Tripledeuce Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 So, this afternoon, the wife and I stop by the local dru,,,er, gun pusher,,,,,,er shop. Wife notices a new rack of AR's, both large and small. "Do you have any Rock River 308's, asks the wife, expecting a rebounding no. Ya, says the guy behind the counter, who turns around and picks up a rifle, He hands it to the wife ( He learned long ago, when SHE talks, he'd better listen to HER) Just came in a few minutes ago. I look over. Rock River LAR*, 308. tag says "Predtaor". Heavy, stainless steel 20" bbl. NM trigger. Retail price is 1,695. I wander over to look at the brass. In the 33 years we've been married, my wifes learned most of the tricks of "getting the deal". I walk back as they start the paper work. She turns to me and says, I got it for 1,450. Been looking on gunbroker, @1,400 plus dealer and shipping charges is about average. Come home, and she wants the Leaupold 3-9 Firedot scope on it. Hopefully, Range tomorrow, and pics. Respectfully Terry
unforgiven Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 Congrats brother,wife is sharp.Great deal on a great rifle. <thumbsup>
BLKSHEEP Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 That Sir is what you'd call a keeper!! <thumbsup>
planeflyer21 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 That Sir is what you'd call a keeper!! <thumbsup> The rifle too! Congrats on a screaming deal!
98Z5V Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 Terry, that's AWESOME!!! I love those RRA barrels, and she'll love that Leup scope. <thumbsup>
Tripledeuce Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Posted January 5, 2014 Thanks, guys! I knew she was a keeper when she walked into my retail shop 33 years ago. Married 34 years, come the 4th of July! Terry
sketch Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 Great find on bolth levels get her a bipod that barrel is heavy :)
Tripledeuce Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Posted January 5, 2014 So, 26+ outside, with a 20MPH wind! No range today! Wife dosen't like the A-2 stock, what do I need to do to replace it? Besides stock, do I need a different tube, spring and buffer? Thanks Terry
392heminut Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 An A-1 stock is about 1/2" shorter and I believe it uses the same buffer tube as the A-2, there is a spacer on the end of the tube for the A-2 stock. If you need to go shorter you'll probably have to go to an adjustable stock, which means you'll also have to go to a carbine buffer tube, spring and buffer.
98Z5V Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 You can just pick up the A1 stock shell and shorter A1-length vented buttstock screw. Remove the A2 stock shell, put the 5/8" spacer and longer A2 screw someplace - because someone else will need it here sometime... <lmao> Fulton Armory sells both pieces (new stock shell and proper screw). Rifle receiver extensions are all "A1" - same receiver extension as used in the A2. Rifle is rifle.
392heminut Posted January 6, 2014 Report Posted January 6, 2014 Thanks for the clarification Tom. I wasn't sure if there were some A-2 buffer tubes out there or if all A-2s used the spacer. <thumbsup>
shibiwan Posted January 6, 2014 Report Posted January 6, 2014 How about replacing it with a magpul PRS ?
Robocop1051 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Posted January 6, 2014 The ACE ARFX skeleton stock fits the A1 tube, without the use of a spacer. I believe the RRA A2 Operator does as well. Both are excellent stocks.
planeflyer21 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Posted January 6, 2014 The ACE ARFX skeleton stock fits the A1 tube, without the use of a spacer. I believe the RRA A2 Operator does as well. Both are excellent stocks. Correct on the Operator A2.
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