New to the AR world

[pharmseller]

It is super easy to go through rounds faster than my bolt action was, go figure.

When my brother told me he was thinking about getting an AR I let him know he'd be on his own for shells.

50 rounds with my bolt gun is a fun day at the range. No way I could keep an AR fed.

 

[Medic!]

When my brother told me he was thinking about getting an AR I let him know he'd be on his own for shells.

50 rounds with my bolt gun is a fun day at the range. No way I could keep an AR fed.

Why?
You still get one trigger pull per round.

 

[osprey]

The AR of mine that gets the most use is the one I built in 7.62x39. I was hoping to get it to reliably function with cheap steel cased ammo and it definitely does. It is an added bonus that it is sub moa scoped with same .20/rd ammo. Nothing like it for cheap trigger time. I usually go throug at least 100rds every time I go to the range.

 

[pharmseller]

Why?
You still get one trigger pull per round.

Are you suggesting that a bolt gun can empty a 30 round mag as fast as an AR can?

 

[Medic!]

Are you suggesting that a bolt gun can empty a 30 round mag as fast as an AR can?

No. I guess I'm saying I'm a fudd because I feel no compulsion to shoot any more , or any faster with my semi auto guns.

I can also drive ten over or less in my corvette. Just like my old pickup.
No offence I know results can very.

 

[pharmseller]

See post 63. I'll bet his experience is consistent with others. It's part of the fun of having a full semi-auto rifle.

 

[Medic!]

See post 63. I'll bet his experience is consistent with others. It's part of the fun of having a full semi-auto rifle.

''Well if all your friends jumped off a cliff...……...''

Mom would ask me that.

 

[pharmseller]

''Well if all your friends jumped off a cliff...……...''

Mom would ask me that.

Well, if your friends did a 30-round mag dump, would you do one too?

You bet your asymptote you would.




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[Medic!]

Well, if your friends did a 30-round mag dump, would you do one too?

You bet your asymptote you would.




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Well. I am subject to peer pressure at times.

 

[osprey]

I have really never done a mag dump. I have emptied a mag as quick as I could get back on target but never just to see how fast I could empty a mag. Seems like a waste of ammo to me but I didn't get into ARs until I was mid forties or so. Kids will be kids.

 

[pharmseller]

I have really never done a mag dump. I have emptied a mag as quick as I could get back on target but never just to see how fast I could empty a mag. Seems like a waste of ammo to me but I didn't get into ARs until I was mid forties or so. Kids will be kids.

Save your nickels until you have enough to burn 30 rounds and not feel regret.

 

[osprey]

No regret whatsoever putting rounds down range as long as I am hitting my target, otherwise it is just noise and barrel wear.

 

[pharmseller]

No regret whatsoever putting rounds down range as long as I am hitting my target, otherwise it is just noise and barrel wear.

Get off my lawn.



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[Boboclown]

I don't even do mag dumps with cheap 7.62x39 ammo.

 

[Sandaholic]

I dump a mag every once in a while. Mainly just to test a new type of particular magazine or perhaps new build. Otherwise I rarely shoot more than 10 rounds at a time, while making sure the barrel has cooled down.

I feel no compulsion to dump a mag because I'm shooting a semi-auto

 

[titsonritz]

there is a whole world beyond Magpul , take your time and look around ,for example imo these BUIS are an awesome price made by an outstanding company not near as hideous as MBUS and actually iron ......and actually not on every rifle you see

GRIFFIN M2 SIGHTS FRONT & REAR

Back-up Iron Sights Buyer's Guide | RECOIL

Military Morons

 

[titsonritz]

They remind me of the Matech (USGI).
I still prefer Troy for a rugged patrol grade flip up.
MBUS is plinker grade IMO.

Those plinker grade sights did pretty good compared to those rugged patrol grade...
Back Up Iron Sight Drop Test

 

[Boboclown]

Those plinker grade sights did pretty good compared to those rugged patrol grade...
Back Up Iron Sight Drop Test

I wonder how the magpul pro sights would handle.

 

[DirectDrive]

Those plinker grade sights did pretty good compared to those rugged patrol grade...
Back Up Iron Sight Drop Test

If they didn't look like tree frogs sitting on my rifle, I might entertain trying a set.

 

[titsonritz]

I wonder how the magpul pro sights would handle.

IIRC it was the MBUS ability to fold without a release that was attributed to it's survivability from impact as much as the polymer, so I suspect they would fare pretty well assuming they are not dropped at a rear angle perpendicular to the hinge.

I like mine too much to run that test. They are actually my favorite true BUIS, the standard not the LR. I really like how small and unobtrusive they are, it's almost like they are not even there (like the tree from below).

If they didn't look like tree frogs sitting on my rifle, I might entertain trying a set.

You do got me there, but in defense of said tree frog they jump up when you press them on either side and the top.


IMO, for the money (and I know this site embraces that phrase) the MBUS can not be beat. Would that be my first choice of a primary sighting system? Of coarse not, but for their true intended purpose as a back up iron sight, they shine bright for dirt cheap.

A list of sights I currently own:
Non-Folding...
Scalarworks PEAK
Colt A2 Carry Handle
Daniel Defense 1.5

Folding...
KAC 200-600M Micro
MBUS
MBUS Pros

I plan to pick up a pair of offsets made by Griffin, their Fail Safe not M2 linked above. Also Midwest Industries just came out with what appears to be a solid choice.