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[Kartorbust]

I guess the lack of a belt on the .30-06 wasn't the dead give away at first glance? Least you didn't get hurt by that mix up. Kind of why I don't want to get .300 Blk, might mix up and put one of those through my AR and blow up the upper.

 

[Hellion]

TL;DR. What do y’all use both for storage and haul-age?

Most of my steel GI cans (I must be old fashioned) are “storage only” and stacked (albeit not very well) and don’t move, but the same can as an ammo hauler isn’t the best. Got bulk loose cartridges in M19A1 (the ol .30 cal) and M2A1/M2A2 (the ol .50 cal) and a few PA-108s (Fat 50) cans. Packed with said loose ammo, no cardboard boxes, makes all three a heavy proposition and not so fun for taking to the range. Of course there’s LOTS of loose ammo in these cans. Got 800 rds of fife fife sechs in a .30/M19A1 before I said thats enough.

Do you, hypothetically speaking, “dip out” a few handfulls of cartridges from the storage cans for each pew pew into a temporary ammo box(es) or bag(s) or do you just take the whole can or better yet, use a can with cardboard boxes of ammo inside, no loose (much less weight)? Both I guess, keep cardboard boxes for the range and to better count what you intend to shoot and what you shot, “I shot ___ boxes today”

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[Hellion]

Lead Skittles packed loose makes maximum use of the space inside a can. Use this method only if you’re serious.

The common USGI .30 cal and .50 cal ammo “cans” are best termed “boxes.” Only the Russians and their satellites used true cans, which correlates to a one-use-only completely sealed “spam can” that you pierced and opened with an old fashioned see-saw knuckle-busting opener. The can is throwaway rubbish after that.

Plano boxes are okay but they close easily meaning you’re not really compressing the seal and thus they’re not airtight or watertight. They would be good for range transport though.

 

[Kartorbust]

I just keep all the ammo in their boxes they come in, makes it easier to keep an accurate round count.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

WM ammo cans for storage packed as they come in the box.
I just take a few boxes when I shoot.

When we shoot clay I just bring the 100 count boxes and throw it all out when were done.

Small caliber stuff in the yard is about 50 feet from storage.

 

[Wicked_Daddy]

I guess the lack of a belt on the .30-06 wasn't the dead give away at first glance? Least you didn't get hurt by that mix up. Kind of why I don't want to get .300 Blk, might mix up and put one of those through my AR and blow up the upper.

Guess not. I remember having my mind on other things, which is not a good state to be in when at the range. It's why I prefer to go alone or if with a friend, one who does not need my attention.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

We have a 2 axis wobbling clay chucker.
We invite friends when we take it to the range. Usual suspects every week. Sometimes someone will bring their nephews or brothers from out of town.
Its usually a good time. Some times its noobs and we teach them and they get the hang of it.
Since we all like the sport after the clays are done someone will bring out a different toy to pass around.
Garand, arisaka, tompson, saiga12, mini30, kraig 30-40... you know the cool stuff.
One day this kid came who swallowed the Tacti-koolaid. He was even dressed straight out of cabellas. Had an AR build he was bragging on and had every Pic rail filled with crap. He was going on and on. This suppressor is coo cool, you can even shoot it after being submerged...
He then took a bottle of water and dumped it down the barrel and pointed down range. He then proceeded to explode his upper.
Ego still not completely deflated he said that was the cheapest piece on this build and it must have been crap.

He never got invited again.

 

[Hellion]

...He then proceeded to explode his upper.

Water doesn’t compress too well?

 

[Wicked_Daddy]

I see guys like that at the range all the time. Tons of crap all over the AR, no idea how to operate it. The best part is overhearing them sight in the scope - as they guess on the number of clicks this way or that way to get an impact anywhere on the 2'x2' target at 50 yards. Some of these ya-hoos could not hit a wall if it were within punching distance. I'm not a gun control advocate, but I do think a person should at least pass some kind safety/operational course before being allowed to purchase a firearm. The number of holes in the shade cover at my local outdoor range are testament to this need. I typically go on weekday mornings, when there is no one there or maybe a couple other serious shooters. Weekends however, are just an invitation to be involved in an accident.

I envy those with land to have their own private range. I would love to be able to go out to 1000+. It's been years. My local range is 300 max.

 

[Kartorbust]

Only things I want to add to my AR (FDE one) is a 3x magnifier and Magpul Flip-up BUIS. I try to keep then as basic as possible

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Only things I want to add to my AR (FDE one) is a 3x magnifier and Magpul Flip-up BUIS. I try to keep then as basic as possible

Check out an ACOG.
I put an "airsoft" one on my 7.62 ruger. I love it.

https://a.co/d/0abotLmy

 

[Grizzlymi]

Only things I want to add to my AR (FDE one) is a 3x magnifier and Magpul Flip-up BUIS. I try to keep then as basic as possible

Is that a Strike Eagle 1-9 on the black one? I have one on one of mine as well. Great LPVO optic. Others just have a red dot. I like the Sig Romeo 5 red dot. Affordable, accurate and tough. Magpul flip up BUS back up sights on all. I have a pre-ban DPMS AR with a modern upper that I only have flip ups on. Sometimes I just want to keep it simple, but prefer an optic after a while and remember the benefits while still being accurate up to a point.

 

[Hellion]

Check out an ACOG.
I put an "airsoft" one on my 7.62 ruger. I love it.

https://a.co/d/0abotLmy

Wild. Used a real one before but if WTR swears by the “toy” one, then I listen. It’s not made out of plastic, is it? I don’t care what the product description says ...

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

No its an aluminum housing. The reviews mentioned it was blurry to look through.
Mine was. Just out of focus. I started to unscrew the eye piece and it quickly came back in focus.
My remedy was an o ring. Took the eye piece off and put the o ring and then put the eye piece back on. When I tightened it back up it was crystal clear.

4x magnification is just about right.
Ive put a few hundred rounds and it hasn't lost zero or drifted at all.
I think the one i got was around $80. Beats the real one for close to 1000.

I had to get a rail riser and mount it kinda silly far back, but that where it lights up for me. Thats means it right, no matter what anybody says.



Heres the reticle I have against a white wall.



I was ringing the gong at 800yds with 7.62x39.
If you look at ballistic charts, thats just off the far end for that round.
Impressive barrel on that ruger.

Now i just need someone to print me a magwell for AK mags.
Ruger makes one, but always "out of stock".
I could use mini30 mags but they are also hard to find.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Another cool thing i found was RPPs clover peep. Put one on my henry. Looks like it belongs there.