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01-29-2015, 09:21 AM
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#726 | | they call me the snowman
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Originally Posted by Eternal_SiR  I personally like the magpul AFG gen 1 and not the gen 2. | Agreed.
I have the magpul afg on my T97 and it's a nice addition. I was thinking of adding one to my Remington 870 too. Maybe next month.....
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01-29-2015, 10:39 AM
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#727 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Originally Posted by originalhypa Agreed.
I have the magpul afg on my T97 and it's a nice addition. I was thinking of adding one to my Remington 870 too. Maybe next month..... | exactly as me too. I have it on my T97 FTU as well
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01-29-2015, 12:12 PM
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#728 | | they call me the snowman
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I actually think it was your T97 that I used as inspiration. 
I need a steel target suitable for pistols.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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01-29-2015, 02:06 PM
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^ I have a number for a guy out there in Langley that is selling nice thick steel plates for cheap. Been meaning to look into it but have been busy and then sick all week.
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01-29-2015, 04:32 PM
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#730 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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what kinda steel you looking for? standard A36/44W or more into AR500 plate? Thickness? You looking to get it in a specific size and shape or just whatever? I work in a steel fab shop so anything you dream of i can make happen lol. I manage the engineering and CNC division.
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01-29-2015, 07:28 PM
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#731 | | Meet on the Level and Part on the Square
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Originally Posted by Eternal_SiR what kinda steel you looking for? standard A36/44W or more into AR500 plate? Thickness? You looking to get it in a specific size and shape or just whatever? I work in a steel fab shop so anything you dream of i can make happen lol. I manage the engineering and CNC division. | Well hello sir. I would like either a 12" or 8" AR gong for magnum rounds at 50+ yards. SO, I'm guessing AR at least 5.8"? I could probably handle fab'ing a stand or if you want to do something all-in, I'm listening.
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01-29-2015, 07:37 PM
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#732 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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I can get access to AR plate but it's expensive. Supplier has a minimum order as that's typically not used in regular steel shops. I'll think about a design tomorrow. Previous idea was to have the stand take apart to make it easy to transport. I'll also do some research as to what thickness in a36/44w that could handle the magnum rounds that way it'll keep cost down.
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01-29-2015, 08:10 PM
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#733 | | what manner of phaggotry is this
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Originally Posted by T4RAWR you can study and challenge the course itself. you'd just have to do the exam portion.
the classes are quite enjoyable though from my experience and only take a weekend (sat/sun) to get both your non-restricted and restricted PAL.
silvercore is where i did mine and they were fun and professional. you can also join their gun club so that you can acquire a LTATT. | they are changing the law so you can no longer challenge and have to do the course. not sure when that comes in to effect
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01-30-2015, 10:20 AM
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#734 | | they call me the snowman
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Originally Posted by Zedbra ^ I have a number for a guy out there in Langley that is selling nice thick steel plates for cheap. Been meaning to look into it but have been busy and then sick all week. | I have a couple of AR500 plates that I use for my long guns, but they're heavy as hell to carry around. Plus they're hanging units, so they can't be angled downward. Quote:
Originally Posted by Eternal_SiR what kinda steel you looking for? standard A36/44W or more into AR500 plate? Thickness? You looking to get it in a specific size and shape or just whatever? I work in a steel fab shop so anything you dream of i can make happen lol. I manage the engineering and CNC division. | Needless to say I took a face shot with a piece of shrapnel last year, and don't want that to happen again. Since then I came to learn about minimum distances, and how different steel reacts to being shot. My biggest worry is basically finding something that I would feel safe shooting at 10-15 yards. Almost like what they use in pistol comps, etc.
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Originally Posted by Eternal_SiR Previous idea was to have the stand take apart to make it easy to transport. | I built a stand for my first AR500 target, and it was easy to take apart. Problem was, that made it flimsy on the range. Another factor you have to consider is how to mount the plate to the stand. I tried everything from self healing straps, to aircraft wire and finally settled on old fashioned (heavy) chain.
I'd take a pic of my targets but my brother still hasn't returned them to me.  | |
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01-30-2015, 11:13 AM
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#735 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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best way to have a hanging target angle downwards is instead of hanging the chain directly to the mounting hole, run a bolt through the front of the plate, put a not on the back of the place, then washer, chain, washer then nut. this will offset the mounting point about 1/2" back throwing of center of gravity and it'll naturally give you a downward cant  | |
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01-31-2015, 08:00 PM
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#736 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by Eternal_SiR I personally like the magpul AFG gen 1 and not the gen 2. More natual feeling on a carbine grip but if your more into the CQB style grip then any vertical forgrip should be good, just comes down to how it feels in your hand. | I have a BCM Gunfighters vertical stubby for C-Clamp style gripping...found the AFG a bit odd, but I guess it just comes down to personal preference.
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02-02-2015, 09:45 AM
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#737 | | they call me the snowman
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Originally Posted by Eternal_SiR best way to have a hanging target angle downwards is instead of hanging the chain directly to the mounting hole, run a bolt through the front of the plate, put a not on the back of the place, then washer, chain, washer then nut. this will offset the mounting point about 1/2" back throwing of center of gravity and it'll naturally give you a downward cant | Have I ever told you that you're brilliant?
Because this sounds like a good time to do so. | |
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02-02-2015, 01:11 PM
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#738 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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hahah awsome.. thanks man.. we need to do like a revscene shoot
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02-02-2015, 08:53 PM
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#739 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Final got my ar put together. Definitely wasn't as smooth as I thought it would have gone  | |
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02-03-2015, 07:16 AM
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That's got a nice, clean look to it
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02-03-2015, 07:24 AM
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#741 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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im happy with now.. just gotta gotta go shoot it.. was my first AR build.. did it on a buget too.. under 1K all in with optics
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02-13-2015, 09:46 AM
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#742 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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just preorderd 5x .50 Beowolf mags from SFRC. Should be shipping sometime in march. Can't wait to use them in my AR and T97. 15 round 223 legally.. | |
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03-01-2015, 07:29 PM
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#743 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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did everyone sign the petition for no magazine capacity and non restricted ar?
anyone going to the show coming up?
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03-01-2015, 07:45 PM
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no, no, and no
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03-02-2015, 01:31 AM
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#745 | | ninja edits your posts without your knowledge
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I was looking to see which place offers mil / LE discounts and found that lever arms does a 10% discount.
I'm not sure who this would apply to but every little bit of savings helps in this expensive hobby.
Word on the street is that international also offers mil / le discount?
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03-02-2015, 07:13 AM
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#746 | | Meet on the Level and Part on the Square
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Italian offers discounts to BCWF members
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03-02-2015, 09:46 AM
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#747 | | ninja edits your posts without your knowledge
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Originally Posted by Zedbra Italian offers discounts to BCWF members | 99% I threw away my BCWF card. 
How much of a discount?
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03-02-2015, 10:51 AM
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#748 | | they call me the snowman
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Originally Posted by incubus did everyone sign the petition for no magazine capacity and non restricted ar?
anyone going to the show coming up? | yes, yes, and yes actually.
I don't really care too much about the mag restrictions. XCR mags with 10 rounds are awesome. I don't need 25 rounds in a mag. That's like $8 per mag! But if they're giving, I'm taking.
NR AR is important for me. I'd love to see the AR platform open up in Canada. It's just so damn modular.
We have a full day of kid's sports on Sunday, so I'll be heading to the show saturday. I still have to pay off my "new to me" Marlin, but I may snag a toy or two.
Honestly, I'm expecting CGN EE type pricing. Quote: |
$1250 for a T97. But hey, there's no tax.
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03-02-2015, 06:03 PM
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#749 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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Originally Posted by CRS I was looking to see which place offers mil / LE discounts and found that lever arms does a 10% discount.
I'm not sure who this would apply to but every little bit of savings helps in this expensive hobby.
Word on the street is that international also offers mil / le discount? | I didn't get any discounts when I bought my SKS from Lever arms.
Hi-cal out in Mission gives discounts. Firearms they give 5% and accessories are 10% off.
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03-02-2015, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by CRS 99% I threw away my BCWF card.
How much of a discount? | Varies - but it all adds up. Italian BCWF discounts:  | |
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