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Posted: 1/25/2013 3:32:26 PM EDT
My Rifle Dynamics built 501 finally arrived. What a masterpiece. Let me know what you think.
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You're missing the trash can... Looks good. I'm running a SGL31-84 with a MI rail, T1, and Manticore FH. I imagine your front end is much lighter than mine though. Ha! Thanks, the weight is perfectly balanced. I have an old Wasr 10 to compare it to and the front end weight savings are noticeable. |
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Great looking rig! I really prefer the integrated front sight, much better balance, wish I had bought mine in that configuration. ETA: Is that a PA micro and Ultimak I see? Great minds do think alike   Yes that is a PA micro and Ultimak. Post a pic of your rig! |
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Looks like all the other Rifle Dynamic AKs...i.e. really good.
I do like the balance of the integrated front sight gas blocks, but not sure that I'd ever own one since you lose the ability to keep a cleaning rod on the rifle. I had a squib once and ever since then I have been paranoid about always having a cleaning rod on me in case I need to push one out again. |
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Great looking rig! I really prefer the integrated front sight, much better balance, wish I had bought mine in that configuration. ETA: Is that a PA micro and Ultimak I see? Great minds do think alike Yes that is a PA micro and Ultimak. Post a pic of your rig! 
Ultimak does make a model for the Vepr obviously, but not one for the integrated sight model, so I got the conventional set-up because I really wanted to go with the Ultimak-PA combo, and totally not sorry that I did, it co-witnesses just fine and is very quick on target.
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Great looking rig! I really prefer the integrated front sight, much better balance, wish I had bought mine in that configuration. ETA: Is that a PA micro and Ultimak I see? Great minds do think alike Yes that is a PA micro and Ultimak. Post a pic of your rig! http://oi45.tinypic.com/r10uiu.jpg Ultimak does make a model for the Vepr obviously, but not one for the integrated sight model, so I got the conventional set-up because I really wanted to go with the Ultimak-PA combo, and totally not sorry that I did, it co-witnesses just fine and is very quick on target.
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Looks like a Bonesteel folder. Yep. HIGHLY modified. As delivered there was a 1/8" gap between adapter and receiver. I hear the next batch is supposed have an improved fit. I had to do a lot of grinding, and drill and tap new holes in the adapter and drill one hole in the rifle's tang to get it flush. Not a biggie for me as I have tools and am pretty handy, and let me tell you, CNC Warrior whom I bought it from, has AWESOME customer service and Chris Bonesteel was very helpful in me making my decision to buy. From what i've seen, the adapters for the non-slant Vepr's have a perfect fit. In use, the adapter works great, folding mechanism deploys fast fast and easy, and locks up solid. |
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What does one cost? http://rifledynamics.com/products/ak-500-700.php |
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If its doesn't shoot better than say an arsenal slr-106 then why spend more money on it? You're right, if I'm going to spend more money on one AR than another one it better be more durable or realiable (piston for example) or more accurate. Or why spend the money? Really, I'm trying to understand this gun? What exactly are you paying twice as much for besides cerakote? I'm new to AK's, I'm not being sarcastic. More durable than another AR maybe, but no matter how much you spend on an AR it will not be as robust as an AK. Same idea with AK to AR accuracy comparison. You are paying for the rifle, triangle folder and install, barrel cut and recrown and pinned muzzle device, Battlecomp, removal of the stock front sight block and gas block, Bolton gas block and installation, Ultimak, Battle Grip, smoothed action and fcg, and a refinish. Is it worth the money? That answer will not be the same for everyone. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Arsenal SLR-106-34 1069.00, Ultimak rail 100.00, Cerakoted 350.00. Total 1519.00 You'd also have to factor in the cost of the Battle Grip, front sight gas block, and Battlecomp if you are trying to do a cost comparison to the RD rifle. Yes, battle grip 22.00+1519.00=1541.00. The SLR comes with a comp from the factory and a front sight that works comparable to the battlecomp and gbfs. I not trying to build the exact rifle, just a comparable one. I will say sometimes it's nice to buy something already customized. I prefer to do it myself, as I find it brings me satisfaction. Actually I would do the cerakote myself for half the price and add an AKARS rail for the same total price.
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Arsenal SLR-106-34 1069.00, Ultimak rail 100.00, Cerakoted 350.00. Total 1519.00
You'd also have to factor in the cost of the Battle Grip, front sight gas block, and Battlecomp if you are trying to do a cost comparison to the RD rifle. Yea but I would subtract for the bolt on GB. |
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Arsenal SLR-106-34 1069.00, Ultimak rail 100.00, Cerakoted 350.00. Total 1519.00
You'd also have to factor in the cost of the Battle Grip, front sight gas block, and Battlecomp if you are trying to do a cost comparison to the RD rifle. Yea but I would subtract for the bolt on GB. It can be pinned also. The old version was just bolt on, but with the newer version they have a slot to allow for pinning. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Arsenal SLR-106-34 1069.00, Ultimak rail 100.00, Cerakoted 350.00. Total 1519.00 You'd also have to factor in the cost of the Battle Grip, front sight gas block, and Battlecomp if you are trying to do a cost comparison to the RD rifle. Yea but I would subtract for the bolt on GB. I agree with you on any bolt on gb. What is the benefit of a fsgb? It makes the sight radius shorter on a gun that already has a short sight radius. |
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Arsenal SLR-106-34 1069.00, Ultimak rail 100.00, Cerakoted 350.00. Total 1519.00
You'd also have to factor in the cost of the Battle Grip, front sight gas block, and Battlecomp if you are trying to do a cost comparison to the RD rifle. Yea but I would subtract for the bolt on GB. I agree with you on any bolt on gb. What is the benefit of a fsgb? It makes the sight radius shorter on a gun that already has a short sight radius. Takes weight off the front of the rifle. The standard AK doesn't really have a short sight radius imo, it's about the same as the M4. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Arsenal SLR-106-34 1069.00, Ultimak rail 100.00, Cerakoted 350.00. Total 1519.00 You'd also have to factor in the cost of the Battle Grip, front sight gas block, and Battlecomp if you are trying to do a cost comparison to the RD rifle. Yea but I would subtract for the bolt on GB. I agree with you on any bolt on gb. What is the benefit of a fsgb? It makes the sight radius shorter on a gun that already has a short sight radius. Takes weight off the front of the rifle. The standard AK doesn't really have a short sight radius imo, it's about the same as the M4. You're right the AK and M4 sight radius is almost the same, roughly 15". When you get a fsgb the sight moves to about apart 11". 11" is pretty short for a sight radius... |
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Arsenal SLR-106-34 1069.00, Ultimak rail 100.00, Cerakoted 350.00. Total 1519.00
You'd also have to factor in the cost of the Battle Grip, front sight gas block, and Battlecomp if you are trying to do a cost comparison to the RD rifle. Yea but I would subtract for the bolt on GB. I agree with you on any bolt on gb. What is the benefit of a fsgb? It makes the sight radius shorter on a gun that already has a short sight radius. Takes weight off the front of the rifle. The standard AK doesn't really have a short sight radius imo, it's about the same as the M4. You're right the AK and M4 sight radius is almost the same, roughly 15". When you get a fsgb the sight moves to about apart 11". 11" is pretty short for a sight radius... Definitely. Not an ideal set up for iron sight accuracy at all. Though, not a bad choice if you intend to use optics. Personally, I like the standard set up since I like to keep a cleaning rod on the rifle. Quoted:
Courtesy of user azoutdoorsman. Handy reference picture, thanks. |
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