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http://www.shootingtimes.com/ballistics/ballistic-tables/

As far as caliber goes, I don't think there's anything wrong, or subpar, with 5.56/223. You can train a monkey to shoot 500 yds with iron sights. Slap a scope on your build and you can go even farther. But the standard, 308 is an excellent round as well. Why not build both? You can't go wrong with either. My recommendation: 223. Only because that is what I am most comfortable with. It is light to carry and has good terminal ballistics for its mass.

IMO, muzzle down is the preferred way to go. Besides keeping unwanted oil out of the action, stock, etc, think about what you will do when there is a situation. For me, it is a bit easier, and faster, to take a rifle (muzzle down), present the rifle, and obtain sight picture/alignment than a rifle that is muzzle up. And I don't think keeping 1 or 20 loaded guns in the house is dangerous. You treat every weapon as if it were loaded. If you have not familiarized all persons in a household with firearms, you are not being a responsible gun owner. That is the only way I can think of where it would be dangerous. If you hide guns from family members, THAT is dangerous.

Just ordered a CMMG 16" complete upper with gas-piston system for $670 including shipping. Really couldn't beat that price with a stick.

Carbine doesn't have to be 14.5" It depends on where the gas block is. For instance, when you buy "carbine" length hand-guards/rail systems, they are 7.5" To me, carbine means the whole package, shorter barrel, adjustable buttstock. I really wouldn't worry about getting a 14.5" barrel with pinned muzzle brake totaling 16" or greater. As long as the brake is NJ compliant and you have it pinned and welded, you're within NJ limits and federal limits. And remember, if you do pin and weld a compensator and decide to swap it out later, you can. Take it to a gunsmith or do it yourself if you have the proper tools. Don't bother applying for SBR status on any firearm in NJ. There is no such thing, as well as automatics and silencers. Also, there is no difference in functionality between mid length or rifle length direct impingement or gas piston systems.

jeezum! nice rifle! are you a ninja?

Anyone know of any good 500+ yd/m ranges in eastern PA?

I've been looking at Dynamic Armament, but I'm reading mixed reviews on them.

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Guys, If you can, list the places you get your parts from. Let's share where the best deals are.

One more thing, CMMG does offer a LE/Military discount, being 10% off the retail price.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention... got my FL CCW permit a month ago. Wait time was around 3 months.

I was looking more closely and for those that like to keep it MIL-SPEC, CMMG does have chrome-lined 1/7 twist uppers with gas-piston system for $675.95 or direct gas op for $575.95. http://cmmginc.secure-mall.com/shop/?cart=1998614&cat=92&

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The flat top upper is going for $675.95 as well. http://cmmginc.secure-mall.com/shop/?cart=1984771&cat=29&

Ha! Yeah, a little late to the party huh? I'm going no frills all the way on my build. Strictly a cheap SHTF item.

If you've been holding off on your build project waiting for the right price, this is a good, cheap place to start. http://www.spikestactical.com/z/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=104_65

No need to sweat it. It takes a few months for your eyes to be completely healed and set. After 6 months, don't be surprised if you're seeing 20/15-20/10 out of both eyes.

Depends on your local police chief. We all have done things in the past we're not proud of. As long as your charges, juvenile or not, are not violent then you should be ok.

That was too funny!

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Don't play with fire if you don't want to get burned. Robbers got what they deserved. Nothing more, nothing less.

Good news... how long was the process for you?

The first day of the month, 5 months after the signing, so 1/1/10. So if I apply for 5 permits next month, I should be ok?

Ray Ray, Get the PRK, over LASIK, if you can. The military used to disqualify potential flight school candidates because of corrective eye surgery, but later allowed those with PRK to attend. Border Patrol may have a different opinion if you get the PRK surgery.