Lambo2936

Where are you shooting sunday? I'm going to Range 14 sunday to try out my new Ruger Precision in 308. Would be cool to meet up and experiment together (and maybe shoot eachothers rifles in the two calibers!)

If only it was 14.5"

Yeah, i was looking into it and i can pick up a nice bcm upper ready to go for 700$ and change; i'll probably just do that. Just have to see which one i'd want.

Hey man, i was completely honest.....LOL

Might just go for a whole new build, really,haha. Seems like basically the whole upper will be new. Im aware of the sbr rules and pinning to 16". Not a millionaire but dont mind spending a bit of $$. I may just build one from scratch my way, though, while im at it and just set this rifle up the way id like it. Hmmm..

Found a pretty good deal on an AR @ NJ hunter. Its a custom build with a 20" barrel and such. I was thinking of replacing the barrel with a 14.5 (pinned to 16 and change) inch barrel but have no idea what else would need to be done as far as gas systems and crap go. Can anyone chime in and point me in the right direction? Was looking into a build from scratch but the receivers alone would cost half of what i paid for this rifle, so i figure this way even if i strip it, the parts are worth something. Its basically an ambi setup so id like to save that, for sure. Also, whats a good 14.5" barrel? Going to be a cq paper shooter.. probably out to 50 or 100yds with an eo/magnifier setup, i think. Thanks for the help! Ill eventually do a complete high end build but for now i figure ill start with this and then start collecting parts for the next one.

That's alright; Lambo2936 isn't exactly the type of username to give away ones gender. Thanks again for the info.

I'm a him, haha I Appreciate you looking into it. I Think that's exactly what i'm going to do.. I can pick both up for 80$, test both out, and keep running whatever i find to work better for my needs. I Think that's a no brainer. In the meantime i'm hoping to hit the range this weekend or whenever possible to see how the rifle is on its own. At a minimum i'll put the flash hider on, though.

No, nothing has to be sent to the state police *for rifles*. The buyer can voluntarily report ownership to their local police department, but otherwise the only paperwork that HAS to be done is a C.O.E. which you know about. Keep your copy as the seller so that if something happens and they track the firearm down via Serial #, you have proof that you are no longer the owner of the rifle; otherwise, you could be on the hook if, say, it was found at the scene of a murder. I Keep originals and also have two sets of copies at two different locations in NJ in the event of the destruction/theft of the originals.

Yeah, if anything will be an issue its that. Ill find out when i get to shoot it, i suppose.

Read a lot of it. Seems like the trade off is recoil vs sound/concussion. Think ill have to shoot it as is and see how it is with recoil. If its reasonable i may leave it as is, as the brakes that are most effective at minimizing recoil seem to make the rifle far louder, and as it is i have issues with the noise at the range lately due to my new headsets not fitting me properly (Howard Impacts). Ill have to find new ear pro soon too.. May end up just sticking a FH on there if the recoil is reasonable. I dont think itll be all that bad though, my 3006 bolt gun is fine.

I must have been doing something wrong, because mine works just the same for my 1911 mags (which i purchased it for) as it does my glock mags...without any adapter...?

Yeah, even the instructions say load one by hand then use the speed loader IIRC. Works wonders.

Bought one early on when i first got my FID. Makes life so much easier loading 15rd mags haha

Welcome. Odd that your job would dictate what you can and can not own in your own house. Good news is that's gone and now you can go nuts like the rest of us.

Yeah, i know, haha. I was only stating that as my point was that while i know Ruger has some for a pretty good pricepoint, i have no idea if they are any good; if that wasnt of concern to me, i'd purchase something that looks cool and be done with it. I'm trying to find something that is effective rather than pirty. Yes, i realize that. I appreciate your input but was hoping for a few more suggestions to look into from others. The one you suggested is like 160$, which is a bit more than i'd like to swing right this second. Trying to stay @/Under 100$; maybe i can find one of those used, though. I'll check eBay.

I ordered from botach via their eBay store; Just a heads up, their prices are actually generally better on ebay, plus i get like 2% back for eBay bucks.

I saw, not sure if they are any good though. If i was buying it by looks id get the surefire; it looks awesome but i have no idea if it works well. Fairly unfamiliar with muzzle devices as i have zero experience with builds.

Will post some once the rifle is complete. Right now its just another RPR haha. Dont think im gona go too crazy with customization on it though.

Was just about to correct everyone saying a Flash Hider is illegal... Cant have it on ARs and similar weapons due to them already having evil features, but on, say, a bolt action rifle such as the ruger precision rifle i picked up, its totally legal. Its all about the evil features in NJ; make sure you read up about those rules as it gets really confusing sometimes.

Lol just saw your thread about getting a RPR. I got a pretty good deal, paid 900 bucks, still in the box, from a member on here.

Thanks for the confirmation, thats what i thought. Yes it takes standard ar10 type mags IIRC. It came with 2 though so thats plenty for now. Just gotta decide on what muzzle device. If they are truly only 20 bucks ill probably pick one up just to try it out though. Worst case scenario i have more crap in my gun drawer. Oh, btw, id like to keep it at/under 100$.. used like new (not beat to shit) would be fine as well if anyones got something laying around.

Picked up a RPR and put the 6-24 Nikon Monarch w/ Larue QD Mount i had on my Varminter on that (Picking a new, cheaper setup for the AR). I'd like to put a muzzle device on it, because i may as well seeing as its threaded and ready to go. Any suggestions? Something somewhat budget but not just for the sake of having it. Not sure how recoil is on these as i have yet to fire it.. Is a flashhider legal on these? I am extremely confused as firearm laws go due to this not being an Assault Weapon; that means the folding stock is OK as is the removable mag, right? Can i put a flashhider on it, too?? Anyhow, back on topic, i'd like to put a muzzle device on it. It is a 308 model. Let me know what ya guys think. Thanks

Welcome from Middlesex County (yeah, i know....)

Oh, cool. The OD looks quite nice. Ive only ever seen Tan and Black. Pretty sure this is my next purchase, just need to save some $$..