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Posted: 5/4/2022 1:38:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 2A373]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AeroEngineer: Handles are longer and the knobs are bigger (or much bigger). Longer handles keep your fingers from being pinched by a scope. The Ruger American has a 60 deg bolt throw, which helps, but moving the point of contact for the bolt hand farther away from the scope is a good thing. It also gives you more leverage on the handle. Personally, I like extended bolt handles with larger, smooth knobs for rifles where I may actually want to run the action fast for a follow up shot. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AeroEngineer: Originally Posted By Steamedliver: Originally Posted By Zardoz: It didn't make a bit of difference in mine, that I can tell, anyway. The Glades Armory bolt handle, on the other hand, is a MUST have, IMO. I've got mine set up as a simple general-purpose rifle. I really like it as it is. https://i.postimg.cc/Y9QdxGMW/20220412-135357-01.jpg @zardoz Why is the GA handle a must have? I’m debating getting it, but I dont know how it’ll improve anything. Educate me. Edit. I picked up a second one yesterday. Handles are longer and the knobs are bigger (or much bigger). Longer handles keep your fingers from being pinched by a scope. The Ruger American has a 60 deg bolt throw, which helps, but moving the point of contact for the bolt hand farther away from the scope is a good thing. It also gives you more leverage on the handle. Personally, I like extended bolt handles with larger, smooth knobs for rifles where I may actually want to run the action fast for a follow up shot. Much bigger and cost about 1/2 of what Anarchy bolt handles cost. Factory vs Glade's 1.75″ black anodized tactical knob bolt handle.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/4/2022 2:51:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GLHX2112: Welp, now I need a new bolt handle for my 300blk Ranch.  No shit, I’m sorry i asked. Now I have to spend the money. |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 4:20:01 PM EDT
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Anyone have this piece?
Its expensive compared to the price of the entire rifle. I’ll get one, if / when the OEM breaks, unless its highly recommended. |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 4:40:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Steamedliver: Anyone have this piece? Its expensive compared to the price of the entire rifle. I’ll get one, if / when the OEM breaks, unless its highly recommended. I believe somewhere within these 8 pages the billet cocking assembly has been mentioned. |
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Posted: 5/5/2022 8:04:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: gwitness]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AeroEngineer: I believe somewhere within these 8 pages the billet cocking assembly has been mentioned. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AeroEngineer: Originally Posted By Steamedliver: Anyone have this piece? Its expensive compared to the price of the entire rifle. I’ll get one, if / when the OEM breaks, unless its highly recommended. I believe somewhere within these 8 pages the billet cocking assembly has been mentioned. And worth every penny, as I said earlier in the thread, I have a Ranch in .450 Bushmaster, before I replaced the cocking piece and bolt handle I measured trigger pull with it averaging 3.5-4 lbs over 6 or so pulls, after the work was done I got a consistent 2 1/4 lbs pull over 6 pulls. I did the same mods to my American 22" .308 I'm a cheap bastard, but that, was money well spent. next mod is stiffening up the stocks by filling the voids with epoxy. |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 10:44:18 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Trumpet]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Steamedliver: No shit, I’m sorry i asked. Now I have to spend the money. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Steamedliver: Originally Posted By GLHX2112: Welp, now I need a new bolt handle for my 300blk Ranch. No shit, I’m sorry i asked. Now I have to spend the money. I’m partial to the ball… 
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Posted: 5/6/2022 11:50:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By Trumpet: Originally Posted By Steamedliver: Originally Posted By GLHX2112: Welp, now I need a new bolt handle for my 300blk Ranch. No shit, I’m sorry i asked. Now I have to spend the money. I’m partial to the ball… https://i.imgur.com/5II1rSd.jpg That's nice! Who makes that handle? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2022 12:00:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ARandomClaymore]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ALASKANFIRE: They’ve been unobtainable for a long time. I don’t know why they killed them off so soon they either had problems or didn’t sell. I scored a "New/ Old Stock" 5.56 RPR off GB for less than what I've seen some "used" ones selling for a couple weeks ago. Shocked really. I happened to look that morning and one was listed. Haven't had the chance to get range time with it yet. |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 12:00:55 PM EDT
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This fucking thread...
Ive had mine in the safe for 2 years, havent shot it or anything in that time frame due to work/life. Now Im going to be ordering parts for a gun I havent even shot yet  
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Posted: 5/6/2022 2:06:38 PM EDT
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Quote History@Trumpet The Ball Bolt Handel is the one that I have been looking at hard... What is the butstock bag you have on your rifle? Thanks, Red |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2022 2:09:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheWhiteHorse: Everything is a little rough on them but they break in just fine. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheWhiteHorse: Originally Posted By CherokeeRose: I got one nib, had geasy sand under the thread protector, and the bolt was so rough it cycled like dry sandpaper.took an hour of polishing to get it to cycle semi smoothly. Everything is a little rough on them but they break in just fine. I'd probably be popping that little bitch like an expert and in about a week--confident air rifler.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2022 2:11:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SAE]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StarCityShooter: This fucking thread... Ive had mine in the safe for 2 years, havent shot it or anything in that time frame due to work/life. Now Im going to be ordering parts for a gun I havent even shot yet I see what yer saying and it's already friday. 
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Posted: 5/6/2022 2:19:41 PM EDT
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I'm about to buy my second one in .223. First one shoots well under moa with hand loads.
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Posted: 5/6/2022 2:38:49 PM EDT
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Has anyone tried swapping an AR magwell into a .450 Ranch?
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Posted: 5/6/2022 2:39:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StarCityShooter: This fucking thread... Ive had mine in the safe for 2 years, havent shot it or anything in that time frame due to work/life. Now Im going to be ordering parts for a gun I havent even shot yet Heck, I started this thread, decided I was going to get one, they all dried up for a while, ended up going a completely different route and bought a short barreled Uintah upper, and I've not had a chance to try that yet. |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 3:24:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brachiosaur: Has anyone tried swapping an AR magwell into a .450 Ranch? I would like to know if this is possible as well. |
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Posted: 5/6/2022 5:03:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PA452: Heck, I started this thread, decided I was going to get one, they all dried up for a while, ended up going a completely different route and bought a short barreled Uintah upper, and I've not had a chance to try that yet. I really really wanted a Predator in 6.5 Grendel - wanted it for a steal - then the gun market went crazy - ended up with a 5.56 Ranch just so I can get some shooting in and not kill the wallet. Red |
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Posted: 5/7/2022 6:46:58 PM EDT
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Will the ranch rifle accept a 5 or 10 round AR mag?
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Posted: 5/7/2022 7:00:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Burnsome-: Will the ranch rifle accept a 5 or 10 round AR mag? The models that use AR mags come from the factory with a 10 round mag. |
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Posted: 5/7/2022 7:16:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Trumpet]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By badredfish: @Trumpet The Ball Bolt Handel is the one that I have been looking at hard... What is the butstock bag you have on your rifle? Thanks, Red IIRC it was one from Amazon |
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Posted: 5/7/2022 7:16:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2A373: The models that use AR mags come from the factory with a 10 round mag. Roger that. Thanks I guess I was wondering if they would function with a shorter 5-round magazine |
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Posted: 5/7/2022 7:31:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Burnsome-: Roger that. Thanks I guess I was wondering if they would function with a shorter 5-round magazine Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Burnsome-: Originally Posted By 2A373: The models that use AR mags come from the factory with a 10 round mag. Roger that. Thanks I guess I was wondering if they would function with a shorter 5-round magazine A true 5 round mag should work fine. An American mag well is much shallower than an AR mag well. |
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Posted: 5/8/2022 7:53:11 AM EDT
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7.62x39 and 300BLK available this morning $529 and $509
https://www.sportsmanfulfillment.com/ruger-american-ranch-bolt-7-62x39-16-barrel-synthetic-flat-dark-earth-stock/?cuck |
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Posted: 5/11/2022 4:04:56 AM EDT
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Quote History@Trumpet Who makes that bolt handle? 20 |
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Posted: 5/11/2022 7:04:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KR20: @Trumpet Who makes that bolt handle? 20 Anarchy. I looked at Glades as well, but they had a couple negative reviews and I actually thought their bolt handle was too long for my tastes. |
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Posted: 5/11/2022 7:41:22 AM EDT
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Impulse bought one in 6.5 CM back in Dec 21 for $500 cash, new in the box. A few mods and I'm very happy with it - although, feeding it can be a problem!
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MI, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2022 8:02:08 AM EDT
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Took my 5.56 Ranch out last weekend and let some friends get some trigger time in with it.
 Ruger 556 Ranch Rifle Test |
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Posted: 5/11/2022 12:11:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hodgi_: I have wanted to sell my american in 243 for so long just cuz its blah. BUT i simply can't bring myself to sell it simply because of the fact its sooo fucking accurate! Best shooting gun ive had. totally underrated gun Same exact results with mine that I picked up for my daughter. But also with the savage axis in .30-06 I picked up. Both Walmart clearance deals. |
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Posted: 5/11/2022 12:43:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nicodemus7: Same exact results with mine that I picked up for my daughter. But also with the savage axis in .30-06 I picked up. Both Walmart clearance deals. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nicodemus7: Originally Posted By Hodgi_: I have wanted to sell my american in 243 for so long just cuz its blah. BUT i simply can't bring myself to sell it simply because of the fact its sooo fucking accurate! Best shooting gun ive had. totally underrated gun Same exact results with mine that I picked up for my daughter. But also with the savage axis in .30-06 I picked up. Both Walmart clearance deals. Unless you really truly need to downsize, why sell? I have a T/C Compass in .308 I picked up on an impulse buy. It was on sale AND had a T/C rebate. I paid about $200 for the rifle total, once my rebate arrived. It's reliable and far more accurate than one would expect from such a cheap rifle. On par with Ruger American accuracy. It's a homely rifle, which I slightly improved with a DIY sponge camo paint job on the stock, but it just sits in my safe sighted in with some of my .308 165 gr hand loads. Loaner rifle, camp rifle, truck rifle, foul weather rifle, etc. - plenty of uses for an accurate, reliable but inexpensive bolt action rifle. |
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Posted: 5/11/2022 12:51:55 PM EDT
[#30]
Every time I see this thread bumped I have to check it hoping that Magpul finally released their AR compatible stock
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Posted: 5/11/2022 8:18:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Vegitan: Every time I see this thread bumped I have to check it hoping that Magpul finally released their AR compatible stock Yes, waiting impatiently here... |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 10:51:32 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Vegitan: Every time I see this thread bumped I have to check it hoping that Magpul finally released their AR compatible stock Originally Posted By mPisi: Yes, waiting impatiently here... I just bought the AR magazine compatible Ruger instead. |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 10:35:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/21/2022 5:15:52 PM EDT
[#34]
Just got a 223 Predator today. Now if Magpul can release their stanag hunter stock before I dump the money on a chassis...
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Posted: 5/21/2022 5:19:09 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By robertmegar: In-stock for $569.99 Good price. I bought the same rifle a couple months back for almost $100 more. I pretty much knew this was going to happen. Not a big deal. I'm enjoying the rifle and it's only money that's worth less and less every day.
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Posted: 5/21/2022 5:22:29 PM EDT
[#36]
I took my bolt apart and removed the firing pin on my 300blk Ranch...... now I can't get it back together.
Bolt tool from Anarchy Outdoors just showed up in the mail. Hopefully that will help me. And for the record, not beer involved. 
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Posted: 5/21/2022 5:30:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GLHX2112: I took my bolt apart and removed the firing pin on my 300blk Ranch...... now I can't get it back together. Bolt tool from Anarchy Outdoors just showed up in the mail. Hopefully that will help me. And for the record, not beer involved. I took my bolt apart and put it back together with the new parts. The tool from Anarchy Outdoors is borderline useless. Yes I have one, yes I used it. I had to resort to a screwdriver instead of the bolt tool. No beer involved and I watched a couple of YouTube videos while I did it. The tool is not that helpful. |
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Posted: 5/22/2022 12:36:47 PM EDT
[#38]
Would anyone here like to opine on the MDT LSS-XL Gen2 chassis and/or the MoFo Chassis? For the STANAG models specifically but general thoughts on the chassis would be appreciated.
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Posted: 5/22/2022 12:46:06 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DarkStar: Took my 5.56 Ranch out last weekend and let some friends get some trigger time in with it.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3Ks-dZ_5T4Tell us about the mods. Did you test for accuracy before and after installing the chassis? |
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Posted: 5/22/2022 1:16:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/22/2022 3:17:31 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MacMunnford: https://i.imgur.com/Vbe9m7D.jpg |
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Posted: 5/22/2022 3:21:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CFletch: tech sights? They look great No, its another company, the name escapes me right now. They were recently purchased by PSA. |
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Posted: 5/22/2022 3:22:38 PM EDT
[#43]
Tired of waiting on Magpul....I went ahead and bought an Indian chassis. Only 1lb 4oz so it should keep it pretty handy.
Will probably be adding a law tact folder so I can stuff it in my vertx bags. Optics will be a PA 1-6 and thermal for night blasting. Should be a light, fun rifle. |
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Posted: 5/22/2022 3:35:19 PM EDT
[#44]
I have 1 in 762x39. Will easy go sub mom with wolf military classic. Bone stock.
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Posted: 5/22/2022 3:52:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CFletch]
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By axeeclipse14: Tired of waiting on Magpul....I went ahead and bought an Indian chassis. Only 1lb 4oz so it should keep it pretty handy. Will probably be adding a law tact folder so I can stuff it in my vertx bags. Optics will be a PA 1-6 and thermal for night blasting. Should be a light, fun rifle. Let us know how you like the Indian chassis. I'm strongly considering one. The fact they are manufactured fairly close to me is pretty neat. |
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Posted: 5/22/2022 4:08:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By colklink: No, its another company, the name escapes me right now. They were recently purchased by PSA. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By colklink: Originally Posted By CFletch: tech sights? They look great No, its another company, the name escapes me right now. They were recently purchased by PSA. Old name was Nodak Spud Now part of PSA under their H&R brand. |
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Posted: 5/22/2022 4:16:50 PM EDT
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Almighty mods of GD: @DK-Prof @Aimless @Subnet @guns762
This thread is something of a unicorn in GD. It's about guns, it's been active for several months, it's 8 pages long, there's good information inside and, while some difference of opinion are voiced, no one has been called a Commie or a Liberal (yet). Is it possible to toggle this thread so it doesn't slip into the archive? As I work through handloads in my RAR I plan to keep updating. But my fear is later this summer when I have time to do some testing, this thread will be gone. Possible? |
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Posted: 5/22/2022 4:20:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/22/2022 4:24:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Trumpet: That’s hot. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Trumpet: Originally Posted By MacMunnford: https://i.imgur.com/Vbe9m7D.jpg That’s hot. If the rear sight was lower profile (more like an XS or Skinner aperture) or it was somehow flip up/flip down, I think it would be easier to mount a scope in low/medium QD rings. I'd upgrade mine in that case. As it is, I think these sights look quality (and from everything I've read, they are GTG) but I'd need to mount a scope too high for my taste. |
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Posted: 5/22/2022 4:35:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AeroEngineer: Almighty mods of GD: @DK-Prof @Aimless @Subnet @guns762 This thread is something of a unicorn in GD. It's about guns, it's been active for several months, it's 8 pages long, there's good information inside and, while some difference of opinion are voiced, no one has been called a Commie or a Liberal (yet). Is it possible to toggle this thread so it doesn't slip into the archive? As I work through handloads in my RAR I plan to keep updating. But my fear is later this summer when I have time to do some testing, this thread will be gone. Possible? That's commie talk |
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