I just finished a AR in x39. So far have only 200 rounds down range with no failures.
Still scared about bolt weakness. I used a Tactical Ambush bolt. Anyone else use a TA bolt? or did you spring for the Liberty, Cason, or LMT?
Hey I didn't see this posted anywhere and thought it was really cool.
Palmetto State Armory fundraiser raffle for Laura Getty diagnosed with breast cancer. $10 dollar donation and 100% proceeds go to Ms. Getty. Also a chance to win a pink rifle if anyone wants that...
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-16-m4-premium-patrol-rifle-1.html
A damn good PSA rifle with a Leupold Mark AR 1.5-4x Scope($299) for $899.
Or one with a Aimpoint Pro for the same price.
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-16-m4-premium-patrol-rifle.html
I think most 308 have proprietary parts limited to use in that manufacturers gun.
5.56 all manufacturers use pretty much same specs and are interchangeable.
You can wash pretty much any gun just make sure it is completely dry afterwards and lube. Most people who shoot black powder soak their stuff in soap and water. I use ballistol and water on my BP.
Yeah a black powder cap and ball revolver from civil war era is about the hardest thing I've ever cleaned. Black powder is corrosive and will cover your gun in rust if you let it sit for more than a couple days. I don't see how those cowboys kept their guns cleaned when with modern supplies it...
Shot my Ruger American .308 at 300 yards a couple weeks ago, no doping just some Kentucky windage and was getting 4" groups. Pretty good for dollar per round .308 out of a $400 rifle and scope set up.
I would say go CMP they still have some rifles. They have HRA Service Grade Specials that are service grade receivers with a new barrel and new wood for 950. Also from time to time I have heard of them having winchester service grades for 695. Check the CMP forum under the south store for...
Last time I went to the range I got to shoot a mosin, a mauser, a .308 ar style rifle that could be popped apart and fit in a small suitcase, and the best part a GARAND, first time to shoot all of them but I have been drooling over the cmp website and forum since last december. All of this was...