The Black Rifle

[PatM]

A couple of you guys posted photos of your AR-15 variants in the "My Gameroom" thread. How many WIXers shoot the AR-15? I have been shooting an Armalite M-15A4 flattop with the detachable handle and front sight, but have started shooting in matches. I am thinking of purchasing a White Oak upper and a Rock River 2-stage trigger. Any tips or suggestions?

[Ztex]

Pat,

I have been shooting a Colt HBar Sporter since 1993. A couple of years ago I started dabbeling in NRA Highpower...I'm hooked!

I bought a Rock River National Match last year..nice two stage trigger and heavy free floated barrel match sights...everything NRA and CMP Service Rifle legal. It shoote better than I do. It'll hit a pie plate at 600 yards with the right ammo.

I have heard nothing but good things about the White Oak uppers. A lot of the serious shooters use them.

I also shoot a little Garand and Springfield match stuff too.

Woot! Super fun.

Z

[mustangdriver]

I have shot the AR-15 for about a year now. The one in my gameroom is a real M-16, but was demilled and given to me.

[PatM]

Zane, you are right. I've shot in three high power matches, and it is a lot of fun. I'm still learning the protocol, but I belong to a great club with a bunch of experienced guys willing to help. The first match, I jammed up with a dirty chamber. The second, I fired 22 rounds in the offhand, and only got off 5 out of 8 in the sitting rapid fire. I now need to spend some dough on a spotting scope, stand, and rifle upgrades. I also just started reloading for .223 with the Lee kit, but haven't tried out my first batch yet. The next match is Saturday morning, and I am going to a SAFS clinic on the 28th and 29.

[Cvairwerks]

I've been shooting my Colt SP-1 sporadically since I bought it it in 1978. The only upgrades it has received are: smoothed trigger and sear faces and pivot areas and a polish job on the firing pin. The only problem that I have never been able to resolve is a persistant recoil buffer spring squeek. It's noticiable even under rapid fire conditions.

[bdk]

I have one for sale if anyone is interested. It has a Bushmaster receiver (XM-15E2S I think) and was built up from parts. It is an 11.5 inch barreled HBAR (heavy barreled) Carbine (collapsible stock). Asking $750 and has to be shipped to an FFL.




It is in very good condition and doesn't look like it has been fired much.

[Ztex]

persistant recoil buffer spring squeek

Two things...try removing the spring and coating it with a good bit of grease...like wheel bearing grease.

Or get a Tubb spring...
http://www.davidtubb.com/tcom_images/ar15_images/cs_buffer.html

I greased my Colt spring and it still makes a little noise...but a lubed Tubb spring makes virtually no noise.

Z

[Old SAR pilot]

Have a Colt HBar Match that's been in the closet for a while now. Used to use it for prarie dogs and Redneck Golf (golf balls at 250-300 yds). Works like a champ. Getting ready to try it at 600meters this weekend at a computerized range.

Speaking of which, if any of y'all are out in West Texas, try the range at Robert Lee. Website is:

http://www.spindlerarms.com

[Matt Gunsch]

I have a Olympic Arms, PCR AR-15, the PCR stand for Politicaly Correct Rifle. Got to love a company with a sence of humor.