A.James Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 I've been shooting rifles and shotguns since I was a kid, though not so much lately. Trying to get back into it. I've shot 20ga, 12ga, trap and skeet, .22 (of course), black powder rifles (I think .50cal), various 9mm, Glock .40 and 45ACP pistols, random small caliber lever action rifle (can't even recall what that was), a few bolt action rifles (.243 and .247 if I recall correctly, as well as a few 30/06 sporadically). First time I shot an AR15 I was stoked, and I've shot them a handful of times in the last decade. I like the AR's a lot. But I'm definitely rusty. 50% of wanting to assemble an AR is just cuz I like puzzles and legos and tuning explosive chambers (like turbo charged boxer engines). Its all about balance. I joined up here to find advice on a build I have planned - - and I'm very interested in evaluating the idea of longer gas systems in shorter barrels and finding solutions to tune them. Let me know if you'd like to know any more about me! Already been making some good acquaintances soon to be friends. Oh! Please let me know of any long range (300m) places to practice in the Columbia gorge! Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Welcome from Indiana brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagebrush Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 welcome from Oregon. Benton city has trap, skeet, cowboy action shooting, it also has a 1000yd range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Magwa Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Welcome from the Rez, look forward to this build using a mid or rifle length system interesting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Welcome from Maryland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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A.James Posted March 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Thanks for the warm welcomes, everyone! On 3/22/2020 at 7:04 AM, Magwa said: Welcome from the Rez, look forward to this build using a mid or rifle length system interesting.. A couple of updates in that thread - going with 16" rifle gas, after some study I might be able to cut to 15" on RLGS, but 14.5" is TOO SHORT. I'll check back here occasionally to give updates for anyone who is interested. Current discussion in my thread is about to revolve around BCG - low mass vs. full mass - and buffer systems. Check it out if you're interested. Got a lot of good info from some very knowledgeable and experienced people here, as well as links to some important topics (which I believe are already pinned/sticky-ed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 14 hours ago, A.James said: Thanks for the warm welcomes, everyone! A couple of updates in that thread - going with 16" rifle gas, after some study I might be able to cut to 15" on RLGS, but 14.5" is TOO SHORT. I'll check back here occasionally to give updates for anyone who is interested. Current discussion in my thread is about to revolve around BCG - low mass vs. full mass - and buffer systems. Check it out if you're interested. Got a lot of good info from some very knowledgeable and experienced people here, as well as links to some important topics (which I believe are already pinned/sticky-ed). yes I have been here I think going on 7 years this sight is a treasure for people wanting to build and if you hand around you will be enabled ...... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 Welcome from Arkansas. Been following your thread. You'll get good info here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 welcome aboard! Are you new to the pnw? I'm hours north but sure there are alot of free land you can find in the gorge area? If not ask a farmer they like shooters that rid the land of pests. plenty of back stops in the hills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.James Posted March 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) @sketch True. Lived in Seattle from 2013-2015, Colorado in 2016, back to Portland since 2017. I guess I’m naturalized at this point? Edited March 26, 2020 by A.James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Damn, I was in Tacoma from 1992~2004 - and got the hell out of there when things started really going downhill in the state. It bums me out, bad, too. I loved it there, but I could never live there again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.James Posted March 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 16 hours ago, 98Z5V said: Damn, I was in Tacoma from 1992~2004 - and got the hell out of there when things started really going downhill in the state. It bums me out, bad, too. I loved it there, but I could never live there again. I loved it there too, and I agree, could never live there again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonscout Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Welcome from middle Georgia. Seemed to like the region when I worked the Stampede Pass Rail project before the "turn of the century" , but you're right some folks have ruined a couple of really pretty states up there! Anyway welcome and like me hope you find the info you need and more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Welcome from AZ . From WA 1972 - 1983 Snohomish. Scubby or Porsche ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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