JoeTK37

What type of long range (200-300yd) accuracy would you typically expect to see from an M77?

I picked up the same model 597HB back in January of this year. I love it. I've got 700 or so rounds through it without a single hiccup. And it groups great, hasn't had any issues with any type of ammo I've run through it. I keep messing with the scopes on it, haven't settled on one yet, may actually head to the range to zero the next one tomorrow.

Wow!!!! Is that a Levang?!?!?! Looks good. First build is certainly a learning experience. How do you like the optic so far? I blame you for my buying one too

Price is back to $399, but the 20% off is gone, and I can't find a code anywhere online.

Ugh. I missed it

I picked up a pair based on your post and comments. Both flashlights are impressively bright, sturdy enough for the price point. Zoom well and generally feel pretty good. One stopped functioning properly though. The button now goes to low with one push, and off with the second push. No high and no strobe. Hoping they'll swap it, because I really do like them. Joe

Any comparisons on this scope to the Nikon Monarch 3 2.5-10?

The bolt release seems so awkward and in a strange place to me. I've got the BAD on one AR and love it. It'll be making its way into the new one too. I just can't figure out how to work the standard bolt release efficiently

For a long long time I carried a Leatherman on a daily basis. Always came in handy with the multitude of tools, because something always needed fixing, opening or building. Nowadays in the office you're not allowed to fix anything, gotta call building services for that.......... but I still get some care packages and boxes to open in my 'cube so its nice to have a blade. This collection only started about a month ago. I'll post up a review in another thread when I have some more time. Kershaw Cyro-2 Kershaw Blur S30V Kershaw Blur Tanto Tactical

I wanted to build an AR from scratch for as cheap as possible a few months. In the end I built two, one lightweight and somewhat economical, and one more premium, heavier and pretty sweet if I say so myself. I think you can build something with more features, assist, grips, guards, rails that you like even more than the S&W or otherwise, for the same amount of money if you search around for parts kits and complete uppers. Joe

Care to elaborate on which FFL's may be offending locally for those who have had work done and may now be "compromised"?

Are suppressors legal in PA too?

Try a Levang Linear Comp. I had one installed about a little over a month ago. I'm sure they're not "quieter" but it certainly directs the report down range. To my ear(under muffs) it seems to sound a lot like a 9mm pistol to me the shooter, or spotter if someone else is shooting it. Indoors you can hear the sound rebound off the backstop more than others. Comparatively I had a PWS FSSC installed on a new build of the same length barrel. From the shooting position the "noise" is somewhat louder, however I feel more concussive pressure on my face(it's cold season and I can feel the pressure on the sinuses as I switch back and forth between rifles). It's not bad, just noticeable. Where I find it bad, almost obnoxious is behind and flanking the shooter where most of the gasses are directed. Hope that helps. Joe

Thats exactly what I was looking for. Right now I think I'll be going Monarch 3 BDC 2.5-10X42 with a Burris PEPR QD mount. If I can hold out I'll wait to see if Black Friday brings any deals. Otherwise I think my mind is made up, should be perfect considering realistically if I ever see a 300yd target it'll probably be a miracle.

Does a 32mm scope vs a 42mm make a difference in the perceived brightness or otherwise?

I hadn't seen the TruGlo before, eye relief looks impressive, got to find some reviews somewhere

I've been searching the 'net, our optics thread and pretty much everywhere trying to find opinions on this. My second AR build I'd like to keep as more of a target gun, 100-300 yds, longer if there were any place in North jersey to even do it. Originally I was thinking 4-16, but that seems a bit overkill for 300yds. Now I'm looking at the Nikon M-223 2-8 which has pretty solid reviews and is in the price point I'm looking for, I have to add the mount as well. Thining it might be nice to have a hair more on the high end of magnification I was also looking at the Nikon Monarch(which I believe is the basis for the M series). Monarch line offers a 2.5-10x42 and 50. I'm not concerned with the .5 difference on the low end, more whether or not its an appropriate fit for an AR and a good magnification for 300yds. I assume its a fine scope to use given its the basis for the M-223 line, but who knows. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Joe

Check out the post I put up in the "AR pics....." Thread page 51(sorry, can't link or post a pic I'm on my phone). They look similar to mine. Depends on light conditions how "earthy" they look. Joe

I have a BAD on one AR and not on the other. I miss it on the new one. I'm comfortable with the charging handles, but just find the bolt release to be in a miserable place for use. I'm not one to insert a mag and inmediately release the bolt. I usually load the mag, set up on the bags and release from there. So I'm a big fan of the BAD.

Thanks!!! Shooter needs a lot of work though

For additional reference purposes: http://primaryweapons.com/store/pc/documents/ATF_FSC556.pdf

I'm 100% sure it's legal. From their site: "All of the FSC Series muzzle devices have been classified as a non-flash suppressing device by the BATFE, thus removing any restriction from assault weapon ban states or provinces. A copy of this document is available upon request or on our website at www.primaryweapons.com." Check the letter if you like. I have full faith in OSA promoting quality NJ compliant pieces, firearms and everything else. Not to mention this question comes up all over the 'net and the answer is a resounding "yes it's legal".

New Build.......... Second build I've done: Stag Arms Lower Gieselle 2-stage trigger (sweet trigger, clean, crisp and light) CMMG LPK Magpul MOE Rifle Stock and Grip, AFG2 Midwest PX Complete Upper 16" Centurion CHF 1/7" Mid-length barrel Cero Forge Upper Fortis 14" Rev Rail Midwest PX BCG Mega CH PWS FSC 556 The scope is just a Centerpoint 4-16 that I usually use on a .22. That needs to get replaced, just not sure what way to go, I'd like this to be more of a "long range" (2-300yds?) set up than the red dot I'm running on build one. Maybe a Nikon M-223 1-4 or 3-9, Primary arms 1-6, who knows, I just wanted to be able to get to the range today and get some rounds in. Big thanks to OSA for their help with the lower parts selection, and Midwest PX for the upper. Joe

This was my first time to the range with it. First time shooting any AR. I loaded 1-3 rounds in each magazine I tried. One round mags were tight on every pull. Two and three round mags were tight on the first pull and perfect for the rest of the mag. I don't think it's the fit between the upper and lower. That seems quite good. If the issue were constant then I'd say it was one or the other. The fact that it's just the first round every time and not subsequent rounds confuses me. That's what's leading me to the BCG, CH, bolt catch. I think I need to close the bolt. Feed a round by drawing the Ch back and letting it slam fwd and then seeing if the trigger pull is as heavy as if I use the bolt release to close the hold and feed a round from a new mag(now I'm talking out loud to myself on a forum, this hobby will make u crazy)

Without the upper attached the trigger functions smoothly. The issue is only with the FIRST round out of a magazine. So I'm thinking its related to the BCG or charging handle/ bolt release in some way. It would be a lot easier to deal with if it just didn't work at all. Problem is the function is fine, its just like having two different triggers