R PHILLIPS
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Hey fellas,
here's a chance for you guys to put all your creative suggestions to use, especially you who have police or military training/ experience. I own two carbines that I carry on duty (at least some of the time). The first weapon being a Bushmaster AR-15 type carbine w/a 20" barrel in .223 cal.(can't think of the model off-hand). The second rifle is a Ruger Mini-14 (Ranch Rifle-SS) w/a synthetic stock. On the Bushnaster I have a Sightron 3X-9X scope mounted on the carry handle. I also have a compact laser sight mounted under the barrel near the front sight. I don't have any optical equipment on the Mini-14, other than the factory "peep sights."
I'm not really happy with the set up on the Bushmaster. The scope is too high and very awkward due to being mounted on the carry handle. I was thinking of getting a flat top upper receiver and mounting some type of "red dot" sighting system (i.e. Aimpoint or something similiar). I would also like some advise on what type of optics to use on the Mini-14, which for some reason, I like better than the Bushmaster.
I do realize that the sighting system will vary depending on what the weapon is being used for (entry, close quarter combat, long range etc...). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
One more question, has anyone heard of any news or used the new Nikon variable power scope w/the laser range finding system.
In the near future I am planning to buy a long range tactical (sniper) rifle, possibly the Remington BDL PSS (.308 cal or 300 Rem ultra-mag). This scope (Nikon) sounded like it may be useful on a long range set up, but for close to $900.00 I want to be sure it's going to serve the purpose. If you have any other suggestions on an affordable, long range, tactical rifle please reply!!
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PS, I don't mean to sound like a crazy gun nut, having all these weapons and looking for the opportunity to use them, but our department does not provide any weapons other than our side arms - Glock 23 .40 Cal (hell, we don't even have shotguns!!!). In this line of work it's better to be prepared and well equipped in the case of that unfortunate incident when "it hits the fan."
Thanks in advance for all the help!!
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[This message has been edited by R PHILLIPS (edited November 09, 1999).]
[This message has been edited by R PHILLIPS (edited November 09, 1999).]
here's a chance for you guys to put all your creative suggestions to use, especially you who have police or military training/ experience. I own two carbines that I carry on duty (at least some of the time). The first weapon being a Bushmaster AR-15 type carbine w/a 20" barrel in .223 cal.(can't think of the model off-hand). The second rifle is a Ruger Mini-14 (Ranch Rifle-SS) w/a synthetic stock. On the Bushnaster I have a Sightron 3X-9X scope mounted on the carry handle. I also have a compact laser sight mounted under the barrel near the front sight. I don't have any optical equipment on the Mini-14, other than the factory "peep sights."
I'm not really happy with the set up on the Bushmaster. The scope is too high and very awkward due to being mounted on the carry handle. I was thinking of getting a flat top upper receiver and mounting some type of "red dot" sighting system (i.e. Aimpoint or something similiar). I would also like some advise on what type of optics to use on the Mini-14, which for some reason, I like better than the Bushmaster.
I do realize that the sighting system will vary depending on what the weapon is being used for (entry, close quarter combat, long range etc...). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
One more question, has anyone heard of any news or used the new Nikon variable power scope w/the laser range finding system.
In the near future I am planning to buy a long range tactical (sniper) rifle, possibly the Remington BDL PSS (.308 cal or 300 Rem ultra-mag). This scope (Nikon) sounded like it may be useful on a long range set up, but for close to $900.00 I want to be sure it's going to serve the purpose. If you have any other suggestions on an affordable, long range, tactical rifle please reply!!
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PS, I don't mean to sound like a crazy gun nut, having all these weapons and looking for the opportunity to use them, but our department does not provide any weapons other than our side arms - Glock 23 .40 Cal (hell, we don't even have shotguns!!!). In this line of work it's better to be prepared and well equipped in the case of that unfortunate incident when "it hits the fan."
Thanks in advance for all the help!!
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[This message has been edited by R PHILLIPS (edited November 09, 1999).]
[This message has been edited by R PHILLIPS (edited November 09, 1999).]