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So my father gave me his Hi-Power as a graduation gift.
The gun has never been shot in 30 years and the nearest range is 1 hour away from my home so i haven't shot it yet.
I do however have some 9mm fmj with it and i decided to dry fire and test the gun a little.
When i put the magazine in and rack the slide the first round goes in easily but if i do it again the rounds always jam and i have failures to extract.
My question is this a good way to know if a gun is reliable or not?
>>30069974
Most likely a worn out extractor spring (No 5 in pic).
Another thing it could be is a broken extractor look to see if the hook part is damaged (No 3 in pic)
>>30069974
Using 5.45x39 surplus out of a 14" AR, what distance should I zero my scope at? Googled and pretty much everyone said zero for 100 but I don't have a 100 yd range. I know when I was in the military we simply zeroed our rifles at 35 yds (IIRC) so we could get on target when we went to range, which is where we did the fine tuning, but that's it.
>>30070104
Im not sure about 545 but in a 556 ar the 50 yard zero is close to a 200 yard zero so anything in between is pretty close
How do I become a gunsmith? Oregonian, if it matters.
What are the laws regarding legal weapon length and mounting a shotgun under a ar? I tryed Google but couldn't find shit
Since parts of yall are from military families I assume, and got brothers/fathers/sons/... deploying, I figured I'd ask here.
How to deal with a family member being in a far away country, possibly in harm's way?
>be dad, last year
>62nd birthday rolls around
>retired
>decides, fuck golf, imma learn a new language
>cool so far, which one?
>turkish
>lolwut, ok, your time and money
>this year
>yall know my teacher said I'd learn much faster if I lived in turkey
>books "study vacation" through some agency
>travels to istanbul
>today
>get skype message from dad
>talk about this and that, nothing special
>casually mentions "loads of jets" above, nato or turkey, he cant tell
>casually mentions "I've never seen so many armed guys like here"
>"security forces everywhere, some with smg, some with assault rifles, all pistols, many flak jackets"
>(didnt even know he knew the term flak jacket)
>"platoons visible infront of museums and stuff"
>"a guy every 200 or so yards on literally every road"
Well. We all know what the rule "more cops=more safety" is worth.
So Istanbul being Istanbul, and snackbars being snackbars, I am somewhat concerned for my dad's well-being.
What do? How cope?
Thanks in advance
This weekend for my birthday I'm going to shoot some machineguns. Which should I choose from?
HK MP-5 9mm
HK UMP 9mm
HK UMP .40s&w
HK UMP .45acp
HK G36 .223
Colt SMG 9mm
Colt M-16 .223
Smith & Wesson MP-15, .223
Inland M2 Carbine, .30 carbine
>>30071672
you'd have to register th shotgun as an SBS
>>30072031
ive only been on the other side of that situation, but I would just say to look at the math, try and let logic and numbers give you an idea of safety. He is gonna be fine, statistically speaking. Way more likely his ticker explodes from dirty kebabs and fucking turk-roach prostitutes.
I don't know if that helps, but you seem sincere and I hope your old man is well and has a great time.
>>30072263
MP5s are pretty fucking sweet. I got to shoot one once and I almost came in my pants when I switched to full auto. I'd shoot the G36 too since it's not very common.
>>30072263
I would pick one of the smgs for full fun
personally the ump45 but I'm noguns so my opinion isn't particularly valid
Do any of them have burst fire as well?
>>30072304
Well he sounds like he is having fun...
I'm not sure if maths is going to be helpful for me personally, because I happen to know quite a bit of it. Also I don't know enough about the likelihood of exploding except for "too damn high" to feel comfortable.
>high colesterol due to too much kebab
gee thanks, another thing to worry about
and finally
>shakespeare, the britishest of the brits
>AR pattern rifle, not an enfield or l85
disappoint
>>30072496
fuckhead, that is my point. I am not saying study math, you nitwit, I am telling you to figure out the probability of exploding. it "isnt too damn high"
He will get hit by a car or slip in the tub and die, if you wanna worry, not get blown up or beheaded.
pic related
Does anyone manufacture a rail mountable pepper spray?
Like for pistols with rails, or underbarrel on an AR
Like I think some kind of pepper spray/mace could be a very very useful weapon attachment for short notice debilitation of short range targets/cqc
I don't mean a ltl option, I mean in conjunction with an actual gun. Like they're armed and too close to line up the shot, so just hit the pepper button and they'll probably drop their aim and stagger so you can line them up in relative safety (compared to them not being pepper sprayed in the face)
Or maybe some kind of talc or chalk thrower attachment? co2 powered cartridges that have some kind of 10 meter cone, would be a flashbang alternative if you just spray a shitload of dust into their eyes (yes I got this idea from pocket sand)
I'm sure this kind of shit could be marketed as LTL as well; but that aside, I think both of these could be pretty useful as supplements to lethal options.
>>30069974
The gun ought to extract the round, but it may not eject it cleanly unless you're pulling the slide back with a lot of force.
If you're not letting the slide snap forward at full speed the breech may not be locking. Make sure the slide is fully locked forward and the extractor is engaged in the extractor groove of the cartridge.
If the gun is still not extracting the most likely culprit is a weak extractor spring, the next likely is a worn out extractor. This is not hard to fix, but you need to know how and have the correct tools. A gunsmith should not charge much if you aren't up to doing it yourself.
If you do need to replace a spring, I'd also replace the recoil spring and the firing pin spring. Wolff gunsprings are excellent, and they sell sets for the BHP.
BTW: it's a good idea to use dummy rounds for function testing. I assume you know to be very careful to keep your trigger finger outside of the trigger guard!.
>>30070459
If you want to be a professional gunsmith, look into one of the two year programs (i.e. Colorado School of Trades). It's hard to learn all the skills and basic experience you need otherwise.
>>30072031
Dude, Turkey is close to civil war and major bombings occur every few weeks. He needs to come to his senses and GTFO. I can only assume he's some richfag who can't find a purpose in his life.
>>30072263
UMP 45acp for maximum rapage
How do you securely buy parts/accessories from a private party out of state?
My godfather wants to part a few hundred dollars worth of gun parts from a guy who lives in another state and doesn't know how to do the transaction without getting ripped off. How can he send the money and guarantee he'll be sent the parts?
>>30075022
He's probably too busy banging child prostitutes to notice the shitty shit going on around him
What's the best/cheapest pistol brace for an AR pistol
What's a good optic for a .300 blk pistol under 500$
Also what length of hand guard should I get for a 10.5" barrel
Anybody have any experience with the kel-tec sub 2000's? There's a gen 1, in 9mm, locally on armslist for $400, but I don't know anybody that's ever owned one. I know it's a kel-tec, but it's more something I'm looking at for fun rather than self defense.
>>30075921
Fun as shit. What magazine configuration is it in? Mine takes SW59 mags.
$400 is about the usual that they go for. See if you can't find a Gen 2 before you grab it - they go for about the same, but have some extra bells and whistles.
Just make sure you buy or make a sleeve for the buffer tube. Makes shooting it much more comfy. They're dirt cheap.
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What do you call this?
>>30072031
Your dad is a CIA operative.
>>30074581
If its attached to the gun and you have it pointed in someones direction, its because you plan on killing that person. Its already passed an ltl situation. If you spray instead of shoot him, he could come back and say you were threatening him with a deadly weapon, Then you're in shit for trying to protect yourself from some lowlife piece of shit.
>>30074581
Ignore me (>>30076121), i totally misunderstood what you were asking. I dont have an answer to that question.
>>30075979
I believe it only accepts glock mags, and yeah most I find online are at least this much, plus shipping. Thanks for the input, if I can't find a gen 2 around I'll probably pick this up.
Say someone breaks into your house, what weapon do you pick for self defense? A handgun, rifle or shotgun? If shotgun, what kind of ammo?
>>30072304
>dirty kebabs exploding
I assume you meant the food?
Living in Turkey, this could have two meanings
>>30077718
I prefer a 12ga pistol grip shotgun loaded with #2 buck
Does anyone make iwb holsters for mac 10s?
Aside from shoulder rig, is there even any other way to cc mac 10s?
Can my S&W model 49 handle +p ammunition? Know my detective special can't.
Okay for spotter to move up closer? Not in battle or anything...
I've tried Google and I'm getting conflicting answers here. I need to know the age for purchasing handguns and rifles for Utah. Some places say 21, others say 18. I know 21 is for a concealed carry, but for just BUYING one?
I always forget so can somebody please let me know:
Is it .223 that you can shoot out of .223 OR 5.56 barrels, or is it 5.56 that you can shoot out of .223 or 5.56 barrels?
I'm building a pair of ARs and would rather just buy whatever ammo will work in both kinds of barrel and not have to worry about what barrel I have. both are just going to be for target shooting.
>>30079026
I wouldn't personally want to be downrange at all. just get a monocular or something
>>30079160
18 from a private seller
21 from a dealer
>>30079185
You can shoot either safely out of a 5.56mm barrel.
5.56mm rounds *may* be loaded to a higher pressure than what is spec'd for .223, which is what may cause kabooms.
The vast majority of ARs these days are rated for 5.56mm, unless you really hunt down some unusual part.
http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/5-56-vs-223/
>>30079185
IIRC it's .223 that works in a 5.56 since 5.56 is usually loaded hotter. Though not sure if you should anyway.
>>30079203
Thanks anon, I mean that's sad, but thanks
>>30079185
.223 has a very specific set of specification that must be adhered to under SAAMI. 5.56, being the standard adopted by the military does not adhere to SAAMI specifications and is often loaded hotter. Nowadays most chambers you find are 5.56, but special ones such as .223 wylde and novske's special one are both safe for .223 and 5.56 as well.
I'm not a regular here, but I am sure you guys have been asked this a lot before, and I'm wondering if there is any consensus on which round is "better" between 7.62x39mm and 5.56mm.
Are there advantages and disadvantages to either one, if so, which? Do they have different uses?
How good is a g29 g4 for cc and potentially pocket carry?
>>30079205
>http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/5-56-vs-223/
so basically, it's fine to shoot 223 out of either
which is good, because I've been buying 223 and would rather just get ammo that'll work for anything.
>>30079261
5.56mm shoots flatter, is lighter, is smaller (thus allowing for a smaller and less curved magaine), has less recoil, has a higher muzzle velocity.
It is a better overall military service round. The Soviets switched to 5.45mm because they also realized this.
7.62mm is around because the Soviets gave out a fuckton of rifles and 7.62mm rifle making machinery to the 3rd world. And because people believe the stoppin' powa and barrier penetration memes. The Russian Army still uses the occasional AKMS, but almost always in a suppressed configuration, this is because the AKMS was made to accept a suppressor and the Russians have a ton of surplus 7.62mm suppressors.
>>30079369
Yes. .223 is good out of whichever.
And to correct/clarfy myself, it isn't the *barrel* which is the factor so much as it is the chamber where you worry about pressure. Not that it makes a difference to somebody buying a complete rifle, but just correcting.
>>30079381
Thanks, man. I was leaning towards 5.56mm and this makes it an easier choice.
Anyone know of any decent handheld radio scanners?
>>30074581
There's this thing called the hydraulic needle effect. If you're too close to shoot so you spray, you're better off shooting. If he catches you off guard, you should have trained better..
My question:
>enlisted with the Air Force as a wrench monkey
>BMT is in early August
>running to lose weight (not fat but want to look better)
>working my way up
I ran 5 miles a few days ago, but had to tone it down and I'm doing 2 a night now. I ran an average of a mile in 10 minutes, but I ran around a lake up and down a lot of pretty steep hills. Is this okay, or should I focus on speed and not length?
Running is the only thing that has me worried. I'm doing a test with the recruiter soon but I just wanted to check here quickly.
Also, how likely is it that I could switch asfc to police or even EOD after 3 years? That's a very slight possibility but still on the table.
>>30079512
Beofang is best if you can use the computer to program, you can even set the power to only communicate over a few hundred meters or connect to repeaters. But I prefer brick 1980s Radio Shack talkies, they're cheap, they can get the job done well enough, and you can kill someone with it if you hit them hard enough.
>>30077718
Handgun with mounted light. Able to use a free hand for doors, lights, 911, fighting if they pop out too close.
Try moving through your house with a shotgun ready and shouldered. Unless it's a sbs it'll suck. Handgun gives you more mobility and faster shots. Pistol grip shottys are just retarded.
Also knowing what your doing helps
>>30079381
7.62x39 makes for a better sbr.
What firearms can be bought in California that won't be horribly gimped or molested? Bullet buttons, special stocks, etc. It all disgusts me.
Alternatively, does anyone have a summary of the super scary salt weapon ban?
>>30080599
Don't know much on laws but here is a site that has all the handguns that are allowed.
http://certguns.doj.ca.gov/
>>30080599
I hear supersoakers are fun. Just be careful and don't leave them around children.
>>30080622
>There are 767 models in the database.
I had no idea how bad it really was. This is totally not good.
>>30072031
Turkey has always been somewhat dangerous due to the kurdish terrorism. Plus Turkey is borderline dictatorship and if you accidentally disappear they don't even need a good excuse since for some reason they always get a free pass. (Reason is that they're the US best puppet against russian interests in the area)
Make your dad come back before something big happens and he's on the wrong side of the border.
I have a used Jericho 45fs (only 1 mag) and sometimes the slide will not lock into the open position after I've fired the last round. Is this due to a weak mag spring?
Should I replace the grips on my recently purchased CDS? Maybe get a T-grip as well?
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What's the minimum suitable for penetrating level IV ceramic (rated for 30-06 AP at about 1000m/s)
More speed? (30-06 accelerator?)
More mass (357 H&H?)
Some combination?
>>30082902
Speed and sectional density penetrates
Projectile hardness is the third side of that formula
>>30082926
Ok, so if 30-06 AP is pushing the limits of NIJ IV already.
30-06 M2 AP has a sectional density of 0.257 (162 gr, .30")
and the accelerator has sectional density of 0.359 (125gr, .223")
As long as the accelerator has a similar steel core, this should be enough to defeat ceramic?
>>30070056
>.gif
You can't fool me with your sorcerer's ways
>>30083009
Now you will never know.
>>30083001
It should, yes.
>>30083051
Neat.
I wonder if we'll see a load like this used when it's time to face a proper army with armor instead of hajis.
Maybe the return of battle rifles.
Why did seals seam to abandon the usage of drop pouches? Maybe I haven't noticed them in the pictures I have seen. Other contemporary SOF seem to still use them and I personally find that kind of pouch extremely useful in various situations.
>>30083265
Pretty sure these are airsofters
>>30083280
Yes they are, you'r right, but that's not the question here. Does anyone have a reference photo of actual SEALs using drop pouches?
>>30083419
Sorry I didn't even read your post I just maximized the image.
They are a training crutch, first of all. It's more efficient to do a normal reload and retain your magazine in the pouch it came from than throw it in a dump pouch and risk it falling out. I imagine SEALs don't train with them period because they are also a huge risk during maritime operations since they are more or less buckets for water to get pooled up in.
You see CAG, MARSOC and SF guys using dump pouches very frequently though, so obviously they are not such a considerable risk that is totally out of the question for high speed operations.
Here's a pic of a SEAL using one
>>30083475
I agree with your argument, but other waterborn SOF use foldable dump pouches - note the right hand side of the picture.
Here's another one
>>30083494
Thank you Anon, much appreciated, but would you agree that for SEALs it is rather unusual to use one?
>>30083510
Yeah, I like these. I don't have one, but it seems to totally eliminate the water retention issue.
>>30083528
Yes, it's rare.
>>30083475
They have 4 mags to begin with. I mean one in the gun ant three in the plate carrier, so where the first mag go when it is empty?
Would an m1 carbine be a good 100% ruger 10/22 replacement?
I've never tried one, but the 30 carbine seems like a 22lr all growed up, lop increased, magazine less of a hassle, and bayonet.
I only use the 10/22 for rabits anymore really, would like a more versatile option when just mending fenses
So police wear bodycams now
How legal would it be to strap on a gopro when someone breaks into your house and you kill them (lawfully)?
>>30083475
>They are a training crutch, first of all.
Er, no they aren't. Lots and lots of people use them in actual operations because they work.
>It's more efficient to do a normal reload and retain your magazine in the pouch it came from than throw it in a dump pouch and risk it falling out.
It is not. It takes more time and effort and you have to fumble with the pouch a little bit. It doesn't seem like a lot, but the difference between 2 seconds fucking with a pouch and 0.05 seconds tossing a mag in a dump pouch is a big thing.
Before dump pouches, people still would toss empties into cargo pockets rather than back into a vest. Every anti-dump pouch old timer I've met in the military has their opinion because they still use a cargo pocket, not mix shit into a vest. Mixing empty or almost empty mags back into your vest is begging to end up reloading an empty mag into a rifle.
>I imagine SEALs don't train with them period because they are also a huge risk during maritime operations since they are more or less buckets for water to get pooled up in.
Or, check this out: Maybe they tailor their equipment to their mission? Like, if you're operating inna Afghanistan, you won't being wearing the same shit as if you're doing martime operations.
Also even if they want dump pouches for martime operations, it is very simple to avoid having their dump pouches be buckets. They either get mesh pouches, or pouches with drainage holes. Problem fucking solved.
For whatever reason, dump pouches are more debated than any other pouch type. It's a fucking external pocket. Some people use it some don't. Plenty of SEALs/SF/Rangers/Army infantry/USMC/ who the fuck ever use them if they feel like it on a personal level.
>>30083925
Uh, there's no legal issue whatsoever with having a camera on in your house. Are you retarded?
What prompted you to ask such a stupid question?
>>30084060
Well, when I first noticed that SEALs, in most cases, don't use dump pouches I was surprised, not by the fact, where does the empty mags go - I assumed they just throw them on the ground, as it is certainly the fastest option. I was surprised that they get rid of tremendous versatility of said pouch. I use it for storing countless items for like 5 minutes when I need free hands.
>>30080669
>>30075022
I know that. Thats why I am worried.
I told him so.
I'm paraphrasing here, but he said something along the lines of "I'll be fine".
>>30076007
>30076007
>007
Well I'll be darned
>>30083925
why would that be illegal
I need to get an adapter for my rifle because of funky threads. I've seen some shoulderless adapters but I'm not sure if I trust them because I feel like I wouldn't be able to appropriately tighten it. Does anyone have experience with shoulderless adapters?
Is it ever socially acceptable to wear white leather shoes?
Should i just go ahead an buy a M48 Mauser or should i wait till i see an SMLE. I would much rather prefer an SMLE but i would like to hear opinions in both rifles.
>>30072263
I'm not an HK guy, but I'd definitely go with the HK's on that list. At least the MP-5 and G36. M-16 might be fun, but its still an AR after all. When else are you going to get to fire a G36?
>>30086209
Not after labor day
>>30069974
So, finished my AR-10 build, ran 30 rounds through it, and (almost) everything seems good.
Problem is, to get PMags to lock in, I have to shave a bunch of material off the backside of the mag, where they have a bigass bulge around them; after that, they work great. I also just got a steel mag in today, and it'll go in the well eventually, but it's like trying to have a stallion breed a virgin mouse. It definitely doesn't drop free.
So... Is it worth grinding the magwell out a bit, and if so, is there a way to do it neatly? Or would it be better to just keep shaving polymer? It's purely a range toy, so I'm not worried about SHTF or anything like that.
How easy is it to touch up holster wear?
Should you even touch up holster wear?
>>30078296
Bump
Front sight came off my Colt detective special. What would be the best way too reattach it and keep it attached? Should I do it myself or take it too a shop?
>>30086303
Mausers are the pinnacle of bolt-action design. But ultimately your personal taste should dictate what rifle you get.
Bumping my dudes.
I have a ptr 91 and have found full auto g3 lowers cor under $80 dollars, would it be a match? Would it work? Would i have to have a tragic boating accident? It would only ever be on the gun when im out innawoods anyway.
>>30089188
PTRs have a 'shelf' behind the magwell that prohibits dropping in a FA trigger group. Grinding this off is considered intent from my understanding. Federal ass rape prison really isnt worth full giggle
newguns here
how does a fmj 9mm bullet weigh 115, but a hollow point with a big chunk missing from it weigh 165 or so?
I have a Savage 111 .300 win mag, and I'm waiting on my optic to get here. I've been thinking about selling it to get a Remington 700 in .308. I figure a .308 would be better because it's cheaper, and there isn't very much practical use for a gun that can reach out to 1,200+m. A .300 win mag is cool, but driving a slow car fast often just seems better than driving a fast car slow sometimes. What do you think, /k/, should I cash in my Savage for a Remi?
>>30086433
Agreed, G36's are pretty sweet. The dual sights are a trip, and working the ambi charging handle is pretty cool. It may look cumbersome, but it's actually a really comfy rifle.
Also, why wouldn't you shoot an MP5? It's more or less the definitive sub machine gun.
>>30088647
Would superglue work?
>>30085294
Well the last time someone was "fine" it didn't turn out great.
What does /K/ think about ground zero precision AR 15 pistol kits?
I have a $25 gift card, what should I blow it on?
>>30090369
For where mang? We could tell you ammo or a magazine then you say it's for itunes.
Is the major/minor class for IPSC determined by caliber? Could 7,62x39 pass for minor class?
>>30083265
Mostly I think it's that SEALs hate to have weight on their belt lines.
is it okay to dry fire a closed bolt MAC?
>>30069974
Speaking of hi powers, are FEG's any good? Or should I shell out another $50 for the Belgium FN Hi Power? Buds has both in stock locally for $299 and $349. If I buy one, I'll most likely re due the finish, new grips, and a trigger job for shits and giggles.
>>30088647
Bumping.
>>30092880
I would say gunsmith but its not a gun that really relies heavily on accuracy so why bother fixing it at all.
What physical walk-in stores (yeah I know everything is cheaper online, but I don't like ordering things online) are good for gun safes? (prices)
I just want to get a small safe to put my rifles in, I guess also as a secondary question; how feasible is it for someone to carry one of those home by themselves? Do they come fully assembled? I'm guessing if construction is needed that would be best since it'd be less bulky to carry; I have a ballpark idea of how much they weigh based on lifting them in stores, it's just that I don't know if it'd fit in the backseat of my car, so I'm more concerned about bulk than weight
I'm just looking at those 120-150$ 8-10 gun stand up safes; Id REALLY prefer to cut out middleman costs (Delivery), I guess if I find something I REALLY like, I can go and borrow an suv if it's too big to fit in my own car.
So I guess my main question is; my nearby options are essentially bass pro, dick's sporting; they have SIMILAR things as to what I'm looking for which are similarly prices, I guess what I'm asking is which one is the better one cost/value wise.
I mean I have like walmarts and lowes nearby and they carry safes, but my local ones don't.
I know you can also order for pickup, but I've taken the next week off of work, so I really want to get this all squared away before I go back to work and then this gets to be a hassle.
>>30090399
Just a visa gift card thing. I assume it works anywhere. I'm on a hiatus from my funs right now and I wanted to use it on something tide me over
Why do people put things through the trigger guard when taking pictures
>>30093188
Helps whatever gun their trying to take a photo of stand up a certain way for maximum aesthetics
>>30079203
18 for long guns
21 for handguns
>>30093143
Check out Tractor Supply. I've bought 2 there. Also Sam's Club has good deals sometimes.
My hi power's sights are killing me how the fuck do i change them?
They don't appear to be removable at all.
Also what does the C in glock 19/17C mean?
>>30094204
C is usually for compensated.
>>30089278
The hollowpoint probably has a larger lead core in it and a thinner copper jacket than the fmj.
>>30089356
I wouldn't. You will lose money on the resale. Depending on your financial situation I would just keep the savage and wait to buy the .308 later. Plus you could always take the scope off the savage and put in on the remington, save on optics.
>>30092330
If you can afford it, get the FN.
is it easy to reload shotgun shells? can you do it with minimal tools and materials, just basic shit like a vice, some hammers, primers, powder, and shot?
>>30094407
Yeah you could shotgun reloading setups are fucking stupid cheap. See Lee load all 2 setups.
>>30093424
there's one near me, will do. Thanks!
>>30094380
Ok, I was planning on it, but how is it better?
>>30090369
perspective, if you're this excited over $25
>>30096543
I'm not 100% sure, never handled one, but I may have read somewhere that the FEG is not an exact clone.
>>30096692
I've read that too, but I also read that the blueing on the feg is typically better. I wanna make a clone of the Nighthawk Customs Hi Power, I know it's a stretch, but that was the nicest Hi Power I've ever handled.
So I have a question. I have my AR and my pistols. Now I want a long range rifle, something that I can hit a stationary target at 1k yards with.
Which caliber, and any recommendations? I'd prefer to keep the rifle + scope under $1000.
>>30097730
For price you'll probably put most in a good scope. Single shot in something like .416 barret or .50 BMG. Cost per round is out the ass though.
>>30097823
Any reason you're so high on the caliber spectrum? I was looking at a 24 inch, Savage FCP-SR in .308 for about 560. I've seen videos of it hitting at 1k yards, but I've also seen someone make a 500 yard pistol shot. So they may be the exception not the rule.
>>30097884
Just thinking 1k+ not 1k max. .308 is a fine caliber and would serve you well. But with nearly $600 for a really nice scope I would still go with a single shot. Comfort can be easily adjusted and maintenance would be next to nothing. Also cost efficient as is possible.
>>30092916
I took a closer look and noticed some rust under the sight, should I use some rust inhibitor or something on that? Also was thinking of using some JB Weld Epoxy, would that be good enough too keep it in place?
does anyone have a good pic or render of what an ar build would look like with a 16" barrel, 15" keymod handguard, and an a2 solid butt stock?
Looking to buy babby's first gun. I'm 20 and I live in MI, so I'm restricted to rifles for now. Any suggestions? I like the sound of a Remington 700 in .223/5.56, but I'll consider anything similar that's $700 or less
>>30099103
Just get a mosin and a shotgun, maybe a mossberg.
any ADF here? combat PESA this week coming, how rough is it actually? 16km with 40kg doesn't sound too bad desu but I don't wanna underestimate it as a whole
whats the pass/fail rates like?
>>30100457
10 miles 90 pounds for americonversions
What are some websites with good Memorial Day deals right now?
I'm lookin for:
AR chest rig
2 point sling
5.56 HD ammo
I'm definitely not a lube snob, but what's an oil that's highly resistant to evaporating?
I usually use CLP (since i use it around the house anyway), or whatever comes for free with the guns I buy, but I'm noticing my desk side AR looks and feels dry after two weeks or so.
I tried some fireclean once that I too got for free that seemed to last a while, but I'm not paying that price for canola oil
I'm looking to buy a flashlight for my shotgun.
Here are some of the things I'm looking for:
>attachable to a picatinny rail (either directly or a mount ring is available for it)
>able to withstand the recoil of a 12ga shotgun
>pressure-switch compatible
>not terribly expensive
I am willing to spend over $100 if it's worth it, but less is always better. However, I'm not gonna spend $600 for some premium quality Xtreme equipment, no matter how good.
Another thing that would be cool is if it had an SOS function (so that the light flashes "S-O-S" in Morse code at the push of a button), but I don't know if that's a common feature.
Is there anything wrong with this gun? It seems to have pretty great reviews for what appears to be a budget gun. I see a couple for sale for around $300 in my area was wondering what /k/ thought before I picked one up.
Found a nice fn 49 in 8mm nearby for 500 and id like to know if its a good buy for hunting and mid to long range shooting what are some options for mountin optics
>>30101080
>made in Turkey
>>30071672
the mounted weapon must comply with state and federal laws as a stand alone weapon would.
>SBS must have tax stamp
>min-legal length shotgun
>>30083641
Yup. Its a good step up. Something in .223 would be good too
>>30093143
Dicks sporting goods
>>30069974
Honestly just take it to a gunsmith. Better safe than sorry when you're talking about something that's been sitting in a drawer for that long.
>>30098977
Google has tons of them
If a group of soldiers wish to request close air support, what's the full procedure (like the chain communication) and how long would it approximately take?
>i'm making an OPERATOR/milsim style mech game
>>30101667
so post one then, because i must not be using the right search terms
my google-fu is weak
So yeah i know it isnt real, but what is the common mythology (salt v ghosts, silver v vampires, etc...) for killing shoggoths or whatever you call those pan dimensional critters you start to see when you open your pineal eye?
Its like you see them in the real world, but theyre not actually there, so would conventional physical weapons even work? Is there any special substance that can actually touch them? Or once they see you are you pretty much fucked?
Anyone?
Is there anywhere to innawoods in northern Alabama?
what happened to Hippo939?
>>30083925
if you do it. do not give the tape to police. give it to your lawyer and let him decide what to do with it.
Can anybody post gun statistic graphs for me? I'd especially like the one with the blue background that compares the U.S. to other parts of the world along with police vs. civilian stats.
>>30102894
mental warfare
>>30103661
Newfag to guns here.
Are guns normally supposed to feel greasy/sticky/oily?
My first two rifles were surplus, so that much was normal.
Then I started buying new-production rifles and shotguns, and even they feel greasy as shit.
I asked this before but thread 404'd before I saw a response.
Is there a minimum dimension for a free floated barrel to achieve optimum accuracy (all things considered)?
Like AR handguards can be at least an inch worth of space between the barrel and any other material, but in videos of stock bedding I see people only having the space be as thick as a strip of duct tape or something
Are there any other semi-auto rifles other than the SKS that would be NY/CA friendly that dont look like tacticool chillun killah salt ruffles
>>30102079
http://www.ar15.com/gunstruction/
Build it yourself just the way you want it
>>30105314
Good ol' Garands
Mini-14s that aren't bubba'd to shit (be it from the factory or used)
Saigas if you can find them
SVT-40??
I just recieved a Colt New Line 22 that used to belong to my great-grandfather, and it made me wonder how effective is .22 Short at self-defense? I mean obviously these days a single action .22 Short pocket revolver is nowhere near the level of new firearms, but I've seen some Youtube videos of people testing .22 Short for penetration tests and whatnot and it looked like the round performed better than most people expected
In a perplexing situation /k/omrades.
I'm looking to purchase my first CC Pistol and have pretty much had my eye on the Walther PPS (with the Ruger LC9s Pro and CZ 2075 Rami BD also considered).
Over all, I like the functionality of the PPS M2 that it would normally be an easy decision, but right now one of the range's I go to has a PPS M1 in tungsten grey for sale and I'm wondering if that might be worth looking past some of the other cosmetic flaws on the gun by getting it in the rather unique color.
My reasoning is that firearms are interesting to me while also being useful as tools in the event I'm threatened but lastly being a rather good hobby to invest in.
tl;dr Should I get the gun that is more common but slightly more functional? Or get the gun that is slightly less overall cosmetically pleasing and has a less popular magazine release but comes in a rarer color.
tl;dr 2 - Do you unique colors sell more than their black counterparts? (Especially on guns that don't come in a lot of different varieties unlike 1911's etc).
>>30098477
Should I use these things on my old gun?
If I buy a brand new gun, can I shoot it as-is, or should I clean it?
>>30105883
Don't be a lazy shit.
Full dis-assembly an cleaning/lubrication.
Although it's probably perfectly fine if you don't.
Should I use rust inhibitor on surface rust on a gun or something else?
http://frontierfirearms.ca/firearms/black-rifles/colt-le-sa-rifle-5-56x45mm-nato-20-bbl.html
Does /k/ have any real life info on this gun? I am seriously looking at buying it, but havent found any real world reviews. The articles ive read about it sound great though.
I asked /arg/ but they are too busy being tripfags to talk to an anon.
>>30072263
Shooting the MP5 is literally sexual. It confirms and reinforces your manhood, like losing your virginity to a sixteen year old cheerleader in a miniskirt. If you don't shoot it, you need to start sucking dicks and posting on reddit.
>>30074581
>Dat pic
What the fuck am I looking at?
>>30075200
They have child hookers in Turkey?!?!?
>Packs bag....
>>30077718
Mossman 500 12 gauge with federal premium #4 buck.
Glawk brand glawk 22 with Hornady 165gr crit -kill- defense.
>>30079907
Army fag. Assuming air force basic is anything like army, focus on long distance endurance. Not speed. Although sprint drills do help you improve overall fitness, which is the most important factor in endurance. So run for distance 3-4 times per week, but do some sprinting to warm up and walk to cool off.
>>30104974
usually they come covered in something to prevent rust
if its clean you got the floor model some employee wiped off
Dad has always wanted a 410 shotgun. Can any /k/ommandos give me advice on what would be a good choice and where to look? I've been monitoring the gun auction place near me, but no luck. Same for gun shops.
What CIP conforming .50 BMG ammunition has the highest ballistic coefficient?
What commercially available subsonic round has the highest?
>>30108080
He also says I can have one of his extra ar10, ar15, or ak47s. What's best to have and easiest to maintain? Probably will rarely shoot it and I know nothing about guns, if that makes a difference.
>>30097730
Savage 10 series rifle in .260 Remington or 7mm -08.
>>30099103
Savages are better than remshit.
>>30100837
Automatic transmission fluid for rotating parts like hammer pins. Red axle grease for sliding parts like guide rods and rails.
>>30101080
Not the worst hand gat. Good value. Every purchase supports ISIS, if you're in to that sort of thing.
>>30105634
Take it to a gunsmith. The sight needs to be braised on. Don't cheap out.
>>30107083
It's Breddy gud but you would do better per $ spent, by building.
>>30108486
AR15
I'm planning on moving from my freedom loving state of Indiana to Cali soon (I know, fuck me right?). Is there any site that would give me a list of everything I need to do, before and after the move, to have my funs there legally?
I already have a pretty good understanding of their bullshit laws I think, but don't know anyone personally that owns guns there, or has ever moved there with guns.
I'm also concerned about what I own that's illegal there. Correct me if I'm wrong, but all of my handguns can be legally owned after going through the correct procedures, correct? And I believe other than my bby kilng "assult wepoons" and hi cap (aka standard capacity) mags, the only weapons I'd need to worry about are semi auto shotguns, which I own none of. Correct?
Before anyone might ask, I'm hoping for this to be for no more than a few years before moving elsewhere. It definitely ain't permanent.
What are the effects of ingesting smokeless powder?
I accidently swallowed the tritium from an old ACOG will I be ok?
>>30105480
Understand that a CC gun, when used properly, is never ever seen either by you or others, so looks should matter not.
The biggest challenge of choosing a cc is actually carrying it, so whichever feels most comfortable to carry is the one you need to pick
>>30109404
https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs#25
>>30075995
Calicoflage.
>>30077718
Nearest loaded mag.
>>30083925
Why would you do that? Dead men tell no tales, but cameras do. It could also be argued that if you took the time to strap on a camera that you weren't actually afraid for your life.
>>30087347
Glock recommends regular bluing pens, and claim they use them at the factory when asked to touch up the finish. Holster wear generally isn't harmful, depending on your firearm, and can look kinda classy. Tools were meant to be used, Anon.
>>30108486
>What's best to have and easiest to maintain?
The AK fits those parameters. The AR isn't far behind. Honestly, it comes down to whether you prefer 5.56 or 7.62x39. If you don't know already, then it's a tough call. I can tell you that I had an AR first, and It's literally collected dust since I got my AK. Others will have different experiences.
>>30109810
>Fuckit, I'll take the bait
See a doctor.
>>30111236
Are those bluing pens actually worth anything? Will they blend into most bluing?
>captcha made me pick "protein pancakes" as part of the solution
>>30111283
Honestly, I have no experience with the bluing pens. When I went to the Glock factory, that's what they told me they do, when I asked about future holster wear. (They also upgraded my Gen3 slide release to a Gen4, replaced part of my FCG, but I forgot what exactly, and swapped out all of my mags for free.). I don't have a Glock anymore, but I have to say I was impressed with their service.
>>30111309
Sounds like their in-person service is pretty spot on. I've not had to talk with anyone about mine so I've no idea about their remote/mail in service.
Still wonder about those bluing pens though. I have a P1 from '64 that I might, MIGHT, consider touching up. [spoiler]Not like I'd actually do it to something that old though.[/spoilers don't work on /k/]
How are pump shotguns for hunting? I'm low on money and thinking of getting a gun for both hunting and home defense and have had my eyes on the mossberg 590 for a while.
At that point you're better off magdumping. I think if you really want something for CQC that will make sense (and that you might actually use in a dangerous situation; muscle memory would make changing the trigger you're pulling pretty hard unless you train specifically with it) then you'd probably just want a bayonet.
>>30077718
Either a handgun or a carbine length semi automatic rifle, honestly. The latter with a foregrip is more maneuverable and pulls the firearm closer to you.
Does the US military still use water cooled M2s?
