Comments on: just as well http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2008/10/just_as_well.html defending our rights from the ramparts Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:52:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: walls of the city http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2008/10/just_as_well.html#comment-1138 walls of the city Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:18:14 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=759#comment-1138 <strong>strike the colors</strong> As if I did not already have enough things trying to steal my money away, I go and stumble across this. I do not know about you, but I definitely could do with the Unknown Soldier photo, or the Raptor... strike the colors

As if I did not already have enough things trying to steal my money away, I go and stumble across this. I do not know about you, but I definitely could do with the Unknown Soldier photo, or the Raptor…

]]> By: Linoge http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2008/10/just_as_well.html#comment-1137 Linoge Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:45:48 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=759#comment-1137 The little plastic doohicky you use to mount the sling on the front part of your AR15. Sling-mount-doohicky. To replace the one that is spazzing out on you. The little plastic doohicky you use to mount the sling on the front part of your AR15. Sling-mount-doohicky. To replace the one that is spazzing out on you.

]]> By: dirtcrashr http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2008/10/just_as_well.html#comment-1136 dirtcrashr Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:23:17 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=759#comment-1136 Senior moment - what doohicky? Or...which one, oh the chamber flag converted to "tool" that must be used? :-) Senior moment – what doohicky? Or…which one, oh the chamber flag converted to “tool” that must be used? :-)

]]> By: Linoge http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2008/10/just_as_well.html#comment-1135 Linoge Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:35:15 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=759#comment-1135 <strong>Dirtcrashr:</strong> Ideally, I would like to be able to mount both the foregrip and my bipod, and then flip between the two as necessary (hence the foldy requirement). The FUG certainly looks like a fairly good piece of eqiupment, though I do like the ones that have internal battery storage. And, no, the VFG is definitely not meant for manhandling, but that is why I am also looking for sling and attachment options (forgot to mention that). Speaking of, where did your little plastic doohicky come from? <strong>Shane:</strong> Awesome find, Shane. I am always somewhat afraid of buying magazines that far below the market average price, so it is good to have a recommendation :). <strong>Joe:</strong> Trust me, my goals at a Boomershoot would basically amount to hitting a boomer about one out of every ten shots. I simply do not have experience at that range, and I would just be there for the fun of it (and what is more fun than exploding targets?). In reality, that is the path I should have taken with my rifle, but the M1A just caught my eye, and I have been (thankfully) happy with it since. Its only shortcoming will probably be extended range work, and as long as it can reach 400-500ish (which, supposedly, even its abbreviated barrel can), I will still be happy. Thanks for the insight, though. Dirtcrashr: Ideally, I would like to be able to mount both the foregrip and my bipod, and then flip between the two as necessary (hence the foldy requirement). The FUG certainly looks like a fairly good piece of eqiupment, though I do like the ones that have internal battery storage. And, no, the VFG is definitely not meant for manhandling, but that is why I am also looking for sling and attachment options (forgot to mention that). Speaking of, where did your little plastic doohicky come from?
Shane: Awesome find, Shane. I am always somewhat afraid of buying magazines that far below the market average price, so it is good to have a recommendation :) .
Joe: Trust me, my goals at a Boomershoot would basically amount to hitting a boomer about one out of every ten shots. I simply do not have experience at that range, and I would just be there for the fun of it (and what is more fun than exploding targets?). In reality, that is the path I should have taken with my rifle, but the M1A just caught my eye, and I have been (thankfully) happy with it since. Its only shortcoming will probably be extended range work, and as long as it can reach 400-500ish (which, supposedly, even its abbreviated barrel can), I will still be happy. Thanks for the insight, though.

]]> By: Joe Huffman http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2008/10/just_as_well.html#comment-1134 Joe Huffman Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:36:37 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=759#comment-1134 8x will get you a few boomers. My general philosophy on gun purchasing is to use something cheap that will still work. Then I use it enough to reach the point where I know the equipment is holding me back. By that time I will know emough about the problem to buy the right equipment or perhaps know that I don't want to participate in that shooting sport. Basically, first I explore, then I get serious. Your 8x (or 10X) scope and the M1A will be enough for you to play the game even if you aren't going to impress the oldtimers. 8x will get you a few boomers.
My general philosophy on gun purchasing is to use something cheap that will still work. Then I use it enough to reach the point where I know the equipment is holding me back. By that time I will know emough about the problem to buy the right equipment or perhaps know that I don’t want to participate in that shooting sport.
Basically, first I explore, then I get serious. Your 8x (or 10X) scope and the M1A will be enough for you to play the game even if you aren’t going to impress the oldtimers.

]]> By: Shane http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2008/10/just_as_well.html#comment-1133 Shane Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:31:27 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=759#comment-1133 FYI, 20rd USGI M1A mags at 44mag.com for $19.99 ea. <a href="http://www.44mag.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CM20" rel="nofollow">http://www.44mag.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CM20</a> I have five of these myself and so far have never had any issues with them. FYI,
20rd USGI M1A mags at 44mag.com for $19.99 ea.
http://www.44mag.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CM20
I have five of these myself and so far have never had any issues with them.

]]> By: dirtcrashr http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2008/10/just_as_well.html#comment-1132 dirtcrashr Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:34:08 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=759#comment-1132 My interests have turned towards fore-grips also, but folding 'em hasn't been one of the criteria. However a QD release and metal in the mechanism has been and also I didn't want a huge one, so I got as far as the LaRue FUG: <a href="http://www.laruetactical.com/pics/FUG/FUG.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.laruetactical.com/pics/FUG/FUG.html</a> The Bobro: <a href="http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=808" rel="nofollow">http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=808</a> and the TangoDown BGV-MK46 short: <a href="http://tangodown.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=101" rel="nofollow">http://tangodown.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=101</a> From my understanding the VFG isn't for carrying or hanging onto so much as directing the muzzle quickly to the target. I still don't have any scopes besides the Aimpoint dot. My interests have turned towards fore-grips also, but folding ‘em hasn’t been one of the criteria.
However a QD release and metal in the mechanism has been and also I didn’t want a huge one, so I got as far as the LaRue FUG:
http://www.laruetactical.com/pics/FUG/FUG.html
The Bobro:
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=808
and the TangoDown BGV-MK46 short:
http://tangodown.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=101
From my understanding the VFG isn’t for carrying or hanging onto so much as directing the muzzle quickly to the target.
I still don’t have any scopes besides the Aimpoint dot.

]]> By: Linoge http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2008/10/just_as_well.html#comment-1131 Linoge Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:33:25 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=759#comment-1131 ... crap. The problem I am encountering is one of hardware - the M1A I have simply cannot mount a scope far enough back for 10x+ levels of magnification. (Well, I could, but it would require dangerously cantilevering the thing over an area where pieces of hot brass would be repeatedly launched into it.) And the cutoff for extended eye-relief scope seems to be about 8x. <strong>[Update:]</strong> Seems as though I was a little off on that... might just find something usable yet.<strong>[/Update]</strong> Of course, I <em>could</em> use this as leverage to acquire a new firearm more suited to long-distance work... however, considering the projected costs I am already looking at, I would have to get used to sleeping on the couch. Eh, I figure a 8x scope would at least put the closest of the boomers at around 50 yards, and I can consistently manage an inch group at that range. Ideally, that would mean I might hit somewhere around half the time... Yeah, I am not holding my breath either. *sigh* It might <em>really</em> be 2010 before I can make it. … crap.
The problem I am encountering is one of hardware – the M1A I have simply cannot mount a scope far enough back for 10x+ levels of magnification. (Well, I could, but it would require dangerously cantilevering the thing over an area where pieces of hot brass would be repeatedly launched into it.) And the cutoff for extended eye-relief scope seems to be about 8x. [Update:] Seems as though I was a little off on that… might just find something usable yet.[/Update]
Of course, I could use this as leverage to acquire a new firearm more suited to long-distance work… however, considering the projected costs I am already looking at, I would have to get used to sleeping on the couch.
Eh, I figure a 8x scope would at least put the closest of the boomers at around 50 yards, and I can consistently manage an inch group at that range. Ideally, that would mean I might hit somewhere around half the time…
Yeah, I am not holding my breath either.
*sigh* It might really be 2010 before I can make it.

]]> By: Joe Huffman http://www.wallsofthecity.net/2008/10/just_as_well.html#comment-1130 Joe Huffman Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:10:23 +0000 http://www.wallsofthecity.net/?p=759#comment-1130 An 8X scope is consider a little marginal for Boomershoot. I have hit a few targets with a 3.4X scope but that was only the closest targets. Most people regard the minimum magnification to be "competitive" (it isn't really a competition) is 10X. But 8X is better than no scope at all. An 8X scope is consider a little marginal for Boomershoot. I have hit a few targets with a 3.4X scope but that was only the closest targets. Most people regard the minimum magnification to be “competitive” (it isn’t really a competition) is 10X.
But 8X is better than no scope at all.

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