What are you hunting with 5.56/.223 that you couldn't hunt with a .22? V:Quote:
Originally Posted by Takon Orlani
RE: weight, I think every ounce counts and I try to keep my systems as light as possible. The less you carry the further you can go
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What are you hunting with 5.56/.223 that you couldn't hunt with a .22? V:Quote:
Originally Posted by Takon Orlani
RE: weight, I think every ounce counts and I try to keep my systems as light as possible. The less you carry the further you can go
Wild boar and deer mostly.
I mostly bought it because I feel I should be armed as least as well as those most likely to shoot at me.
That said, there is good weight and bad weight. For example, when snow shoeing/cross country skiing in the winter you won't find me without 4lbs of double bit axe unless I'm staying within a few miles of my cabin.
Double check your location to make sure the calibre is legal to hunt those with. I would recommend a heavier calibre for both cases, and I don't think you'll need a weapon mounted light for boar unless you're planning on CQB in which case I'd definitely recommend a heavier calibre d: also, picatinny rails snag like a motherfucker if you go through any bush.Quote:
Originally Posted by Takon Orlani
For defense and plinking I understand but tbh in any lawless situation, mobility is key; you're not going to survive trying to make a stand in your home and you can't take thousands of rounds of rifle ammo everywhere realistically
Just my opinion anyway
a friend has a bolt action ar15 i got to shoot once (being in the uk andall) it was like seeing a sports car with the engine of a moped :(
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/w...ture-11-30.png
pic related but his was .223 not .50bmg :(
wanted to have ago with his .338 LM but the range he shoots at is closed atm for repairs and the uk doesnt have the wilderness for .338 plinking XD
Well taken, everything on there that is not vital easily comes off. The light comes off with anythign that fits in the hole on that nut (Nail, hex key, paperclip, etc.) That light will actually go out to 75+ yards with decent illumination because it has a sliding focus. Runs on a regular AA battery too, 190 lumens 100% power 50% power and strobe. $10 and well worth it.Quote:
Originally Posted by OrangeAfroManDouble check your location to make sure the calibre is legal to hunt those with. I would recommend a heavier calibre for both cases, and I don't think you'll need a weapon mounted light for boar unless you're planning on CQB in which case I'd definitely recommend a heavier calibre d: also, picatinny rails snag like a motherfucker if you go through any bush.Quote:
Originally Posted by Takon Orlani
For defense and plinking I understand but tbh in any lawless situation, mobility is key; you're not going to survive trying to make a stand in your home and you can't take thousands of rounds of rifle ammo everywhere realistically
Just my opinion anyway
The red dot sight will be put on top of a quick detatch riser at some point. Honestly the red dot was a gift and I wasn't going to buy one til I could plink at 100 yards with iron sights easily.
Ammo is one thing I don't have TOO much of. In fact all I think I'd need is about 100 for each weapon I'll carry just to get out of town. You're right, and its something we have discussed, that making a stand is not a long term solution if its just your house. No matter what defenses you put up to win in a firefight, some fucker is just gonna set it on fire / ram a car through the door / fill the house with poison gas etc. you don't always have to use brass to solve all your problems. The mormon preppers are the ones who will make stands, why? Because they all live together in the same neighborhoods and try to teach their non mormon friends some basic stuff like stocking food and valuables in case of natural disasters.
Thats what most of the preppers are preparing for, a natural disaster. Its honestly the most likely scenario no matter what I or anyone else may ramble on about concerning police states, commies, mexicans, etc. Natural disaster and a loss of the grid is the #1 thing people have in mind. (if you're wondering the police state is #2, but I'm sure they'll have me locked up or dead by the time they go door to door. I'm just a troublemaker dont ya know?)
AR-15's are perfectly legal to hunt with in my state, you just have to use the soft point ammo IIRC. I'll probably buy a lower capacity mag as well (10 rounds or so) since you really dont load up all 30 and go hunting.
Not the perfect thread to ask but seemed close enough. I'm looking to purchase a taser* (something that can hit out to at least 4 meters). In my state they can be legally carried in many places a handgun cannot (parks).
I was curious if anyone had any experience with them or had any models to recommend.
*Yes I understand that a firearm is more effective, I own a rifle that I used to carry everywhere on our farm and I've operated a variety of firearms including a few different handguns. They're not what I'm looking for in this specific case.
since you mentioned parks, are you thinking defending against people or animals?
Something that would work against both would be good. Not worried about something at the bear level though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Soapy5
I don't own a taser nor plan to, but from what I've seen, the only brand that's available to the public is Taser, so there's not a real choice there. However, I know someone who has a Taser C2, and it was a pretty sleek set up. Just flip off the safety and the laser automatically comes on, letting whoever you're pointing it at know that you mean business. Only downside is that it's freaking pricey at $400. They have bigger versions with a full pistol grip for $500, and one with 3 shots per cartridge for $1000.
I know you said you are going to use it in a park environment, but it goes without mentioning that a taser is pretty much a shoot n scoot deal, which makes it a pretty bad choice for home defense or any situation where you cant get away while the taser goes through its 30 second stun cycle (like being alone in the woods, cause they will eventually get back up and chase you if they are pissed off enough). Taser does give you a free replacement if you end up using it and file a police report afterwards.
If I was regulated down to only a taser, I'd atleast carry some good pepper spray with me.
As for wildlife, I'd assume that the taser would be just as effective on man-sized animals; since the pulse is designed to pass clothing, so some fur wouldn't be a problem. Only issue i can see is if the animal has some ridiculously shaggy fur and the probes fail to go through and embed themselves.
e. they have a 20% off deal til Dec 31 at the actual site with a promo code (THANKS20).
Tasers usually replace pepper spray, since pepper spray brings along the issue of cross contamination. Ideally, you use a Taser and disappear. Yes, after a good long while they could get up and chase you down, but you've got more than the 30 second cycle time to get away.Quote:
Originally Posted by Soapy5
the thing from the buzz buzz
+ you can beat the shit out of a guy in 30 sec while he's down :)
Please do not touch a person while they're being tased.Quote:
Originally Posted by Badboy K
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Originally Posted by OrangeAfroManPlease do not touch a person while they're being tased. Unless you video it and post it hereQuote:
Originally Posted by Badboy K
Use the taser for hunting birds. Kill and cook it all at once!
Are you right or left handed. That light is on the right side so unless you're left handed then you'll have a fun time twisting your hand over the top to turn it on with the thumb button. A tape switch is your best bet and allows you to turn it on and off without having to shift your grip.Quote:
Originally Posted by Takon Orlani
AVG's are intended to be place far forward so that you can control the muzzle better with your arm rather than having the gun sit on your hand like a pivot and have to move your entire body to point and aim. With short rails like that, you're almost better off with a shorty vertical grip to use as a handstop. On an AVG you want to roll your thumb to the top of the rail and I just don't see that happening with those rails. If you switch to a free float or something similar to a Daniel Defense extended rail (currently running on mine), then the AVG is just right.
Also, just in case. Double check that your back up rear sights are useable with the red dot in the way. People forget that if those bolt on versions do cease to function, that it will take them a screw driver and a lot of time to get them off of the rifle. If you can't co-witness then you're kind of screwed.
Actually the red dot does not interfere at all. The rear flips down and when you're using the dot you don't see the front sight, It's just a blur. I do have a riser coming that can come off without tools.
The light is easily turned on with my thumb. You turn it on first thing then last thing. It's quite easy to keep a grip and turn it on. I can even let off a round or two while It's sideways.
If you factor in that the average russian is so poor that they can only afford 5 bullets, or so self confident that they only carry 5 bullets, then the math actually works out: 6x8 = 30 + 730 = 760.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cue1*Bullshit. One 9x18mm slug(just the damned projectile!) Is 6g. 6x8=48 48+730=778g and that's not including the shell casing or powder.Quote:
Originally Posted by RazoR
/me just bought 2 DPMS AR-15 lowers.
Totally in b4 nerf.
LOL:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...in-the-UK.html
PS in the UK Semi Auto rifles are limited to .22LR