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Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:11 pm
by jcarp02
so I decided to use some of it to purchase my first AR. Here's a pic from my cell:
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Now time to put some goodies on it! :anamatedbanana

Re: Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:12 pm
by carlson1
Be sure you send them a thank you note! :clapping:

Re: Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:19 pm
by Carry-a-Kimber
Wish he was sending me one, he's getting one from me this year. :grumble Like the new toy though. :cheers2:

Re: Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 7:31 pm
by Rugerboy50
Uncle Sam refunds what's that.

Very nice piece. Plan on picking one up in May or so.

Mind if i ask where you bought it?

Re: Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 7:40 pm
by jcarp02
Arms Room in League City.

Re: Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 7:43 pm
by ExMarlboroMan
Nice choice.

But be careful BRD spreads quickly!

Re: Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:10 pm
by jcarp02
BRD?

Re: Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:22 pm
by Carry-a-Kimber
jcarp02 wrote:BRD?
Black Rifle Disease

Re: Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:27 pm
by Rugerboy50
jcarp02 wrote:Arms Room in League City.
What kind of optics are you going to add?

Great gun range. Good gunsmith guys.

Saw a good price on a STI Spartan.

Kind of think most of their firearm prices are a little high.

Re: Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:34 pm
by jcarp02
Carry-a-Kimber wrote:
jcarp02 wrote:BRD?
Black Rifle Disease
I was pretty certain I knew what the D meant, but the BR had me baffled.

I do have a question though. Just went to Academy to look at ammo and noticed some significant price differences. What do you recommend just for shooting around? They had Moarch Steel for about $8 for 20 rounds up to some Hornadty for about $20 for 20 rounds.

Re: Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:35 pm
by jcarp02
Rugerboy50 wrote:
jcarp02 wrote:Arms Room in League City.
What kind of optics are you going to add?

Great gun range. Good gunsmith guys.

Saw a good price on a STI Spartan.

Kind of think most of their firearm prices are a little high.
I have a lead on a used Eotech setup and was going to put some Magpul backup folding sights.

Re: Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:38 pm
by jcarp02
I didn't feel the price was too bad. I picked that one up for $950. With this being my first black rifle, it was worth a little extra to me just for the peace of mind knowing that if I had trouble with it I could take it somewhere and get some help.

Re: Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:47 pm
by Aggie_engr
jcarp02 wrote:What do you recommend just for shooting around?
Walmart has federal value pack ammo 55gr fmj brass. 100 rounds for $40. Best price for the quality of ammo around. I refrain from buying ammo at academy due to prices being higher than at other places where it's readily available. :thumbs2: :fire

Re: Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:01 pm
by Rugerboy50
jcarp02 wrote:
Carry-a-Kimber wrote:
jcarp02 wrote:BRD?
Black Rifle Disease
I was pretty certain I knew what the D meant, but the BR had me baffled.

I do have a question though. Just went to Academy to look at ammo and noticed some significant price differences. What do you recommend just for shooting around? They had Moarch Steel for about $8 for 20 rounds up to some Hornadty for about $20 for 20 rounds.
Go to the GRB gun show and pick up some HSM ammo.

Re: Uncle Sam sent me a check...

Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:02 pm
by Rugerboy50
jcarp02 wrote:I didn't feel the price was too bad. I picked that one up for $950. With this being my first black rifle, it was worth a little extra to me just for the peace of mind knowing that if I had trouble with it I could take it somewhere and get some help.
Good point. Completly agree.