Ordered it back at the end of December in Huntsville AL, but got delayed till the 4th of January. Finally got some time to come back to Huntsville today and picked it up.
OP, if you don't mind and just for ****s and grins, post some pics of the gas key staking, castle nut staking, etc. And, if the bolt is MPI, feed ramps, etc.
I've never really drank that Kool Aid, but it would be interesting to know how they "stack up" to the perceived mil-spec standards.
OP, if you don't mind and just for ****s and grins, post some pics of the gas key staking, castle nut staking, etc. And, if the bolt is MPI, feed ramps, etc.
I've never really drank that Kool Aid, but it would be interesting to know how they "stack up" to the perceived mil-spec standards.
Looks very nice! I am just curious, is there a small step between the receiver rail and the hand guard rail? Or is it just a optical illusion? If there is step you can align the rail better with the upper receiver rail because the hand guard rail might push down on the gas tube, this can cause premature gas tube/gas key wear because the gas tube cannot move up if the kas key/bolt carrier wants to push it up. But I am not sure how that rail is designed on the inside, there might be plenty of clearance. But it's worth checking. Aligning the rail nicely will give you probably less sight tweaking when you zero it in at the range. Enjoy your new rifle and take good care of it!
Looks very nice! I am just curious, is there a small step between the receiver rail and the hand guard rail? Or is it just a optical illusion? If there is step you can align the rail better with the upper receiver rail because the hand guard rail might push down on the gas tube, this can cause premature gas tube/gas key wear because the gas tube cannot move up if the kas key/bolt carrier wants to push it up. But I am not sure how that rail is designed on the inside, there might be plenty of clearance. But it's worth checking. Aligning the rail nicely will give you probably less sight tweaking when you zero it in at the range. Enjoy your new rifle and take good care of it!
Mossberg has multiple weapon systems deployed by militaries (including our own) around the world, as well as with hundreds if not thousands of police departments around the country..
Internet commandos love to stick up their noses at new products. (Especially when it comes to the AR platform)
The same thing happened when S&W came out with their AR. Now that it is used by a number of police departments you don't hear those people anymore.
Mossberg has multiple weapon systems deployed by militaries (including our own) around the world, as well as with hundreds if not thousands of police departments around the country..
Internet commandos love to stick up their noses at new products. (Especially when it comes to the AR platform)
The same thing happened when S&W came out with their AR. Now that it used used by a number of police departments you don't hear those people anymore.
True enough. Brand names run very strong with some AR people. It's odd to see the battles that go on sometimes over brands in this sub forum when many of the same components make up the rifles in the debate. :dunno:
Heck these days a guy is just lucky to find a AR near MSRP :wavey:
It should also be noted that the "Mossberg Tactical 22" isn't even remotely based on the AR-15 with the exception of cosmetics. It's based on the "Mossberg 702 Autoloader". In my experience, they both run just fine. OP, enjoy that new rifle!
Place called Larry's Pistol and Pawn in Huntsville AL. (Same place i bought my AR) They have tons of ammo, but are sticking to a strict X number of boxes per person per day limit. Also picked up 525 rounds of .22, and 300 rounds of 9mm..
Ill be back in a day or two and buy more.
Don't know how they have it but they have the hook up. ARs, AKs, tons of every type of ammo, mags, NFA class 3 etc..
You could buy 1,000 rounds of 7.62x39 for a little under 300 I saw.
Larry is doing something right! I've been looking for an XDs and lo and behold walk in and he has multiples. In a bit concerned because the inspection and test fire date has 1/12/2012 stamped on the envelope.....maybe the inspector hasn't flipped the date on the stamp ??
One of our collaborating instructors bought his daughter a Mossberg AR when she took our NRA Rifle Instructor Course. The rifle could not be zeroed. We finally figured out that the windage adjustment on the rear sight was wandering around upon recoil, so we put a RDS on it. Although we were able to zero it somewhat with the RDS, it was one of the least accurate AR's that we have ever run across, shooting 6-8 inch groups with everything. Hopefully their QC has gotten better.
One of our collaborating instructors bought his daughter a Mossberg AR when she took our NRA Rifle Instructor Course. The rifle could not be zeroed. We finally figured out that the windage adjustment on the rear sight was wandering around upon recoil, so we put a RDS on it. Although we were able to zero it somewhat with the RDS, it was one of the least accurate AR's that we have ever run across, shooting 6-8 inch groups with everything. Hopefully their QC has gotten better.
I've been messing around with it, disassembled it. Everything looks great inside and out...
Every review I've read for it has overwhelmingly positive things to say about it...
Some people ***** about the Stark grip, I find it to be quite comfortable. If you have smaller hands, you probably would want to change it out, but I like it.
Don't post pics if it's a same hole shooter. You don't want to stroke anybody out. It's okay to have a differing opinion on brands, but you don't want to kill them over your choice. Even though I doubt they would extend you the same courtesy.
Put 60 rounds through it (not a lot but when I bought ammo that's the limit they let me buy). Functioned perfectly, no jams. Went bang every time.
Put out some cans and jugs about 75 yards out. After shooting a few rounds and adjusting the sights I was able to consistently hit a gallon sized jug while standing.
When resting the group size was under 3 inches on a large box. I expect to improve with new optics and more practice.
Ammo used was American Eagle 50 grain hollow points.
My cousin brought out his .270 rifle too. I find it funny how the 5.56 is the current bad guy round to people who are completely ignorant to firearms..
Yea lets ban 5.56 but the most common hunting round is a ok.
My cousin brought out his .270 rifle too. I find it funny how the 5.56 is the current bad guy round to people who are completely ignorant to firearms..
Yea lets ban 5.56 but the most common hunting round is a ok.
That pic has all kinds of underlying suggestive meaning to it, I mean count me as a .270 guy while you guys can be .223 guys :rofl:
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