Thread 64449372

kino edition

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be a fren among frens

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As always;No Trips, No Traps, No Airsoft

Previously on /brg/: >>64380442

>>64449372 (OP)
Shame old thread got axed so quickly
I need to get new pics and hit up the range again

why was previous thread pruned from the archives?

>>64449372 (OP)
Apparently glass bedding M1As in my area is a lost arcane art. Every gunsmith I've called who advertise bedding say they can do it only for bolt actions and that M1s are too complicated. I guess I'll be getting an EBR chassis instead of a McMillan stock if I replace the wood.

>>64449571
U no

>>64449806
That is a retarded excuse. There is a great M1A specific tutorial by gunblue490 on youtube though, if you're game for it. I've found synth GI stocks fit well enough you don't really need to do shit to them unless you're chasing sub MOA.

>>64450325
Yeah it sounds like bullshit to me. I'll check out the tutorial, the juice might not be worth the squeeze if I have to buy a lot of tools though. My wood stock is already treated with epoxy and bedded, I just don't want to have to worry about babying it for scratches. I like your camouflage btw.

>>64449571
>https://desuarchive.org/k/thread/64380442/
scroll to the bottom

>>64450901
thats every /brg/ thread for the the past 8 years though

>>64450882
I really need to buy a p83

>>64450901
>>64450919
Yeah seems pretty tame for the thread enders all things considered
>>64450924
You should. Lots of pockets for cool doo dads

>>64450924
Besides being cool I think it was a piece of kit way ahead of it's time, still totally viable in the modern day

>>64450919
>past 8 years thoug
Now that my ban is over (unrelated): thank you op. Also, nice ending. Also, it's been a great 8yrs!

>>64451302
>Also, it's been a great 8yrs
Indeed. I do miss the early days when it was six of us desperately trying to prevent 404. But it had heart. Now we may be in the dog day's but Its still great posting with frens. Renaissance soon!

>>64450901
Naruhodo, naruhodo.

Not page 9 on a Tuesday

Guys, I learned scar is kill last night :( what do I do now with it? Do I sell it and get whatever fn does next at shot show? I love the 17S but I don't want to pay another BR level money for parts that are drying up. I could buy a fal for the price of a bolt and barrel :( it is what it is though I guess. Maybe they'll reveal something better and more aesthetic than the mrgg and licc at shot show so I can cumsoom. I just want parts available so I can take care of my BRs bros. They all deserve virgin components that aren't stripped from a previous rifle.

Hey /brg/, I got a Springfield M1A and six mags in ALICE kit. Shit is cash money, but short of burdening myself in 60rnd 7.62 Bandoliers, what is the most handy way to carry more boolits?

Two mag pouches hold 2 mags each, plus one in the rifle and the 6th in a pant pocket; 1 canteen w/ cup and stove, and AMES E-tool. I could drop a pistol pouch and the holster, to add two more mag pouches, but I'm thinking the weight of two bandoliers at 60rnds (120) v four more mags (80) would favor clips. Plus, $49/mag is goofy price.

Korean M1 kit because aura

>>64453652
Nice Korean war setup. For my M1A I use M1956 kit. I just put the extra rounds, magazines and whatever else is left in the buttpack. When I'm at the range and want more I just load up an ALICE pack

>>64453652
Oh for the ALICE rig that you got, are you just standard ALICE M16 mag pouches? I was thinking about making an ALICE set up to mitigate the wear on my M1956.

>>64453580
I can trade you a G1 kit, excellent condition, no rcvr for it?

>>64453728
I already have a fal platform from DSA so I'll have to pass, I appreciate it tho ma brotha!

>>64453707
I would like to find a M67 repro butt pack, the woodland ones are for a different system. It would make the belt heavier, and could inhibit an ALICE pack.

>>64453710
standard new old stock, 2000s production ALICE pouches They fit 2 standard M1a mags, 3 AR15, a stack of Garand clips, or a family size bag of M&Ms.

I recommend using this over M56 because the old canvas wears out, and the ebay chinese movie prop tier repros don't fit.

is the XCR-M really worth the price tag?

>>64453803
Cool. I was thinking about switching to ALICE to protect the canvas, wasn't sure about mag pouches until your response.

>>64453917
It is to me, but I have no plans to buy one.

>>64454003
Bear in mind you will have to cut the webbing dividers, but on most ALICE mag pouches you will encounter those are already missing anyway.

>>64450882
>>64450944
Anyone know how much it and the vest are worth? I got them both from Kommandostore 9-10 years ago and have literally never worn them. The jacket is worn, some velcro needs new stitching, and there is a soldiers initials and service number on the inside of the top flap. The vest was never issued and has a 1988 date on the tag on the map flap.

>>64454453
If I was selling to a friend I'd probably part with it for around 180, but you could probably sell it for 280.

>>64454464
>it
So $280 for the jacket or is that for both as a price. Sorry for needing clarification.

>>64454478
Sorry by vest did you mean the chest rig? I was referring to the battle jacket only for the 180-280 price. The chest rigs will go for around $75.

Agressive herpes infected monkeys have escaped in my area. wut do?

>>64454795
Shouldn't change much in MS desu

>>64454795
>mfw frt for PTR91
Steel case beware.

>>64454488
Yeah I have a pat 83 jacket and chest rig.

>>64449372 (OP)
Just ordered one of these off apex. Pretty much everything regarding guns has ranged from mid to outright fake and gay with the new administration, but at least we can get kits with intact barrels again. With that in mind, what’s the best kit to larp inna woods with a Cetme?

>>64450924
You can get them for stupid cheap at
>https://southafricanmilitarysurplus.co.za/products/pat-83-battle-jacket-used

Beats paying like $300 if you're getting it in the states.

How stupid would it be to rice up my PTR to make it look like a PSG1 without going all out and getting a barrel/cocking tube swap on it? Looking at Pic related as inspiration for the build. Priced everything out, and it comes out to around $1200 in parts, and that's not even with a scope since I'm not really sure what kind of scope I'd like to put on it. For reference, I have the claw mount since my rifle doesn't have the pic rail on the receiver itself.

>>64454415
I was going through some of my old gear. The LBV-88 integrated with your ALICE belt might be a good option. you can fit 4 M14 mags in it. The single mag pouch will fit one but the double (for M16 mags) is barely two small and will likewise only fit one M14 mag.

>>64456986
Having looked at SVDs available on the market this is a cheaper option for a tighter grouping rifle if you want a Cold War DMR gun for your collection.

is MCX SPEAR sig sells to civies and mil the same rifle down to the quality of parts?

>>64458863
Wouldn't bet on it, SIG is known for spotty QA to begin with

>>64456986
The P(oor)SG1 is a common clone build. Not stupid, but your $1200 estimate would go a long way on a Bergara or Savage MSR10, which isn't what you want. Do the P(sudo)SG1.

/br/o should apply for janny and infiltrate.

>>64459312
Too late now

>>64450901
kek you guys still do that? God bless you guys.

>>64459337
>Too late
Next year we will stack the tranny squad like Trump stacked the SCOTUS.

>>64453580
Keep the scar, or trade it for something collectible. A G1 kit is sweet.

>>64453917
Yeah they look good

I want to go shooting this weekend but I only have 180 rounds of .308 left. I'm going to start making an ammo bought to saved ratio. I'm thinking I'll start saving 40% of the ammo I buy. Maybe that's too aggressive of a ratio.

>>64461235
>saving 40% of the ammo I buy
I'm at 100%, sadly. That is going to change ...soon.

>>64461235
I only have 120 not including the 100 I'm taking to the range tomorrow, but it's good ammo and I have a few k of 5.56 so I'm not too worried. I'm going to try to keep it 1:1 from here on out.

>>64461235
I'm at saving 200% (reloading) currently

Found in "The Closet". A 4 pouch SA or Rhodie chest pouch and a couple spare 30s. The "problem" I found here is finding gear for 30rnd mags. This faithful repro is pretty poor, but true to '50s pattern? I hope to upgrade the back straps and belt with an FHF Airframe harness. Same desire for my FLCs.
https://fhfgear.com/products/airframe-harness

I love the unique ones and I've never seen this type up for sale yet. Hammer price estimate a little fuzzy due to that. I'll guess $25k?

>>64462370
>guess $25k
>This 1943 Ford GPA amphibious vehicle was acquired by the current owner’s spouse in 1958 and underwent over $269k of work as part of a rotisserie refurbishment completed by L’Cars Automotive Specialties of Bruce, Wisconsin, from 2021 to 2022.
NM, I'm sure the reserve is far more than $25k.

>>64462385
>Meanwhile his son had a cavity he couldn't afford to fix due to crippling monthly student loan bills.

Is Bendy Bill out of his fucking mind?

>>64463753
I know, right? How can he sell it if it's out of stock? He's so dumb.

>>64461808
Where'd you get it from? I was planning on getting some 30 rounder G3 magazines if I can find them for less than a hundred bucks each.

>>64461235
I've got 620 rounds right now, buying in cases of 400-600 when I can, plan on having 3-4k before Democrats get back in power.

>>64464223
Quick search reveals: https://www.sarcoinc.com/bren-30rd-308-combat-khaki-south-african-magazine-vest/
I may have even bought mine from Sarco. Also in camo: https://www.sarcoinc.com/bren-30rd-308-combat-rhodesian-type-grass-pattern-magazine-vest/

>>64464578
Planning on midterms or 2029?

>>64464824
I'm gonna be buying before midterms as well but I'm thinking that the NYC mayoral election is gonna go to the race communist and is going to torpedo dems in the midterms

SCARey savings @ PSA. Last chance...

Just ordered 200 rounds of T*rkish M80 ball and 100 rounds of 175gr match ammo.

>>64465366
>T*rkish M80 ball
MKE? I remember when Wally World was selling that at $5/20 –then $3/20 on clearance.

>>64465408
Yeah MKE. Was it any good? When was this? When I got into battle rifles, I remember thinking .40 cpr was good and this was in 2015.

>>64465408
Mine has 6.5 stabil powder, lg rifle primers and $99 bucket o 22 so things could be worse

shitty photo pls forgive. I have the stock DSA furniture on my SA58 and want to change it out due to them feeling overall poor quality (seams and vents have sharp edges from the molding). Are belgian/imbel handguards the same feeling, otherwise what alternatives are there?

>>64465852
forgot to mention i'd like polymer or similar handguards, will be using wood stock and either wooden or SAW grip

>>64465852
Surplus handguards will also have some play in them, but they'll have that nice glossy shine to them that repros can't seem to get.

>>64465852
>>64465857
If you wanna keep the polymer handguard I'd just file the flash/burs off myself and save money.

Think there will be any deals on ammo for Black Friday this year? Hoping to stock up on some .30-06, 7.62 NATO, and 9x19.

>>64465968
>>64465972
Thanks anon. DSA ones don't have any play so I'll try and DIY it, otherwise surplus it is

>>64466017
I'd recommend PPE as DSA uses glass in their polymer furniture if you're going to sand/polish the stock furniture, just in case.

Boys, I've got a PTR A3S on order and it should show up in the next week or two. Any furniture or other cool shit PTRfags recommend?

>power is provided by dual 346ci Cadillac L-head V8 gasoline engines that send power to the tracks via dual four-speed Hydramatic automatic transmissions and a single dual-speed transfer case
Trick or treat! Stuart M5A1 Tank 11 days.

>>64466745
Link it, brotherman.

>>64465416
>Was it any good?
It's OK plinking ammo. This is probably the best group I've gotten from it as far as consistency: around 5" at 100 yards from my Israeli Mauser.
>When was this?
All the stuff I bought had 2014 headstamp dates. It was imported by Zenith Quest International.

>>64466815
I'm kinda wishing I bought igman instead as usual. As long as it doesn't blow up any of my guns I'll be fine

>>64463753
He can't charge the .gov more than what we would pay so they jack the price up for those juicy tax dollars.

>>64466745
>Stuart M5A1
Has the advantage of being trailerable: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1943-stuart-m5a1-tank/

>>64466769
Nta but reverse image search pulled it up
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1943-stuart-m5a1-tank/

>>64466904
>As long as it doesn't blow up any of my guns I'll be fine
I never had any safety issues with it, just mediocre accuracy.

FN Surplus or Fiocchi factory new?

>>64467180
>>64467108
Aaaand it’s $75k.

>>64468682
If you're talking about the FN surplus from max arms that stuff is good to go. I ordered 1200 rounds (so far) and it was all wrapped well and came out shiny looking new from the packaging.

>>64469634
That's the stuff thanks, wanted to get some while its still sub 70 cpr

Anyone know what the origin of these grey parkerized M1A mags are? Marked with a "P" in a circle, can't find shit on them except they're also for sale on Apexgunparts, they don't seem to be promag. Worked fine in my norinco.

>>64470189
Can you show the back of the magazine?

>>64470262
Here it is, and the front has only 7 spot welds, and they look more like pegs going through the front overlapping metal.

>>64470313
Looks like a checkmate magazine to me. I'm thinking the P is just some sort of proof mark.

FUCK. I fucked up the address for my ammo delivery and I don't think I'm going to be able to get the sender to change it in time. I'm going to have to stake out the address like an autist and catch the truck.

>>64470589
Has it shipped?

>>64470595
Yeah it shipped today, placed it last night, scheduled to be delivered Monday. Hopefully I can intercept it or fast ammo will put a hold on it quick enough. I doubt they will do it tomorrow.

>>64456986
What >>64459065 said. You want x buy x don't worry about y.

>>64462370
>>64462385
Lol yeah a Ford made amphicar with war history is going to be insanely expensive.

>>64462746
Lots of people are asset rich cash poor now due to inflation. A $100k a year job a decade ago got you a $350k house that now worth a million in today's dollars. Problem is if you sold it you wouldn't be able to pay taxes on an equivalent house with that same $100k income. Probably only went to $150k in the same time period if that. I'm barely making any more than I did 5 years ago. Probably a quarter less (%) including inflation.

>>64470580
That'd be interesting, I pulled out one of my CMI mags to compare (left in pic). I bought these "P" ones at a gunshow still sealed in old cloudy clear plastic with oil, figured maybe they were some weird chinese mag but guides say those were unmarked.

>>64454795
Really mean spirited to talk that way about Indian truckers

>>64470661
Ok, I finally found an updated pictorial guide, these most closely resemble a KCI mag minus the amount of spot weld dimples at the front (7 versus 10, but exact same look, no weld pool on the front). They work fine and were cheap, so any fellow M1A enjoyers give em a look if you want.

>>64468847
>Aaaand
$80k aaaand.... 10 days left! Oddly, these "backyard" tanks (and snowcats) go for more than I can keep track of.

>>64470589
>poarch pirate
Lol.

>>64471043
Yeah, in a neighborhood I just moved into too. Luckily the "address" is literally just a street crossing without a house thats on the same block as I'm on so it shouldn't look too weird.

>>64461808
>Found in "The Closet"
>It puts the lotion on.

>>64471053
So how is the USPS/UPS driver expected to deliver to a lot with no structure/residence? Will you set up a lemonade stand?

>>64471062
>Found in "The Closet"
>>64449372 (OP)
>post wood
There you go.

>>64471076
I'm not working so, I'll post out around the time it's expected to arrive, tentatively between 10-2, but hopefully before then I can get in touch with a person to have it put on hold.

I'm really digging the XCR-M, found a used one for a good price and seriously considering it if it's around long enough for me to save up the money. I hear nothing but great things from everyone who owns one, and considering SCAR is kill, not looking like such a bad option afterall.

>>64471656
>long enough for me to save up

>PTR charging handle getting harder to run
>on inspection the handle’s pin has walked out enough to start gouging the inside of the cocking tube and filling the receiver with metal shavings
>newly formed marks inside the tube are also wearing a mark on the bolt carrier’s finish
>is completely jammed in the handle support and no amount of hammer+punch can get it out
I already put in for an RMA but its very disappointing out of a new gun, not surprised though