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Posted: 2/27/2018 12:29:58 AM EDT

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Thank you for the pic. And shattering dreams lol

Posted: 2/27/2018 12:45:14 AM EDT

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Posted: 2/27/2018 1:08:06 AM EDT

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Some Bren love on a Monday night

Posted: 2/27/2018 3:03:59 AM EDT

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How much longer is the reach to the mag button than an AR?? Looks looonnng....

T

Posted: 2/27/2018 6:44:02 AM EDT

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I am going to buy one of these. I blame you all and this thread! LOL

Posted: 2/27/2018 9:02:22 AM EDT

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Doesn't seem any different. In fact my finger rests RIGHT where the button is located when its indexed along the side of the gun. I've inadvertently dropped the mag a couple times when running around at the range

Posted: 2/27/2018 10:29:37 AM EDT

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Doesn't seem any different. In fact my finger rests RIGHT where the button is located when its indexed along the side of the gun. I've inadvertently dropped the mag a couple times when running around at the range

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How much longer is the reach to the mag button than an AR?? Looks looonnng....

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Doesn't seem any different. In fact my finger rests RIGHT where the button is located when its indexed along the side of the gun. I've inadvertently dropped the mag a couple times when running around at the range

Same here, finger rests on it

Posted: 2/27/2018 11:14:55 AM EDT

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Now I need an FDE P10c.

Posted: 2/27/2018 1:37:07 PM EDT

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Now I need an FDE P10c.
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And a black 805 Bren.

Posted: 2/27/2018 3:00:19 PM EDT

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Just curious, what does that stock look like with the cheekrest removed?

Posted: 2/28/2018 2:22:57 AM EDT

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Ghey. I pulled the cheek rest on mine off before I replaced the stock. It went right back on lol. Same crappy cheek weld as the skeleton A-1 stock without the cool .mil look.

Posted: 2/28/2018 10:10:13 AM EDT

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Got to play with one belonging to the Czech Republic here in Astan today. Fired ten rounds of M855 ball into a head target off hand at 100m, nice shooter. Didn't have time to rotate the selector all the way over.

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They had offered me to shoot their cz705 also but again not enough time.

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Posted: 2/28/2018 10:37:43 AM EDT

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Got to play with one belonging to the Czech Republic here in Astan today. Fired ten rounds of M855 ball into a head target off hand at 100m, nice shooter. Didn't have time to rotate the selector all the way over.

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They had offered me to shoot their cz705 also but again not enough time.
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Should have started in the “fun” position of the selector lever, lol

Posted: 2/28/2018 12:04:11 PM EDT

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Got to play with one belonging to the Czech Republic here in Astan today. Fired ten rounds of M855 ball into a head target off hand at 100m, nice shooter. Didn't have time to rotate the selector all the way over.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4789-467010.JPG
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They had offered me to shoot their cz705 also but again not enough time.
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Too bad it wasn't the 806 Bren. Also, why didn't you rotate the selector all the way over from the get go?

Posted: 2/28/2018 12:22:23 PM EDT

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Too bad it wasn't the 806 Bren. Also, why didn't you rotate the selector all the way over from the get go?

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I had 6 others down range to the left front.

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Posted: 2/28/2018 2:32:49 PM EDT

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I had 6 others down range to the left front.

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Why were you shooting with people down range of you? Putting on the fun switch shouldn't have changed anything if it was safe to shoot with the 6 others down range from you.

Posted: 2/28/2018 4:26:51 PM EDT

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LOL...are you seriously telling Combat Diver what is safe or isn't....

Posted: 2/28/2018 5:01:15 PM EDT

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He's talking about not using the happy switch because there were people down range. Ok. Then why even shoot downrange in semi if you were worried about said people down range.

Posted: 2/28/2018 9:27:04 PM EDT

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Online hindsight range nazi is gunna hindsight. Combat_Diver, From one DD-214 seeker to another- I'm jelly you got hands on one, the coolest things I got my hands on over there were between an Ameli and a bunch of NSW guns including a mk13 mod. 5, mk20, and an mp7. Get back safe brother

Posted: 2/28/2018 10:24:05 PM EDT

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He's talking about not using the happy switch because there were people down range. Ok. Then why even shoot downrange in semi if you were worried about said people down range.

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Never fired the gun before, not sure of cyclic rate or controllability. Add to the fact I just wanted to shoot it semi.

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Posted: 2/28/2018 11:46:43 PM EDT

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Never fired the gun before, not sure of cyclic rate or controllability. Add to the fact I just wanted to shoot it semi.

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He's talking about not using the happy switch because there were people down range. Ok. Then why even shoot downrange in semi if you were worried about said people down range.

Never fired the gun before, not sure of cyclic rate or controllability. Add to the fact I just wanted to shoot it semi.

CD

Was it using USGI or HK mags? @Combat_Diver

ETA: Guessing USGI/STANAG as there is no paddle release from what I can tell.

Posted: 2/28/2018 11:58:12 PM EDT

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Was it using USGI or HK mags? @Combat_Diver

ETA: Guessing USGI/STANAG as there is no paddle release from what I can tell.

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Used standard USGI mags.

CD

Posted: 3/1/2018 3:21:32 AM EDT

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Same here, finger rests on it

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How much longer is the reach to the mag button than an AR?? Looks looonnng....

T

Doesn't seem any different. In fact my finger rests RIGHT where the button is located when its indexed along the side of the gun. I've inadvertently dropped the mag a couple times when running around at the range

Same here, finger rests on it

I finally got to play with a pistol at a LGS and it’s a long reach. My finger doesn’t even touch it unless I rotate my hand.... a lot. Held a Scar hanging right above it just for reference and my finger rests right on the button on the Scar without moving my hand at all. Kinda bummed... seemed like a stout gun

T

Posted: 3/1/2018 12:32:28 PM EDT

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Got to play with one belonging to the Czech Republic here in Astan today. Fired ten rounds of M855 ball into a head target off hand at 100m, nice shooter. Didn't have time to rotate the selector all the way over.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4789-467010.JPG
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4783_rz-467012.JPG

They had offered me to shoot their cz705 also but again not enough time.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32677/IMG_4788-467015.JPG

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What's the mount for behind the rear sight?

Posted: 3/1/2018 12:48:26 PM EDT

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What's the mount for behind the rear sight?

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Don't know but will ask next time. Possibly for a night optic.

CD

Posted: 3/2/2018 1:00:03 PM EDT

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Anyone know where I can pick up a folding stock/922 kit for under $250?

Posted: 3/2/2018 7:13:17 PM EDT

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Don't know but will ask next time. Possibly for a night optic.

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What's the mount for behind the rear sight?

Don't know but will ask next time. Possibly for a night optic.

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I dont know what they used it for, but its the base for the aimpoint twist mount.

Posted: 3/5/2018 12:08:54 AM EDT

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Anyone know where I can pick up a folding stock/922 kit for under $250?

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Which stock are you looking for? I have 2, only need 1. Shoot me an email or PM

Posted: 3/6/2018 10:02:39 AM EDT

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I picked up a Bren Carbine and love it. Definitely heavier than my other guns, but does run crazy smooth just like everyone says! The safety is a little awkward and I'm fine with grabbing the charging handle to drop the bolt. I thought the mag release was fine as well. I will likely buy a bent charging handle to avoid accidental knuckle busting since it's pretty close to my eotech.

Posted: 3/6/2018 11:35:58 AM EDT

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Stryker finally released their charging handle: http://store.strykerenterprises.com/BREN-Enhanced-Angled-Charging-Handle_p_136.html

Safety issue can be remedied with a large backstrap...well at least it did for me.

Posted: 3/6/2018 11:39:22 AM EDT

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Used standard USGI mags.

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I believe the Czech's switched to STANAG/USGI mags now on the BREN over the G36 style mags.

Posted: 3/6/2018 12:33:56 PM EDT

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Moved the scout and TD stubby over to Bren. This is my favorite setup on this gun by far.

Probabaly taking over as my primary carbine.

Posted: 3/6/2018 12:35:33 PM EDT

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With its 12" brother

Posted: 3/6/2018 5:28:32 PM EDT

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I know BLV has 805 Brens that they use in full auto. I searched but didn't find any high round count reports from Ron/BLV regarding the 805. Do they have any reports on them? Or anyone else with a high round count on the 805?

https://youtu.be/y_Aw1hptt08

Posted: 3/7/2018 2:43:52 AM EDT

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Posted: 3/7/2018 8:52:27 AM EDT

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I think I am gonna get one friday if they are still in stock. The want is mighty.

Posted: 3/7/2018 10:15:07 AM EDT

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Reading this forum has pushed me over the edge. Ordered a Carbine from Buds the other day. Now its riding around in the back of a FedEx truck in a snowstorm and my FFL is closed today!

Anyone know the length of the bottom rail?

Posted: 3/7/2018 12:26:17 PM EDT

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Reading this forum has pushed me over the edge. Ordered a Carbine from Buds the other day. Now its riding around in the back of a FedEx truck in a snowstorm and my FFL is closed today!

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Don't have it in front of me to measure, but a standard AR (m4 style) rail cover fit on the bottom and covered up all but one notch.

Posted: 3/7/2018 12:50:41 PM EDT

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Posted: 3/7/2018 2:00:28 PM EDT

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If you are on the fence get one. $1,295.95.

http://www.peakfirearms.com/index.php/cz-usa-805-bren-s1-carbine-5-56-30rd.html

Posted: 3/7/2018 2:07:53 PM EDT

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If you are on the fence get one. $1,295.95.

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I think Buds still has the black carbine listed at $12something also

Not a bad deal, but man that long barrel is ugly lookin

Posted: 3/7/2018 3:46:51 PM EDT

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Reading this forum has pushed me over the edge. Ordered a Carbine from Buds the other day. Now its riding around in the back of a FedEx truck in a snowstorm and my FFL is closed today!

Anyone know the length of the bottom rail?

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Bottom rail is 7"

Posted: 3/7/2018 3:47:55 PM EDT

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Not a bad deal, but man that long barrel is ugly lookin

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I got the carbine. I don't mind the 16.2" barrel, but I can understand where you are coming from. I really like the 805 a lot. Just a great shooting rifle. I'm contemplating adding a 805 pistol + brace or saving up for a SCAR 16. Most likely I'll just go with a 805 pistol + brace as the SCAR 16 (while nice) doesn't really add much over the 805 carbine that I already have.

Posted: 3/7/2018 6:47:02 PM EDT

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I think Buds still has the black carbine listed at $12something also

Not a bad deal, but man that long barrel is ugly lookin

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If you are on the fence get one. $1,295.95.

http://www.peakfirearms.com/index.php/cz-usa-805-bren-s1-carbine-5-56-30rd.html

I think Buds still has the black carbine listed at $12something also

Not a bad deal, but man that long barrel is ugly lookin

I agree on the barrel. 16.2" look ugly, awkward and unbalanced to me. First thing I did was chop and pin mine to 14".

Posted: 3/7/2018 6:52:55 PM EDT

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I know BLV has 805 Brens that they use in full auto. I searched but didn't find any high round count reports from Ron/BLV regarding the 805. Do they have any reports on them? Or anyone else with a high round count on the 805?

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I haven't found anything on the 805 specifically, but I have a good article where they torture test the 807 in both 5.45 and 7.62, to military testing standards. It preformed outstanding.
24,000 rounds, 12,000 per rifle. It's a good read and I'm sure you can extrapolate the data to the 805, or at least close enough.
I can't find an online copy right now, but I put it in a dropbox if you want to read it.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hbgv24n6iexll31/AAD3upuQZ8AiYpQg90wbQf5Ia?dl=0

Posted: 3/7/2018 7:27:52 PM EDT

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I haven't found anything on the 805 specifically, but I have a good article where they torture test the 807 in both 5.45 and 7.62, to military testing standards. It preformed outstanding.
24,000 rounds, 12,000 per rifle. It's a good read and I'm sure you can extrapolate the data to the 805, or at least close enough.
I can't find an online copy right now, but I put it in a dropbox if you want to read it.

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Awesome. Thanks for posting that! I look forward to reading it later.

Posted: 3/7/2018 11:00:40 PM EDT

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With its 12" brother

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That 805 looks awesome! Was it a FDE model or did you have a black one Cerakoted??

T

Posted: 3/8/2018 12:20:32 AM EDT

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Posted: 3/8/2018 1:14:47 AM EDT

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That 805 looks awesome! Was it a FDE model or did you have a black one Cerakoted??

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With its 12" brother

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That 805 looks awesome! Was it a FDE model or did you have a black one Cerakoted??

T

It used to be FDE. A packet of RIT dye and 5 minutes in the pot and boom, 2 tone baby

Posted: 3/8/2018 1:45:49 AM EDT

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How does that RIT dye job hold up on top of the anodizing?

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