Winter Editionpost wood (furniture)post groupsbe a fren among frensAs always;No Trips, No Traps, No AirsoftPreviously on /brg/ >>64543406
>>64608347I just realized on a day such as today I should have used an M1 as the opening picture.
>>64608347Are collapsible stocks like that comfortable with a 308?
>>64608428With the aimpoint I didn't find it to be bad at all. Using irons and actually having to keep a cheekweld wouldn't be as great, but its not nearly as bad as it looks.
>>64608428No, but this is. Brings the rifle a lot closer to your body so it doesn't feel as heavy, too. It made my irons unusable, though. Can't get low enough to get my eye behind them.
I love my PTR91>>64608428getting a fuck huge muzzle break will make any .308 comfortable to shoot, but its awful standing next to at the range. >>64608645what optic? I like my 5x prism sight but I don't know that its perfect.
>>64608659Aimpoint Comp M4s. It differs from the regular Comp M4 in that the battery compartment sits low and tucked in. It takes a AA battery where the M5 takes a AAA and is smaller and lighter, but I like the M4s a lot.
I need to get another PTR, then I'll finally have all of the big three battle rifles together.
Rate your weekend
>>64609439Some asshole stole my identity and opened two lines of credit in my name. I caught it quick and shut it down, but I also figured out how to properly tune that barrel whip screw and the EBR shoots accurately now, plus nothing walked out this time. Overall breddy good
>>64609439Somehow hanging Christmas lights manage to piss me off very well, fucking Menards and chink lights. Other than that, nothing much other than finding a box full of 12 Swedish Zeltbahns I bought a few years ago. Tempted to used them in winter camping with the snow camo sides.
>>64608347merry christmas to me
>>64609858>cha-chunk achievedCongrats fren. You're gonna like it.
Thanks for the help last thread. I think I'll go with a FAL, BM59 is real sexy though, especially if I see a good deal somewhere. >>64609439I work sat/sun, but I've been learning some Stan Rogers tunes on guitar. Canol Road is really fun.
>>64609439My weekend to work, fri/sat/sun 6:45pm-7am. Machine I'm on has ran well so that's good.>>64609921Ooohhhhh the year was 1778.
>>64609439my alma mater lost the MAC championship but I tried a new chinese restaurant and it was better than expected6/10
I like how the sphur stock has caught on the last 5 years. I guess the dry up of the tenderizer stock and the price increase on them has turned a lot of people onto the spuhr
>>64609439Got to see some friends I haven't seen in months on Friday, shoveled more snow, and getting ready to tan a deer hide. Hoping to get some range time in at the end of the month. Overall, 7/10. Also, enjoy a snowed on PTR from my hunting trip last month.
FAL I inherited from my grandfather
>>64610230A fine inheritance, Anon. Keep her well-maintained and pass her on to your grandson.
>>64610230Nice
>>64609921for me, it's Harris and the Marethats some good DADGAD
Is the verify email site wide now? I haven't been able to post pictures in 3 days
>>64609439Ate a 30 count nugget meal from Chic Fil A and shot my carry. Didn't get to shoot my Battle Rifle. It was decent.
>>64609625>12 Swedish ZeltbahnsSo if I get that, you have 3 tents? V cool.
>>64609858That's how it's done when you're on the Nice List.
Enjoy the site maintenance timeout men.
>>64611476o7 stay safe. See yall on the other side.
we are so back
>>64610318What's been your experience accuracy-wise with the Belgian kit on the T3 receiver?
Hope everyone's doin alright during the holiday season. Hoping ill have some time to get out while the snow is still on the ground
Anyone anons able to share their experience building a G3? Friend and I bought full kits, he has a press and experience welding so not too worried about the fabrication portion. Any recommendations about the other specializes tooling(bending jig, straightening mandrel, etc.) would be greatly appreciated. Also would love to hear about experiences with builders, I only know of PCS currently taking work.
>>64611694Nice rifle, I hope you get some good snow kino
>Hey, can your CA3 fit different furniture? >Dunno lol
>>64612279century. not even once
>>64612279Yeah I'd say outside of cobbling together some kind of optics mount these are basically limited in terms of playing with. Still not a bad option if you don't have a G3 but have 700 bucks lying around and don't necessarily care about it running 100% of the time.
>>64612685Would does one acquire a straight up G3? Thought those were unobtainum in the states
>>64612845Be rich. The rest of us cope with "G3" type semi only guns.
>>64611687It's minute of man at 100 yards.
>>64612845>Would does one acquire a straight up G3Straight up? Clone for me. We have the frt on the horizon and that will do just fine.
>>64611461Tempted to get 4 more and do the giga Zeltbahn. I'm curious on how big and stupid you can make these things, essentially another layer to the pyramid. Imagine pyramid of Giza size Zeltbahn.
>>64613174The closest you can practically get is an HK91. You should be good to go if you're willing to pay over 2,500 for one. DESU though a pre shittified PTR is more than close enough.>>64613176Groovy. I remember my first field exercise when I was a Corpsman with the Marines like half the platoon put together their tarps kind of like that, but much less organized. Good times.
>>64613300When did ptr get shittified?
>>64613442Couldn't give you an actual date, but theres a lot of coverage on it. Mostly it boils down to their tooling wearing out and having to switch to different manufacturing processes while simultaneously cutting corners. I'd say the safest bet would be to buy anything made before 2020.
>>64584486Sorry I missed you last thread. It adds weight for sure. And it's a bitch to install. And I waited for like 2 years on their wait list because they dont produce them regularly. But it was worth it to me because it looks cool and allowed me to move the scout scope to the proper eye relief for me. I can also swap to red dots easily. Overall it's a great upgrade, if you can find one.
What are the PTR variants? I'm seeing like MSG and A3S ... how many are there and what are they?
>>64613514Thanks for your response>because they dont produce them regularly.Well shoot, I thought they didn't produce them at all anymore. I might have just got the VLTOR rail instead of the EBR chassis if I knew that. >>64613590Just get a GI, I had an A3S though too. They have a darker finish that almost seems painted on. The GI is a lighter parkerization. The biggest consideration is whether you want a welded rail or the option to get a claw mount later, and also whether you want a polymer or metal trigger pack.
>>64613628>I thought they didn't produce them at all anymoreThey do. Just periodically but if you're on the email list then they do a good job of letting you know when they are about to so you can place an order.
>>64608347
>>64611935I am guessing even if you guys get the press for the barrel and the welding down, you might want to get a finish on the end product.
>>64613176Should be enough room for your Bedouin harem.
>>64613442They went from justasgood to okay in the early 2000s and then post 2020 they took another dip. The CA3 Sporters are made by PTR and are total cludge jobs you can't swap out furniture on. But its what we are stuck with if you want a G3 and don't want to shop around for a good parts kit build.
So could someone swap out the handguards if they wanted to? Really want to see if I could trick it out to at least look somewhat like thishttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/sTqq8BH_U-c
>>64615336I wouldn't see why not. Its just held in with a single pin. It looks to have the updated collar so you should be able to swap any other foreends you want. My last PTR I owned had an old school wide cocking tube, so I was limited to only being able to use narrow handguards.
>>64613176Swiss boy scout-style youth groups do that kind of stuff regularly at jamborees...
>>64608347mega chinweld.png
>>64615336The Ca3 takes all standard g3 stocks and handguards. You may have to shim/file handguards depending on fitment or your tolerance for wobble.
I will never forgive myself for not getting a PTR GIR 101 before they went back on the hunting rifle legislation in Sweden.Gay ass world.
>>64615962Sorry to hear that, but no kidding I would have thought HK91s would have been more available to Swedes than PTRs.
>>64615971Yeah I've found it strange too, but I only ever saw PTR working its way into the market. Maybe they were cheaper, since from what I've gathered, PTR uses surplus furniture (as well as other components?) for their rifles.
>>64615995>PTR uses surplus furniture (as well as other components?) for their rifles.Yeah, a lot of it was old Portuguese and HK stuff. The last one I owned (>>64615459) had an HK bolt and barrel, and likely some other original stuff that I didn't account for. Newer PTRs will incorporate less surplus stuff though.
Do any of you guys run LPVOs on your battle rifles? What power are you using?
>>64616095I had a PA 1-6 on my PTR with a claw mount and liked it.
>>64609585How do people steal your identity? I thought paranoid folk would have had that shit locked down
>>64616169Judging by what they did, I expect my information was sourced from a data breach. Probably from AT&T, a rental application or maybe work. They had only the most basic information to apply for shit, while likely not having my actual address or contact information which made it super easy to dispute everything and shut it down. I think in those cases there's not much you can do to prevent it.
>>64612845I have a buddy in NM with one, it's pretty cool, idk when/how he got it though.
>>64616198Damn just what I needed. Another nightmare to keep me up at night. Good to hear you got your stuff back in order
>>64616216The best advice I can give you is register for user accounts with the three major credit bureaus and maybe chex (its like a credit bureau but for checking). The fucker that stole my identity registered with the bureaus first, and so it made it more difficult for me to freeze, file disputes since I had to recover the accounts/file disputes via phone and mail. Experian in particular is a bitch. More importantly though, if you're not planning on taking a new loan or applying for a new credit card any time soon, just put freezes on all of your credit reports, then nobody can make anything in your name.
>>64616227Thanks for advice anon. Hope you find something nice today:)
>>64616257As long as it's not another fraudulent account I will be happy.
>>64616261Oh jew....
Damn so did I miss the boat on a PTR?
>>64616546Nah their GI/101 model is still acceptable, if anything is wrong with it, just warranty it, and if you really want just get an older PTR.
>>64616614I guess, I’m just dooming a little over the apparent drop in quality. Granted I think like most things dropped in quality after 2020, not just PTR, it just stings a little in this case as it was my backup plan in case I got tired of or didn’t like my FAL. The plan was sell it for almost 2k and get a PTR91 and spend the extras on optics and mags
>>64616642I wouldn't worry about it too much bro. Find a local shop, or a gun show and check out a feel examples. Its really hard to fuck up a roller gun. As long as the rollers are in spec and the receiver isn't malformed you won't have issues. If you really want to go the extra mile, I'm sure you can date the rifles by serial number. I think your plan is still solid. Why didn't you like your FAL?
>>64616681Oh no the FALs fine, I just had a really hard time deciding between the two so I like to keep my options open in case I did ever want to give the PTR a try
>>64615459They just look so DAMN good, bros!
>>64616695Ah ok gotcha.
>>64616642>just dooming a littleYou are.
There's quite a few anons happy with the PTR made C3 sporters which are basically bottom of the barrel parts kits guns, they're not cracking like badly made parts on non combloc state factory AKs or anything its more about them being remade or replicated to specs.
>>64616732What are the mounting options for optics? I remember hearing the claw mount is a no go for them
>>64616751That's the biggest reason why I wouldn't get a CA-3, because the claw mount isn't going to work on it. I understand why most shooters would prefer a welded rail, but IMO nothing beats a good claw mount. It looks good, allows you to usually use your irons and a good one will retain its zero fairly well.
Is it blasphemy to use an eotech magnifier with an aimpoint ?
>>64617519I failed at the image
Grüezi negers
>>64617556this picture makes my peepee feel funny
>>64616732>CA-3The only negative thing I have heard about them is the actual accuracy of the barrel can be a luck of the draw sort of thing with some people getting guns that are pretty much perfectly zeroed and accurate out of the box and others that cant hit paper at 50 yards.
Evenin' frens
>>64616642I bought mine in Nov. 2020. At first I thought it may not be that great when it had problems extracting tar sealed ammo. After about 200 rounds the problem didn’t come back and it’s one of my favorite rifles again. This was the middle of the discussion that PTR’s may be going down in quality.If they really weren’t that bad in 2020, they’re likely fine even today.
>>64617773That’s good to hear, I guess the issues are a little overblown/fixable. I keep getting FOMO because I think the G3 is the superior rifle but the FAL is better looking so I constantly swing between the two as the one I like more
>>64617791The only reason I got the G3 and not the FAL is price, particularly with mags. If you’re like me then that will make the G3 the clear winner. I’m sure the FAL is fine but what I know is my A3S works. If yours doesn’t then warranty it.
>>64617798Yeah mags costing 50 a pop is less than ideal. For me the only issue with the FAL is that it’s inherently less reliable and more finicky. Which doesn’t really matter unless you’re an autist worried about actually using it in “combat”, like me. Besides that it’s a gorgeous gun that’s remarkably soft shooting
>>64617753>this is how you do itDamn, son.
>>64617791>the issues are a little overblownThe probrem becomes one guy sucking lemons, bitching like a bitch and competent studs smirking stoically knowing thiers run fine, not taking the time for an internet fight with a bitch. Taints the waters.
where my spuhr fags at?
>>64608347How good is the CMMH Mk3 AR-10? Can I get 1 MOA out of it?
>>64616642My PTR is from 2015: Bristol parts probably assembled at Aynor. Both front and rear sights are canted slightly left. Sent it back to PTR who said it was within acceptable tolerance. Still seems to work out to 200 yards, which is all the farther I can shoot around here. I contemplate removing them entirely and going full AK4C because the rail does seem to be plum.
May as well change the name to /g3g/ up in here
>>64618701Satan I rebuke thee.
>>64618701They are fantastic rifles. I need to get one again though. Probably the best of the "big three"
>uploading images is temporary restricted for your IP range? Is my whole city blocked. Whats going on. It's been like this for days
>>64618792You got a local pedo spamming shit likely.
>>64618701You're right, we need more M14 posters.
>>64618796man fuck that guy
Stg57 kits matching with live barrels for anons that want to build a battle rifle.https://www.robertrtg.com/swiss-sturmgewehr-57-parts-kit-with-original-barrel-stg57-pe-stgw57No idea what a receiver will run. This is too unique for me. I'm sitting it out and will see if a small shop ends up selling builds later.
>>64618701Once you slap you can't stop
>>64618701As long as I'm still allowed in freely...
>>64619885Receivers pop up on Gunbroker sometimes, full builds are 7.5k
>>64619903>raped and taped together ghetto rodRaunchy, absolutely raunchy!
>>64619904>Receivers pop up on Gunbroker >sometimesThis would be a huge hurdle to clear, the live bbls are a blessing at least. We have at least one anon build in progress...
>>64619944Thats camo tape not optimistic repair tape.
>>64618792Are you doing it from your phone?
>>64619889Is this squished or does that g3 have like a 14’ barrel?
>>64612279If it already has a surplus stock and handguard on it there's no reason it shouldn't be able to use any other HK91 handguards or stocks. And if for some reason something like the stock didn't fit you could just remove both of them off the mounting piece that holds the recoil spring and swap them around.
>>64616824I know one company makes one specifically for the CA-3 that just has a bar that wraps around the rear sight. You could also maybe weld on some material and file it into shape if you know what you're doing.
>>64620378Yeah, I'm sure there are options and will be more. I just really like claw mount. They're kind of expensive, but a well made clawmount really just hits the spot for me in both function and form. >>64620345I think its just the perspective, and yeah maybe the aspect ratio is a bit squished.
>>64618735>ar10 slaps your girls ass and pushes you aside
>>64621103By big three I mean the M14, FAL and G3.
Between you guys, /arg/, and /akg/, ... this is the friendliest and comfiest one. Thank you all
>>64621109Oh where is baby shit SCAR anin?
>>64621150?
>>64621144Welcome.
>>64621157>anonAn old home camo job and anon pseudonym.
>>64621168Right, sorry
>>64621150u talkin' to me?
>>64621207Oh hi welcome to the discontinued club .... years from now poeple will say "oh wow is that a real FN SCAR? I didn't have 7k for a rifle so I settled with the PSA SCRATCH....it's just as good !"
>>64621207The dog is the best thing in that photo
>>64621230Based dog appriciator.>>64621207>u talkin' to me?Would you believe it might look better crusted in baby poop camo? How they fucked up the tam colorway, I never understood. Hoping for an img hoarder to repost baby poop SCAR.
>>64621227Thought they were going to call it the GASH.
>>64621270More like RASH
>>64621227kind of a bonus huh?>>64621249I was torn on FDE and black....should've got black, too late now>>64621230we rescued him from the pound 2 years ago, chillest dog I have ever had, his name is Banjo
>>64608347I miss having a chaddle rifle ladsIve got an FMP G3 with OG barrel kit stashed away waiting for RTG to restock the flats and weldments but it's been months since he's restocked. Plus I don't know how to weld anyway.RIP in piss
>>64621326Like Banjo Kazooie?
>>64621352I would sex you for that rifle
>>64619949If there's enough kits, more receivers might be made in the USA.
>>64621270kek>>64621315Nice picture. I'm going to put together an ALICE rig for my M14 before I go home for christmas. I'm thinking I'll use an LBV-88 in place of suspenders, and also make sure to include my M9 holster.
>>64621352>RTG to restock the flats and weldments but it's been months since he's restocked.Check again. Just thought I saw them in.
>>64621471Looks like flats are in but the weldments aren't.If I'm never going to transfer this gun away, I wonder if I even need the semi auto shelf. Hypothetically.
>>64621471>Just thought I saw them inTold you.
>>64621483Nm.
>>64621440Not that anon, but as a guy that went to USMC boot in 2006 and was given ALICE gear initially I cannot tell you of the pain and torture that carrying two canteens of water on the belt on my lower back did to me. I can feel the pain to this day, I can feel the blood on the back of my shirt leaking down into my ass. I will never fucking like ALICE gear or alligator clips for as long as a live. Toss it into the fire.
Where's the AR love?
>>64621538I just don't have a pic of my DD5. It's my favorite battle rifle. Better than my PTR, SCAR, and the two FALS I used to have. I just don't have any pics of it.
>>64621538Whatcha learning how to fly?
>>64621563I have already learnt. Now my back hurts and I may get out
>>64621570Understandable. Blackhawks? I'm just a student, but I've been in long enough that I will be retiring after I complete my min obligation after I get winged.
>>64621619Yeah I went to school for the 60M. About halfway through the course I was told I was going back to 72s at my unit. It's been fun but I have 17 years in and I'm hurt. I really wanna move on because the army ruins everything.... even flying.
>>64621658The big green weenie knows no mercy
>>64621227Years from now people are going to be buying the new SCAR
>>64621492I have some M1956 gear I occasionally use which uses similar clips and mounting system. Maybe its because the belt is less rigid, but I haven't had that issue, with that said I haven't humped for miles with that shit like you had to. I'll take that into consideration.
>>64621658Are you going to wait til you hit your 20?
>>64608347tHERE's little to no information on additional after market options to that rifle otherwise I would probably build one
>>64622856Seriously? Theres tons of (if a bit expensive) aftermarket. Just check out RTG or HK parts. Midwest industries makes G3 stuff, so does B&T, and many more.
>>64622856See >>64622882 To top it off, really don't need much after shooting it to know what you want.
Does anyone, besides me, have interest in alternate cartridge semi or bolt action uppers from BCA? Take your .308Win to .243Win, 6.5mmCM, side charger, .22-250 or other?https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/upper-assemblies/ar-10.html>inb4 bca sucksCitation required.
>>64622954I mean if you live in a state where you can only hunt with specific cartridges you could probably justify an upper for the one shot you take for the season but it's not going to withstand magdumps over time.
>>64622954Slightly related to your query, but I sold a friend one of the FALs I built with love at cost because he said he really wanted a FAL, and he traded it for this BCA POS months later. I've still never forgiven him for his foolishness.
i bought one of these for the sniper wolf larp.it came with an obnoxious old ncstar hpvo 5x-30x thats a foot longcan someone train me. located in lehigh, pa thanks for reading my blog
>>64622965>he tradedYeah, poor decision skills. I hate when the gifts you give are less meaningful to those who receive them. BUT, a gift given with conditions isn't a gift, it's an obligation. I have tome to the point of never giving gifts that I wouldn't throw away. Cash? Make it small enough to not matter. Carefully selected (anything)? Be able to toss it without regrets. Keepsakes? Better to give a gift card. Asking someone to>please spend this on your student loan and not on the mary juanaIs not a gift given freely, but a conditional gift. If you want the student loan paid, just flippin' pay it and gift the rcpt!>>64622962An AR15 upper in .338Arc for $300 has an appeal, if you want to shoot that particular round, same for .400Legend, which is to your point. But also a cheap entry into a new round. For the large frame, a 22" side charge, .6.5CM has it's own appeal.
>>64623078Yeah I know, he's still my friend, and I did sell it to him, saying not forgiven is an exaggeration. I guess I should say I'm mildly annoyed by his lack of judgement.
>>64622634It's more likely that I will be med retired sooner
>>64619944Just winter camo, it's a pretty solid rifle.
>>64623233Just as well, good luck!
>shoot CETME 308 unmodified standing>Slight jump but otherwise no real recoil>AR-10 with a bipod deployed>shoves straight back into shoulderWhy is it like this? Is it a weight thing?
>>64623406Roller delay vs bolt having to get slowed down by a big spring in your buffer tube.
>>64623391Thanks bud. Bes tof luck to you as well
>>64623331Still sekkci.
Just finished playing Titanfall 2. The G2 was the most battle rifle-y gun and was pretty sweet. Downside is that it only showed up for that one level. :/
>>64623406>Is it a weight thing?Possibly. What are their respective weights? >standing>with a bi-pod deployedWhat position was the AR fired from? When you're standing your entire body can rock back with the recoil force. If you sit or if you lie prone your body loses that range of motion.
>>64623078>6.5CMTold you.https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/bc-10-6-5-creedmoor-bolt-action-style-upper-20-stainless-heavy-barrel-0-750-1-8-twist-straight-flutes-stainless-416r-rifle-length-gas-system-mlok-split-rail.html
>>64623631Hitscan weapons are for slows. If you're not using a grenadier gun, a kraber, the wingman elite, or the charge rifle, you're a slowshitter.
>>64618701Not so fast Star Fox
>>64567111Thx, finished a week or 2 ago.>bme>decide "imma board">turn on resume visible to employers>lift no fingers>1 week, get calledFuck. Lessee what happens. I'm an obvious overmatch, but the pay is there. $1300+/wk in per diem alone. Leaving shit in storage for this one. Boredom sucks, but I haven't even gone shooting yet.
>>64624123>fucking badass flooring>rifle even betterYou're tearing me apart!
>>64624417Thanks, I'm considering getting an irons only full Wood FAL at the milspec barrel length too or an RDB to compliment this. Not sure which one I wanna do first.
>>64624123>Wood floors/brg/ doesn't need to heal, it's the only thing on /k/ consistently going strong.
Do any of you guys underload your magazines when you're shooting for groups or sighting in? I think I sometimes get a bit overzealous with a full 20.
>>64625125I only load five when sighting in, check target, mark target, adjust, load another five, repeat. After that it's having fun from 200 yards and running to target stopping every so often for more shots, then a final bayonet charge. Wtf are you doing?
>>64625135Nothing crazy. No issues sighting in, just pondering whether loading a few shots at a time will make me focus on them more.
>>64625142Run drills and go back as far as you can and do it as fast as can until accuracy affected. Add in movement like left or right or going down range if have tactical bay and only shooter. If get good. Do movements with a butt buddy.
Should I save up for a RobArm XCR-M?or should I get a retro style AR-10?7.62 NATO shooting is always going to be somewhat novelty "just in case you need heavy punch" round for me, so mating it with a neat retro novelty weapon seems fitting.On the other hand, as I learn a little more about niche rounds, maybe XCR-M would make sense for other, even more optimized non-5.56 cartridges. Which only the XCR-M would make convenient.>you can buy a whole extra weapon for the price of extra RobArm barrels.Could be; haven't compared yet.Related to that. Does anyone remember the big .308 rifle comparison-tournament a few years ago?Around the time that C&Rsenal did Project Lightening, some other YT weapons reviewer brought together almost a dozen people with different 308 rifles. They compared the rifles in a scored evaluation. It was multiple videos, probabltly 2x40 minutes. Out in the Southwest.But I can't find it anymore, seems like it disappeared.
>>64625412Sounds like you want something retro for the fun factor, are retro style AR-10's readily available? I've never looked into it.And take it with a grain of salt, but I have an XCR-L and I really love it. Very smooth shooting, great ergos and it just "feels" solid and well built. I think I'll eventually get an XCR-M once I get that BR fever again.
>>64621440I'd recommend using a belt padding (Blackhawk used to make it, but it's easy to improvise your own) to prevent what >>64621492 writes about.LBV shoulders do indeed make comfy suspenders for pimped up alice rigs. Get an LBV that's already fucked if possible, no nead to tear apart one in good working condition...
>>64625841I was going to use the LBV in conjunction with the belt. The magazine pouches on it will fit a single M14 mag.
>>64625125>underload your magazinesAll the time.
>>64625412If you do XCR get the mini length type 3. More comfy to hump and you can do the 8.6 meme
>>64626801Good info: https://robinsonarmament.com/how-to-choose-your-first-xcr/
>>64608347Went to the surplus store, got an ALICE belt and some M16 pouches to set up with this LBV and other pouches I was sitting on. So far I think it's pretty promising, I'm just going to have to make magpuls for the magazines or put some sort of spacer at the bottom of the pouches. All in all it holds 8 battle rifle mags, or 12 AR mags. It's going to be what I bring when I go home for Christmas, rather than using my plate carrier and it's pouches to hold my mags.
>>64627922>Went to the surplus store, got an ALICE belt and some M16 pouchesYou must have a sweet surp store to come away with that H-harness!
>>64627959Surplus stores even 10 years ago used to be full of Alice gear. I miss the days of 3 dollar suspenders, 5-10 dollar belts and 3-5 dollar assorted attachments in a giant pile of mothball reeking canvas.
>>64627959>>64627972They're pretty good in my area. I already had the LBV, buttpack and pistol stuff.
>>64627991Whats the total? Last time I bought a rig like that I was doing Airsoft Vietnam larps in the late 2010s and was able to secure an historically relevant old school setup for 70 total. Its still at my Parents, I should grab it and the era appropriate M1 Helmet.
>>64627999For VN you're gonna want to get M1956 gear for a basic army setup. For this though, the LBV was like 60 bucks from kommandostore, the belt was $15, the canteen pouches were $10 (each), The M12 holster was ~$20 (I've had it for a long time), the pistol magazine pouches were ~$5, and the M16 magazine pouches were $10 today. The buttpack (an M1956 buttpack) is actually somewhat expensive around $70-100 usually. All in all, ~$200. This was ALICE, but in general a complete M1956 set will set you back more, they use a lot more cotton/canvas, so examples in good condition are getting rare. ALICE, besides being much newer incorporates much more nylon and plastic, so you won't have to deal with rotting cotton and corroded fittings.
>>64628031M1956 rings a bell, I really need to get that rig now for photos. I remember pouring into getting period correct gear, the Airsoft M16 really makes me want to get a Retro from PSA, if only Retro AR-10s with a fixed carry handle were a thing and affordable.
>>64628043>if only Retro AR-10s with a fixed carry handle were a thing and affordableMaybe one day PSA/H&R will. Mine is an SP2 upper I bought from a surplus store I built up and put on with one of the PSA retro lowers.
DSA SA58 Special Gendarmerie Marked Stripped Semi Auto FAL Receiver Type 1, 2 or 3 for best clone? I don't mind double for forged, the non-forged is type 1 & 3 only. Kit still waiting for bbl, too.
>>64628454I think type 1 looks the best, but a forged type 3 will last the longest (though it doesn't really matter with those round counts).
>>64628592Thx, payment in pic.
>>64628661Oh yeah I forgot to add, as your picture points out, depending on the lower, the lightening cuts will matter (aesthetically). My L1A1 parts are on a forged type 3 receiver. I need to send it to ARS to get L1A1 cuts made in it, because they don't align, and its just one of those things that you can't unnotice..
>>64628690>My L1A1I'll check mine, also an ARS. I'll check the kit, too.
>>64625441At first I was leaning towards AR-10 like you suspected.Since I'd be happy with either gun, but also enjoy introducing weapons to people with limited experience, then I started thinking what others would get more of a kick out of.That'd be a retro-AR.RobArm rifles are handsome, sure, but also generic of contemporary design.But then >>64626801 got me remembering something that seems obvious now. The RobArm would probably be better for hunting. I can use rounds that are more suitable for game, or try different rounds for different distance-environments.Still not sure which way I'll swing yet, but having these new angles to consider is good.Whenever I do make my choice, I'll post a screenshot for anons to feel warm & fuzzy.
https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-sabre-10-forged-20-308-rifle-with-12-5-quad-rail-a1-stock-magpul-bi-pod-3-mags-and-sabre-bag-fde.htmlPSA Saber for 1235, yeah or nah?
>>64616642I will say, I recently got my new PTR back from warranty after a charging handle issue was repaired and I am very happy with it overall. Fit and finish is nice, parkerization is high quality, all G3 magazines fit well (cetmes work but theyre rough), and the rail on top is straight. The warranty work also says they test fired 100rd with no stoppages before shipping it, so take that as you will as an anecdote that not all PTRs are doodoo
>>64631508Coated, 3 mags, soft case, yes. Add a nice scope, 800rnds, and off to the races. >the price is never _just_ the price
Is anyone aware an offset scope mount for the M1A that would allow for a set up similar to an M1D/M1C Garand? Yes, I know it's impractical and I can mount a scope over the barrel, I just think it's neat.
>>64634251I think this should work for an M14. I'm pretty sure the rear sight assemblies between the M14 and M1 Garand are cross compatible. Be advised, I did try this with my M1 and hated it. Here it is if you're curious.https://www.brownells.com/optics/rings-mounts/scope-bases/insta-mount-scope-bases/?sku=794001100
How was everyone's weekends? I'm going back home to Houston (shithole) to spend time with family, which is alright in a couple of days. Its been a couple years but fuck I hate going back.
>>64636344Nice rifle. Sorry to hear about Houston. Looking at Midland for work, of all places. Any insights?
>>64636398I couldn't give any useful insight. When I left home for the military 11 years ago, every time I go back the whole city is more unrecognizable. Its too big there. If I move back to Texas I'm going to the hill country.
