The Gun Thread - Page 30

**Murlo26** · 02-27-2013

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Originally Posted by 93gtpeater

Lol its Paul. If I see any cheap 223 I will let you know

Paul, at least it was a P haha.

Thanks dude, I am always looking for some.

sleepydsm · 03-04-2013

Shooting soon?

93gtpeater · 03-04-2013

Yes next weekend I plan on going to bills in Hudson. I will try to post a thread soon.

**Murlo26** · 03-04-2013

So I went up north last weekend to a friends cabin shooting. We had probably 10 different guns, finally a chance to shoot outside at a 300 yard range (I basically did all my shooting at 25-100 yards though as at 200 we got sick of running out to move targets). Sighted the SCAR in at 100 yards with Goodharts ACOG, this scope is pretty badass.

Here is the grouping at just over 100 yards, I was using a cooler to balance on, not the most stable thing, but I felt pretty good with this.

The gun is really starting to grow on me, I love it.

Found this out though this weekend...my buttstock lock broke off.

Ordered a new one though, it was 5 bucks lol.

Also put these on yesterday, present from LaRue tactical.

Now my picitanny doesn't feel like crap. I think i put 200 rounds through the SCAR, its good and broken in now. Felt awesome to MAG dump finally too!

**asshanson** · 03-05-2013

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Originally Posted by Murlo26

Here is the grouping at just over 100 yards, I was using a cooler to balance on, not the most stable thing, but I felt pretty good with this.

That is a solid group for .223 at 100yds, basically 1 MOA. Now that you know the gun and ammo are pretty accurate, I say try improving your accuracy skills by not using the cooler to support the gun. Have you practiced accuracy in standing, seated, and prone positions? I find this the most fun part of shooting; using a bipod or some rest gets boring quick.

BTW, have you been shooting .223 or 5.56? Can't remember what ammo you picked up.

Edit: I can't wait to try out my new .308 that has been sitting in the case since January. Visiting my parent's house for my dad's birthday the weekend of March 23rd, he just bought a Savage bolt FCP-SR .308 too so it will be a good contest. I'm sure I'll lose lol.

**Murlo26** · 03-05-2013

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Originally Posted by asshanson

That is a solid group for .223 at 100yds, basically 1 MOA. Now that you know the gun and ammo are pretty accurate, I say try improving your accuracy skills by not using the cooler to support the gun. Have you practiced accuracy in standing, seated, and prone positions? I find this the most fun part of shooting; using a bipod or some rest gets boring quick.

BTW, have you been shooting .223 or 5.56? Can't remember what ammo you picked up.

Edit: I can't wait to try out my new .308 that has been sitting in the case since January. Visiting my parent's house for my dad's birthday the weekend of March 23rd, he just bought a Savage bolt FCP-SR .308 too so it will be a good contest. I'm sure I'll lose lol.

Let us know how the shooting goes on the new .308, that is my next gun I think, a 308 bolt of some kind.

I have both .223 and 5.56, i even tried mixing them in the same clip, didn't seem to matter.

I did some sitting shooting, but I did a lot more standing/walking shooting with multiple targets and quick acquisition stuff. It was still easy to hit the targets but obviously groupings weren't really groupings at that fast speed. I was happy to just hit the targets.

Then I did some prairie dog target shooting at 100 yards and destroyed it lol.

**goodhart** · 03-04-2013

Good deal!

sleepydsm · 03-09-2013

I'm looking at getting a rifle in .308. Im looking at either a DSA FAL or building a .308 Saiga. I don't want an AR10. And cant afford a .308 scar lol.

**Murlo26** · 03-12-2013

So, I am debating about selling the SCAR right now. With spring coming, I don't think I can afford two expensive habbits, shooting and cars. I love the gun and don't regret buying it as its the one I always wanted, but I could use some extra scratch for car and house stuff.

I am like 50/50 if I will sell or not. I figured I would give locals a chance at it first and not totally sure on the price as of yet.

I did fix the butt stock lock too so its all good to go now. Clean and ready to rock!

I am probably going to get a .45 pistol for shooting and home defense if I sell it then use the extra money on other things and save some for a rainy day. I will buy another AR in the future but for now I don't use my SCAR enough to justify how much I paid for it.

If you are interested or might know anyone interested let me know please. Thanks guys.

I am not desperate to sell it either, so serious buyers only. I am ok to lose some money on the sale from what I paid but not a lot, they are still selling for VERY high prices.

blackawdtsi · 03-12-2013

Think long and hard about that one. You may not be able to legally buy one again.

**Murlo26** · 03-12-2013

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Originally Posted by blackawdtsi

Think long and hard about that one. You may not be able to legally buy one again.

I understand that, its why I am not fully decided yet.

That was the whole reason I bought my dream AR instead of something like a DPMS to start with.

But now that I have it, its truly awesome, but I just don't know that I can justify having that much in a gun that gets used once a month. Ammo is hard to find, the range is always busy, and if I find ammo its pricey as shit.

If I hunted with it I think i would love it more but I am using it for plinking (bad idea, should've gotten a 22 for that) and fun shooting up north and semi for home defense.

Anyway, still just a thought at this point.

blackawdtsi · 03-12-2013

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Originally Posted by Murlo26

I understand that, its why I am not fully decided yet.

That was the whole reason I bought my dream AR instead of something like a DPMS to start with.

But now that I have it, its truly awesome, but I just don't know that I can justify having that much in a gun that gets used once a month. Ammo is hard to find, the range is always busy, and if I find ammo its pricey as shit.

If I hunted with it I think i would love it more but I am using it for plinking (bad idea, should've gotten a 22 for that) and fun shooting up north and semi for home defense.

Anyway, still just a thought at this point.

It sounds like you understand that not being able to find normal priced ammo is just a fad. This should be over with by next December. Whether it's from production being ramped up (more factories, manufacturers are already on 24x7 days) or clowns stop buying ridiculous prices from the gougers. All that really needs to happen is just that. Then the gougers will be stuck with the crap they're trying to sell and everyone will get fair priced stuff again. It's sad that a majority of people don't understand that (not saying you don't).

Trying to quantify a reason to keep the gun shouldn't come from how often it gets used. You bought it knowing the political climate. It's still just how it was when you bought it. Bills are being brought up, some get thrown out. New ones replace the old ones. It likely won't end until '16 or something finally passes.

But if you really are in a pinch, not just thinking of hobbies, nobody can argue if you do choose to sell it.

A//// Guy · 03-12-2013

lol impulse buys.

**Murlo26** · 03-12-2013

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Originally Posted by A//// Guy

lol impulse buys.

It was semi impulse, maybe 75% lol.

But I won't lose much money on it which was one comforting factor when I bought it. Assuming I sell soon though because if I don't sell soon it could drop way down in price when stock goes up.

92pearltt · 03-12-2013

Picked this up at cabelas on sunday. Shot 50 rounds through it yesterday but now I can't find anymore ammo haha. Was just looking for a nice starter 1911 and this seemed to fit the bill.

**JET** · 03-16-2013

Anybody seen any .223 or 9mm ammo in stock on the north or west side of the cities? I am getting a new toy to play with

AJ · 03-17-2013

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Originally Posted by JET

Anybody seen any .223 or 9mm ammo in stock on the north or west side of the cities? I am getting a new toy to play with

Dicks in MG had it when I was there yesterday, but it's the $1 a round shit. Finding anything else for the range, like the brass federal stuff is really tuff to get. You can find ammo, it's just the price.

http://www.bulkammo.com/bulk-223-amm...m855lcity-1000

If you need some, it's something I won't pay per round, but it's at least ammo. I have some good rounds for hunting and such, and a box of 500 556 on the way at about 50 cents a round I found earlier this week, federal brass, but that's about the top of what I'll pay and honestly that's plenty to get me through range fun all summer and fall with my AR when it's finally done. Just waiting on my barrel now.

1QUICK4 · 03-17-2013

I guess the biggest gunshow of the year is today. Maybe see a few of you there

twack · 03-17-2013

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Originally Posted by 1QUICK4

I guess the biggest gunshow of the year is today. Maybe see a few of you there

to broke to enjoy that goodness

**goodhart** · 03-17-2013

Dad went to the gunshow yesterday, picked up a shitload of .223 for $13/box. Everyone else was asking $19/box. He got a couple hundred rounds.