago, we completely stripped our weapons three or four times and rebuilt them. The only thing I didn't mess with were my own sights on my pre ban Bushmaster. Didn't feel at all apprehensive taking the two I worked on back out the range and firing them.
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Posted: 7/7/2015 11:27:39 AM EDT
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Sure. Every time I build an AR, or do any real work on a gun, I make sure to hold it as far away from my face and body as possible. I also do this with any first time firing of a purchased gun. There could be defects in the metal, incorrect installation, or a step missed, or a number of other things. You never know.
Shit happens. |
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Posted: 7/7/2015 11:49:40 AM EDT
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Not with ARs. AKs were a little exciting the first trigger pull. This 
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Posted: 7/7/2015 11:55:45 AM EDT
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As a rule, I never build rifles sober... So yes, it makes me a little nervous when I can't remember torquing the barrel nut or if I installed the gas tube..
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Posted: 7/7/2015 12:03:05 PM EDT
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Meh.
I'll single feed the first few rounds, doing a primer read each time, then proceed normally |
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Posted: 7/7/2015 12:03:30 PM EDT
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Nope. Never occurred to be to be concerned about it.
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Posted: 7/7/2015 12:12:18 PM EDT
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No. Not afraid when I build a new gun. I used to have far more concern the first time I cranked an engine for the first time when I used to rebuild those.
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Posted: 7/7/2015 12:15:46 PM EDT
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Quoted: I can admit it. every time i build an AR or change barrels or anything major i always put on a heavy glove and stand behind the big tree in my backyard range with my entire body shielded from the gun except for my hand holding the gun. after a round or 2 i shot the gun normal. The most scared was the time my dad asked me to test fire the Lorcin pistol he had just cleaned for a buddy |
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Posted: 7/7/2015 12:15:52 PM EDT
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Hell no.
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Posted: 7/7/2015 12:20:13 PM EDT
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I know i was the first round i "made" on my dillon 650.....as i pulled the trigger. try it first learning to reload. Agree |
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Posted: 7/7/2015 12:23:39 PM EDT
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Yeah, I was worried if it would cycle properly.
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Posted: 7/7/2015 2:36:49 PM EDT
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This is why I've never built one. I've disassembled them and put them back together. I've upgraded them. I've accessorized them. I've replaced parts. I've even done some minor gun-smithing (gas blocks). But I'll buy them from the factory, thank you. Although... On second thought... I do reload. So I've experienced a measure of anxiety in shooting my own hand loads. |
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Posted: 7/7/2015 2:38:44 PM EDT
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No not at all.
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Posted: 7/7/2015 2:42:21 PM EDT
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Built? Nah.
However, even after thoroughly cleaning, checking headspace, etc. I still shot my Mosin the first couple of times from 50ft away with string pulling the trigger.
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Posted: 7/7/2015 2:55:37 PM EDT
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Nope. And I have built a few FALs, AKs and an UZI. Original or used barrel, they all get headspaced and fired. Never even crossed my mind on ARs. The only gun I have been worried about coming apart was a rusty Rohm revolver I found while metal detecting. That got mounted and shot with a long cable.
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Posted: 7/7/2015 3:03:03 PM EDT
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I don't own a set of head space gauges so.... yeah. |
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Posted: 7/8/2015 2:33:37 PM EDT
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I don't own a set of head space gauges so.... yeah. If I owned a Ma Deuce, that would definitely worry me. |
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