The Official 2nd Amendment Appreciation Thread

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

I’m in the spot now where I imagine a lot of people wind up where I am weighing whether I really want to spend the money on a FN collectible or buy a new DSA. So much conflicting info on DSA. The other option is to try and get a SA 48 or 4800 off one of the auction sites, which would probably be a little more than DSA but still a hell of a lot less than FN. I will probably see if anything shakes loose at MTMC show Easter weekend and then turn to online.

*TMCA show.

You can still find some kits out there to build yourself or have it built.

This ole boy was one of the better FAL guys around back in the day.
https://www.arizonaresponsesystems.com/

Good luck.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

You can still find some kits out there to build yourself or have it built.

This ole boy was one of the better FAL guys around back in the day.
Arizona Response Systems – Firearm Manufacture, Repair, Restoration. Refinishing

Good luck.

cool. I have read that DSA will also do a build with a metric kit and replace anything that needs replacing with their stuff.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Quick question, for Palmetto customers:

At my suggestion, a friend ordered a couple of build kits at crazy good prices. He received only complete uppers today. In my last order, everything was in one box. Has anyone seen kits arrive with the upper and all the build parts/ furniture in separate boxes?

 

[Pepe_Silvia]

Quick question, for Palmetto customers:

At my suggestion, a friend ordered a couple of build kits at crazy good prices. He received only complete uppers today. In my last order, everything was in one box. Has anyone seen kits arrive with the upper and all the build parts/ furniture in separate boxes?

Always arrived all in one box for me. I haven't bought any of their kits in well over a year though so maybe they've started shipping things separately.

 

[C-south]

Quick question, for Palmetto customers:

At my suggestion, a friend ordered a couple of build kits at crazy good prices. He received only complete uppers today. In my last order, everything was in one box. Has anyone seen kits arrive with the upper and all the build parts/ furniture in separate boxes?

Good luck calling and trying to get someone to answer.

 

[Grand Vol]

Quick question, for Palmetto customers:

At my suggestion, a friend ordered a couple of build kits at crazy good prices. He received only complete uppers today. In my last order, everything was in one box. Has anyone seen kits arrive with the upper and all the build parts/ furniture in separate boxes?

I've had a few things that were backordered that came separately. And if memory serves, the last order I did from them had two boxes. That was over a year ago and I honestly don't remember.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Thanks guys. He actually is from SC and has a friend with a brother who works for PSA. I told him to see if another shipment comes tomorrow, and if not, reach out to him. I'll be doing three builds with him. Funny, I've had nothing but great service from the company.

I finally got to give my shorty AR build a run and zero session last weekend, and it ran very well. 50 yards only, but no issues and super- tight groups. Insanely good pricing.

I also finally shot my SKS refurbish. I was very surprised with how little recoil the larger caliber produced, I guess due to the heavier mass of the rifle. It was tight, too, but I need to get the tool to adjust the front sight.

 

[Grand Vol]

Did someone mention wanting a FAL?

Here's the upgraded version the Brazilians are putting into production:

Brazilian Army Receives First Batch of IA2 Rifles -

 

[GreyWolf1129]

Finally added thermal to my night ops portfolio. ATN Thor OPMOD 4-8X. Sees things the NVG’s don’t. Didn't break the bank, and now it matters not if you’re moving out to 150-200 yards; I still see you.

 

[C-south]

Finally added thermal to my night ops portfolio. ATN Thor OPMOD 4-8X. Sees things the NVG’s don’t. Didn't break the bank, and now it matters not if you’re moving out to 150-200 yards; I still see you.

Coyotes better watch out.

 

[Grand Vol]

Coyotes better watch out.

He only shoots hapless armadillos.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

Finally added thermal to my night ops portfolio. ATN Thor OPMOD 4-8X. Sees things the NVG’s don’t. Didn't break the bank, and now it matters not if you’re moving out to 150-200 yards; I still see you.

So the attack should launch with the sun directly behind us on a cloudless day

 

[GreyWolf1129]

So the attack should launch with the sun directly behind us on a cloudless day

Yep, and stand still if you know I'm shooting at you. That's your best chance of going unscathed.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

Might let of of my Walther/GSI/Colt 1911 .22 now…or not

 

[CagleMtnVol]

 

[81Bubbavol]

Took my new to me 6.5 Creedmoor Ruger Precision out to the range last weekend for a test drive. Used factory ammo and it was kind of windy, but was able to get 3.6" - 4.4" five shot groups at 300 yds. Nothing special but I was pleased. First time I've ever shot longer than 100 yds. The Vortex Viper PST 5-25 scope is orders of magnitude better than anything I've ever used before. You can now call me a convert to the "Buy once Cry once" crowd on glass. Still have to convert the mrads in my head, but I think I'm going to like this gun. Would like to work up a ladder test, but at 300 yards I've only got about 5" drop between min and max load. Pic of the gun and my best group of 3.6" with 8 shots. The pic is from a Targetvision 300 yd Longshot camera. It has some really nice features. Anyway, lots of new things to play with.

 

[C1500]

Took my new to me 6.5 Creedmoor Ruger Precision out to the range last weekend for a test drive. Used factory ammo and it was kind of windy, but was able to get 3.6" - 4.4" five shot groups at 300 yds. Nothing special but I was pleased. First time I've ever shot longer than 100 yds. The Vortex Viper PST 5-25 scope is orders of magnitude better than anything I've ever used before. You can now call me a convert to the "Buy once Cry once" crowd on glass. Still have to convert the mrads in my head, but I think I'm going to like this gun. Would like to work up a ladder test, but at 300 yards I've only got about 5" drop between min and max load. Pic of the gun and my best group of 3.6" with 8 shots. The pic is from a Targetvision 300 yd Longshot camera. It has some really nice features. Anyway, lots of new things to play with.

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Ruger just makes a good gun. Can't beat them for the price and they have never give me any issues.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Ruger just makes a good gun. Can't beat them for the price and they have never give me any issues.

They don’t blink when they do have a problem. They just fix it.

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

 

[YankeeVol]

Georgia set to become 25th state with 'constitutional carry' law in major win for gun-rights activists

 

[GroverCleveland]

Penance time:

I've been off and on over the years cleaning my guns and keep them, for the most part, in great shape. But yesterday, I took apart my Ruger 10/22 for the first time ever (got it in the 80s) and thoroughly cleaned it. Always kept the barrel cleaned and would clean the external parts of the receiver and bolt, but just never took it apart. It was embarrassing. Gun has thousands of rounds through it and still accurate as hell, shooting nice groups.

I beg VolNation's forgiveness.

On a lighter note, my Ruger Single-Six added a skunk to it's tally over the weekend. So that is 1 moose, 1 skunk, several cottonmouths/rattlesnakes, a few Norwegian wharf rats and one large cotton bollworm.

 

[Pepe_Silvia]

Penance time:

I've been off and on over the years cleaning my guns and keep them, for the most part, in great shape. But yesterday, I took apart my Ruger 10/22 for the first time ever (got it in the 80s) and thoroughly cleaned it. Always kept the barrel cleaned and would clean the external parts of the receiver and bolt, but just never took it apart. It was embarrassing. Gun has thousands of rounds through it and still accurate as hell, shooting nice groups.

I beg VolNation's forgiveness.

On a lighter note, my Ruger Single-Six added a skunk to it's tally over the weekend. So that is 1 moose, 1 skunk, several cottonmouths/rattlesnakes, a few Norwegian wharf rats and one large cotton bollworm.

Cleaning guns is overrated. If they're running fine don't mess with them.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Penance time:

I've been off and on over the years cleaning my guns and keep them, for the most part, in great shape. But yesterday, I took apart my Ruger 10/22 for the first time ever (got it in the 80s) and thoroughly cleaned it. Always kept the barrel cleaned and would clean the external parts of the receiver and bolt, but just never took it apart. It was embarrassing. Gun has thousands of rounds through it and still accurate as hell, shooting nice groups.

I beg VolNation's forgiveness.

On a lighter note, my Ruger Single-Six added a skunk to it's tally over the weekend. So that is 1 moose, 1 skunk, several cottonmouths/rattlesnakes, a few Norwegian wharf rats and one large cotton bollworm.

Love the single six. Would not hike without it.

 

[GroverCleveland]

Love the single six. Would not hike without it.

There is nothing like cocking it. My Dad bought it in 1958 while in the Army in Alaska. It was the first gun I ever shot. And this past weekend, my Dad was here when my grandson shot a gun for the first time, that same Single Six.