AWC Amphibian info?
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kimbershot
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awc
hi,
i own an amphibian 11. had it since april this year. the recommended ammo is high speed remingtons--but basically it works best with any plated ammo. i use cheap walmart feds and remington hp's--36gr. i also have 40 gr. winc hester hp plated.
i did install volquartsen trigger group, as standard ruger has alot of slack and creep. the weapon is very quiet. i shoot in my basement as well as at a friend's property (off deck). people in adjacent room inside house--maybe 8 feet away are unaware of any shooting activity. someone standing 10-15 feet away outside--only hears gun cycling--and no report.
i shoot wet and dry, with wet being even quieter. you need about 1 tablespoon of water, though instructions call for more--gets too messy.
i don't shoot with muffs--not necessary.
cleaning--i shoot maybe 250-300 rounds before i field strip it. i use non clorinated brake cleaner spray on lower (grips removed), followed by scrubbing with a toothbrush and oiling. i soak the can and bolt in a pvc tube with endcaps that i fill with kerosene. then i wire brush the barrel, wash out in hot soapy water and reassemble the whole thing.
accuracy is pretty good--but i am a plinker and keep my shooting to no more than 50 ft. (25 feet more the norm).
i hope this proves helpful.
kimbershot
hi,
i own an amphibian 11. had it since april this year. the recommended ammo is high speed remingtons--but basically it works best with any plated ammo. i use cheap walmart feds and remington hp's--36gr. i also have 40 gr. winc hester hp plated.
i did install volquartsen trigger group, as standard ruger has alot of slack and creep. the weapon is very quiet. i shoot in my basement as well as at a friend's property (off deck). people in adjacent room inside house--maybe 8 feet away are unaware of any shooting activity. someone standing 10-15 feet away outside--only hears gun cycling--and no report.
i shoot wet and dry, with wet being even quieter. you need about 1 tablespoon of water, though instructions call for more--gets too messy.
i don't shoot with muffs--not necessary.
cleaning--i shoot maybe 250-300 rounds before i field strip it. i use non clorinated brake cleaner spray on lower (grips removed), followed by scrubbing with a toothbrush and oiling. i soak the can and bolt in a pvc tube with endcaps that i fill with kerosene. then i wire brush the barrel, wash out in hot soapy water and reassemble the whole thing.
accuracy is pretty good--but i am a plinker and keep my shooting to no more than 50 ft. (25 feet more the norm).
i hope this proves helpful.
kimbershot
kimbershot
New member
amphibian
hi again,
i purchased my amphibian from a stocking dealer in connecticut. my understanding is that awc has these units in stock and will ship on order to your class 111 dealer (with $$ down). i paid $1329.00 retail, plus transfer tax.
my actual out of pocket was less though, as i traded several other weapons that i actually made $$ on.
ps on the colt--cmt (continental machine tool in new britain, ct is the major supplier for colt. stag--is owned by the son and is right next door. there are only a few contractors making uppers, lowers and parts. bushmaster barrels are now made by marlin--new haven ct. bottom line--you can put together your own lower (very easy) or buy a completed lower and you can do the same with the upper. you will save 2-300 going this route--can then consider ciener kit or dedicated upper 22lr--very versatile and cheap--also opens up possibility of 223 can or 22 lr can (interchangable on other 22's). have fun!
hi again,
i purchased my amphibian from a stocking dealer in connecticut. my understanding is that awc has these units in stock and will ship on order to your class 111 dealer (with $$ down). i paid $1329.00 retail, plus transfer tax.
my actual out of pocket was less though, as i traded several other weapons that i actually made $$ on.
ps on the colt--cmt (continental machine tool in new britain, ct is the major supplier for colt. stag--is owned by the son and is right next door. there are only a few contractors making uppers, lowers and parts. bushmaster barrels are now made by marlin--new haven ct. bottom line--you can put together your own lower (very easy) or buy a completed lower and you can do the same with the upper. you will save 2-300 going this route--can then consider ciener kit or dedicated upper 22lr--very versatile and cheap--also opens up possibility of 223 can or 22 lr can (interchangable on other 22's). have fun!