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Posted: 6/21/2016 10:25:41 PM EDT
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Going through my parts stash for a grip and found two A2 grips, but one of them has a bit of a palm swell. No idea who made it, but it feels pretty comfortable. Anyone ever seen one like that before?
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Posted: 6/21/2016 10:49:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Going through my parts stash for a grip and found two A2 grips, but one of them has a bit of a palm swell. No idea who made it, but it feels pretty comfortable. Anyone ever seen one like that before? Lonestar? Not my pic: 
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Posted: 6/22/2016 12:15:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Spooled]
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nvm.
Yea from description probably a lonestar |
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Posted: 6/22/2016 1:36:29 AM EDT
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Been meaning to take a pic of how I pack my Pelican.
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Posted: 6/22/2016 2:19:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory:
Originally Posted By fridge72:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
IT'S ALIVE!!! http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/perrymclovin/C122DF00-B1C4-4DC6-883E-50688F6B0E5B_zpsnarc8jse.jpg You know PSA buffers are Chinese right? Our buffers are US made. Haters gonna hate. http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/58027538.jpg Ok 
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Posted: 6/22/2016 5:42:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinyCrumb: Been meaning to take a pic of how I pack my Pelican. http://i.imgur.com/W6i53Qn.jpg Nice setup - I'm on the fence deciding foam or no foam for a new 1700... No foam obviously gets you way more storage, but just have to get over the "protect my babies" mindset :). I"ll probably do foam for the MK12 and maybe one with no foam like yours for the MK18 and other SBR, plus related stuff maybe |
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Posted: 6/22/2016 6:55:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By coregon:
Lonestar? Not my pic: http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/apschreiber/_For%20Sale/IMG_20160213_204321608_zpsss8lwjor.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By coregon:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Going through my parts stash for a grip and found two A2 grips, but one of them has a bit of a palm swell. No idea who made it, but it feels pretty comfortable. Anyone ever seen one like that before? Lonestar? Not my pic: http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/apschreiber/_For%20Sale/IMG_20160213_204321608_zpsss8lwjor.jpg Nope. I'll try to get a comparison pic tonight. |
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Posted: 6/22/2016 8:17:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: compuvette]
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If anybody's looking for a Surefire SOCOM 556-RC (not RC2), Silencer Shop looks like they have some in. Bad news is they are black, but nothing a little ceracoat can't fix. Also look to be about full price. Over $1200 in my AO with "Powered By". I left them for you guys as I am set.
Just in time to beat 41f....... |
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Posted: 6/22/2016 11:08:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By compuvette:
If anybody's looking for a Surefire SOCOM 556-RC (not RC2), Silencer Shop looks like they have some in. Bad news is they are black, but nothing a little ceracoat can't fix. Also look to be about full price. Over $1200 in my AO with "Powered By". I left them for you guys as I am set. Just in time to beat 41f....... damn it... I have a Surefire SOCOM-SB but kinda want an RC... although I see they have the Mini-4's in stock again, which is probably by far one of my favorite suppressors... I think ive just really grown to like mini cans across the board. tempting... |
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Posted: 6/22/2016 11:10:22 AM EDT
[Last Edit: KILLERB6]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 78Staff:
Nice setup - I'm on the fence deciding foam or no foam for a new 1700... No foam obviously gets you way more storage, but just have to get over the "protect my babies" mindset :). I"ll probably do foam for the MK12 and maybe one with no foam like yours for the MK18 and other SBR, plus related stuff maybe Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 78Staff:
Originally Posted By TinyCrumb:
Been meaning to take a pic of how I pack my Pelican. http://i.imgur.com/W6i53Qn.jpg Nice setup - I'm on the fence deciding foam or no foam for a new 1700... No foam obviously gets you way more storage, but just have to get over the "protect my babies" mindset :). I"ll probably do foam for the MK12 and maybe one with no foam like yours for the MK18 and other SBR, plus related stuff maybe Meh, no foam. I use the TinyCrumb method: just throw 'em in there. |
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Posted: 6/22/2016 12:43:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 78Staff:
Nice setup - I'm on the fence deciding foam or no foam for a new 1700... No foam obviously gets you way more storage, but just have to get over the "protect my babies" mindset :). I"ll probably do foam for the MK12 and maybe one with no foam like yours for the MK18 and other SBR, plus related stuff maybe Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 78Staff:
Originally Posted By TinyCrumb:
Been meaning to take a pic of how I pack my Pelican. http://i.imgur.com/W6i53Qn.jpg Nice setup - I'm on the fence deciding foam or no foam for a new 1700... No foam obviously gets you way more storage, but just have to get over the "protect my babies" mindset :). I"ll probably do foam for the MK12 and maybe one with no foam like yours for the MK18 and other SBR, plus related stuff maybe Thanks! • Although it's not shown here, I don't entirely go "no foam". I keep the top foam in the lid and it's what keeps everything in place when it's closed. • Having just one piece of foam isn't optimal, mostly because it throws the weight distribution off so when the case is standing on its edge it falls over a lot because all the weight is in the bottom of the case. But the stock pieces of foam that come with the 1700 are super thick - totally unnecessarily so. A more optimal approach would be to order just 2 thin 1/4" sheets and put one on top and one on bottom. I've just been too lazy to order them but probably will soon. • Either way, whether you put any foam in there or not, I'd definitely get over the "baby it" mentality. If your clones are built properly, they're military-quality firearms that go through more abuse in a day of service in the sandbox than a lifetime in a pelican case. They'll survive. Using this setup with either no foam or just the top foam, I've never had anything damaged and have never lost zero on any of my optics. You can also protect individual items that are more fragile by just throwing them in an individual case. I.e., when I through my NODS in there, I have a little canvas case that they fit in to prevent any scratching/abuse. • Another bit of advice is that I normally pack this exactly opposite of how the pic is shown, so that when the case is closed and handle is up, the rifles are in their correct orientation and not upside down. If I packed it like the photo, all the weight of everything would be coming down on the optic, whereas in the reverse, it keeps the scope at the top with no weight on it. Probably unnecessary for range trips or whatever, but a good thing to do for flights. |
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Posted: 6/22/2016 5:32:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ECPrevatte]
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This is how I packed to beat the weight requirements to fly to Texas for the weekend last year. - Two full rifles - Two Suppressors - VP9 - NODs with helmet - Shoes/clothes - Med Kit & Cleaning supplies - Some mags |
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Posted: 6/22/2016 6:25:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ECPrevatte:
<a href="https://flic.kr/p/s5d7vG" target="_blank">https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8761/17112905202_c75e61d14b_o.jpg</a> This is how I packed to beat the weight requirements to fly to Texas for the weekend last year. - Two full rifles - Two Suppressors - VP9 - NODs with helmet - Shoes/clothes - Med Kit & Cleaning supplies - Some mags If this kicks had some tread on them they wouldn't fit!! I envy all contents of that box... Except the shoes and spare clothes 
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Posted: 6/22/2016 6:35:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ECPrevatte:
<a href="https://flic.kr/p/s5d7vG" target="_blank">https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8761/17112905202_c75e61d14b_o.jpg</a> This is how I packed to beat the weight requirements to fly to Texas for the weekend last year. - Two full rifles - Two Suppressors - VP9 - NODs with helmet - Shoes/clothes - Med Kit & Cleaning supplies - Some mags This case seems to lack wheels. What do you do, carry it like a peasant? |
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Posted: 6/22/2016 6:45:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinyCrumb:
This case seems to lack wheels. What do you do, carry it like a peasant? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinyCrumb:
Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
<a href="https://flic.kr/p/s5d7vG" target="_blank">https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8761/17112905202_c75e61d14b_o.jpg</a> This is how I packed to beat the weight requirements to fly to Texas for the weekend last year. - Two full rifles - Two Suppressors - VP9 - NODs with helmet - Shoes/clothes - Med Kit & Cleaning supplies - Some mags This case seems to lack wheels. What do you do, carry it like a peasant? C'mon now.............we all know he has a Chai boy for that. |
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Posted: 6/22/2016 6:54:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JohnnySasaki20]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gaston4:
I thought it was a known fact that all L3 devices take each other out when they die 
 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gaston4:
Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
Originally Posted By steve-oh:
Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13308476_10154861239208448_8363980871727329197_o.jpg Another good day out. No back up sites for the eotech? You're gonna get yerself kilt son! I've got a PEQ and enough time behind this rifle that if this optic fails, I can host a man sized target at around 30-40 yards pretty easily. I tried it a couple months ago and actually did it yesterday. I thought it was a known fact that all L3 devices take each other out when they die
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Posted: 6/22/2016 8:58:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By coregon:
Lonestar? Not my pic: http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/apschreiber/_For%20Sale/IMG_20160213_204321608_zpsss8lwjor.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By coregon:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Going through my parts stash for a grip and found two A2 grips, but one of them has a bit of a palm swell. No idea who made it, but it feels pretty comfortable. Anyone ever seen one like that before? Lonestar? Not my pic: http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/apschreiber/_For%20Sale/IMG_20160213_204321608_zpsss8lwjor.jpg Here's the one I've got. No markings, so who knows where it came from. 
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Posted: 6/22/2016 11:55:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
https://cdn.meme.am/instances/53532811.jpg http://<a href=https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7180/27744719222_8f3c96dbcd_b.jpg</a>" /> Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
Originally Posted By gaston4:
Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
Originally Posted By steve-oh:
Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13308476_10154861239208448_8363980871727329197_o.jpg Another good day out. No back up sites for the eotech? You're gonna get yerself kilt son! I've got a PEQ and enough time behind this rifle that if this optic fails, I can host a man sized target at around 30-40 yards pretty easily. I tried it a couple months ago and actually did it yesterday. I thought it was a known fact that all L3 devices take each other out when they die
https://cdn.meme.am/instances/53532811.jpg http://<a href=https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7180/27744719222_8f3c96dbcd_b.jpg</a>" /> Wow that is a cool build. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 12:37:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
http://<a href=https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7180/27744719222_8f3c96dbcd_b.jpg</a>" /> I must have MK18 FSP. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 1:00:22 AM EDT
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anyone know of a source besides SAW for Colt 10.3 CQB 5.56 Barrel ???
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Posted: 6/23/2016 1:06:21 AM EDT
[#21]
Those of you running a Daniel defense 10.3 barrel suppressed, what buffer are you running?
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Posted: 6/23/2016 8:02:48 AM EDT
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ST-T2 with std carbine spring, suppressed & non-suppressed, commercial 10.3 (large gas port) & .mil overrun barrels. They work just fine for me with all varieties of ammunition.
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Posted: 6/23/2016 8:06:35 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Lancelot]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By iluvmy86: anyone know of a source besides SAW for Colt 10.3 CQB 5.56 Barrel ??? Deleted by moderator. Links to this site and or vendor are not allowed on this site. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 8:21:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Here's the one I've got. No markings, so who knows where it came from. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/perrymclovin/E3BC6BE6-53FA-47B8-B1E5-E20DAEF71C8E_zpstzcsfdqr.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By coregon:
Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Going through my parts stash for a grip and found two A2 grips, but one of them has a bit of a palm swell. No idea who made it, but it feels pretty comfortable. Anyone ever seen one like that before? Lonestar? Not my pic: http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/apschreiber/_For%20Sale/IMG_20160213_204321608_zpsss8lwjor.jpg Here's the one I've got. No markings, so who knows where it came from. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/perrymclovin/E3BC6BE6-53FA-47B8-B1E5-E20DAEF71C8E_zpstzcsfdqr.jpg I have a couple like that. I'll have to see if I can find them and look for markings. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 8:27:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: JohnnySasaki20]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
Wow that is a cool build. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
Originally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
http://<a href=https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7180/27744719222_8f3c96dbcd_b.jpg</a>" /> Wow that is a cool build. Thanks. It's in desperate need of an anodized G33's though, lol. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 9:02:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: carmodyh]
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
https://cdn.meme.am/instances/53532811.jpg http://<a href=https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7180/27744719222_8f3c96dbcd_b.jpg</a>" /> Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
Originally Posted By gaston4:
Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
Originally Posted By steve-oh:
Originally Posted By ECPrevatte:
https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13308476_10154861239208448_8363980871727329197_o.jpg Another good day out. No back up sites for the eotech? You're gonna get yerself kilt son! I've got a PEQ and enough time behind this rifle that if this optic fails, I can host a man sized target at around 30-40 yards pretty easily. I tried it a couple months ago and actually did it yesterday. I thought it was a known fact that all L3 devices take each other out when they die
https://cdn.meme.am/instances/53532811.jpg http://<a href=https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7180/27744719222_8f3c96dbcd_b.jpg</a>" /> I always thought the 553 was the coolest looking eotech on pretty much any clone build... I didn't like returning mine but was tired of sending it back to EoTech for reticle fading about once a year. I know that's pretty infrequent, but a huge pain given that I never have send back my aimpoints. sick build... EDIT: Oops page ownage. old pic... always thought this dudes mounting choice was interesting... makes those Wilcox NVG risers look like low pro mounts 
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Posted: 6/23/2016 9:20:25 AM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fridge72:
Those of you running a Daniel defense 10.3 barrel suppressed, what buffer are you running? I am running a H2 in one of the military overrun DD barrels with the smaller gas port. I would probably recommend a H3 in the commercial version. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 10:06:39 AM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fridge72:
Those of you running a Daniel defense 10.3 barrel suppressed, what buffer are you running? H3+BLUE. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 10:19:53 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KILLERB6:
H3+BLUE. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KILLERB6:
Originally Posted By fridge72:
Those of you running a Daniel defense 10.3 barrel suppressed, what buffer are you running? H3+BLUE. Both Mod 0 and 1, H2 + Red. Suppressed and unsuppresed they're an absolute peach to shoot. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 10:22:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: MrFrZZ]
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sbye:
I am running a H2 in one of the military overrun DD barrels with the smaller gas port. I would probably recommend a H3 in the commercial version. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sbye:
Originally Posted By fridge72:
Those of you running a Daniel defense 10.3 barrel suppressed, what buffer are you running? I am running a H2 in one of the military overrun DD barrels with the smaller gas port. I would probably recommend a H3 in the commercial version. Although I only ran mine suppressed with a few variables that would influence the reliabiltiy and function and only about 100 or 200 rounds, I would have to second sbye on this. I have an H2 in mine and I believe it would be less violent with the H3. 
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Posted: 6/23/2016 11:29:55 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SilkyJohnson]
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By carmodyh:
I always thought the 553 was the coolest looking eotech on pretty much any clone build... I didn't like returning mine but was tired of sending it back to EoTech for reticle fading about once a year. I know that's pretty infrequent, but a huge pain given that I never have send back my aimpoints. sick build... EDIT: Oops page ownage. old pic... always thought this dudes mounting choice was interesting... makes those Wilcox NVG risers look like low pro mounts <a href="http://s570.photobucket.com/user/hcarmody/media/2AB591BE-6D07-468D-9C20-51DAE9498F3B-3189-00000710CA437FC9_zpsabdec56a.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss145/hcarmody/2AB591BE-6D07-468D-9C20-51DAE9498F3B-3189-00000710CA437FC9_zpsabdec56a.jpg</a> I think that's a perfect example of "who cares what it looks like, do what works best for you". |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 12:15:04 PM EDT
[#32]
I run an H2 with a standard Colt action spring with a "commercial spec" DD barrel.
~Augee |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 12:30:58 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Augee:
I run an H2 with a standard Colt action spring with a "commercial spec" DD barrel. ~Augee
Why come your NT4 hated my stick so much? Need a night range trip soon if you're willing good sir. finally got a sling. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 1:24:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JJREA]
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SilkyJohnson:
I think that's a perfect example of "who cares what it looks like, do what works best for you". Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SilkyJohnson:
Originally Posted By carmodyh:
I always thought the 553 was the coolest looking eotech on pretty much any clone build... I didn't like returning mine but was tired of sending it back to EoTech for reticle fading about once a year. I know that's pretty infrequent, but a huge pain given that I never have send back my aimpoints. sick build... EDIT: Oops page ownage. old pic... always thought this dudes mounting choice was interesting... makes those Wilcox NVG risers look like low pro mounts <a href="http://s570.photobucket.com/user/hcarmody/media/2AB591BE-6D07-468D-9C20-51DAE9498F3B-3189-00000710CA437FC9_zpsabdec56a.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss145/hcarmody/2AB591BE-6D07-468D-9C20-51DAE9498F3B-3189-00000710CA437FC9_zpsabdec56a.jpg</a> I think that's a perfect example of "who cares what it looks like, do what works best for you". BUT IT'S TOO HIGH!! You'll get AIDS and SARS and miss everything you shoot at because CHIN WELD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pfffffffft Heck, that's even higher than most carry handle set ups because of course the eotech reticle makes it higher than most carry handle mounted optics set ups. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 2:00:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
BUT IT'S TOO HIGH!! You'll get AIDS and SARS and miss everything you shoot at because CHIN WELD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pfffffffft Heck, that's even higher than most carry handle set ups because of course the eotech reticle makes it higher than most carry handle mounted optics set ups. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JJREA:
Originally Posted By SilkyJohnson:
Originally Posted By carmodyh:
I always thought the 553 was the coolest looking eotech on pretty much any clone build... I didn't like returning mine but was tired of sending it back to EoTech for reticle fading about once a year. I know that's pretty infrequent, but a huge pain given that I never have send back my aimpoints. sick build... EDIT: Oops page ownage. old pic... always thought this dudes mounting choice was interesting... makes those Wilcox NVG risers look like low pro mounts <a href="http://s570.photobucket.com/user/hcarmody/media/2AB591BE-6D07-468D-9C20-51DAE9498F3B-3189-00000710CA437FC9_zpsabdec56a.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss145/hcarmody/2AB591BE-6D07-468D-9C20-51DAE9498F3B-3189-00000710CA437FC9_zpsabdec56a.jpg</a> I think that's a perfect example of "who cares what it looks like, do what works best for you". BUT IT'S TOO HIGH!! You'll get AIDS and SARS and miss everything you shoot at because CHIN WELD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pfffffffft Heck, that's even higher than most carry handle set ups because of course the eotech reticle makes it higher than most carry handle mounted optics set ups. agree... if that dude is rocking head and body shots inside whatever standard they roll with... more power to him. honestly, I like higher optics and chin welds.... I do just fine with them and even like the rmr/doctor on top of an acog. just have to know your offsets I think. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 2:06:38 PM EDT
[#36]
You guys that did 80% lowers and had them anodized, did you have any clearance issues when you tried to install the lpk afterwards?
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Posted: 6/23/2016 2:15:16 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shalashaska:
You guys that did 80% lowers and had them anodized, did you have any clearance issues when you tried to install the lpk afterwards? From what I've read (haven't done mine yet), Type III adds .001 to the surface. But I also read that US Anodizing reams the trigger pin holes to account for this before coating. I have not verified this, so you may want to contact them and ask. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 2:41:33 PM EDT
[#38]
Copy that, thanks SS.
Also, if I want to do a MK18 Mod 0, the engraving would be a M16A1 marking, correct? I swear the VBSS MK18's I used were M4 marked but I honestly can't remember. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 2:49:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shalashaska:
Copy that, thanks SS. Also, if I want to do a MK18 Mod 0, the engraving would be a M16A1 marking, correct? I swear the VBSS MK18's I used were M4 marked but I honestly can't remember. Page 1 says A1 lower. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 3:01:43 PM EDT
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Not mine, but a Gen 1 LMT with buffer, tube and spring.
https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_119/1558088_LMT_GEN_1_SOPMOD_STOCK_WITH_LMT_BUFFER_TUBE___200_SHIPPED_.html |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 3:14:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinyCrumb: Thanks! • Although it's not shown here, I don't entirely go "no foam". I keep the top foam in the lid and it's what keeps everything in place when it's closed. • Having just one piece of foam isn't optimal, mostly because it throws the weight distribution off so when the case is standing on its edge it falls over a lot because all the weight is in the bottom of the case. But the stock pieces of foam that come with the 1700 are super thick - totally unnecessarily so. A more optimal approach would be to order just 2 thin 1/4" sheets and put one on top and one on bottom. I've just been too lazy to order them but probably will soon. • Either way, whether you put any foam in there or not, I'd definitely get over the "baby it" mentality. If your clones are built properly, they're military-quality firearms that go through more abuse in a day of service in the sandbox than a lifetime in a pelican case. They'll survive. Using this setup with either no foam or just the top foam, I've never had anything damaged and have never lost zero on any of my optics. You can also protect individual items that are more fragile by just throwing them in an individual case. I.e., when I through my NODS in there, I have a little canvas case that they fit in to prevent any scratching/abuse. • Another bit of advice is that I normally pack this exactly opposite of how the pic is shown, so that when the case is closed and handle is up, the rifles are in their correct orientation and not upside down. If I packed it like the photo, all the weight of everything would be coming down on the optic, whereas in the reverse, it keeps the scope at the top with no weight on it. Probably unnecessary for range trips or whatever, but a good thing to do for flights. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinyCrumb: Originally Posted By 78Staff: Originally Posted By TinyCrumb: Been meaning to take a pic of how I pack my Pelican. http://i.imgur.com/W6i53Qn.jpg Nice setup - I'm on the fence deciding foam or no foam for a new 1700... No foam obviously gets you way more storage, but just have to get over the "protect my babies" mindset :). I"ll probably do foam for the MK12 and maybe one with no foam like yours for the MK18 and other SBR, plus related stuff maybe Thanks! • Although it's not shown here, I don't entirely go "no foam". I keep the top foam in the lid and it's what keeps everything in place when it's closed. • Having just one piece of foam isn't optimal, mostly because it throws the weight distribution off so when the case is standing on its edge it falls over a lot because all the weight is in the bottom of the case. But the stock pieces of foam that come with the 1700 are super thick - totally unnecessarily so. A more optimal approach would be to order just 2 thin 1/4" sheets and put one on top and one on bottom. I've just been too lazy to order them but probably will soon. • Either way, whether you put any foam in there or not, I'd definitely get over the "baby it" mentality. If your clones are built properly, they're military-quality firearms that go through more abuse in a day of service in the sandbox than a lifetime in a pelican case. They'll survive. Using this setup with either no foam or just the top foam, I've never had anything damaged and have never lost zero on any of my optics. You can also protect individual items that are more fragile by just throwing them in an individual case. I.e., when I through my NODS in there, I have a little canvas case that they fit in to prevent any scratching/abuse. • Another bit of advice is that I normally pack this exactly opposite of how the pic is shown, so that when the case is closed and handle is up, the rifles are in their correct orientation and not upside down. If I packed it like the photo, all the weight of everything would be coming down on the optic, whereas in the reverse, it keeps the scope at the top with no weight on it. Probably unnecessary for range trips or whatever, but a good thing to do for flights. Yeah optics is what I was thinking, but it's aimponts so they should be no issue as i think on it. Will try it out this weekend, have to look around to see if I can find some skinny foam :). |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 3:48:14 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By carmodyh:
agree... if that dude is rocking head and body shots inside whatever standard they roll with... more power to him. honestly, I like higher optics and chin welds.... I do just fine with them and even like the rmr/doctor on top of an acog. just have to know your offsets I think. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By carmodyh:
Originally Posted By JJREA:
Originally Posted By SilkyJohnson:
Originally Posted By carmodyh:
I always thought the 553 was the coolest looking eotech on pretty much any clone build... I didn't like returning mine but was tired of sending it back to EoTech for reticle fading about once a year. I know that's pretty infrequent, but a huge pain given that I never have send back my aimpoints. sick build... EDIT: Oops page ownage. old pic... always thought this dudes mounting choice was interesting... makes those Wilcox NVG risers look like low pro mounts <a href="http://s570.photobucket.com/user/hcarmody/media/2AB591BE-6D07-468D-9C20-51DAE9498F3B-3189-00000710CA437FC9_zpsabdec56a.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss145/hcarmody/2AB591BE-6D07-468D-9C20-51DAE9498F3B-3189-00000710CA437FC9_zpsabdec56a.jpg</a> I think that's a perfect example of "who cares what it looks like, do what works best for you". BUT IT'S TOO HIGH!! You'll get AIDS and SARS and miss everything you shoot at because CHIN WELD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pfffffffft Heck, that's even higher than most carry handle set ups because of course the eotech reticle makes it higher than most carry handle mounted optics set ups. agree... if that dude is rocking head and body shots inside whatever standard they roll with... more power to him. honestly, I like higher optics and chin welds.... I do just fine with them and even like the rmr/doctor on top of an acog. just have to know your offsets I think. I was pretty much a nay sayer on the Wilcox Risers and rising the optics already more than they needed to go, until I shot a riser setup under NODs in that class. While you can checkweld with NODs, it's just as easy to not and simply use the buttstock as just something to support the recoil against your chest/shoulder. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 6:31:18 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shalashaska:
Copy that, thanks SS. Also, if I want to do a MK18 Mod 0, the engraving would be a M16A1 marking, correct? I swear the VBSS MK18's I used were M4 marked but I honestly can't remember. Lots of Mk 18 Mod 0s were built with M4 lowers too. You're not remembering incorrectly. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 6:32:25 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
Nice name, dude. Before I forgot the password, my last accounts username was Revolver Ocelot. 
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
Originally Posted By Shalashaska:
.... Nice name, dude. Before I forgot the password, my last accounts username was Revolver Ocelot.
 It's funny how many MGS fans don't even get the reference. I was a huge fan of that series; I still need to pick up V.
Oh and nice rifle! |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 6:34:04 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinyCrumb:
Lots of Mk 18 Mod 0s were built with M4 lowers too. You're not remembering incorrectly. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinyCrumb:
Originally Posted By Shalashaska:
Copy that, thanks SS. Also, if I want to do a MK18 Mod 0, the engraving would be a M16A1 marking, correct? I swear the VBSS MK18's I used were M4 marked but I honestly can't remember. Lots of Mk 18 Mod 0s were built with M4 lowers too. You're not remembering incorrectly. Ah, good to know. Thanks for confirming, TC. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 7:36:44 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
Nice name, dude. Before I forgot the password, my last accounts username was Revolver Ocelot.
Anyway, any of you WV/MD/PA guys want to get a shoot together? I've got a set of Sentinels coming next week, and I can't wait to try them out. All the damn ranges around me close retardedly early. Peacemaker National being a prime example. Still need a helmet, but I'll be ordering one soon. And something a little more on topic: Took the light/laser off my Glock to see if something similar to it would make for a good ambidextrous setup. It's actually not terrible. http://<a href=https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7415/27585215560_bc92d32c11_b.jpg</a>" /> Not very clone correct, but I'm really digging this switch setup: http://<a href=https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7273/27250527723_60fa50d18a_b.jpg</a>" /> Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JohnnySasaki20:
Originally Posted By Shalashaska:
.... Nice name, dude. Before I forgot the password, my last accounts username was Revolver Ocelot.
Anyway, any of you WV/MD/PA guys want to get a shoot together? I've got a set of Sentinels coming next week, and I can't wait to try them out. All the damn ranges around me close retardedly early. Peacemaker National being a prime example. Still need a helmet, but I'll be ordering one soon. And something a little more on topic: Took the light/laser off my Glock to see if something similar to it would make for a good ambidextrous setup. It's actually not terrible. http://<a href=https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7415/27585215560_bc92d32c11_b.jpg</a>" /> Not very clone correct, but I'm really digging this switch setup: http://<a href=https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7273/27250527723_60fa50d18a_b.jpg</a>" /> I recently started using this configuration and am pretty pleased with it. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 8:12:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KILLERB6: H3+BLUE. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KILLERB6: Originally Posted By fridge72: Those of you running a Daniel defense 10.3 barrel suppressed, what buffer are you running? H3+BLUE. |
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Posted: 6/23/2016 8:41:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/23/2016 9:18:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bohguy: http://<a href=http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah275/cs114/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsrdhoycil.jpg</a>" /> |
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