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AR-180B users ~ Let's see your rig (Page 1 of 21)
Posted: 3/18/2008 10:37:38 AM EDT
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How 'bout some pics of your 180Bravo? I've got one on the way and would love to see what's out there. Thanks! Hep 
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“Hey, I’ve been in a firefight before! Well, I was in a fire.
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
That's why I bought one, lean and mean. The only fancy item was THE RAIL FOUND HERE. I'm going to top it with an EoTech. Maybe a good medium range scope. |
“Hey, I’ve been in a firefight before! Well, I was in a fire.
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
I found one NIB for $550. |
“Hey, I’ve been in a firefight before! Well, I was in a fire.
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
I'm thinking EoTech....mainly because I have a spare. Hell, how about using the LaRue scope mount to get a decent piece of glass on there. I have BIG PLANS for the aftermarket rail I just bought. LaRue scope mount BTW, here's a pic from the maker of the rail: Thoughts? Maybe I'll really piss some people off and mount my Leupold CQ/T!  |
“Hey, I’ve been in a firefight before! Well, I was in a fire.
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
In case you missed it...THE RAIL CAN BE FOUND HERE.....and for the record (whatever that means  ) I don't know the guy who makes them...I just have one and it's well made.
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“Hey, I’ve been in a firefight before! Well, I was in a fire.
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
I'm firing .25 inch groups at 600 hundred yards, freestanding and blindfolded and.......   Actually, it's still on the way from a dealer. I picked one up for $552 shipped. I bought the rail about a week ago and just got it. All kidding aside, I posted the thread to get a sense of what fellow AR180B owners have done with their weapons. Has anyone tried mounting a Vert grip? Or a light? I plan on keeping it very simply, but I was curious if anyone has tried. Hep
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“Hey, I’ve been in a firefight before! Well, I was in a fire.
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
Are the 20's out of affection? Or is there a practical reason? Very nice BTW. That's what I want to do, keep it simple. The rail is as fance as I'm going. ....well, maybe a SMALL tac light. 
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“Hey, I’ve been in a firefight before! Well, I was in a fire.
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
Not sure about others, but mine isn't that accurate. I'd compare it to the Mini-14 as far as accuracy. |
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Check out this REPORT FROM CRUFFLER It gives the history as well as a good all around assessment. Here's a blurb from the above page that talks about accuracy. 2 MOA is good enough to defend yourself. Sure, you won't shoot the thorns off a rose at 200 yards, but you'll sure as hell hit center mass. |
“Hey, I’ve been in a firefight before! Well, I was in a fire.
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
What kind of groups are you shooting? |
“Hey, I’ve been in a firefight before! Well, I was in a fire.
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
Actually, I was fired...from a fry-cook opportunity.”
--“Wash” Warren
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Nice rifle AndrewB! they look so much better with the flash suppressor. Did you find it shoots a little tighter after the crowning and threading? My group size got smaller by about 1/2 inch after crowning and threading. Lets see a pic with that russian scope on her |
Damn I've gotta get my 180 threaded for a supressor!! Your rifle looks good with the supressor and bayonette. I'm still waiting on Armalite to manufacture the bayo adapter for the 180b. There supposed to be done "some time this summer." I think I'll continue to breathe while waiting. hinking.gif |
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The bayo lug on my rifle is a prototype made by ArmaLite. It was included for free, along with the threaded barrel and flash suppressor, as a gift of goodwill since I had had issues with my rifle. I was told by my ArmaLite contact, who is apparently no longer with the company, that I shouldn't reveal the bayo lug until after the SHOT show. Urban_Ops: Yeah, I did notice an increase in accuracy. My accuracy averages about 1.5MOA with XM193. I once even shot a 1" group with Wolf at 100yrd with irons (much to the dismay of the gentleman with the scoped .308 hunting rifle, who was printing 4" groups at that distance  ).Pic with scope coming soon. I've really come to like that Russian scope. It's kinda big and heavy compared with a 'tactical' 4x scope, but it holds zero, has an illuminated dragunov-type reticle, and only set me back about $100. |
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I used my 180B in the rifle side match of our IDPA meet over the weekend. Here is one of the video clips. trigger time on the 180B Here are more pics and vids of the weekend stormwerkz.com/shooting.html |
oes anyone know if these are still being made and sold? I've e-mailed the web site, but no answer yet.
FYI - Josh@Storm Werkz = Arfcommer Urban_Ops Odds are he'll see your post and get back to ya. |
"You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til you understand who's in ruttin' command here." ~Jayne
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I want to thank you guys for posting a lot of this information and some great photos of your rifles. I am in the process of considering an AR-180B because I have come upon some money and am in the market for a rifle. I have a Colt AR-15 HBAR and I love the rifle but I realize that with the gas system that's in place, there is a high degree of fouling that has caused a few problems for me (nothing that would break my love for the rifle - it shoots a lot better than I can). Since there are some people here who do own the rifle and as I can see, like the rifle quite a bit, I would like to ask some questions that could help me with my decision on this rifle or a different rifle: 1. The Optic Mount looks pretty bad but it appears that there is a solution to this. Are the after-market optic mounts reliable/good? 2. Does anyone know if Armalite is considering an AR-180C that would have Post-Ban friendly features? Do you know for certain is a better question - meaning should I hold off for an AR-180C? 3. Does the fact the rifle is rather light (with a poly reciever) increase the recoil for the rifle? (not that a .223 is going to have that much recoil)? 4. I saw one accuracy report for the rifle. Does anyone else have a report on accuracy? I don't expect the rifle to be on the level of an HBAR but I would like to know that it's an accurate rifle. 5. I see some mention of the lack of a dust cover by some people. Has ANYONE had an issue to the point where a lack of a dust cover caused problems with the rifle? I am really thinking about one of these rifles - I'm not even deterred about the lack of a folding stock because it is obvious that this can be "remedied." Any feedback from people who own the rifle would be really appreciated. Thanks again and let's keep this thread going! |
RESPONSES IN BLUE 1. The Optic Mount looks pretty bad but it appears that there is a solution to this. Are the after-market optic mounts reliable/good? The optic mount is actually clever in function...but far too propritary. The Urban Ops rail is just the ticket for max flexibility. 2. Does anyone know if Armalite is considering an AR-180C that would have Post-Ban friendly features? Do you know for certain is a better question - meaning should I hold off for an AR-180C? Yeah. There's a pic from the last SHOT show were they introduced a "flat top" (built in rail) and I believe Mil-Flash Hider. Scroll back a few pages...anyone recall the details -OR- have an update????? 3. Does the fact the rifle is rather light (with a poly reciever) increase the recoil for the rifle? (not that a .223 is going to have that much recoil)? Dare I say not for most... 4. I saw one accuracy report for the rifle. Does anyone else have a report on accuracy? I don't expect the rifle to be on the level of an HBAR but I would like to know that it's an accurate rifle. Here's a post of mine from page one of this very thread: Check out this REPORT FROM CRUFFLER It gives the history as well as a good all around assessment. Here's a blurb from the above page that talks about accuracy. 2 MOA is good enough to defend yourself. Sure, you won't shoot the thorns off a rose at 200 yards, but you'll sure as hell hit center mass. 5. I see some mention of the lack of a dust cover by some people. Has ANYONE had an issue to the point where a lack of a dust cover caused problems with the rifle? Just a potential weak point to keep in mind. I believe that someone did a dirt/mud test experiment and posted the results in this thread...anyone???? I am really thinking about one of these rifles - I'm not even deterred about the lack of a folding stock because it is obvious that this can be "remedied." Any feedback from people who own the rifle would be really appreciated. Can't beat the price. Thanks again and let's keep this thread going! |
"You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til you understand who's in ruttin' command here." ~Jayne
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Hepcat, Thanks for the quick response. I'll probably be buying today (if they still have the rifle). I think the lack of a dust-cover won't bother me too much. I've had my AR-15 out at the range and have never had an issue related to dust or dirt (mostly neglegent cleaning causes me problems with the AR-15). I think this will be a good rifle to make "Tactical" with a folding stock and a nice optic. |
I just put a Reflex on my 180B! Weird.... How do you like it UO? I like it....as long as I've got the p-filter on.... |
"You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til you understand who's in ruttin' command here." ~Jayne
For those looking to make a port door cover, here is a pic of an older 180's port door/dust cover: Doesn't look like it would be too hard to fab out of some thin sheet metal and use a dust cover from an AR15 for the locking clip and hinge/spring. Does have a cut in the bolt where the cover catch resides that would probably take a mill or a fancy dremel job with a carbide cutter.  At any rate look and enjoy.
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You heard the man....somebody get fabricating! Where's the A-Team when you need them!
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"You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til you understand who's in ruttin' command here." ~Jayne
Interesting..... What are the details? |
"You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til you understand who's in ruttin' command here." ~Jayne
It's not mine, but it is an original, possibly even an AR18 (select fire 180) judging by where the selector switch is. |
If it's a Colt, it's a copy of an original ArmaLite.
Run for it??? Runnin's not a plan. No, runnin's what you do when a plan fails.
AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT!!!!!
Run for it??? Runnin's not a plan. No, runnin's what you do when a plan fails.
AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT!!!!!
Could that be one of the AR180S models with the short barrel? |
If it's a Colt, it's a copy of an original ArmaLite.
Run for it??? Runnin's not a plan. No, runnin's what you do when a plan fails.
AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT!!!!!
Run for it??? Runnin's not a plan. No, runnin's what you do when a plan fails.
AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT!!!!!
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If you want one Pete Fleis does the conversions. Pete Fleis' home page |
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