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Posted: 3/25/2020 10:19:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11: I’d sell it  @Infidel4life11 you and @Dobs013 are trying to make a MF go broke. |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 10:24:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: @Infidel4life11 you and @Dobs013 are trying to make a MF go broke. Gangster grip would be hot on that... just sayin 
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Posted: 3/25/2020 10:36:56 AM EDT
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are you guize talking about mres?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2020 10:50:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: are you guize talking about mres? https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49687545421_02935d19ea_k.jpg @Dobs013 that gangster grip would stay with the MRE for sure. I'm thinking of putting a KAC 300m 0.33" riser (tri mount extended rail) with my Nightforce A203s from @SDMF_Rebel with an Aimpoint 5000. Never seen it before but in my head sounds slick as owl shit. |
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Posted: 3/25/2020 10:52:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: @Infidel4life11 you and @Dobs013 are trying to make a MF go broke. Him and I are bros separated at birth! |
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USA
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Posted: 3/25/2020 10:57:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11: Him and I are bros separated at birth! 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/25/2020 11:18:55 AM EDT
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That explains a lot! I have a 16" middy upper I need to offload. Anyone have a use for a bare bones upper?
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USA
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Posted: 3/25/2020 11:21:47 AM EDT
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Haven’t posted this in here since I changed a couple things up.
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Posted: 3/25/2020 12:26:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: are you guize talking about mres? https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49687545421_02935d19ea_k.jpg That is hot. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2020 11:05:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11: Musket! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/2DD93D7C-7A14-4BE7-8A27-2656487E0EED-877960.jpg #stealthislook Digging through these pages makes me want to get rid of my M5 RAS and slap my FF RAS on my M16A4. I wasn't crazy about the M16A5 setup so the A2 stock is back on. What are M5 RAS going for these days? Can't find one on the EE. Might end up keeping it, but spare parts are a dangerous thing when you're working from home. |
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Posted: 3/27/2020 3:34:53 PM EDT
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WA, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2020 3:49:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: #stealthislook Digging through these pages makes me want to get rid of my M5 RAS and slap my FF RAS on my M16A4. I wasn't crazy about the M16A5 setup so the A2 stock is back on. What are M5 RAS going for these days? Can't find one on the EE. Might end up keeping it, but spare parts are a dangerous thing when you're working from home. M5s go for around $100, maybe more with all accessories |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2020 12:01:22 PM EDT
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Is a crossbolt FSB generally preferred for MRE installs? Haven't tried hammering the pins out on the existing FSB but I've heard hella horror stories about them. Any tips or tricks to keeping pins?
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Posted: 3/30/2020 12:19:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Into_the_Void]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Is a crossbolt FSB generally preferred for MRE installs? Haven't tried hammering the pins out on the existing FSB but I've heard hella horror stories about them. Any tips or tricks to keeping pins? Heat makes it stupid easy. Almost every problem I hear about taper pins, barrel nuts, etc. is from piss poor work holding. If whatever you're beating on is not rock solid, all the force gets dissipated. Just make sure you support the barrel when you hammer the pins back in. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2020 1:12:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: Heat makes it stupid easy. Almost every problem I hear about taper pins, barrel nuts, etc. is from piss poor work holding. If whatever you're beating on is not rock solid, all the force gets dissipated. Just make sure you support the barrel when you hammer the pins back in. Yup. Was pounding on my workbench with no luck. Moved it down to the cement floor and was out in two hits. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2020 3:10:09 PM EDT
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Haha so what I'm hearing is if I can't make it happen I'm an ill-prepared-baby-back-bitch?
Either way, this MRE train is rolling! And another completed new-to-me project inbound! |
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USA
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Posted: 3/30/2020 5:30:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Haha so what I'm hearing is if I can't make it happen I'm an ill-prepared-baby-back-bitch? Either way, this MRE train is rolling! And another completed new-to-me project inbound! Big punch, heavy hammer and one good smack! I’ve run the gamut with those things, I’ve had some that were fairly easy, some that took some persuading, and others I was beating on for about an hour straight before they broke. Unfortunately you do t know what you got until you start swinging. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2020 5:58:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dobs013: Big punch, heavy hammer and one good smack! I’ve run the gamut with those things, I’ve had some that were fairly easy, some that took some persuading, and others I was beating on for about an hour straight before they broke. Unfortunately you do t know what you got until you start swinging. It's an '01 Colt AF upper if it gets too pissy with me I might just wuss out and get a Remington Defense 14.5" SOCOM barrel from CDNN. Folks have been popping those out with seemingly no issues for the past few months. But with a 249F-S it might be blasphemy to not go with the C AF.
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Posted: 3/30/2020 6:04:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TGWLDR]
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Taper pin removal is cake.
Heat the FSB, solid work surface, shock those bitches loose on the first strike. BFH and a section of 3/4" brass round is my preferred. Like so....  Attached File Attached File |
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USA
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Posted: 3/30/2020 6:09:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: It's an '01 Colt AF upper if it gets too pissy with me I might just wuss out and get a Remington Defense 14.5" SOCOM barrel from CDNN. Folks have been popping those out with seemingly no issues for the past few months. But with a 249F-S it might be blasphemy to not go with the C AF.Nah, you can get it. Heat, big brass punch like tig posted and schwack it! |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 6:52:34 PM EDT
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I don't even own a brass punch. I don't fuck around.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2020 7:28:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Wiscat]
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The current state of the world has inspired me to turn some parts box objects into another working gun.
Everything here is from my parts box. Items purchased to finish this build: -BCM 14.5 M4 upper(govt profile) -M4 Ras(I’ve bought and sold 4 I can’t believe I am without one) The end result should fit here pretty well!  If I want to be “more correct” I have a Lonestar grip and a N1(with sawtooth pad) I could add But the magpul stuff matches my good rifles. Also this is my favorite thread on here. It’s just people having fun building stuff. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2020 8:43:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: I don't even own a brass punch. I don't fuck around. Coming from a guy who doesn't own one either: do you just use a standard large punch? |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:16:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971: Taper pin removal is cake. Heat the FSB, solid work surface, shock those bitches loose on the first strike. BFH and a section of 3/4" brass round is my preferred. Like so.... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20200226-093233_Gallery_jpg-1-1342188.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/416992/Screenshot_20200226-093311_Gallery_jpg-1-1342189.JPG I'm a cheater and use my machinist vise. It's hard to explain, but you can prop it up in there and it'll pop them out. You have to have jaws that have sharp, clean corners though. If they're rounded/worn, you won't be able to grab onto the little bit of FSB below the pin. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:17:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Coming from a guy who doesn't own one either: do you just use a standard large punch? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: I don't even own a brass punch. I don't fuck around. Coming from a guy who doesn't own one either: do you just use a standard large punch? A large nail set punch works best. It has a cupped point so it'll stay on the rounded end of the pin easier. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:45:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: I'm a cheater and use my machinist vise. It's hard to explain, but you can prop it up in there and it'll pop them out. You have to have jaws that have sharp, clean corners though. If they're rounded/worn, you won't be able to grab onto the little bit of FSB below the pin. I get what you're saying. I just beat those pricks out. 2-3 smacks and they are freed. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:48:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Coming from a guy who doesn't own one either: do you just use a standard large punch? About $4/ft online. Cheap "tool". C360 grade. |
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Posted: 3/30/2020 9:55:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971: I get what you're saying. I just beat those pricks out. 2-3 smacks and they are freed. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971: Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: I'm a cheater and use my machinist vise. It's hard to explain, but you can prop it up in there and it'll pop them out. You have to have jaws that have sharp, clean corners though. If they're rounded/worn, you won't be able to grab onto the little bit of FSB below the pin. I get what you're saying. I just beat those pricks out. 2-3 smacks and they are freed. I've had enough that marred the area around the pin or the punch slipped and pinched a finger, so I just go to the vice. Granted, most home wrenchers don't have a $700 Kurt vice at their disposal.
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Posted: 3/30/2020 10:10:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: I've had enough that marred the area around the pin or the punch slipped and pinched a finger, so I just go to the vice. Granted, most home wrenchers don't have a $700 Kurt vice at their disposal. That's the beauty of the brass...non marring. What markings are left behind are easily cleaned off, IME. (Never went full retard on one.) As for the Kurt vises....wicked good tooling. Our machinists won't let me play with theirs.
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Posted: 3/30/2020 10:20:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971: That's the beauty of the brass...non marring. What markings are left behind are easily cleaned off, IME. (Never went full retard on one.) As for the Kurt vises....wicked good tooling. Our machinists won't let me play with theirs. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971: Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: I've had enough that marred the area around the pin or the punch slipped and pinched a finger, so I just go to the vice. Granted, most home wrenchers don't have a $700 Kurt vice at their disposal. That's the beauty of the brass...non marring. What markings are left behind are easily cleaned off, IME. (Never went full retard on one.) As for the Kurt vises....wicked good tooling. Our machinists won't let me play with theirs. I got it for free too.  I made some soft jaws to hold a reaction rod and man does it get a good grip. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 1:41:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Infidel4life11]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Coming from a guy who doesn't own one either: do you just use a standard large punch? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: I don't even own a brass punch. I don't fuck around. Coming from a guy who doesn't own one either: do you just use a standard large punch? All steel baby, but I use a straight square trim/tack hammer maybe 3 taps and she’s out. I’ve built all the MREs using both taper pins and set screw FSP. To be 100% honest taper pin fsp are easier for me. Don’t tighten the rail on all the way. Leave it loose, one pin/hole will line up drive that bitch home, tighten/adjust the rail for the second pin/hole and fucking send it! |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 5:32:25 AM EDT
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I use a 3lb mini sledge on taper pins
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Posted: 3/31/2020 9:54:58 AM EDT
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I’d love to see an MRE build with a suppressor flush fit against the rail. The MRE has been calling my name for years now.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/31/2020 10:19:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: I’d love to see an MRE build with a suppressor flush fit against the rail. The MRE has been calling my name for years now. I might end up doing that at some point down the road. That was my original intention but after all of this searching and waiting for what I have now, I don't want to disrespect it like that. If for some reason things go awry with what I've got now, that might be an option. Does anyone make a carbine gas 16" heavy other than Rosco Mfg (who is out of stock) |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 10:39:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: Does anyone make a carbine gas 16" heavy other than Rosco Mfg (who is out of stock) Check out CDNN Sports. |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 10:49:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: I’d love to see an MRE build with a suppressor flush fit against the rail. The MRE has been calling my name for years now. Doooooooo iiiiiiiiiiit |
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Posted: 3/31/2020 10:50:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Outrider: I’d love to see an MRE build with a suppressor flush fit against the rail. The MRE has been calling my name for years now. .....do it. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/31/2020 11:24:37 AM EDT
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I keep bouncing around but I'm trying to solidify a couple projects right now. Would an ACE SOCOM be plausible on a Daryl Holland stick? Or is CAR stock the tits for a reason there?
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Posted: 3/31/2020 1:25:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Infidel4life11]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: I keep bouncing around but I'm trying to solidify a couple projects right now. Would an ACE SOCOM be plausible on a Daryl Holland stick? Or is CAR stock the tits for a reason there? Personally I don’t care what stock. I only ran a CAR because that is what he was pictured with.      
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Posted: 3/31/2020 6:48:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Hawkeye66]
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/3/2020 11:34:55 AM EDT
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First of all, this and the NSW thread should never leave page 1.
Second, with all of this home time it's got me thinking, can anyone machine a new MRE front filler tube to close the gap in front of the FSP? |
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Posted: 4/3/2020 11:37:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: First of all, this and the NSW thread should never leave page 1. Second, with all of this home time it's got me thinking, can anyone machine a new MRE front filler tube to close the gap in front of the FSP? Reach out to JT at Retro Arms Works. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/3/2020 2:38:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CMCctx]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tigwelder1971: Reach out to JT at Retro Arms Works. No dice on customs right now. Understandable. Shame on me for again trying to dick up a proper clone. I blame being on lockdown. I'm over here mad that my only options for optics are eotech, Aimpoint, or Short Dot. I really want to see this thing with an ACOG. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/3/2020 5:51:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SecretSquirell: I've had enough that marred the area around the pin or the punch slipped and pinched a finger, so I just go to the vice. Granted, most home wrenchers don't have a $700 Kurt vice at their disposal. I used the same approach with my 4” bench vise. I use aluminum soft jaws on the push side and some steel spacers on the back side for support against the FSP. Works like a champ. An arbor press would probably be the ideal tool. |
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Posted: 4/3/2020 6:33:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: No dice on customs right now. Understandable. Shame on me for again trying to dick up a proper clone. I blame being on lockdown. I'm over here mad that my only options for optics are eotech, Aimpoint, or Short Dot. I really want to see this thing with an ACOG. Dis the apocalypse bruh, there are no rules. Pretty sure this is a leupold tho    
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Posted: 4/3/2020 7:19:55 PM EDT
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Apocalypse and gwot inspired.
Throw a fucking atacr on there |
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Posted: 4/3/2020 7:22:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: Apocalypse and gwot inspired. Throw a fucking atacr on there My man! Or an NX8 |
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Posted: 4/3/2020 7:26:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CMCctx: No dice on customs right now. Damn, forgot that. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/3/2020 7:41:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Infidel4life11: Dis the apocalypse bruh, there are no rules. Pretty sure this is a leupold tho https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/1051CF57-8610-4B01-BDDB-7D59077C9B2A-1349043.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/36168227-251D-48BF-88A1-221836FBCFA6-1349044.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/389243D9-9380-474A-8D92-09957A4EC64D-1349045.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/325471/96DD0B73-E720-49F4-80C2-DB582719C11B-1349046.jpg I have two Leupold Vari-X III on some bolt guns. One 2.5-8 and one 3-9 |
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Posted: 4/3/2020 9:06:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MJ11B4P: I used the same approach with my 4” bench vise. I use aluminum soft jaws on the push side and some steel spacers on the back side for support against the FSP. Works like a champ. An arbor press would probably be the ideal tool. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MJ11B4P: Originally Posted By SecretSquirell: I've had enough that marred the area around the pin or the punch slipped and pinched a finger, so I just go to the vice. Granted, most home wrenchers don't have a $700 Kurt vice at their disposal. I used the same approach with my 4” bench vise. I use aluminum soft jaws on the push side and some steel spacers on the back side for support against the FSP. Works like a champ. An arbor press would probably be the ideal tool. Yeah, a nice arbor press would be perfect for that situation. |
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