I sent a second email eplaining that I was aware of the storm damage, and that the rifle was not 5.56, nor a complete Rock river. I told them that the 6.8 is useless to me except as a sale/trade toward what I wanted. And that I really liked the lower, and wasn't crazy about sending it back. I politely left it open to them to suggest a solution to the problem. And reminded them to ammend their "bound book" to show the error. From the looks of the town from their local paper it may be a bit before they reply. I may call agian, just to see if the store made it through the storm. But I prefer all comunication to be email, so it's on record.
What the heck did I buy? AR-15
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meanmrmustard
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Really sorry, bro. I'm not a huge AR fan, so the Sports the only one I've got at the moment (my Saiga hates sitting next to it!) and I'm sure you don't want my upper, otherwise I'd trade you.
I'd be leaving some neutral feedback though. They shoulda had the grey matter to get it right the first time.
They haven't bothered to leave me feedback either. It arrived just wrapped in bubble wrap, and in a single layer cardboard box. The front sight had punctured the box, but looks ok. I can see the possibility of this turning into a CF before it's over. But I still have faith.
And btw. If it wasn't 100 deg, and you drove that upper to me today, I'd be in the back yard shooting that M&P while you drove home with a 6.8. But since it's miserable shooting weather anyway, I might as well wait and see.
And btw. If it wasn't 100 deg, and you drove that upper to me today, I'd be in the back yard shooting that M&P while you drove home with a 6.8. But since it's miserable shooting weather anyway, I might as well wait and see.
meanmrmustard
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Offer stands. Weather permitting and all, I wouldn't mind that upper of yours. Whatever you decide, I hope they make it right.
meanmrmustard
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That would make the 4th a great day indeed. Definitely keep me posted!!!
Twmaster
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Same here. I've got a DPMS 5.56 'slick side' upper to go alongside my Olympic 6.8 upper. I prefer the slick receiver.
meanmrmustard
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9 out of 10 (an exaggerated statistic obviously) civilian shooters are not going to NEED those things.
I'm jealous of your upper. I WANT a 6.8!!!
I live on 300 acres of family property. Alot of it is sand, which the dogs drag into my truck seats. I often take a gun with me in the truck, and rarely use a case because I don't have to. Hence my want for a dust cover and the F/A. No astetics are involved, pure utility. And I don't reload (yet) so the 6.8 would be an expensive hobby for me, since it would include the price of a press and all accesories. Not to mention the remodeling of a room to have a place to do it.
meanmrmustard
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You're looking at one such fellow.
meanmrmustard
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That's the unfortunate thing. Mine is sans those two devices, only because I don't need them and as an overall cost saver by Smith. Other than that, 5R 1/8 rifling, melonite coated, carbine length mid profile barrel, forged receiver, chrome lined gas key, flat top.
Twmaster
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The truth is most shooters should -not- have a forward assist on their rifle.
For shooters not involved in life or death use of their rifle, read that as in combat, having a jam or failure to feed is time to stop and evaluate what happened. Hammering the forward assist is a bad choice while out on the range/plinking etc.
In floorit's case I agree a dust cover is a very good thing.
This is my rifle. There are many like it but this one is MINE!
meanmrmustard
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I don't know if the pups dragging sand into the truck cab is quite enough to warrant a dust cover versus, say, the sandbox like atmosphere of north Africa or the 'Stans.The truth is most shooters should -not- have a forward assist on their rifle.
For shooters not involved in life or death use of their rifle, read that as in combat, having a jam or failure to feed is time to stop and evaluate what happened. Hammering the forward assist is a bad choice while out on the range/plinking etc.
In floorit's case I agree a dust cover is a very good thing.
Oh, and nice job bragging!!!
This is my rifle. There are many like it but this one is MINE!
But, some folks worry.
"Pups" are 2 nearly 75-80lb labs. The sand is "sugar" or "blow" sand. Trust me, on a wet lubed gun it can be a problem. I'm sure that it can be argued that I don't "need" either one, but I want them, and in the end that's my own buisness. I had resigned myself to the M&P once, till I stumbled upon this one on gunbroker. I may do it agian.
meanmrmustard
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Indeed it is. He who has the gold makes the rules. You know your atmosphere better than I do. That's why the slick side shines in my woods; not a whole lot to get in the nooks and crannies?
You may do what again?
Also, I was looking up 6.8 ammo as I do not reload either. Kinda costly. I'd only be using it for deer hunting for sure. But, the ballistics look promising, and that's what counts to me for that application.
meanmrmustard
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Ha! I wouldn't sound so sad about that! Resign is a harsh word.
Your upper carbine length 16"?
meanmrmustard
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Me too. You always wonder what might've been.
But, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they do right by you. You deserve it, but I understand the whole storm situation may have curtailed them.
So, as a fellow THR member whose not as "mean" as my name suggests, I would gladly trade you a slick side upper to ease your woes, and put you on the range shooting your 556 ammo. Hell, if you have a 6.8 mag, great. I'll give you two 30-round 556 pmags to ease your pain too. All I get out of it is a bigger bore deer gun, which suits me fine. Ammo cost is a non issue, as I shoot my AKs more and 7.62x39 is über cheap. I wish I had an upper with the DC and FA to offer you, but all I gots is the slickie.
If I were you, I'd be PO'd, as I'm sure you are or were. Just letting you know that if they reneg on ya, or can't help, you have other options.
Good luck bud.
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