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I remember the first time I used the aperture sights on my AR-15, I felt that they were the worst sights ever invented. Compared to the sights I was used to, there seemed no way to accurately align the front and rear sight. Books and internet sites confidently asserted that "the eye will...

Anybody have any experience with this spotting scope: http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/496707 I am looking for a reasonably priced scope for High Power shooting. I don't have the funds for a $300 or $400 scope right now so it either something like this or do without. Would I be...

Anybody have any experience with this spotting scope: http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/496707 I am looking for a reasonably priced scope for High Power shooting. I don't have the funds for a $300 or $400 scope right now so it either something like this or do without. Would I be...

I am looking for a source for a McFarland Gas Ring. I have checked my usually web sources without luck. Who sells these? Thanks.

I have been studying how the AR's gas system works. I even dug up Stoner's original patent and read it. I think I understand how it works now for the most part, but one thing I don't understand is why there are gas rings to seal one end of the expansion chamber in the bolt carrier while the stem...

Had a chance to shoot in my first Highpower Match on Sunday. I recently bought a Bushmaster XM15 Standard Target Model with a 20" barrel. The match was only the second time I have shot it. It was a "58 round match" with a 300 yard prone slow fire substituted for the 600 yard prone slow fire...

For standard A2 sights, the Bushmaster operators manual gives the adjustment per click for the front sight elevation and rear sight windage. Based upon the numbers in the manual, these adjustments work out to about 1.2 MOA per click for the the front sight post and 0.43 MOA per click for the...

I bought a new Bushmaster XM15 E2S A3 20" last week and got my first chance to shoot this weekend. I have wanted one of these since I was a teenager. It only took me 25 years to get one! I am really impressed with the quality and accuracy of this rifle. I took my 13 year old son and 10 year...

After waiting 10 months for an AR-180B and receiving the news that it has been delayed again for another 3 months, I have decided to purchase a Bushmaster AR-15 instead before it gets too cold around here to have any fun shooting the thing! I have a few questions about models. I intend to...

I inherited two canisters of Winchester 748 Ball powder from a friend who used to reload .223. I never turn down free stuff, but I only reload .243 right now and I can't find any load data for 748. Lots of loads for 760. Is 748 not a good match for .243? I would think that with the wide...

Do any of the more reputable AR-15 manufacturers offer their products with a light weight barrel taper? It just seems to me that the HBAR variations are great for target competition but the AR was never really meant to be a 9 lb rifle. My buddy has a 70's vintage Colt A1 and it balances a lot...

Anybody use these with there field gun? I have a bikini scope cover that came with my B&L scope, but I always seem to misplace it or get tired of dragging it along in the field. I would like to be able to cover the lenses when pushing through thick brush or if it is drizzling. How durable are...

I just finished putting my Savage 11FC in a Bell & Carlson Duramaxx stock. What an improvement on the factory black synthetic stock! This stock is more rigid when used with a sling and the grip and comb are much better suited for scope usage. The gray background with black webbing makes for a...

I recently had an opportunity to shoot quite a few rounds through a friend's AR-15 (Colt A1, pre-ban, no forward assist - the way they were meant to be). I came away with a few impressions. First, the .223 is a hell of fun cartridge to shoot! It packs a punch (despite the mouse gun comments)...

I need some advice on how to best modify a Bell & Carlson fiberglass stock. I order a Duramaxx stock for my Savage. The stock is designed for a blind magazine, but my rifle has a detachable magazine. I will need to open up the bottom of the stock for the magazine and the the side of the stock...

I need some advice on how to best modify a Bell & Carlson fiberglass stock. I order a Duramaxx stock for my Savage. The stock is designed for a blind magazine, but my rifle has a detachable magazine. I will need to open up the bottom of the stock for the magazine and the the side of the stock...

How does the Robinson Armament VEPR II .308 compare to other .308 semi-autos? It is priced in the range of surplus FALs, and is several hundred dollars cheaper than a DSA FAL, and half a grand cheaper than an bare bones M1A. I assume that it is reliable since it is patterned after the AK. Are...

I have a Sharpshooter Supply replacement trigger on my Savage .243 bolt gun. I have had it installed for about 2 years. It has always been adjusted to about 1.5 lbs. After this last deer season I decided that this pull weight was too low for a field gun. I decided to adjust it up to about 2.5...

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a chrome lined chamber/barrel? I am thinking specifically about military pattern rifles. Is this a feature that is only really needed in a fully automatic rfile? Does this help to reduce fouling and maintain accuracy longer between cleanings? Does...

On the various AK type rifles do you have to clean from the muzzle end or is there a way to clean from the chamber end with some disassembly? If it has to be cleaned from the muzzle what's the best method to keep the crunge out of the receiver? Don't M1A's require cleaning from the muzzle...