Yet Another Gun Thread
#5683
I'm currently building another set of "beater" AR15's for zombie duty. My last pair of guns was built with bottom-tier parts and cost me about $450 each to build that I sold at a decent profit...
My current build list looks like:
Aero Precision Gen2 Lower and upper: $120
PSA MOE/QMS LPK: $60
DTT Stock Kit: $22
DTT 12" MLOK Rail: $50
PSA Classic stock: $15
Gas parts: $15
TomsTactical Nitride BCG: $80
Strike Industries Muzzle Brake: $30
Total Minus Barrel: $392 (still looking for barrels... looking for a name-brand closeout/overstock/whatever ******* deal).
With some tax and shipping, they'll be $500 guns with legit parts, a nitride BCG, MLOK rail, and great trigger... **** is getting cheaper by the month.
#5686
You probably didn't get any paperwork with the gun, but if your dealer didn't mention it, you should go have a discussion with him. It's not every centerfire rifle, but there is always a rebate going on a few popular models... I think the ones now are Trophy Hunters and DOA Hunters... sometimes it's all 10/11/14/16 models. There's also a $25 rimfire rebate and a $50 rebate for some models. You can google "savage rebate" and it'll pop up.
#5687
Walmart is always going to be the cheapest place for 100ct boxes of Winchester Super Target. You typically want 7.5shot Heavy Target Load. 8shot is also fine. Be careful not to pick up any "lite loads" or "steel target loads"... the boxes are almost identical. Just be sure it says "heavy target load". If a Dicks is closer, Estate is usually the same price.
You want the 100ct box of this:
You want the 100ct box of this:
#5688
Got a little more clarification on regulations here for when we can apply for our licence; we're allowed a semi-auto rimfire rifle (ruger 10/22 etc) and even an AR15 in .22RF. Full-bore rifles only in straight pull or bolt action. Yesterday we got to shoot an AK74M in .223 but it was straight-pull, so manually chamber each round with the charging handle, no gas system at all. Can do .308/.338 etc on a bolt action platform if you can provide a good reason to shoot those calibres. Am I wrong for sticking to a .22 bolt action tack driver for now, especially with our intended indoor use and relatively short ranges? I like the AR15 platform as much as the next person but the .22RF versions go for $800+ here. Not sure I want to go that route for our first rifle now. They do exist in a .223/5.56 version but again only in straight-pull variation. .22 is also of course cheap as hell to shoot compared to anything bigger here.
#5689
I have several firearms in several calibers and I shoot my bolt action .22 twice as much as all the others combined.
It is fun, it is cheap, and it is easy to bring people that have never held a firearm before. I also don't mind that it is so much quieter than my AR.
If you get into small game hunting, a .22 is perfect for squirrels and rabbit.
It is fun, it is cheap, and it is easy to bring people that have never held a firearm before. I also don't mind that it is so much quieter than my AR.
If you get into small game hunting, a .22 is perfect for squirrels and rabbit.
#5690
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I own more things chambered in .22LR than I do all other calibers combined, I'm an absolute ***** for rimfires.
Speaking of my addiction, I semi-recently picked up a Henry H001 Lever Action in .22LR for the wife
https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/l...tion-22-rifle/
It does not hold a candle to my Winchester 9422 in terms of quality, but its definitely a shooter and she loves it. Price was right as well, so no complaints! The next one I'd like to pick up is a Browning BL-22. Because I have a problem.
Speaking of my addiction, I semi-recently picked up a Henry H001 Lever Action in .22LR for the wife
https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/l...tion-22-rifle/
It does not hold a candle to my Winchester 9422 in terms of quality, but its definitely a shooter and she loves it. Price was right as well, so no complaints! The next one I'd like to pick up is a Browning BL-22. Because I have a problem.
#5692
^Agreed. No matter what I'm actually headed to the range to do, I always take my Savage .22lr bolt gun and put 50-100 rounds through it... usually to kick of the session. You can buy an off-the-shelf gun or build it. .22lr's will never burn out a barrel, so certainly look at the used market. If it's just going to be for range work, spend money on a target/bull barrel and trigger. I'd stick with bolt-action as well.
I just checked out guntrader.uk and there's a huge used market. Plenty of Anschutz and CZ's to choose from... also Sako, Ruger, and plenty of Savage, plus a couple dozen other brands. You might try something for sale locally.
I just checked out guntrader.uk and there's a huge used market. Plenty of Anschutz and CZ's to choose from... also Sako, Ruger, and plenty of Savage, plus a couple dozen other brands. You might try something for sale locally.
#5693
https://www.deltateamtactical.com/Bu...its_c_173.html
https://www.deltateamtactical.com/M-...rds_c_172.html
My PSA MOE/QMS LPK's get here tomorrow.
And I just bought a "used 5 times" Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 20-60x80 Spotter for $250... supposed to be the best sub $500 spotter out there. Pics the dude sent looked brand new.
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#5695
I'll assume the .22lr versions they can buy don't come with gas systems and are legit .22lr only guns, with an actual .22lr chamber. Would be interesting to see if a .22lr conversion bolt would fit in the upper of the manually cycled straight pull centerfire guns they can build. I don't know if the upper receivers are spec or not?
#5696
The straight pull versions for centerfire cannot be a normal upper conversion, has to be made for that. Usually a slot on the RHD side of the receiver for the bolt pull. The .22 version is probably the same as you could buy stateside. http://www.lannertactical.com/LanTac...15-Rifles.html sells them here for instance.
Still looking at a bolt action .22 for now, get some decent optics and have fun with that on the range.
Still looking at a bolt action .22 for now, get some decent optics and have fun with that on the range.
#5697
DeltaTeamTactical... the buffer tube kit is a steal and the Davidson Defense handguards are an exceptional value and compare to anything in the $100-150 range... ALG or Aero. Free shipping over $100.
https://www.deltateamtactical.com/Bu...its_c_173.html
https://www.deltateamtactical.com/M-...rds_c_172.html
My PSA MOE/QMS LPK's get here tomorrow.
And I just bought a "used 5 times" Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 20-60x80 Spotter for $250... supposed to be the best sub $500 spotter out there. Pics the dude sent looked brand new.
https://www.deltateamtactical.com/Bu...its_c_173.html
https://www.deltateamtactical.com/M-...rds_c_172.html
My PSA MOE/QMS LPK's get here tomorrow.
And I just bought a "used 5 times" Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 20-60x80 Spotter for $250... supposed to be the best sub $500 spotter out there. Pics the dude sent looked brand new.
#5699
I should try the rise. I'm actually really happy with the 3lb single stage for $92. The rise was a normal price when I ordered mine. I mean you are getting something at a price. it would have cost them the $7 difference to make the parts from S7 like it should be instead of A2. The hammer will eventually crack on me, but it would be longer wearing than the S7 I guess.
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If I was buying a 22lr for target shooting it surely wouldn't be on an ar15 platform. There are plenty of bolt or lever action choices I would choose first.
My father in law is giving his Henry Golden Boy to me in his will when he passes. It's not been fired. I have always thought those were handsome little rifles.
My father in law is giving his Henry Golden Boy to me in his will when he passes. It's not been fired. I have always thought those were handsome little rifles.