Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I'm with UB , plus it is hard to push the corners . that is one of the reasons for the 20 rd mags IMO CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Mas SASS #80082 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I hate 40 rd mags. Too dang heavy. Tru dat. But, it's only for HD - where you may only have time to grab the carbine with what's already in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Badger, Methinks, that if it was a little pricey, and muzzle heavy then you more than likely held a SR556.......not the AR556. But I could be wrong. The full msrp for the AR556 is 749.00, The SR556 is piston driven and I believe a long barrel (20 inch)., and the price is about 1300.00 Whereas the AR556 has a 16 inch barrel and is direct impingment operating system. Them letters in front of the 556 is kind of important, when checking. No, It was definitely the AR 556 New model. Not all that heavy, just nose heavy, Like we said, put in a mag with 20 or 30 rounds and it would balance out. Got a few more places to check for a better price. Sure lockes up tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 No, It was definitely the AR 556 New model. Not all that heavy, just nose heavy, Like we said, put in a mag with 20 or 30 rounds and it would balance out. Got a few more places to check for a better price. Sure lockes up tight. Looks like it has a 'heavy' barrel. My 6721 is muzzle heavy, but doesn't bother me a bit. My only plan on any addition to it is an optic someday. Not into addng lights, lasers, bi-pods, cup holders ( ) on this particular carbine. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I am in agreement with you on that. Being old school, I personally don't want to hang my accoutrements off of the frame of my rifle. Besides, I don't have an I pad. ED: My TAKE THAT A HEAVY BARREL IS NOT A BAD THING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Mas SASS #80082 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Looks like it has a 'heavy' barrel. My 6721 is muzzle heavy, but doesn't bother me a bit. My only plan on any addition to it is an optic someday. Not into addng lights, lasers, bi-pods, cup holders ( ) on this particular carbine. GG Badg is obviously used to holding only lite beers. And yeah, light and simple is the way to go. I always scratch my head at the mall ninjas loading 10 pounds of "tactical" accessories on a 6.5 pound rifle. Although... I do have a "tactical" light/ laser hung off the front of my HD AR. And a sling... and a... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Badg is obviously used to holding only lite beers. And yeah, light and simple is the way to go. I always scratch my head at the mall ninjas loading 10 pounds of "tactical" accessories on a 6.5 pound rifle. Although... I do have a "tactical" light/ laser hung off the front of my HD AR. And a sling... and a... I can see that for true tactical scenarios like SWAT or Special Ops stuff.... For me, a simple defense carbine is all I am after.... Of course my light weight Mini14 covers that scenario too I imagine. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Well guys, I couldn't find a platform big enough to hang the radar antenna from, and no place for the screen to boot. And then there was the launch platform for the chopper, where do I put that? I did figure that I could launch the drone with a big rubber band, off the port side of the piece tho. That took some planning but with the help of the lite beer (several) I think I pulled it off. Can't remember. Now if I could just figure out where to put the FDC and Communications shack, all would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 BMC this be DIRECT fire , ya don't need a FDC or a spotter ya can always use the RED RIDER , to beat the bad guys back CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 BMC this be DIRECT fire , ya don't need a FDC or a spotter ya can always use the RED RIDER , to beat the bad guys back CB Well, Chickasaw, we DO have some huge ZOMBIES here in the PNW woods..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Mas SASS #80082 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Well guys, I couldn't find a platform big enough to hang the radar antenna from, and no place for the screen to boot. And then there was the launch platform for the chopper, where do I put that? I did figure that I could launch the drone with a big rubber band, off the port side of the piece tho. That took some planning but with the help of the lite beer (several) I think I pulled it off. Can't remember. Now if I could just figure out where to put the FDC and Communications shack, all would be good. LOL! Badg, you obviously understand far more of the "tactical" world than you let on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 LOL, I am the Sergeant Schultz of AR. I KNOW NOTHING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 LOL, I am the Sergeant Schultz of AR. I KNOW NOTHING! After all of this info spoon feed to you?? Nothing??? Aye yi yi... LOL!! GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 IT went in, but there was no back stop, Gunner. And Zip, richt out the other side. Mom always said that was a fault of mine. Now my wife has taken up the crusade. So you AR fellows see how it works now. The bolt release is on the left side, correct?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 IT went in, but there was no back stop, Gunner. And Zip, richt out the other side. Mom always said that was a fault of mine. Now my wife has taken up the crusade. So you AR fellows see how it works now. The bolt release is on the left side, correct?? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Is that as you look from the receiver end or from the muzzle end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Never a good idea to look from the muzzle end, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 That crossed my mind as I was typing, but I couldn't stop myself. Not only do I not know anything, I have no self control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Never a good idea to look from the muzzle end, That answers the question. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 The trigger is 'rite' whare it should be--- The only thing hang'n on mine is the ACOG sight, 'white' light/red laser combo. I'm good from across the room to 800yds. Without any sight adjustments. LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Mas SASS #80082 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 The trigger is 'rite' whare it should be--- The only thing hang'n on mine is the ACOG sight, 'white' light/red laser combo. I'm good from across the room to 800yds. Without any sight adjustments. LG That. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 What, no magazine? I am not quite sure that the AR 556 is sass legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 The trigger is 'rite' whare it should be--- The only thing hang'n on mine is the ACOG sight, 'white' light/red laser combo. I'm good from across the room to 800yds. Without any sight adjustments. LG SO NOW LUMPY THROWS A TRIGGER GROUP INTO THE MIX. I get soooooo confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 SO NOW LUMPY THROWS A TRIGGER GROUP INTO THE MIX. I get soooooo confused. Just more fun. Drop in trigger groups are an easy customizing trick. Differnt types depending on what purpose you intend.Long range, bench, 3-gun competition, etc. I put a CMC in my rifle. Here's a good article. http://www.shotgunnews.com/gunsmithing/the-best-ar-15-triggers-on-the-market/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Bob, I can't see 600 yards, let alone find the sweet spot. Good article tho, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Bob, I can't see 600 yards, let alone find the sweet spot. Good article tho, thanks. Nor can I, old boy. Nor can I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 short range = street sweeper CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 For one schooled in pick your target, pick your shot, I find the current spray and pray mind set of some of the mall ninjas, baffling. I saw a video the other day of a fellow loading up to go to the range. He had more "tactical"gear than a Army Ranger. Of course he was decked out in camo from head to foot and had his wannabe combat boots. I don't think that presentation helps us law abiding gun owners, Not that this guy wasn't law abiding, he just put forth a negative image, to my reckoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 If a man had bought him a store specializing in all things "tactical" from socks sunglasses to screwdrivers to ball caps, he'd be sitting pretty right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 You are correct about that. Bob. Guess Basic Training is too mundane for them. I think I am getting the idea on the M 16 thingy. I would guess that firing two or three round burst at a concealed enemy would be the plan, and a full auto for several in the open attacking at about 20 yards? With the old Garand we had to wait for the B.A.R. to speak for full auto. I don't recall ever seeing a grease gun or Tommy gun in the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 You are correct about that. Bob. Guess Basic Training is too mundane for them. I think I am getting the idea on the M 16 thingy. I would guess that firing two or three round burst at a concealed enemy would be the plan, and a full auto for several in the open attacking at about 20 yards? With the old Garand we had to wait for the B.A.R. to speak for full auto. I don't recall ever seeing a grease gun or Tommy gun in the mix. M3 and Thompson are great for close work. Heavy brush or building clearing. Not much good for longer distances. That's where the AR has an advantage. One of our VFW guys carried a Thompson in the Pacific. He said it was great in the jungle. But when they got to the farmlands on Okinawa, not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 So true. I didn't see a lot of jungle in Germany. Did you? That B.A.R. was a hoot to shoot. Did you ever get a chance to send some -06 down range with it? The best I could do was five round burst. Could not get the three rounds to work for me. Clumsy trigger finger I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Fired em a few times. Bit of a handful for a squirt for me. And I did not enjoy trying to get the dang bolt back in after disassembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I was lucky. All we got was a familiarization exercise at the 1000' range. Gave us two magazines, one with twenty rounds and one with five. We fired the short magazine, dropped it and then fired the fat one. Got up and let the next guy have a go at it. Some other trooper got the job of cleaning it. I guess I spent enough time working on my Garand, with the pitted bore. That rifle cost me a lot of passes to town. Couldn't get another from the armorer. Captain Geddis didn't like that rifle on Saturday mornings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Another question. I suspect that I already know the answer to this, but I will ask anyway. On the Ruger AR 556, would it accept the following Mags? Magpul PMAG GEN M2 MOE I presume that they are all pretty standard, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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