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  1. 20-06-2014, 12:39 PM #556
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rushy View Post
    Yep that is interesting. I got a new AR recently and that had obvious signs of having been fired.
    I was under the impression that for lots of manufacturers, each new AR is test-fired before it leaves the factory to check function, accuracy etc. I've read stories from the states (or possibly canada - definitely north america) about manufacturers including the fired brass in the box with the rifle as proof that they've test fired the rifle before sending it out.
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  3. 20-06-2014, 01:07 PM #557
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    Quote Originally Posted by scaggly View Post
    I was under the impression that for lots of manufacturers, each new AR is test-fired before it leaves the factory to check function, accuracy etc. I've read stories from the states (or possibly canada - definitely north america) about manufacturers including the fired brass in the box with the rifle as proof that they've test fired the rifle before sending it out.
    I never got the brass but that was the explanation that I was given when I enquired. Plausible when you are consigning to the other side of the world.
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    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
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  4. 20-06-2014, 02:34 PM #558
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    Not an AR obviously but my AK came with a factory firing report (4 rounds IIRC). I assume that this is industry standard practice?
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    Yeah my DPMS AR 308 came looking like it had been testfired. Small amount of carbon in the barrel from memory.
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  6. 20-06-2014, 04:50 PM #560
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    Quote Originally Posted by res View Post
    Is the barrel nut done up properly?
    A mate has that setup with no dramas whatsoever and I have another of his cans with no problem
    Barrel nut was swapped by a gunsmith so im assuming its all kosher. Will have another go this weekend if I get a chance.

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  7. 20-06-2014, 09:31 PM #561
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    is there anyway to remove a spear mags stock without butchering the safety detent spring?
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  8. 20-06-2014, 09:32 PM #562
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    too late never mind......
    FUCK.
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  9. 20-06-2014, 09:40 PM #563
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill999 View Post
    too late never mind......
    FUCK.
    Bugger!
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    Yes, but you need to do this before you install the stock!

    http://sportshooter.co.nz • View topic - SpearMags Stock mod
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    sheared a few coils off the spring bit of packing in and we are good to go again
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    Quote Originally Posted by dogmatix View Post
    Yes, but you need to do this before you install the stock!

    http://sportshooter.co.nz • View topic - SpearMags Stock mod
    Dont do that.... thats rough/gay/hard
    Pull the nib out of a ballpoint pen and fit that to the spring. or ring Spear and have a moan and he'll send a ball bearing
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    be good if it came with some instructions well its all in now
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  14. 03-07-2014, 12:28 AM #568
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    Ok so I got an AR and it has got a Magpul MOE K grip and it is too short - what is a decent grip that is longer and available in NZ (can't be arsed importing anything) ? I need it longer as I want to do a DIY A cat stock conversion. Alternatively I might have brand new (fitted at the moment but otherwise pretty much brand spanking) a complete carbine stock setup for sale

    VLTOR carbine receiver extension buffer tube. (5 position mil spec diameter)
    Spikes Tactical ST-T1 Buffer
    Magpul MOE fixed carbine stock (mil spec)
    Magpul MOE K grip

    What would this lot be worth?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shamus View Post
    complete carbine stock setup for sale

    VLTOR carbine receiver extension buffer tube. (5 position mil spec diameter)
    Spikes Tactical ST-T1 Buffer
    Magpul MOE fixed carbine stock (mil spec)
    Magpul MOE K grip

    What would this lot be worth?
    The market for this sort of thing seems to be flooded right now so not a good time to be selling.

    I would give you $150 for it
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  16. 03-07-2014, 09:50 AM #570
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    Quote Originally Posted by res View Post
    The market for this sort of thing seems to be flooded right now so not a good time to be selling.

    I would give you $150 for it
    Yeah its not an ideal time eh! I am pretty keen on sticking with what I have got and just making it comply anyway. Just need to get a longer grip and I will be sorted
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