Mega Rad Gun Thread

[DocAwe]

A1 upper, collapsible stock, 20" barrel, quadrail smothered in covers, standard birdcage, no optic
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Why is this guy torturing himself? I don't think the drip is worth the hassle if that's your idea of a patrol rifle. I can't diss him too badly because it's not far from my bump-in-the-night pike but still, very unexpected.

Where's he from?
If it's Canada it might be an old Diemaco C7.

 

[MerelyAPlateOfSpaghetti]

Yes they did and it was cool as fuck:

Basically a massive Ruger 10/22, but with a tube mag.

I KNOW WHAT I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS

 

[BikeLock]

A1 upper, collapsible stock, 20" barrel, quadrail smothered in covers, standard birdcage, no optic
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Why is this guy torturing himself? I don't think the drip is worth the hassle if that's your idea of a patrol rifle. I can't diss him too badly because it's not far from my bump-in-the-night pike but still, very unexpected.

You may not like it, but this is what peak AR performance looks like.

 

[Samhain]

A1 upper, collapsible stock, 20" barrel, quadrail smothered in covers, standard birdcage, no optic
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Why is this guy torturing himself? I don't think the drip is worth the hassle if that's your idea of a patrol rifle. I can't diss him too badly because it's not far from my bump-in-the-night pike but still, very unexpected.

He's doin' it for the 'gram.

I'm surprised he doesn't at least have a light on it. This is also yet another example of cops having slings on their rifles but not using them, thus rendering them a snag hazard. This is like the millionth time I've seen it.

 

[John Badman]

Unpopular opinion/question:

What’s the “hype” about with M855? Don’t get me wrong, I have hundreds of rounds of the stuff stacked away in my stash, but now that I shoot steel targets, or I’ll still occasionally go to an indoor range, I just don’t shoot it as much. Should I just view/treat it the same way as the soft tip and hollow point .223 I have stacked? I.e: use in case of emergency?

I like it because my gun likes it, it’s easier to tune than 77 grain while offering better performance in my barrel than 55 grain M193. Also I bought a suppressor that was built around using M885 so I’m basically married to it.

 

[SHIGGSHOGG]

I like it because my gun likes it, it’s easier to tune than 77 grain while offering better performance in my barrel than 55 grain M193. Also I bought a suppressor that was built around using M885 so I’m basically married to it.

Wym built around M855? what's different about it?

 

[Foley]

Unpopular opinion/question:

What’s the “hype” about with M855? Don’t get me wrong, I have hundreds of rounds of the stuff stacked away in my stash, but now that I shoot steel targets, or I’ll still occasionally go to an indoor range, I just don’t shoot it as much. Should I just view/treat it the same way as the soft tip and hollow point .223 I have stacked? I.e: use in case of emergency?

Why do people hype anything that the military uses? There's your answer.

 

[MerelyAPlateOfSpaghetti]

Wym built around M855? what's different about it?

Related newbie question - are suppressors also pressure sensitive, such that they can be damaged by hotter rounds? I just figured they wouldn't suppress as well with more gas.

Maybe that's it lol a suppressor tuned to quiet the particular gas load of M855

 

[Falcos_Commisar]

I hope nobody here wanted a Beretta 1301 anytime soon because the ATF just decided they aren't sporting enough(ETA: Because they hold two too many rounds).

https://x.com/jjreeves/status/1858929059461583034

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I have mine, it's the 1301 Pro Comp.

Hopefully this won't affect mag tube extensions

 

[John Badman]

Wym built around M855? what's different about it?

It’s a RC2, the unit testing was done using m885.

 

[Shopping Cart Nationalist]

are suppressors also pressure sensitive, such that they can be damaged by hotter rounds? I just figured they wouldn't suppress as well with more gas.

Probably somewhat sensitive to pressure, but also not that much. Maybe you could damage a suppressor that is for say .300 Blackout by shooting a .300 Ultra Magnum through it, but it definitely wouldn't give useable sound suppression. Barrel length for a particular caliber is what you usually see. For instance the Surefire SOCOM556 mini is for 14.5" and longer barrels, and the full length SOCOM556 will work on barrels shorter than that. So the amount of unburnt propellent and muzzle blast is the determining factor on decibel reduction at the muzzle.

 

[Club Sandwich]

Related newbie question - are suppressors also pressure sensitive, such that they can be damaged by hotter rounds?

yes, but not in the way you think. a 9mm suppressor would physically work with .300 win mag. the pressure differential can destroy the baffles or even the initial expansion chamber (or "blast chamber" since it faces the blast of gases from the initial bullet's exit from the barrel). do not interchange them. that being said, because a suppressor is essentially a pipe with some holes through it to "catch" a portion of expanding gases from the shot then slow their speed, it isn't much work to lengthen the blast chamber a bit to account for larger gas volumes or higher velocity. volumetric gas expansion increases by the cube, so even a half inch or something can be significant in having a more "compatible" suppressor. note that this does vary by design.

if in doubt, use a suppressor that is rated for the ammunition you intend to shoot. generally speaking, in the real world there isn't enough difference between the hottest 9mm loads and the weakest paper punching puff loads for which 9mm suppressor to care.

 

[JoeBidenSniffMe]

A1 upper, collapsible stock, 20" barrel, quadrail smothered in covers, standard birdcage, no optic
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Why is this guy torturing himself? I don't think the drip is worth the hassle if that's your idea of a patrol rifle. I can't diss him too badly because it's not far from my bump-in-the-night pike but still, very unexpected.

Will the best sniper in WW2 had iron sight name Simo Häyhä. I own a AR-15 with iron sight only, and I don't see the problem that. Most of the best shooter used nothing, but iron sight they are pretty used to it.

 

[TerminalTryHard]

Related newbie question - are suppressors also pressure sensitive, such that they can be damaged by hotter rounds? I just figured they wouldn't suppress as well with more gas.

Maybe that's it lol a suppressor tuned to quiet the particular gas load of M855

Yes suppressors have other limitations such as barrel length or full auto, manufacturers usually have a list of those restrictions.

For example here's otter creek labs list of barrel length restrictions.

 

[Dean Pentel]

Why do people hype anything that the military uses? There's your answer.

This is a thing I don't get. If you're truly brand new to all this I could understand thinking mil-spec was the way to go. I was like that when I was 19. Then I learned firsthand how wrong I was.

Will the best sniper in WW2 had iron sight name Simo Häyhä. I own a AR-15 with iron sight only, and I don't see the problem that. Most of the best shooter used nothing, but iron sight they are pretty used to it.

I think I understand what you're saying and I agree that iron sights will usually always work. Compared to modern optics, especially in areas where one encounters largely varied lighting conditions, they have some significant deficits.

 

[Legato]

Optics are also good for, you know, seeing what youre shooting at.

 

[74164978231]

You may not like it, but this is what peak AR performance looks like.

As someone who had to constantly get in and our of vehicles and waltz around urban areas in full kit with an A4, thats gonna be a very hard no from me dawg.

Yes suppressors have other limitations such as barrel length or full auto, manufacturers usually have a list of those restrictions.

For example here's otter creek labs list of barrel length restrictions.
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While pressure is an issue, many of the caliber/length restrictions are due to the extremely abrasive environment created when going larger and shorter. The larger and shorter you go the less powder burns and more that unburnt powder is sand blasting baffles are very high temp. Its why the "blast baffle" of many suppressors is made out of inconel or similar metals.

 

[MerelyAPlateOfSpaghetti]

This is a thing I don't get. If you're truly brand new to all this I could understand thinking mil-spec was the way to go. I was like that when I was 19. Then I learned firsthand how wrong I was.

In general, I've been told mil-spec is aiming for "cheapest but hopefully reliable" for most stuff. That's probably ok for some equipment, but I imagine a lot of the mil-spec fascination is stuff like "wow navy seals use the P226 I have to get one too".

Technically wouldn't the cooking utensils in the mess kitchen be "mil-spec" too?

 

[SHIGGSHOGG]

It’s a RC2, the unit testing was done using m885.

I don't see how grain weight can make that much of a difference in terms of damage and whatnot. In fact, a 77 would be better as you've got less unburnt powder blasting the shit out of your main baffle.
If you're talking about overgassing your gun that's one thing, as it's understandable to not want an adjustable gas block. Buffer weighs are cheap and easy to swap tho and it's very standard to do so.

Most cans are rated higher than the cartridge they're usually used for, like a 5.56 can will be rated for 22cm or a .30 will be good to 300RUM or PRC, or some amount of full auto. Auto is gonna be tougher than most cartridges you can throw at it, as hot metal wears much faster. Sound wise I think it depends on gas volume of the cartridge if you have an undersize can but that doesn't matter when you're wearing earpro regardless.
There's videos of guys shooting .22 cans with 5.56, and although they can take up to a make or two, there's just not enough thermal mass or cooling and they get weak and pop.

Also idk how you're getting better groups with green tip unless. Either you've shot the shittest reman or you landed on some great stuff. What barrel you running? 55gn PMC Bronze and X-TAC have been the most accurate FMJ I've shot out of my guns. A number of dudes on YouTube have gotten great groups, like in the CDOES Ruger American video where he gets a 3/8 inch 4 shot group with a flier. The X-TAC is some hot stuff too, pretty damn close to NATO power.

 

[John Badman]

I don't see how grain weight can make that much of a difference in terms of damage and whatnot. In fact, a 77 would be better as you've got less unburnt powder blasting the shit out of your main baffle.
If you're talking about overgassing your gun that's one thing, as it's understandable to not want an adjustable gas block. Buffer weighs are cheap and easy to swap tho and it's very standard to do so.

Most cans are rated higher than the cartridge they're usually used for, like a 5.56 can will be rated for 22cm or a .30 will be good to 300RUM or PRC, or some amount of full auto. Auto is gonna be tougher than most cartridges you can throw at it, as hot metal wears much faster. Sound wise I think it depends on gas volume of the cartridge if you have an undersize can but that doesn't matter when you're wearing earpro regardless.
There's videos of guys shooting .22 cans with 5.56, and although they can take up to a make or two, there's just not enough thermal mass or cooling and they get weak and pop.

Also idk how you're getting better groups with green tip unless. Either you've shot the shittest reman or you landed on some great stuff. What barrel you running? 55gn PMC Bronze and X-TAC have been the most accurate FMJ I've shot out of my guns. A number of dudes on YouTube have gotten great groups, like in the CDOES Ruger American video where he gets a 3/8 inch 4 shot group with a flier. The X-TAC is some hot stuff too, pretty damn close to NATO power.

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