ahegeman 0 #1 April 4, 2005 Here's my new Bushmaster AR-15. Its got a collapsible stock and 16" barrel. I bought a case of mil-sup, and have already put 100 rds or so through it. Its a ton of fun to shoot. I'm going out to the range this week to see what kind of accuracy I can get out of it.--------------------------------------------------------------- There is a fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'. --Dave Barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #2 April 4, 2005 Invite Dr. Kallend to go shooting with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #3 April 4, 2005 bayonte lug? check flash supressor? check collapsible stock? check pistol grip and removable magazine? duh I love it and the antis will absolutely hate it!!! Nicely done. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #4 April 4, 2005 Damn you Aaron!! You're making me all jealous.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahegeman 0 #5 April 4, 2005 Quotebayonte lug? check flash supressor? check collapsible stock? check pistol grip and removable magazine? duh I love it and the antis will absolutely hate it!!! Nicely done. Yup - post-post ban, baby. Oh, and full length bull barrel for extended firing.--------------------------------------------------------------- There is a fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'. --Dave Barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahegeman 0 #6 April 4, 2005 QuoteDamn you Aaron!! You're making me all jealous.... You're not allowed to get one until you get your damn A license finished.--------------------------------------------------------------- There is a fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'. --Dave Barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #7 April 4, 2005 Almost there, I got 3 jumps in with Mandy on Saturday, so 3 more left for next weekend. If the weather is nice, I might be showing up with a keg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Balls 0 #8 April 4, 2005 1 word: SWEET---------------------------------------- ....so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #9 April 4, 2005 Nice! If you don't mind me asking... What did that cost? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DexterBase 1 #10 April 4, 2005 Right on, good call getting the longer barrel. Aside from accuracy issues, the rifle is less lethal with the shorter barrel. Looks like a nice rifle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rushmc 23 #11 April 4, 2005 ......drool......... nice piece!"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #12 April 4, 2005 QuoteHere's my new Bushmaster AR-15. Its got a collapsible stock and 16" barrel. I bought a case of mil-sup, and have already put 100 rds or so through it. Its a ton of fun to shoot. Collapsible stocks aren't a big help in the accuracy department. I've heard they can wiggle a bit. You never see them in high-power rifle competition, where the serious accuracy shooters go. What's the twist rate of the rifling? "Mil-sup" should be "Mil surp". The "surp" stands for "surplus, or military ammo that is past it's storage date for war-fighting. The 100 rounds is a good break-in to get the barrel seasoned and wear down any burrs in the rifling from manufacturing. You're ready for good slow-fire group size testing. Five shot groups, 100 yards, from sandbags on a bench. Try different types and brands of ammo. Accuracy results can vary widely from one type to the next. Welcome to the world of "assault weapon" ownership. You just made yourself an evil person in the eyes of many anti-gun folks, and they're all out to take your new possession away from you. If you're not a member of the NRA yet, now is the time to join, to help you keep that rifle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Botellines 0 #13 April 4, 2005 QuoteWelcome to the world of "assault weapon" ownership. You just made yourself an evil person in the eyes of many anti-gun folks, and they're all out to take your new possession away from you. If you're not a member of the NRA yet, now is the time to join, to help you keep that rifle. Actually not, i have rethought about it and am terrified about the posibility that someone may try to steal my stereo, so i have gotten a hand granade to defend my house. My neighbour is quite happy about it, although he seems restless when we get together in the elevator. Now I am after a cowboy hat and some nuclear grade plutonium so i can defend the whole neighborhood from the government. Any idea where i can get some? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jimbo 0 #14 April 4, 2005 A hand grenade is a poor choice for defense of property, and defense of self in close quarters. So is a nuclear weapon. Though I must admit, I'm not surprised by your choices. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ahegeman 0 #15 April 4, 2005 QuoteNice! If you don't mind me asking... What did that cost? t Just under $900. Bushmaster commands a premium price vs most other brands. Based on my research they seemed to have the fewest QC problems.--------------------------------------------------------------- There is a fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'. --Dave Barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ahegeman 0 #16 April 4, 2005 QuoteCollapsible stocks aren't a big help in the accuracy department. I've heard they can wiggle a bit. You never see them in high-power rifle competition, where the serious accuracy shooters go. What's the twist rate of the rifling? This isn't intended to be an accuracy machine, otherwise I'd have got a match trigger, longer stainless barrel, etc. Its just a mid-range plinker. I've got my hunting rifles for making tight groups a long-way away. I'm also considering buying an Accuracy International L96-A1 down the road for serious long-range target shooting. The twist is 1 in 9. Quote"Mil-sup" should be "Mil surp". The "surp" stands for "surplus, or military ammo that is past it's storage date for war-fighting. I've heard both versions in common usage. I'm sure "surp" is more technically correct, though. My bad. QuoteWelcome to the world of "assault weapon" ownership. You just made yourself an evil person in the eyes of many anti-gun folks, and they're all out to take your new possession away from you. If you're not a member of the NRA yet, now is the time to join, to help you keep that rifle. I am well aware of political ramifications of gun ownership. Thanks, though.--------------------------------------------------------------- There is a fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'. --Dave Barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #17 April 4, 2005 QuoteActually not, i have rethought about it and am terrified about the posibility that someone may try to steal my stereo, so i have gotten a hand granade to defend my house. Now I am after a cowboy hat and some nuclear grade plutonium so i can defend the whole neighborhood from the government. Any idea where i can get some? You make fun of my comment about people who want to take that rifle away from him... You should note that until six months ago, that rifle was illegal for him to purchase in that configuration, because it had a collapsible stock, bayonet lug and flash suppressor. And there are still politicians trying to re-instate that expired ban. Therefore, my comment was perfectly valid. If they're really trying to do it, it's not paranoia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites markd_nscr986 0 #18 April 4, 2005 Good job laddie! 1 in 9 twist? 62 gr nato SS109 should be one of the better choices for ammo or perhaps the Federal 69 gr BTHP gold medal matchMarc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites leroydb 0 #19 April 5, 2005 300 yards with iron sights easy... a couple guys I know have hit human sized targets from 800 with an M4....Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kennedy 0 #20 April 5, 2005 You know, that reminds me, what hsould we call guns made after the ban sunset? Post ban is used for after the ban was ennacted, but before it died. How about this: Pre-ban Post-ban After-ban ps - I'm still trying to get my hands on an "LEO only" marked AR-15, but not having any luck. Any reccomendations? (I'd really like an LEO only AR-10, but I'm ont holding my breath)witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites craddock 0 #21 April 5, 2005 QuoteAny reccomendations? Simple. Order a lower from someone like Superior Arms who will put any markings that you ask for on it with a reasonable charge. I would think it would be around $30 bucks for something that simple. You can have logos put on, lines of text, ect. That spot isn't bad at all, the winds were strong and that was the issue! It was just on the downwind side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LouDiamond 1 #22 April 5, 2005 Nice! In the spirit of "new toys" let me share with everyone 1 of many cool toys I have been obtaining as of late. This one is a beauty Made in late 86-early 87 and with a VERY low, 3 digit serial number."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites markd_nscr986 0 #23 April 5, 2005 Dont take it with you to CaliforniaMarc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #24 April 5, 2005 Quote1 in 9 twist? 62 gr nato SS109 should be one of the better choices for ammo or perhaps the Federal 69 gr BTHP gold medal match The 1-in-9 twist rate is good for the standard 55 grain bullets, and the 62 grain. But I don't think it will stabilize the heavier bullets, and results with 69 grains and up will be questionable - those usually need a 1-in-7 twist, I think. Don't even think about trying the 77 or 80 grain stuff. As configured, it should be a great rifle out to 300 yards with the lighter bullets. But beyond that, it's not ideal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TypicalFish 0 #25 April 5, 2005 VERY nice. LouDiamond; if you don't mind me asking, what do you do with that thing for enjoyment (nice piece, BTW)? (No, I am not being anti-anything, I am just curious)... Where do you shoot it and at what? Or is it more of an appreciation for the mehanics of it?"I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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Balls 0 #8 April 4, 2005 1 word: SWEET---------------------------------------- ....so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #9 April 4, 2005 Nice! If you don't mind me asking... What did that cost? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #10 April 4, 2005 Right on, good call getting the longer barrel. Aside from accuracy issues, the rifle is less lethal with the shorter barrel. Looks like a nice rifle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #11 April 4, 2005 ......drool......... nice piece!"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #12 April 4, 2005 QuoteHere's my new Bushmaster AR-15. Its got a collapsible stock and 16" barrel. I bought a case of mil-sup, and have already put 100 rds or so through it. Its a ton of fun to shoot. Collapsible stocks aren't a big help in the accuracy department. I've heard they can wiggle a bit. You never see them in high-power rifle competition, where the serious accuracy shooters go. What's the twist rate of the rifling? "Mil-sup" should be "Mil surp". The "surp" stands for "surplus, or military ammo that is past it's storage date for war-fighting. The 100 rounds is a good break-in to get the barrel seasoned and wear down any burrs in the rifling from manufacturing. You're ready for good slow-fire group size testing. Five shot groups, 100 yards, from sandbags on a bench. Try different types and brands of ammo. Accuracy results can vary widely from one type to the next. Welcome to the world of "assault weapon" ownership. You just made yourself an evil person in the eyes of many anti-gun folks, and they're all out to take your new possession away from you. If you're not a member of the NRA yet, now is the time to join, to help you keep that rifle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Botellines 0 #13 April 4, 2005 QuoteWelcome to the world of "assault weapon" ownership. You just made yourself an evil person in the eyes of many anti-gun folks, and they're all out to take your new possession away from you. If you're not a member of the NRA yet, now is the time to join, to help you keep that rifle. Actually not, i have rethought about it and am terrified about the posibility that someone may try to steal my stereo, so i have gotten a hand granade to defend my house. My neighbour is quite happy about it, although he seems restless when we get together in the elevator. Now I am after a cowboy hat and some nuclear grade plutonium so i can defend the whole neighborhood from the government. Any idea where i can get some? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #14 April 4, 2005 A hand grenade is a poor choice for defense of property, and defense of self in close quarters. So is a nuclear weapon. Though I must admit, I'm not surprised by your choices. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahegeman 0 #15 April 4, 2005 QuoteNice! If you don't mind me asking... What did that cost? t Just under $900. Bushmaster commands a premium price vs most other brands. Based on my research they seemed to have the fewest QC problems.--------------------------------------------------------------- There is a fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'. --Dave Barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahegeman 0 #16 April 4, 2005 QuoteCollapsible stocks aren't a big help in the accuracy department. I've heard they can wiggle a bit. You never see them in high-power rifle competition, where the serious accuracy shooters go. What's the twist rate of the rifling? This isn't intended to be an accuracy machine, otherwise I'd have got a match trigger, longer stainless barrel, etc. Its just a mid-range plinker. I've got my hunting rifles for making tight groups a long-way away. I'm also considering buying an Accuracy International L96-A1 down the road for serious long-range target shooting. The twist is 1 in 9. Quote"Mil-sup" should be "Mil surp". The "surp" stands for "surplus, or military ammo that is past it's storage date for war-fighting. I've heard both versions in common usage. I'm sure "surp" is more technically correct, though. My bad. QuoteWelcome to the world of "assault weapon" ownership. You just made yourself an evil person in the eyes of many anti-gun folks, and they're all out to take your new possession away from you. If you're not a member of the NRA yet, now is the time to join, to help you keep that rifle. I am well aware of political ramifications of gun ownership. Thanks, though.--------------------------------------------------------------- There is a fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'. --Dave Barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #17 April 4, 2005 QuoteActually not, i have rethought about it and am terrified about the posibility that someone may try to steal my stereo, so i have gotten a hand granade to defend my house. Now I am after a cowboy hat and some nuclear grade plutonium so i can defend the whole neighborhood from the government. Any idea where i can get some? You make fun of my comment about people who want to take that rifle away from him... You should note that until six months ago, that rifle was illegal for him to purchase in that configuration, because it had a collapsible stock, bayonet lug and flash suppressor. And there are still politicians trying to re-instate that expired ban. Therefore, my comment was perfectly valid. If they're really trying to do it, it's not paranoia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #18 April 4, 2005 Good job laddie! 1 in 9 twist? 62 gr nato SS109 should be one of the better choices for ammo or perhaps the Federal 69 gr BTHP gold medal matchMarc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #19 April 5, 2005 300 yards with iron sights easy... a couple guys I know have hit human sized targets from 800 with an M4....Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #20 April 5, 2005 You know, that reminds me, what hsould we call guns made after the ban sunset? Post ban is used for after the ban was ennacted, but before it died. How about this: Pre-ban Post-ban After-ban ps - I'm still trying to get my hands on an "LEO only" marked AR-15, but not having any luck. Any reccomendations? (I'd really like an LEO only AR-10, but I'm ont holding my breath)witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craddock 0 #21 April 5, 2005 QuoteAny reccomendations? Simple. Order a lower from someone like Superior Arms who will put any markings that you ask for on it with a reasonable charge. I would think it would be around $30 bucks for something that simple. You can have logos put on, lines of text, ect. That spot isn't bad at all, the winds were strong and that was the issue! It was just on the downwind side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #22 April 5, 2005 Nice! In the spirit of "new toys" let me share with everyone 1 of many cool toys I have been obtaining as of late. This one is a beauty Made in late 86-early 87 and with a VERY low, 3 digit serial number."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #23 April 5, 2005 Dont take it with you to CaliforniaMarc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #24 April 5, 2005 Quote1 in 9 twist? 62 gr nato SS109 should be one of the better choices for ammo or perhaps the Federal 69 gr BTHP gold medal match The 1-in-9 twist rate is good for the standard 55 grain bullets, and the 62 grain. But I don't think it will stabilize the heavier bullets, and results with 69 grains and up will be questionable - those usually need a 1-in-7 twist, I think. Don't even think about trying the 77 or 80 grain stuff. As configured, it should be a great rifle out to 300 yards with the lighter bullets. But beyond that, it's not ideal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #25 April 5, 2005 VERY nice. LouDiamond; if you don't mind me asking, what do you do with that thing for enjoyment (nice piece, BTW)? (No, I am not being anti-anything, I am just curious)... Where do you shoot it and at what? Or is it more of an appreciation for the mehanics of it?"I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
