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AK, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2015 2:13:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Andromax]
The ARES SCR
I had been thinking about buying a Beretta Rx4 / Benelli MR1 at the ridiculous post import mark up. Cool rifle, truly but I'd never pay the $2k for it that people think they're worth. Then I discover the Ares SCR. 
This is the creator's personal SCR, from what I gather. I don't even live in a ban state. I live in Alaska. I'm certainly not over the AR15, but I've been wanting a traditional stock on a semi auto rifle for a long time, but I refuse to buy a mini14. Never owned one. Im not hating on them, I just don't want one. I just NEEEED one of these. I figure I'll just buy the lower, since they sell them with the bolt for like $500. Anyone else not in a ban state just love this thing? Anyone shot it? does the recoil feel any different? Also post pics if you got em. |
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Posted: 2/14/2018 6:50:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
.458 SOCOM is always a hard recoiling, hard-hitting idea. It doesn't suppress spectacularly well. It gives you low-end .45-70 ballistics in an AR-15 upper. I wouldn't put it in a pistol unless I had that much money to bruise the crap outta my friends' hands for shits & giggles. If you wanted a bear rifle, wouldn't be the worst idea w/ that handy to carry stock. Should work fine on an SCR lower, but you may have to tune the gas a bit, dunno. Probably should use carbine gas, though. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 2/26/2018 12:08:36 PM EDT
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Just ordered the SCR and bolt catch, nice looking rifle, now where is that delivery notice to the LGS????
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MT, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2018 8:04:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ranger1183]
[#3]
I have the piston version of the Fightlite SCR. I'm trying to replace the butt stock.
cancel all that. The buttstock is so TIGHT around the stock "mounting nut" that I was finally able to get the 3/4" socket on when I vised / pinched the buttstock top-to-bottom and forced the plastic to spread wider. Socket slid on and 3/8" drive had no problem spinning the nut off. |
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Posted: 3/5/2018 2:12:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ranger1183:
I have the piston version of the Fightlite SCR. I'm trying to replace the butt stock. cancel all that. The buttstock is so TIGHT around the stock "mounting nut" that I was finally able to get the 3/4" socket on when I vised / pinched the buttstock top-to-bottom and forced the plastic to spread wider. Socket slid on and 3/8" drive had no problem spinning the nut off. |
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Posted: 3/5/2018 9:39:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ranger1183:
I have the piston version of the Fightlite SCR. I'm trying to replace the butt stock. cancel all that. The buttstock is so TIGHT around the stock "mounting nut" that I was finally able to get the 3/4" socket on when I vised / pinched the buttstock top-to-bottom and forced the plastic to spread wider. Socket slid on and 3/8" drive had no problem spinning the nut off. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 3/10/2018 7:49:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CarpNY]
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ranger1183:
I have the piston version of the Fightlite SCR. I'm trying to replace the butt stock. cancel all that. The buttstock is so TIGHT around the stock "mounting nut" that I was finally able to get the 3/4" socket on when I vised / pinched the buttstock top-to-bottom and forced the plastic to spread wider. Socket slid on and 3/8" drive had no problem spinning the nut off. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 3/21/2018 8:21:14 AM EDT
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Have the new Fightlite SCR in hand. Great looking rifle, parts seem well made, but I would expect no less for the price tag. A question on upper to receiver tightness as this is my first AR-style where the upper and receiver are pinned together vs just a drop in like a 10/22.
Should the upper/receiver connection be able to have detectable twist/slack when assembled? I can see/feel/hear movement when gripping the stock and barrel handguard - the gap between the upper and receiver has the movement. To me, I'd think none should be present as it could worsen over time. Have contacted FL but yet to hear back. I have some plans for the rifle but don't want to start anything if it's just going to be a repair need. |
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Posted: 3/21/2018 9:58:52 AM EDT
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There's almost always some wobble bwtn the receivers on ARs. If there's not, you need a punch to knock out the rear takedown pin. If it annoys you, there are multiple ways & products to take out the slack.
Since the optics are on the upper, unless the slop is so bad as to prevent getting a steady sight picture, by all reports there is no effect on accuracy - it's just a slightly annoying quirk of the platform. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 3/21/2018 10:32:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
There's almost always some wobble bwtn the receivers on ARs. If there's not, you need a punch to knock out the rear takedown pin. If it annoys you, there are multiple ways & products to take out the slack. Since the optics are on the upper, unless the slop is so bad as to prevent getting a steady sight picture, by all reports there is no effect on accuracy - it's just a slightly annoying quirk of the platform. |
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Posted: 3/21/2018 12:54:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jeffro109: I appreciate your quick input. It isn't so much that it anything other than just a slight 'wasn't expecting that'. The stock/upper can be held very steady. Still would appreciate any pointers on what works best to take up slack.  Loose Ar15 Upper And Lower Fix Not sure where that guy found square washers, but you can get o-rings (use #7 through #9 or so) Heck even a little rubber band would work. I'm like you, I don't like the wiggle. Get a 10 pack because the o-rings break occasionally. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 3/21/2018 2:43:56 PM EDT
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very nice, thank you. Now to move on with other fun stuff!!
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MT, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2018 1:33:37 AM EDT
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So, I picked up a used Remington 1100 Walnut stock from Numrich.
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/553900 A bit pricey and "used", but a perfect "M1 Garand-ish" accessory. It's a great piece of Walnut and I'm very happy with it. So, what did it take to make it fit? I did it the VERY SLOW way and used a file and a chisel. Most of the cutting could have been done much faster with a dremel tool. The hardest work was where the stock interfaced with the lower. I'll borrow someone else's pictures to try to explain.  the Remington 1100 stock is a perfect fit for the tube, but NOT for the collar around the tube where the stock meets the lower. This collar is about .80" diameter and about 1/8" deep. That's what I cut with file and chisel to clear the tube/collar junction. I also had to cut some around the very front edges of the stock to make sure it slid all the way in to make contact with the back of the receiver. It helped a lot to use a file & chisel so when what I was cutting didn't make things better, it became very apparent very quickly. BEFORE I got rid of too much wood. |
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MT, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2018 1:34:12 AM EDT
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My 3/4" socket again had fitting problems with the wood stock. I had to take a curved file and open up the 1" diameter hole in the wood stock so I could tighten everything up AND get the socket out of the hole. Slow work using a hand file, but it paid off.
Now a quick "head's up". The rear take-down pin on the FightLite SCR is held in place by what? That's right, a standard AR-15 detent pin and detent pin spring. But where on the SCR is this spring? Obviously it's NOT in the Pistol grip like a standard AR-15 because there is no pistol grip. Instead, this pin is located in the rifle stock. When you remove the standard stock, have your other hand on the right side of the SCR at the stock to lower receiver junction. That spring and pin will go flying if you let it. I'll try to post a photo of the stock end with a little "half-moon" rub spot on the lower left hand corner of the picture. That is where this detent spring pin sits. Keep control of the spring or spend hours on hands and knees looking for it. 
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NY, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2018 6:43:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ranger1183:
So, I picked up a used Remington 1100 Walnut stock from Numrich. https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/553900 A bit pricey and "used", but a perfect "M1 Garand-ish" accessory. It's a great piece of Walnut and I'm very happy with it. So, what did it take to make it fit? I did it the VERY SLOW way and used a file and a chisel. Most of the cutting could have been done much faster with a dremel tool. The hardest work was where the stock interfaced with the lower. I'll borrow someone else's pictures to try to explain. http://i.imgur.com/4Gafo3H.jpg the Remington 1100 stock is a perfect fit for the tube, but NOT for the collar around the tube where the stock meets the lower. This collar is about .80" diameter and about 1/8" deep. That's what I cut with file and chisel to clear the tube/collar junction. I also had to cut some around the very front edges of the stock to make sure it slid all the way in to make contact with the back of the receiver. It helped a lot to use a file & chisel so when what I was cutting didn't make things better, it became very apparent very quickly. BEFORE I got rid of too much wood. |
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Posted: 3/27/2018 8:24:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ranger1183: Now a quick "head's up". The rear take-down pin on the FightLite SCR is held in place by what? That's right, a standard AR-15 detent pin and detent pin spring. But where on the SCR is this spring? Obviously it's NOT in the Pistol grip like a standard AR-15 because there is no pistol grip. Instead, this pin is located in the rifle stock.[/url] Would love to see pics of yours complete. Wood on an AR looks great. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/5/2018 2:25:32 PM EDT
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I’m putting this on here in case any scr owners experience the same issue I did.
I bought a new from fightlite scr lower in November. USGI mags would work, but the bottom of the bolt carrier was dragging on the top of the feed lips. Magpul mags wouldn’t even seat with the bolt closed and wouldn’t function. All mags were proven good on other ar lowers. I put the scr bolt carrier in an upper and mocked it up on a good ar15 lower, and the magpul mags did the same thing-wouldn’t seat. The scr carrier wasn’t machined enough on the bottom to allow room for the feed lips of the magazine. I called fightlite and paid to ship the carrier back. They replaced it for free? and I got it back in a little over two weeks. They will not go out of their way to get you up and running, it is left entirely up to you to do all of the legwork. It works like it’s supposed to now. |
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Posted: 4/5/2018 8:30:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Andromax]
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By caw375:
I’m putting this on here in case any scr owners experience the same issue I did.l. The scr carrier wasn’t machined enough on the bottom to allow room for the feed lips of the magazine. It works like it’s supposed to now. They replaced it for free, but you're upset you paid shipping there? Did they cover the return shipping? Did you ask them to reimburse your shipping cost? |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 4/7/2018 9:32:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
That's the same place it is on a regular AR. The safety spring goes into the pistol grip; the rear takedown spring is held in by the stock. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/7/2018 8:07:02 PM EDT
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I believe other ar15 users have tapped the detent hole and put an allen key plug screw in it to capture the spring.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 4/10/2018 9:45:18 PM EDT
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Is it me or did the Fightlite page disappear from the Industry section?
I guess they didn't like how it reflected their complete lack of customer support and service. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2018 6:46:08 PM EDT
[#21]
Wow. Crickets.
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Posted: 4/17/2018 9:37:24 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Andromax]
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCR556:
Is it me or did the Fightlite page disappear from the Industry section? I guess they didn't like how it reflected their complete lack of customer support and service. 
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OK, USA
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Posted: 4/17/2018 10:52:51 PM EDT
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It seems like they abandoned us a few months ago - but why remove the forum? It just makes it more difficult for us to communicate with each other.
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Posted: 4/18/2018 12:25:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCR556:
It seems like they abandoned us a few months ago - but why remove the forum? It just makes it more difficult for us to communicate with each other. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 5/7/2018 2:59:15 PM EDT
[#25]
I think fightlite has hit hard times; they were a no show at the NRAAM despite having a booth spot on the map.
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Posted: 5/7/2018 4:47:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DH2:
I think fightlite has hit hard times; they were a no show at the NRAAM despite having a booth spot on the map. |
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Posted: 5/7/2018 8:49:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WrenchGuy: If that's true, I wouldn't be surprised to see them get scooped up by a bigger player. Hopefully something good happens. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 5/7/2018 10:37:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SCR556]
[#28]
All I know was anytime I called them when they were Ares Defense, they always answered and were courteous - if under-supplied. After the change to Fightlite, I have not been able to contact them.
This is not good for business. However, if someone else picks up the rights to produce (and support) the products better, it would be good for us. |
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Posted: 5/8/2018 6:25:43 AM EDT
[#29]
we need Anderson to buy the patent and sell lower kits for $150
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Posted: 5/8/2018 9:05:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MRW:
we need Anderson to buy the patent and sell lower kits for $150 |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2018 4:05:26 PM EDT
[#31]
Or Brownells maybe ??
kwg |
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Posted: 5/8/2018 4:33:28 PM EDT
[#32]
Yeah that would be nice.
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Posted: 5/8/2018 4:58:45 PM EDT
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Any of those 3 and a few others would be great. I would love to build one in 7.62x39.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2018 11:35:41 PM EDT
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Maybe Aero Precision? It would be kinda cool for a company with a logo not too dissimilar from the original Ares Defense logo producing the rifle.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/29/2018 3:08:05 AM EDT
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I saw fight lite remove the Monte Carlo stock from their site. Only the Sporter stock was available. I put my order in, it was weird they didn't ask for my FFL during checkout.
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Posted: 5/29/2018 4:20:45 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mrrobinhood5:
I saw fight lite remove the Monte Carlo stock from their site. Only the Sporter stock was available. I put my order in, it was weird they didn't ask for my FFL during checkout. The MC has always been the most popular, they probably ran out of stock. Silly that it isn't event listed anymore! |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 5/29/2018 1:54:05 PM EDT
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There are several build ideas I'm floating right now that focus on fightlite's rifle and pistol lowers. My only (and quite frankly BIGGEST complaint) is the price.
If someone were to buy out fightlite or something, and produce them at a lower cost, I would be... well, very happy... |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 5/29/2018 6:21:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SCR556]
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mrrobinhood5:
I saw fight lite remove the Monte Carlo stock from their site. |
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Posted: 5/29/2018 9:05:28 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCR556:
I'd like to know who supplies their stocks and order one direct. I'd like to have the option of swapping out my stock. You can get 1100 stocks from Boydsgunstocks.com. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 5/30/2018 4:51:26 AM EDT
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My fightlight build is nearly complete. Sadly the front handguard hasn't quite left the prototype stage. I wouldn't know what to do with wood if I had it in my hand.
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Posted: 5/30/2018 5:05:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Regal_T-type:
My fightlight build is nearly complete. Sadly the front handguard hasn't quite left the prototype stage. I wouldn't know what to do with wood if I had it in my hand. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/Hw5sJe.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/7DKn8Y.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/Un5Oe5.jpg That is bad ass |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 5/30/2018 5:15:50 AM EDT
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Why thank you! Almost forgot the compensator/brake I designed for this build. Note the aesthetics.
Muzzle blast is pretty brutal but muzzle climb and recoil are almost entirely eliminated. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 5/30/2018 12:48:53 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Regal_T-type:
My fightlight build is nearly complete. Sadly the front handguard hasn't quite left the prototype stage. I wouldn't know what to do with wood if I had it in my hand. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/Hw5sJe.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/7DKn8Y.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/Un5Oe5.jpg |
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Posted: 5/30/2018 1:48:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wandering_minstrel: Are those CZ Scorpion sights you are using? They work well? 
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TN, USA
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Posted: 5/30/2018 7:48:30 PM EDT
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1st person to notice
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MT, USA
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Posted: 5/30/2018 10:28:51 PM EDT
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That makes me want to SBR my Raider lower.
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Posted: 5/31/2018 2:04:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Regal_T-type:
1st person to notice 
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TN, USA
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Posted: 5/31/2018 7:22:08 AM EDT
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Happy now!? Imma go re-zero 
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Posted: 5/31/2018 7:49:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Regal_T-type:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/921/U2LTIL.jpg Happy now!? Imma go re-zero
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TN, USA
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Posted: 5/31/2018 8:09:25 AM EDT
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something I have run into with these sights, even with the front sight post cranked all the way it still shoots a tad high. do they make different posts for these sights?
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