Recent content by nittany31

Well, thanks everyone. I'm (somewhat) enlightened. I was hoping for some input from Oly users, but this DID shed some light on the "mil spec" question. Thanks!

I have about a thousand rounds through it. By "just fine" I mean no feed problens, no ejection problems, no ftf... and iit'll make a nice tight group at 50 yards. Sometimes the magazines don't want to latch up in the well (and I'm using Pmags). Otherwise, I have no complaints.

Quote from NWcityguy2: Why are you upgrading? What are you upgrading from? Are you experiencing problems with what you currently own? Are you upgrading because you are already doing something where your equipment is holding you back? Or... Are you upgrading because of something you heard or...

I'm looking to build or buy a new AR15. I keep seeing manufacturers claim their ARs are "mil spec". Where can I find the true military specifications?... or, which mfr's really ARE mil-spec? I'm upgrading and don't want to fool around with "Jim Bob's gun company". Thanks!

Thanks Hentown - I was wondering how we got onto AP as well. I thought my question was pretty elementary. Nonetheless, this HAS been slightly helpful.

I know that the old Black Talon pistol ammo died about a dozen years ago, and that Winchester (and perhaps others) still offers a teflon-coated pistol round... But does anyone know if there exists a teflon-coated round in .223 or 5.56?

Thanks alot fellas. I appreciate your experience and general input. I've decided to go ahead and get the replacement quad rail (from Yankee Hill) and the Magpuls. Thanks for the links Kyle; pretty impressive! I'll let y'all know how things turn out at the range... if my wife will stop adding...

Well, I was on Magpul's site, and they don't recommend their MBUS Gen.2 (front sight) for a railed gas block... which is what I have. So I'm looking into YHM (Yankee Hill) and EMA. I guess another option is swapping out my plain jane fore-end for a railed one.

I'm doing some research on flip-up sights for the AR. Upon thumbing through the latest CTD catalog, I see tons of options. I'm not looking to have to sell the dog and the wife to get a good set, but I don't want a cheap set that I end up pitching into the woods either. Anyone have any thoughts?

"What are battle sights?" Just another name for iron sights. Thanks for the help fellas!

I have a Vortex SPARC. I haven't tried it yet, but itching to get to the range. It got great reviews in its price range. So, in the "co-witness" setup, are you looking through the red dot to line up the battle sights?

Historically, I'm a handgun guy. But just bought a flat top AR-15, and added a decent red dot. Here's my issue, and it may sound retarded to you AR veterans: I want to add battle sights too, but am not sure how they marry together on the rail. Would I sight the battle sights THROUGH the red...

Thanks. I just bought it this weekend, and I think I'll get the picatinny rail anyway... just for the sake of scope-positioning options.

Hey, I'm considering the Savage 220 for my next deer gun. However, I'm hearing about issues regarding the ejected shells hitting the scope... and needing a special scope mount from Evolution Gun Works. Does anyone know anything about this?