GUN QUESTION: ARMALITE RIFLE AR-10 RIFLE

http://www.armalite.com ^ | October 13, 2008 | Yosemitest

[blackbart.223]

"I could sing a few bars of that tune. It really sneaks up on you, doesn’t it! Seems like only yesterday I was a kid; now I look in the mirror and there’s a stranger, with pouches under his eyes and graying hair, staring back at me..."

I'm not over the hill yet. But I can see the top of it. In spite of that I'm still full of piss and vinegar. I was born rugged and hope to go out that way.

[blackbart.223]

"If you are looking for home protection, get a shotgun, pump shotgun."

Better advice was never givin. Easy to learn and hard to miss with.

[archy]

I'm open for any advice. I want to complete my purchase before Jan 1, 2009, ... just in case ....

You know what you want, it's on the way, no worries. Use the intervening time to start picking up magazines [between eight and a dozen as a minimum is about right, depending on how you care to carry them and how much personal mobility you figure is required by the probable situtaions you might face[ this being where I go for DPMS AP4/AR10 mags. And, of course, get all the ammo you can.

If you can't get your Vector V51, you might go with a PTR or Century CETME clone instead, of lower quality and corresponding lower price, but in the same general size as your AR10. But should it come to that, you can put on a H&K G3 collapsable stock or Choate folder, and surplus G3 magazines can still be had for 12 for $24 or so- 2 bucks each.

as for the Trijicon, yeah, they're good, and yes they are pricey, though not quite as bad as top=of-the-line Elcans or US Optics stuff. But if nothing else, pick up a $200 surplus British SUIT, which requires no batteries for operation, as an intirm placeholder or cheap insurance in the event of Trijicon damage.

[Jack Hammer]

You have an excellent attitude; I wish I had your spirit, but I seem slowly to be running out of gas.

[xsrdx]

I would agree pretty much completely with Zak Smith’s recommendations in the first article, he’s a solid 3 gun shooter and an equipment geek that knows the gear.

He notes superiority of TA11 and also highlights MRT and Accupoint variables.

None will be of much use with fixed A2 carrying handle, however. But, there is much to be said for skill with an iron sighted rifle.

[Yosemitest]

Thanks for the advise. I really wanted the Vector V-51, but it was just too much trouble to obtain.

[Yosemitest]

I re-read the articl, but I think I still like the TA01B: 4x32 Trijicon ACOG® with Red Crosshair Full Illumination.

[blackbart.223]

"You have an excellent attitude; I wish I had your spirit, but I seem slowly to be running out of gas."

I'm not saying I haven't slowed down a bit. I just finished stacking two cords of fire wood yesterday. I had to break out the "Icy Hot". But I still keep going.

[Jack Hammer]

One look at two cords of firewood in need of stacking, and I’d be on the couch with a beer.

[blackbart.223]

"One look at two cords of firewood in need of stacking, and I’d be on the couch with a beer."

You sit on the couch with a beer after stacking it. The beer tastes better at that point.

[Jack Hammer]

Oh, well - I guess I’ll just have to settle for how it tastes without stacking that wood.... but I very much admire your drive!

[Yosemitest]

The United States Marine Corps is now using Schmidt & Bender scopes on all Scout Rifle Day Scopes for use on the Corps' sniper weapons. A modified version of the Schmidt & Bender 3-12 x 50 Police Marksman LP II scope is standard equipment on all .308 and .50 caliber USMC sniper rifles.

The Schmidt & Bender 3-12 x 50 PMII LP is replacing a 10x sniper scope which has been in use for the last 25 years. The Schmidt & Bender scope was selected from products submitted by 25 different companies as the only riflescope to meet or exceed all of the USMC’s rigorous specifications.

The Schmidt & Bender scope includes an elevation dial made to USMC specifications. Especially attractive to the Marine Corps is the fact that the 3-12 x 50 PMII LP can be used on both .308 and .50 caliber weapons, with changes only in windage and elevation dials.

While the modified USMC version of the 3-12 x 50 PMII LP is not available to the public, a similar model is available.

We are pleased and honored to serve one of the most elite, storied military organizations in the world.

This is an expensive option from Schmidt & Bender, Inc.

[Yosemitest]

The better scope might be the Schmidt & Bender 4–16 x 42 PM II LP Scope offered with P3 or P4 Fine reticles.

But they ARE EXPENSIVE.