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A few months ago Holeshot sold me a bull barrel AR w. the RRA Operator A2 stock (http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=540) on it. I've really come to like this stock a lot. I mounted a Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 (http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-pst-4-16x50-riflescope-with-ebr-1-mrad-reticle) in a Burris PEPR QD mount (http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/reviews-burris-ar-tactical-mounts.html) on it. I also threw a Harris bipod on it. As to the stock, from the bench and prone it is awesome. I love the easy cheek weld and ergos. Can't speak to how it would work as a CQB stock, though. P.S. The gun is a tack-driver. Thanks Holeshot!

I can't speak to the quality of the finish on their lowers. I did, however, buy two blemished stripped uppers from them. The finish was a bit mottled. But very serviceable. None of my ARs are safe-queens. Blemishes and scratches on them from use are the norm.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/10447/s/palmetto-state-armory-blemished-lower-receiver/

Welcome to the forum.

More CCA is better. As long as it fits and the hood (or anything else metal) doesn't contact the terminals, you are good to go.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/review/product/list/id/172/category/411/ This is a pretty good deal. Last one I assembled has a decent trigger (not match grade by any means) that breaks around 5.5# Their shipping has been spotty. But my last order shipped fairly quickly. I think they got in over their heads w. the free shipping deal. If you don't like the standard A2 grip (who does? ), you can upgrade to a Magpul for an extra 10 bones : http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/labor-day-ar15-parts-sale/palmetto-state-armory-gen-2-moe-lpk.html

Awesome. The Swedes like to Bubba their guns as much as we do! And that's not a bad thing.

I'm no expert, but I've seen a few. I can say I've never seen a "pistol grip" like the one you have!

It's a very light viscosity oil meant to counteract the effects of moisture in the pressurized air and keep the piston O-ring(s) lubed on your air nailers. There are a lot more moving, and critical, parts in a firearm. More importantly, a lot more metal-to-metal contact. That said, it probably wouldn't hurt... but I'll stick w. stuff made for firearms.

I smashed it on the floor to test engagement only because my neighbors would have called the cops if they saw a man repeatedly throwing an "assault weapon" off his roof. I'm going to get some of those JP springs that were recommended and give them a try in a new PSA lower I just built.

In case I wasn't clear enough, this was an experiment. I was planning on a new trigger for this gun anyway. I have several ARs. This is not a go-to gun or an HD gun in any way. If this mod doesn't work, no harm - no foul!

DON'T ATTEMPT THIS IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR W. YOUR GUN. I ASSUME NO LIABILITY IF YOU ARE A DUMBASS AND F*&^ THINGS UP. IF YOU AREN'T FAMILIAR W. BASIC GUNSMITHING, TAKE YOUR GUN TO A REAL 'SMITH! Ok, disclaimers done. I have a 20" Bushmaster w. A2 upper that I use for iron sight practice. Very reliable, more accurate than I am w. my crappy eyes and fun to shoot. However, the trigger was an abomination. Long, gritty and ~8#. So I wanted to buy a new trigger for it. An RRA 2 stage match, or maybe spend some real coin on a Geissele. Then I stumbled across this: http://www.sargenthome.com/15_Minute_AR_Trigger_Job.htm and decided to do a little amateur smithing. It didn't take me 15 minutes... more like 30. But I'm fairly happy w. the results. The pull is now at 3.5# (plus or minus .2# on my cheapo analog gauge) A bit lighter than I wanted, but springs are cheap so I can experiment if I choose. The break is pretty crisp. I surely wouldn't call it a glass rod snapping, but it's a huge improvement over stock. The takeup is still a bit vague to me. But that could be me not being used to it. I repeatedly smashed the buttstock HARD against my wood floor and the hammer did not release. I guess the next test is at the range. I'll be sure to fire one shot at a time for a while, then move up to two, then three. Results to follow.

Is AK! Rock is bipod, comrade!

Absolutely, positively agree.

BlueLine, is there a code to enter at big dog? I don't see any sale prices listed.

I know a guy who makes his living working w. metal and he highly recommends shootsteel.com. This link explains why either laser cutting or waterjet cutting is preferred because it cuts down on the annealing which softens the areas adjacent to the cut: http://www.shootsteel.com/cutting-ar500-steel-plate/

Good enough reason for me.

I don't "get" those three wheelers... what is the allure? Is it people who don't want to learn how to ride a real motorcycle?

Wouldn't it be cheaper to just build a wall around the city? /half-joking

I'm waiting 6 months or so to see if there are any issues w. the first production run.

Yeah, I have 2 or 3 bricks of that Golden crap I bought years ago. It will never see the inside of any of my guns again. It's SHTF barter stuff now! +1 to that. I've found it to be the most consistent bulk ammo out there. I've gone through entire boxes w/o a dud... which is pretty rare for inexpensive .22 LR. .

I have the Konus, too. For the money, it's the best in category. Like the others have said, over 300 yards it's fairly useless unless you are shooting .50 BMG. If I were to take up benchrest or longer range shooting, I'd get a better spotting scope. Oh yeah, the Konus tripod sucks. Optics are not a place to cheap-out. I always laugh inside when I see a guy w a $1000+ AR topped w. a $50 Barska or NCStar scope.

What do you plan on using the gun for? Benchrest, prone, hunting, all of the above??

Yep. I buy it by the case. It's cheap and it works great on really cruddy guns. I rarely clean my .22s. They only get cleaned when they get so gunky they won't run anymore. First thing I hit them w. is brake cleaner. Always remember to lube after, because brake cleaner strips away everything.

Yep. Just got off the phone w. them. Rep said they are flying off the shelves and it's just not worth it for them to take the time to modify this particular upper. They will modify certain non-sale ones, though. I'm really want two of them at that price, damnit!