August 12, 2018, 01:52 AM | #26 |
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Their older ones didn't have that. It was a rolling change they did at some point. So if you have had them more than a couple years, you most likely have the older square post.
They do sell the new style post though. It's like $10. |
August 12, 2018, 12:11 PM | #27 |
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The plain vanilla 20" iron sights, fixed handle is still my favorite.
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August 12, 2018, 07:35 PM | #28 |
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When I went into basic training I already didn't like M16s because of the bad
press they were getting. Guys getting killed with jammed rifles, ect. I was surprised at the accuracy just with the battle sights. From the firing positions on the ranges, standing in foxhole and firing rested it was no problem to hit the pop ups. I think our last row was 400 meters. I'm not into military weapons and don't own an AR. Recently been toying with picking up a A2 style for old time sake. The only 223 I own is a single shot Ruger. I just want plain Jane gun like we had in RVn, with handle and battle sights. Don't want no bling and fancy attachments. |
August 13, 2018, 07:06 PM | #29 |
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I shoot a 20inch A3 style for three gun and its a bear to use at close range. When shooting longer distance targets its much nicer and worth the extra length. The 16inch rifle with RDS are much easier to use in in my opinion.
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August 16, 2018, 09:22 AM | #30 |
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My shorter (8,10.5,16 in) ARs have open sights. My longer much more accurate 18 inch has a low powered scope.
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