MichaelDiggs

Thanks for the suggestions. I will definately toy with it before I settle everything in. Not sure I even want a monopod/bipod on it. JUst adding more money and weight. Going to give it a good cleaning tomorrow. Got some really good bore snakes that shines it up with just one or two pulls. I don't like using rods or patches at all. Picked up that AR cleaning tool, which will help me clean the bolt and associated pieces.

I'll be using 1/3 cowitness using that Defense Daniels mount. So if it is 1/3 I will see some of the rear site in front of the lens, right? Most of the time anyway, the rear site will be in the 'down' position. Went to an outdoor range today and saw guys popping targets at 100 yards and all of them had scopes. Most of them. Some guys had red dots with a 3x or 6x magnifier. I actually never looked through a scope! Can you really pop a target 100 yards away? %99 of the guys there had gun mounts and front monopods and bipods. I refuse to love my weapon until backup sites are zeroed and I'm %100 comfortable with shooting it free hand. Force myself to learn and do it the hard way first. I get more and more comfortable and more accurate when I shoot. Can't wait to get my new buttstock that are a little longer vertically. Maybe I can eventually meet some people from here and make a day out of an outside range like Range 14 where I was today. I spent the entire hour just zeroing in on my backup sites. The guys next to me were like what's that dude doing. Have no choice. Can't do it in my backyard.

What would the the proper distance bbetween my front backup site and my red dot. Are the supposed to be as close as you can get them or you can spread them out? I mean the iron site that's closest to my face. The rearward site. That's basically installed on the last picatinny groove already. Red Dot can go right in front of that real close or a few inches? Thanks!

The Heritage Guild in Easton, PA. is a fantastic place. Lots of firearms. Used and new. I bought my Mossberg tactical shotgun there. They took care of me and it was a pleasure. Took me 90 minutes to get there but in the end, you may have a much larger selection than the smaller shops scattered through out NJ.

This is the place I ordered my Ar-15 from. I called them and very nice joyous person answered the phone. I asked if they could order a certain AR for me and they said no problem. "We will call you when it comes in". I waited weeks upon weeks. I called them several times and were very nice on the phone but really had no information at all on when anything was coming in. So I pretty much gave up there and bought my AR at SureShot down in Lakewood. It is a 12 lane range with sales. That's a pretty nice place. And no less than 2 minutes away is another 12 lane range, Garden State Shooting Range. They also have sales but not quite the larger selection that SureShot has. I go to the range at both of them and have bought guns from both places. They are full MSRP and will not lower prices at all.

I use them when ever I can. Cameras, remote controls, mice, anything that will take a battery. I bought the kit, then I bought some AAA, AA extra packs. Great batteries and charge fast as hell.

I ended up getting that Strike Industries Curved foregrip. Seems like the perfect grip for the bottom front for my hand cage. Thanks to whomever recommended that one. And the price was and is good too. I believe it will be a very nice compliment and comfort to my holding of the weapon. I did also buy the Magpul Angled grip just in case. Now for the buttstock I ended up with the Strike Industries Force Viper fixed stock. Whole inch more vertical and about an inch total length added after install which I think will be perfect. Also have that Gieselle SSA 2 stage trigger coming, a new Raptor charging handle. Plus a sling, mounts, and other stuff that cost money. Damn. I can even keep track of what is suppose to come or not! Because I know for sure I bought two buttstocks and can't find the second one. Gotta be here somewhere, I save all my email orders in one folder.

I currently am using the Magpul SL-K. Very small and the vertical height is too small for my body. I want to check out some stocks that are of good quality, light and have more of a vertical height. Preferably one that doesn't adjust at all, since I don't want to pin anything...so it would need to be as long as my buffer tube and buttstock now which is 9 inches. I'm sure I can find a quality buttstock that is at least 9 inches statically. A nice 10 inches would be even better. Just trying to get a little more comfortable setup, that's all.

Ooooooo, what buttstock is that? Looks like it will fit my body better? Already looking at hand stops on here. Have a couple in mind.

Is there a picture of this one with a hand on it? Looks kind of long. This one is aluminum, which I'd rather get than plastic. Whatever is lighter.

Can anyone recommend a forward grip/ handle for my AR? Right now I just wrap my hand around the hand guard which has I believe is an MLOK mounting. I feel as though I need something to brace and hold on to during shooting. I don’t want a full vertical grip hanging down, I think that would be too much. I’ve seen small ones for sale but figured I’d ask here first because of the experienced users here. Of course want it as light it can be. Also my Aimpoint H-2 is finally coming this week from optics planet. Not sure how I got it so cheap. I think I was able to add two coupons somehow and got %26+ off. Paid little under $400. Didn’t need the T-2. Don’t plan on any night stuff at all. Thanks fellas, Mike from Jersey

I get it. I can tell and weed out what I should be doing at this time and not. I have good common sense and can figure out who to listen to. The guys with the one sentence posts that I can barely read anyway, I pretty much skip by them. There has been some really good information from a couple guys in here and do appreciate it. Thanks.

I may just take the tube off tomorrow and check it out. I'm a do it / fix it kind of person and pretty good with my hands. Have just about every tool and was aware of the threads so I didn't iron man it. I couldn't find my torque wrench right away, and I'm guessing every tube/receiver has a certain rating. Man, it is time for bed! Update Worked on my buffer tube and stock. Everything was good. The little pin that holds the spring in was different then what I usually see, but got around it. Put a drop of oil on the threads, screwed everything on and back in business. The entire rifle is just springs and pins. Now I want to build one from scratch. Wonder how much less the rifle I have would be. Good night or good morning!

I am going to keep my magpul iron sites on the gun with the Aimpoint. 1/3 cowitness should be exact with that Daniel Defense picatinny mount. Since I'll mostly be using the red dot, do I need to keep the FRONT magpul iron site on? I already have a workbench in my garage, so I need to clear/clean some things out and start working on the metal in there. Can't do it in the kitchen anymore. Finally got my castle wrench today. It was a little loose and the buffer tube would just barely move if I tried to turn it. Now that I tightened my castle nut the buttstock is a hair shy of being off center. I take it I need to loosen the castle nut and adjust the buttstock for the extra amount of tightening? I never took it all apart (yet) and it felt like the castle nut had a ratcheting click to it or something. And yes, I removed my buttstock to see where the heck Rebel hid the pin. They hid the pin right under the lever that controls how far the stock goes in and out, and they even plugged the hole with black plastic somehow to look exactly like nothing was there. Very slick. I was thinking of pulling out my stock one more notch, but decided to put it back together and wait until my optic and sling comes. Never know when WWIII is going to hit stateside. BTY, if you need ammo cans bulkammo has them for $8 each. They are usually $20 a pop.

Wednesday, no. I was there last week Monday or Tuesday. I also hope to get on range 14 since I live literally 2 minutes away. I really wish they had more hours there. I've never been there before.

I just went with the SSA trigger. Such a good deal and sale I couldn't stop.

Was checking out opticsplanet, since they still have %11 off those triggers. Can you send me the Geisselle part number? They seem to have several SSA triggers all called different things. Like 'enhanced' and all that. They are also the same price. I believe in my mind I just would like a smooth, silky trigger that doesn't have a long throw ( is that what it's called ) or travel. I have a Walther PPQ M2 and like that trigger a lot. Wish it was lighter on the pull, but I have full control over it. I don't mind spending the money on such a critical part. You guys seem very knowledgeable - and nothing can beat real world experience and years in the field. Thanks for the recommendations. Time to take a peek at some triggers.

Must have been reading my mind. I was thinking about asking BRO if they could just send me a trigger. I heard their trigger is very nice. Only 3.5 lb pull. Then I was checking out Timney, Geiselle, BRO, and others. Might seem odd, but I don't want to get the 'best' trigger there is. Something reliable that has stood the test of time and hopefully a drop in. The last thing I want to do is break out the files, dremel and start shaving off pieces to get a trigger to fit. Since the rifle is %100 mil-spec, won't any mil-spec trigger just drop in? Any recommendations on triggers? The current on in there is stock from Rebel, but there is no detailed info on it. Could be made by anyone really. Thanks fellas. O by the way, just got a sling. A BlueForceGear 2 point. Simple and easy to use. Sewn in push buttons for quick disconnect. Special M-LOK adapter for the buttstock and need to grab another M-LOK adapter for the rail. Should of bought 2, wasn't thinking.

Rebel Arms still has %20 off on all their rifles. I paid $200 more at the store. Maybe I should of had more patience and waited? Oh heck, what is $200 these days. I guess you need to use this special link to see the discounts. http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dM4fNaPvKg44PMGUAJUqPcPLbGyKRT5Z9gonSo9H-FFXP-eCqC1VNPjMPQV9fNBO-2adJuxkirU0do9Bee6v4__nmLkY9gmPLIDmADwEVQ_3QaHvc6j7Qa5r-4OU5YCVJKuac-udNSmLBWPIXVzMi9ppMRqk6svyr1aGScNf9S0=&c=cbZQERgradRYzp6eDZVyZdD6ejG2rY1hDv8nEn0PsCw4PU73X3jdmQ==&ch=tWA4XC6a4QJvS4lCgYVpqQOWrAR-OhgAsGKCaO3zXJ2g4aMoLO_eIQ==

I will take the recommendations here and listen. I'd rather get use to the BU sites first before mounting any red dot or electronics. I believe the red dot I purchased, combining that with the Daniel Defense mount will give me 1/3 perfectly. Not in a big rush to throw the red dot on, still dialing in the BU sites. I do have to work on my breathing. I was a bit excited and revved up since it was the first time loading it up and shooting it. And of course I skipped eating lunch that day and when I do that my body gets the sugar shakes a little bit which doesn't help much. Practice, practice and more practice. Thanks for all the tips! Much appreciated.

25 yards using a small pistol target with only iron sites. Very first time on the range with it. I can count all 15 bullet holes. And boy do I love shooting the rifle! I won't deny my pistols trigger time, but it is hard not to want to shoot a powerful rifle. I ordered an Aimpoint micro red dot H2 for it. Comes with the standard picatinny mount but I'm not sure if the optic is going to be sitting high enough to clear my iron backup site in front of it. Either I'll just remove the front iron site or see if I can find a mount that lifts the optic up just a little bit. I like low profile and don't want the optic sitting up in the air, but heck, it may even be easier to shoot and won't have to put my head into such a position. Anyone recommend a good mount that will clear the Magpul backup sites? I was eye balling this one hard. https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/736329/daniel-defense-aimpoint-micro-t-1-t-2-h-1-sight-mount-absolute-co-witness-matte?utm_medium=shopping&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Optics+-+Scope+Rings%2C+Bases%2C+Mounting+%26+Accessories&utm_content=736329&cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-Optics+-+Scope+Rings%2C+Bases%2C+Mounting+%26+Accessories-_-Daniel+Defense-_-736329&gclid=CjwKCAiAo9_QBRACEiwASknDwbpTqYnGV1VYCaga2oNUtKPdF42m2vMfXS7oTFfxiXwAwRU9WUaB3BoCf8MQAvD_BwE Anyway, here is the target. Practice makes perfect!

I was just going to take it apart since I've checked everywhere. At least it is hidden.

That's exactly what charging handle is on the Rebel. Love how they made the controls for lefties real easy and intuitive.

Well, the store that supposedly ordered the STAG for me never contacted me back. I forgot them and ended up going with a Rebel Arms MOD 3. Right handed gun with %100 ambi controls. It is a beautiful rifle and seems to be made like a rock. I already ordered my backup sites and still researching optics. Either a holographic or scope. Aimpoint, Eotech, they both are expensive and both have great reviews. Anyone here have and Aimpoint or Eotech? Looking for a low profile MOA 2 or something like that. If it's $500+ then that's what it's gonna take to put some decent furniture on it. Little forearm handle, strap and maybe that's it. I believe the gun itself is high end enough for me so I won't be looking to change carrier parts, stock, etc....now, if I can only find out where the heck Rebel drilled that pin in to hold the stock. All I want to do is adjust it, not take it out of compliance. I should be allowed to do that in my own house. Then re-pin in.

Makes me think I may have made a bad decision on ordering the Stag. Although I have seen and spoke with users that have a Stag and are happy with it. Maybe I should have gotten a right handed model. I see Smith&Wesson's out there for like $600 or less. This is the one I ordered. I think it was more of just having an AR in my collection really. Yea, I'll shoot lots of rounds through it, but the newness will wear off and I'll be looking at something else to buy. I just got into purchasing my first hand gun several months ago. I got a late start, and I'm an old man now but it sure is good therapy. https://www.stagarms.com/model-2l/