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the tar is popular and will get there. just like glock has way more options then other pistols, but that is changing with the M&P. the ar has been around since the 70s, it's had like 50ish years to build up accessory support. theres already trigger packs coming out for the tar and rail attachments.

I too have heard that eotechs have problems with keeping zero and breaking. I want the aimpoint compm4s or the acog. both are expensive. the aimpoint has a fantastic battery life. not sure what the difference between 2moa and 4moa. but hear the small one will get big on higher bright but you can't make the big one smaller.

5.56 has been better there were a few months of none, then independence showed up at bi marts. but its gone now and federal is back. probably being used up by the IDF. just like that korean ammo ran dry for a while when SK was buying up ammo. been able to get it regular price for months now, still no 22rl though.

And once again I will say that I began posting in this thread using facts. I began using my opinions only after my opinions expressed elsewhere were questioned or dismissed as invalid.

If someone wants me to use facts in a discussion, then they should bring some facts to the table and I will respond in a like manner.

So I would like you tell tell me exactly where in this thread I was addressed using actual facts.

I don't think so. You must do this yourself. If you are unable, I'm sorry for you.

Perhaps another time and another subject.

^The .45 would be more reliable.

? The issues with short barreled AR?s is the reduced distance from the gas port to the muzzle which reduces the gas volume. That can be crutched by an enlarged gas port, a longer gas tube (a ?pig tail? gas tube wraps around the barrel once increasing volume a little), and I believe they have different buffers to compensate for short barreled AR?s. They can and are typically made to work reliably. I don?t care for the idea of an AR barrel much under 16? because of the reduced velocity takes too much of the sting out of the .223 round. Without that high velocity the little 55 or 62 grain bullet doesn't have so much going for it.

? I?d just go with a 7.62X39mm upper and forget that .300 Blackout. Ballistically both are close enough to call it good.

? Actually, the original Armalite AR-10 in the 1950?s was in .308 and it used DGIS. The only thing before that I?m aware of was the WW2 era Swedish AG-42b and that does not blow the gas all the way back into the bolt carrier like the AR does. I haven?t deep dived into it but I?ve never heard anything particularly negative about the AR-10 and they are still being made. Without doing considerable research I wouldn?t sweat it. If I wanted another .308 semi-auto with the intent of scoping it I?d get a recent version of the AR-10.


? The Tavor looks cool but I can?t see myself getting one in the foreseeable future. A friend of mine just bought one and when our schedules both allow it he?s going to let me try it. The thing that keeps me (and others) with the AR platform is all the accessories and modifications that can be done with it.

? If you want to get a .308 semi-auto and scope it the AR-10 seems to be the best since you?ll have a picatinny upper to start with. The FAL has that goofy gas system that could be as much of a pain in the ass (I have one) as an asset. The M14 / M1A is starting to show it?s age as a design. After all, it?s an updated version of a 1930?s design that still retains a lot of the 1930?s features. As much as I love the M-1 and M-14 I don't think they would be my choice if I could have only one .30 caliber rifle to do everything. The HK-91 (had one) is as sturdy as a fencepost, decent scope mounting (claw mount) and very reliable, but not very ergonomic. The barrel (about 17? I think) is a bit too shor to take advantage of the 308?s full potential.

Just my 2 cents worth?.

I always do wear ear muffs. When I take it deer hunting, I don't have much of an option. I will not use it again until I get a pair of db limiting hearing aids.

If you think a .45 ACP is loud you'd better not try a .357 magnum or .357 SIG.
If you go shooting and forget your hearing protection just find two cigarette butts and twist them down a little at one end and stick them in. Not as good as real hearing protection but they'll suffice in a pinch.

My 2 cents. 9.25 to one twist .308 win. 180 gr+ for the shock. 1920's sporterized spanish mauser. Over under scope, with no rattling noisey rifle strap. Excellent hunter.

Thought it was a Swedish Mauser at first glance.
How does that scope mount work for you being up so high like that?