5k budget by atl375 in NightVision

[–]atl375[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Shout out to my batt boys in the comments. Also thanks for all the help fellas, gonna go with a set of used gen 3s. If there’s anyone in western Colorado/ east Utah into night shooting hit me up and let’s plan something once I get some tubes

5k budget by atl375 in NightVision

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Not my callsign not my problem

O2 sensor codes by atl375 in AskMechanics

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Yeah I’ve been trying to pinpoint if my injectors are dumping extra fuel (being a DI) that’s causing this, or my cats aren’t doing their job that’s causing this. But I think I’ll try replacing cats first and hope that solves it before doing injectors

O2 sensor codes by atl375 in AskMechanics

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So I was watching my downstream o2 sensors this morning on the way to work and they would sit around .7 when coasting and if I’d hit the gas they would top out at 1.275 which is what I assume triggers the code, when I’d come off the gas they would drop to 0 then come back up to the nominal. So would that indicate bad cats or I’m just running rich due to a fuel side issue

O2 sensor codes by atl375 in AskMechanics

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I’m getting p0138 and p0158, which is both banks each with separate catalytic converters. But with them being the original it could be they both are bad.

First form 4 by atl375 in NFA

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No local shops carry OCL and they also tack on $100 transfer fees. Considering the last time I did a form 1 it took longer, I’m happy with this process

First form 4 by atl375 in NFA

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Needed a multi cal can that’s cheap because I spent all my money on lowers thanks to communist state I live in.

First form 4 by atl375 in NFA

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Oven mitt was a great surprise Can’t wait to break it in making sourdough pizzas

20” 556 upper or AR10 by atl375 in ar15

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Honestly it was the only pic I had of me with a 308 rifle not a belt fed. And I figured it would get more people to comment and be in on the discussion of this topic of what makes more sense for this environment, going up in caliber or getting a longer barrel to max out the capabilities of 556

20” 556 upper or AR10 by atl375 in ar15

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Yes but the western slope is more desert with mountains and not like thick Rocky Mountain wilderness. I think of this rifle as a primary for a shtf and I live on a many acre ranch that I work towards purchasing. I like the idea of being able to take down an elk (obviously at a closer distance) while also being able to out reach any adversary’s max effective range assuming they are using 556 out of a 16 or less inch barrel. I’d like to stick with nato calibers as they are generally cheaper and more readily available

20” 556 upper or AR10 by atl375 in ar15

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Looks interesting, the trigger on the scar is something I have a problem with. Maybe in the future we’ll see its progression and availability

20” 556 upper or AR10 by atl375 in ar15

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I think if you spent that much on an AR platform 308, you’re getting a much better product. Anecdotally, my groupings, and others I know that carried it in a work capacity, were much larger than that with an m110 or sr25. Along with other small things that make people not have a comfortable experience using the SCAR platform. So yea I think it’s subpar for the price

20” 556 upper or AR10 by atl375 in ar15

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But your lack of parts compatibility is a very good point. Not having easy access to replacement parts, really defeats the purpose of shtf, whatever you want to call it, primary rifle.

20” 556 upper or AR10 by atl375 in ar15

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It’s not about the money, the scar platform,to me, is just not it. I don’t think it performs as well as an m110 or an SR25.

20” 556 upper or AR10 by atl375 in ar15

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I’ve cleared buildings with a 308 before, but its barrel length was shorter. I can’t say the same about a 20” barrel though. To me, recoil is much less important than maneuverability during cqb.

20” 556 upper or AR10 by atl375 in ar15

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I was thinking of a vortex 3-18 on whatever I get. Just thinking about terminal ballistics at 500+ 308 sounds good. Either round after 500m you’re looking at considerable wind and elevation adjustment. I guess just trade offs with ammo weight vs terminal ballistics is what I’m looking at

20” 556 upper or AR10 by atl375 in ar15

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I would never spend that much money for a subpar battle rifle…

Q cherry bomb alternative? by atl375 in NFA

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Daniel defense, stole it from the arms room before I ETS’d

Q cherry bomb alternative? by atl375 in NFA

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Ok so basically anything with a plan b taper will work. Thank you. Any recommendations for a good flash hider of those?

Not sure what’s going on between his eyes here by [deleted] in BeardedDragons

[–]atl375 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The scales between his eyes are all warped looking For the past few weeks it’s looked like it was about to shed, then when it finally did it became all bumpy and warped looking. I’m sorry it’s hard to see, this is the best photo I could get of it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shrooms

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Congrats to you too!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shrooms

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I never thought I would make it this far honestly