Added more red to AR

[Snappo]

Just got two red take down pins. Ordered a red charging handle - not here yet. Wish I could find a red flash hider.

 

[NYGuns]

Looks good

 

[GUNSICK]

You stole my idea lol! I've been collecting red anodized parts for a build just haven't started it.

 

[Snappo]

You stole my idea lol! I've been collecting red anodized parts for a build just haven't started it.

Did you find a red flash hider? I just got a red forward assist button and a charging handle with a red extender. Hopefully those 2 items get here in a week or so.

 

[Uzi]

Not a fan of colored anodized bits on firearms myself, but I do like anodizing a lot.

AR-15 "Claw" Flash Hider In Red

AR-15 MICRO FLASH CAN (RED) | Desert Strike Tactical | Desert Strike Tactical

AR-15 SLIP OVER BARREL SHROUD WITH MUZZLE COMP RED | Desert Strike Tactical | Desert Strike Tactical

AR-15 SLIM LINE “SHARKMOUTH” FLASH CAN (RED) | Desert Strike Tactical | Desert Strike Tactical

AR-15 SLIM LINE CONE FLASH CAN (RED) | Desert Strike Tactical | Desert Strike Tactical

 

[Snappo]

OK the forward assist, charging handle, and extender are red now!

 

[Celt]

Looks good man. I always customized my stuff,with red anodized bits. I have some pieces on my 10/22, had some on a previous ar too.

 

[NY Leatherneck]

Blood red...ban it!!

 

[Snappo]

I want to find a red bird cage. Haven't seen one yet.

 

[Celt]

Paint one yourself. You can buy red anodized paint, and clear coat. Not sure how it would hold up, but it's an option.

 

[Snappo]

Paint one yourself. You can buy red anodized paint, and clear coat. Not sure how it would hold up, but it's an option.

Like with this product?
The BEST! VHT Anodized Color Coat High Temp Spray Paint Red (Transluscent) from Brandsport Auto Parts (#VHTP-SP450)

 

[Celt]

Like with this product?
The BEST! VHT Anodized Color Coat High Temp Spray Paint Red (Transluscent) from Brandsport Auto Parts (#VHTP-SP450)

Exactly. The ladder guards, and cant mount on my old ar were painted with that same product. I thought they looked great.

 

[Snappo]

Exactly. The ladder guards, and cant mount on my old ar were painted with that same product. I thought they looked great.

Do I just put it on a hanger and spray, or is there some trick to that product? I'm gonna order it today.

 

[Celt]

Degrease, scuff with a scotch Brite, prime, and spray. Wait 10 min between coats and your good. This should come with a silver base, and red top coat paint.

 

[Snappo]

I bought this for $55. Not sure how that will turn out, but if I don't like it I'm only out the $55 and I can still paint my existing bird cage.

AR-15 SLIP OVER BARREL SHROUD WITH MUZZLE COMP RED | Desert Strike Tactical | Desert Strike Tactical

 

[Snappo]

Muzzle brake installed!

 

[MilesTeg]

You guys are slacking!

GunTec USA AR15 Stripped Billet Upper & 15" Ultralight M-Lok Handguard Combo Red

 

[Cleck]

Looks good. Different, but good. My different colored handguard makes me want to color parts of the rest of the rifle to match.

I was thinking that I like the P-308 for my bolt gun, the P-223 would be a nice addition to my AR. How do you like it?

 

[Snappo]

Looks good. Different, but good. My different colored handguard makes me want to color parts of the rest of the rifle to match.

I was thinking that I like the P-308 for my bolt gun, the P-223 would be a nice addition to my AR. How do you like it?

My thoughts:
1) I like the layout of the scope ranging system as it integrates with my Nikon phone app.
2) I like the feel of the turrets, and that they do not need allen wrenches. I also love the zero-return on the turret.
3) The glass is bright and clear, even in lower light situations at the end of the shooting day.
4) I am not in love with the scope rings, in that I wish they had 4 or 6 screws instead of 2 screws. But there has been zero scope movement so maybe I shouldn't get so caught up in how many screws per ring?
5) The scope is giving me an eye relief of about 3.5", which I like a lot. I am not a fan of 2.5" to 3".
6) Paralax is fixed at 100 yards. You could argue that it's good or bad; but I honestly am fine with that.

NOTE: I also put an M-308 on two of my Remington 700's and I love them. I am so happy with Nikon that I have completely replaced my Pentax LightSeeker 30 collection (I had 3) with Nikon Monarch and Prostaff product lines.

 

[Snappo]

You guys are slacking!

GunTec USA AR15 Stripped Billet Upper & 15" Ultralight M-Lok Handguard Combo Red

I love you! Beautiful find. I absolutely need those 2 pieces.

 

[Mosinitis]

AR with a pedicure.

 

[togmaster]

I love you! Beautiful find. I absolutely need those 2 pieces.

I love you is easy to say. Can you prove it.

 

[Cleck]

My thoughts:
1) I like the layout of the scope ranging system as it integrates with my Nikon phone app.
2) I like the feel of the turrets, and that they do not need allen wrenches. I also love the zero-return on the turret.
3) The glass is bright and clear, even in lower light situations at the end of the shooting day.
4) I am not in love with the scope rings, in that I wish they had 4 or 6 screws instead of 2 screws. But there has been zero scope movement so maybe I shouldn't get so caught up in how many screws per ring?
5) The scope is giving me an eye relief of about 3.5", which I like a lot. I am not a fan of 2.5" to 3".
6) Paralax is fixed at 100 yards. You could argue that it's good or bad; but I honestly am fine with that.

NOTE: I also put an M-308 on two of my Remington 700's and I love them. I am so happy with Nikon that I have completely replaced my Pentax LightSeeker 30 collection (I had 3) with Nikon Monarch and Prostaff product lines.

I wish I sprang for the M-308 for my bolt gun. I like the P, but the parallax adjustment on the M was why I was considering the Vortex Crossfire II with adjustable parallax. Hearing your comment though on the clarity and light transmission is reassuring though. I can always upgrade to the M if I really feel I need it. Then again, it's a $250 gun and a $250 scope. I have good enough money into my beginner rifle. Next bolt gun will be bigger and better....I mean, I'm done

That being said, with the range on the 308, I am looking at a Primary Arms 1-6 scope for a medium range feel to my AR.

I think you'll be fine with the mounts, since you said it's not moving. Though it is all about feel.

 

[Snappo]

I wish I sprang for the M-308 for my bolt gun. I like the P, but the parallax adjustment on the M was why I was considering the Vortex Crossfire II with adjustable parallax. Hearing your comment though on the clarity and light transmission is reassuring though. I can always upgrade to the M if I really feel I need it. Then again, it's a $250 gun and a $250 scope. I have good enough money into my beginner rifle. Next bolt gun will be bigger and better....I mean, I'm done

That being said, with the range on the 308, I am looking at a Primary Arms 1-6 scope for a medium range feel to my AR.

I think you'll be fine with the mounts, since you said it's not moving. Though it is all about feel.

Honestly Remington does such a great job with their rifles that I have had a hard time convincing myself I needed anything more. I think each of my 700 Police were maybe $650 each. $700 at max. My 700 XHR was probably also about $700. I would say each of those 3 weapons are 0.25 to 0.5 MOA. I have an M308 on one, a Leupold LR/T on one, and a Springfield Armory Government on one. I think my AR500 plate at 600 yards is 8" or 10". I can ring it with any of those 3. I also have a Remington 700 classic in 338 Winmag. I can hit the plate at 500 but haven't shot it since I cut the trees for 600 on my range. But I assume I can. I think I paid about $600 for my 700 Classic. I also have a 770 in 300 Winmag that I have played with out to 400. Seems to be about 1 MOA. When people blow $3K plus on a rifle and $2K on glass; are they buying something better than 0.25 MOA? Otherwise, what's the money being spent for? I never went beyond these inexpensive rifles - doubt I ever will TBH.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

When people blow $3K plus on a rifle and $2K on glass; are they buying something better than 0.25 MOA? .

Please explain how you can get a .25 MOA from a .308 cal hole....

I measure from outside to outside of my holes....IMO there is no other way.......but how can i measure it better to shrink my group sizes? I need to do this.

Center to center measuring is misleading at best.

 

[Cleck]

Honestly Remington does such a great job with their rifles that I have had a hard time convincing myself I needed anything more. I think each of my 700 Police were maybe $650 each. $700 at max. My 700 XHR was probably also about $700. I would say each of those 3 weapons are 0.25 to 0.5 MOA. I have an M308 on one, a Leupold LR/T on one, and a Springfield Armory Government on one. I think my AR500 plate at 600 yards is 8" or 10". I can ring it with any of those 3. I also have a Remington 700 classic in 338 Winmag. I can hit the plate at 500 but haven't shot it since I cut the trees for 600 on my range. But I assume I can. I think I paid about $600 for my 700 Classic. I also have a 770 in 300 Winmag that I have played with out to 400. Seems to be about 1 MOA. When people blow $3K plus on a rifle and $2K on glass; are they buying something better than 0.25 MOA? Otherwise, what's the money being spent for? I never went beyond these inexpensive rifles - doubt I ever will TBH.

Yeah, that's what I mean. Not going up to $1k for a rifle and then another 1k scope, but probably $1000-$1500 at most for an entire build. At this point, I consider that a lot.

Anyway, sorry to OT your thread.

Aside from anodizing parts, what's the most effective way for a color change? Cerakote? Paint?

 

[Prudii]

That gun looks amazing, now you need red scope rings and dust cover.

 

[CarpNY]

I love you! Beautiful find. I absolutely need those 2 pieces.

Actually, I think this would look better on your build.

 

[Bushmaster]

Looks good, now build one in purple anodized for me Same 223 scope with Burris mount please.

 

[Snappo]

Please explain how you can get a .25 MOA from a .308 cal hole....

I measure from outside to outside of my holes....IMO there is no other way.......but how can i measure it better to shrink my group sizes? I need to do this.

Center to center measuring is misleading at best.

I assume you You understand minutes of angle and how that works. To the other readers; every 100 yards further your group goes, you should expand 1.05 inches because an MOA is 1/60th of a degree.

To your point, it's difficult at best to get hole center to hole center measured at 100 because the holes are touching. But if you are out at 400 and you have a 0.5 MOA rifle then you should be 2.1" (4.2" divided by 2) inches of distance between the centers of the 3 holes. I try to measure hole center to hole center. I guess if you go outside to outside you could subtract .31 of an inch from your measurement and it should be center to center.

I zero at 100 to 300 depending on scope; but at least half of my scopes have a 300 yard zero. I shoot at 600 (only because that's the length of my range). If you have 0.25 MOA to 0.50 MOA, you should be hitting your 8" plate at 600, and if you use paper at 600 with a 0.5 MOA rifle your 3 round groups should be 3.2" or so. Remington says my 700 Police are 0.5 MOA. My XHR is supposed to be 0.5 or 0.75 (I forget which). My Savage is 0.5 MOA. My Thompson Center is supposedly guaranteed to be 0.25 MOA. All of my weapons shoot as advertised under perfect conditions (0-3 mph winds, sunny or partly cloudy day, 70 to 85 degrees out).

I shoot about 5 days a week, 8 months per year, for an hour a day. I may start shooting year round if I can set up a way to carry rifles, my Lead Sled, and an ammo can on my ZR700 snowmobile. I try to get back there in the winter when there's not too much snow between the main house and the shooting range; but my Polaris ATV's get seriously stuck when there is more than about 4"-6" of packed snow. In fact, 2 months ago I got both ATV's stuck, then got my JD Gator stuck pulling out the ATV's, then got the big tractor stuck trying to get the Gator out of there. Took me 2 weeks and some neighbors with tractors to get all my stuff freed.