Im in the AR club finally - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

jlloyd73 · 02-09-2011, 08:40 PM

You may want to look into a tool to clean the bolt and carrier.....something like this.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=3...N_REMOVAL_TOOL

Tony22-250 · 02-09-2011, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlloyd73

You may want to look into a tool to clean the bolt and carrier.....something like this.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=3...N_REMOVAL_TOOL

Handy for a DI gun (direct impingement). But if you have a piston gun like mine there is no need for such a tool :P After breaking it in with 90 rounds the only dirt I had in my receivers was darkened CLP break free.

zkovach · 02-10-2011, 01:12 PM

I believe mine has that triple ring piston

Tony22-250 · 02-10-2011, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zkovach

I believe mine has that triple ring piston

No this is what I mean by gas piston.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYhNrRb7Cls

Your DPMS is a DI (direct impingment) which means when a round is fired gas goes through a tube in to your upper receiver and bolt carrier group making it dirty. Hence the carrier cleaning tool.

zkovach · 02-10-2011, 08:47 PM

So I should pick up that tool then.

Tony22-250 · 02-11-2011, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zkovach

So I should pick up that tool then.

Thats really up to you. I say shoot it a bunch and then decide what you have trouble cleaning. some stuff is just a ploy to get your money. none of my friends with di guns have that tool.

zkovach · 02-11-2011, 07:45 AM

Gotcha and thanks for all the info guys!

jlloyd73 · 02-11-2011, 09:08 AM

The best tool I have used on my AR-15 is this........

http://www.extremeoutfitters.us/catm-4cleaningtool.aspx

but I have not found anything just like that for a .308 gun.

AND, I will tell you that is a great tool for cleaning the bolt and carrier....highly recommended.

Tony22-250 · 02-11-2011, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlloyd73

The best tool I have used on my AR-15 is this........

http://www.extremeoutfitters.us/catm-4cleaningtool.aspx

but I have not found anything just like that for a .308 gun.

AND, I will tell you that is a great tool for cleaning the bolt and carrier....highly recommended.

Wow that makes life alot easier for getting that crud off of the gas ring!

zkovach · 02-13-2011, 09:07 AM

Got my DVDs in the mail from midaway. Getting excited to learn all about my ar-15

Zhurh · 02-13-2011, 09:43 AM

Let us know which dvd you liked best, worth the money?

zkovach · 02-13-2011, 01:07 PM

I got the On target ar-15 dissassmbley and reassembly video and the midway usa gunsmithing the ar-15 video. The on target video is just complete basics was was exactley what i needed. It also added some range tips as far as competitive shooting. The midway dvd shows assembly from start to finish. Both were great and i have a way better understanding of all the parts now. i could see building one of these in the future and having no problem. I am typically a bolt action guy and didnt want to touch my ar-15 untill i knew how it all worked. Im confident in it know so getting excited to go to the range. I just need my sights to get it. I went with the troy battle tritium sight and a fiber optic front. i havent decided on a mid to longer range sight but i have plenty of time to figure that out while the bank account is recooping.

As far as which dvd i like best the ontarget is great for takedown and cleaning, the midway is great for building start to finish. both were good videos. I am not mechanically inclined so i typically buy videos to get a good feeling how everything works.

gdcpony · 03-14-2011, 05:05 PM

Nice AR! For a scope I would look at a little known company called Konus. I tried one of their shotgun scopes on my 20ga Ultraslugger (H&R) and liked it so much I bought 5 more. So far they have taken all the abuse I (and my kids) have heaped on them and kept going. That one also has a reticle I love too. It has a bold diamond that is great for fast shots and inside that it has a fine crosshair that makes more precise shots easy too. I carry it dialed to 1.5x and if I have time to aim on a distant target I dial it up to 5x. The model I use is their 7249 1.5-5x32, and I get them for about $70-$80.

Here are some of my AR for you. Just a basic DPMS and my best load to date (averages .360 actually).

zkovach · 03-14-2011, 07:50 PM

I been doing some work on mine. I bought an American Defense Q.d. Mount which works awesome! I put a leupold 2-7 on it since I may deer hunt with it(.308)
tonight I just bought a chip McCormick trigger because the factory trigger was very rough and hard to get decent groups. As far as the dpms function it worked fantastic. I couldn't have been happier at the range! I'll add pics here shortly

zkovach · 03-14-2011, 09:12 PM

heres the pic.

the yooper · 03-14-2011, 09:20 PM

well guys i just ordered a rra lower and dpms upper aint hear yet. but i will give a true range report no matter if it is good bad or ugley. only thing i have to compair it to is my colt match AR 15 its great! had 14 years now not a single prob. but only put 5000 rounds through it so far. time will tell.

American Leader · 03-14-2011, 09:52 PM

All these AR's are making me drool! I've been thinkin about em, but seem to always need somethin different, like a new bolt action or 1911. I think I'm goin to get serious and pick one up before summer. I've gotten alot of ideas from you guy's so I know what to look for when making my choice. Thanks

zkovach · 03-18-2011, 09:22 PM

Small update: I just installed a chip McCormick flat tactical trigger in the ar-15.
It breaks wonderfully now! It's night and day difference. I would highly suggest it to anyone! Ill follow up with a range report.

Dirty · 06-12-2011, 02:34 PM

Ive had an ACOG for a number of years now, put it thru two tours, and its still been holding up nicely. They take a beating and keep on ticking, and once properly zeroed, make distance shooting quick and easy. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat if I really felt a need, but I currently don't.

02-09-2011, 08:40 PM	#26
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,931	Re: Im in the AR club finally You may want to look into a tool to clean the bolt and carrier.....something like this. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=3...N_REMOVAL_TOOL

02-10-2011, 01:12 PM	#28
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: Im in the AR club finally I believe mine has that triple ring piston __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

02-10-2011, 08:47 PM	#30
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: Im in the AR club finally So I should pick up that tool then. __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

02-11-2011, 07:45 AM	#32
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: Im in the AR club finally Gotcha and thanks for all the info guys! __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

02-11-2011, 09:08 AM	#33
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,931	Re: Im in the AR club finally The best tool I have used on my AR-15 is this........ http://www.extremeoutfitters.us/catm-4cleaningtool.aspx but I have not found anything just like that for a .308 gun. AND, I will tell you that is a great tool for cleaning the bolt and carrier....highly recommended.

02-13-2011, 09:07 AM	#35
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: Im in the AR club finally Got my DVDs in the mail from midaway. Getting excited to learn all about my ar-15 __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

02-13-2011, 09:43 AM	#36
Zhurh Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upper Yukon, Alaska Posts: 1,815	Re: Im in the AR club finally Let us know which dvd you liked best, worth the money?

02-13-2011, 01:07 PM	#37
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: Im in the AR club finally I got the On target ar-15 dissassmbley and reassembly video and the midway usa gunsmithing the ar-15 video. The on target video is just complete basics was was exactley what i needed. It also added some range tips as far as competitive shooting. The midway dvd shows assembly from start to finish. Both were great and i have a way better understanding of all the parts now. i could see building one of these in the future and having no problem. I am typically a bolt action guy and didnt want to touch my ar-15 untill i knew how it all worked. Im confident in it know so getting excited to go to the range. I just need my sights to get it. I went with the troy battle tritium sight and a fiber optic front. i havent decided on a mid to longer range sight but i have plenty of time to figure that out while the bank account is recooping. As far as which dvd i like best the ontarget is great for takedown and cleaning, the midway is great for building start to finish. both were good videos. I am not mechanically inclined so i typically buy videos to get a good feeling how everything works. __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

03-14-2011, 05:05 PM	#38
gdcpony Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 10	Re: Im in the AR club finally Nice AR! For a scope I would look at a little known company called Konus. I tried one of their shotgun scopes on my 20ga Ultraslugger (H&R) and liked it so much I bought 5 more. So far they have taken all the abuse I (and my kids) have heaped on them and kept going. That one also has a reticle I love too. It has a bold diamond that is great for fast shots and inside that it has a fine crosshair that makes more precise shots easy too. I carry it dialed to 1.5x and if I have time to aim on a distant target I dial it up to 5x. The model I use is their 7249 1.5-5x32, and I get them for about $70-$80. Here are some of my AR for you. Just a basic DPMS and my best load to date (averages .360 actually). Last edited by gdcpony; 03-14-2011 at 05:09 PM..

03-14-2011, 07:50 PM	#39
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: Im in the AR club finally I been doing some work on mine. I bought an American Defense Q.d. Mount which works awesome! I put a leupold 2-7 on it since I may deer hunt with it(.308) tonight I just bought a chip McCormick trigger because the factory trigger was very rough and hard to get decent groups. As far as the dpms function it worked fantastic. I couldn't have been happier at the range! I'll add pics here shortly __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

03-14-2011, 09:12 PM	#40
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: Im in the AR club finally heres the pic. Attached Images __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

03-14-2011, 09:20 PM	#41
the yooper V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 156	Re: Im in the AR club finally well guys i just ordered a rra lower and dpms upper aint hear yet. but i will give a true range report no matter if it is good bad or ugley. only thing i have to compair it to is my colt match AR 15 its great! had 14 years now not a single prob. but only put 5000 rounds through it so far. time will tell.

03-14-2011, 09:52 PM	#42
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: Im in the AR club finally All these AR's are making me drool! I've been thinkin about em, but seem to always need somethin different, like a new bolt action or 1911. I think I'm goin to get serious and pick one up before summer. I've gotten alot of ideas from you guy's so I know what to look for when making my choice. Thanks

03-18-2011, 09:22 PM	#43
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: Im in the AR club finally Small update: I just installed a chip McCormick flat tactical trigger in the ar-15. It breaks wonderfully now! It's night and day difference. I would highly suggest it to anyone! Ill follow up with a range report. __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

06-12-2011, 02:34 PM	#44
Dirty Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 5	Re: Im in the AR club finally Ive had an ACOG for a number of years now, put it thru two tours, and its still been holding up nicely. They take a beating and keep on ticking, and once properly zeroed, make distance shooting quick and easy. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat if I really felt a need, but I currently don't.