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  1. flagmanahead

    Brookfield mount stuck dovetail

    Re: Brookfield mount stuck dovetail In case anyone has the same problem this just took a small beating with a punch to get it loose and then i filed it down when i re-inserted it. hope this helps someone.
  2. flagmanahead

    Scope Height Question

    Re: Scope Height Question Good point. This is a general purpose rifle. It's not something that I would shoot a comp with but rather something I could reach out to 500 yds with around my property for varmints (both 4 legged and 2 legged)
  3. flagmanahead

    Gunsmithing m1a stovepipe with scope mount

    Re: m1a stovepipe with scope mount Just to follow up on this I replaced the ejector and extractor and it works very well now even with crappy old ammo. The spring was about 2/3 the length of the new one so i'm sure that had something to do with it. thx for all the help!
  4. flagmanahead

    Scope Height Question

    Does it make sense to put high scope rings on an M1A just so that you can see the Iron Sights underneath the scope? I have one scope on mediums where I can only see half of the front post and one on a high mount where I can see the whole post and I'm having a hard time thinking of an occasion...
  5. flagmanahead

    Brookfield mount stuck dovetail

    I'm trying to re-install my brookfield and the dovetail piece on the clipper strip guide area is stuck. This is an original so it doesn't have the screws to hold this piece in place, I though it was supposed to be loose but it's in there very tight. Is this expected? I didn't do the original...
  6. flagmanahead

    Esstac Chest Rig

    Re: Esstac Chest Rig i really like that one but went with the weesatch by HSGI instead but i think it really comes down to purpose and preference. is this for .mil usage? shtf? competition?
  7. flagmanahead

    Gunsmithing m1a stovepipe with scope mount

    Re: m1a stovepipe with scope mount This is an old rifle out of the Benning armory...4 digit serial # Match barrel was put on it a few years ago and I "inherited" it as is.
  8. flagmanahead

    Gunsmithing m1a stovepipe with scope mount

    Re: m1a stovepipe with scope mount OK I just took a much closer look at operation and at operating "speed" things run well but when I move the operating rod manually it seems to drag on something at about the halfway point. My first guess is the guide that is between the gas piston and the...
  9. flagmanahead

    Gunsmithing m1a stovepipe with scope mount

    Re: m1a stovepipe with scope mount It's definitely a Brookfield but that is exactly what happens, the cartridge gets pinched between the mount and the bolt. Do you know where I can get original USGI parts? Fulton Armory maybe?
  10. flagmanahead

    Gunsmithing m1a stovepipe with scope mount

    Re: m1a stovepipe with scope mount Is it worth trying a USGI extractor and ejector spring? I don't know the source of all of the parts but I guess if there is a way to determine if mine are USGI I could disassemble and check. Is there a way? I think it's only a $20 gamble to replace them...
  11. flagmanahead

    Rifle Scopes Decent $200-$300 spotting scope?

    Does it exist? This is for rec shooting not serious competition...
  12. flagmanahead

    Gunsmithing m1a stovepipe with scope mount

    Re: m1a stovepipe with scope mount Good to know. I have done the tilt test and I hear the click every time on the gas system so I'm sure it's not fouled. I'm curious how to tell if the extractor is worn? Maybe someone can post a picture of a "good" one?
  13. flagmanahead

    Gunsmithing m1a stovepipe with scope mount

    Re: m1a stovepipe with scope mount Thanks, will check these first
  14. flagmanahead

    Gunsmithing m1a stovepipe with scope mount

    I seem to be continually getting a stovepipe when my round ejects because of my scope mount. I'm using a Brookfield mount and GA Arms 168 grain match ammo so my assumption is that mount and ammo quality are not an issue. What else could I tweak to make this more reliable?
  15. flagmanahead

    Member Link Up East TN/surrounding states tac competitors?

    Re: East TN/surrounding states tac competitors? I think I might know you were you in civil air patrol in knox in the 90's? boy scout army ranger explorers some too? if not, sorry to bother.
  16. flagmanahead

    Suppressors Brightest Pistol Light

    Re: Brightest Pistol Light I went with the streamlight TLR3 since its smaller and i didn't want the extra weight. still VERY bright
  17. flagmanahead

    Any recommendations on glare reduction?

    Re: Any recommendations on glare reduction? great, looks like shepherd now has their own as well...
  18. flagmanahead

    Any recommendations on glare reduction?

    Re: Any recommendations on glare reduction? thx, shepherd and a super sniper
  19. flagmanahead

    Any recommendations on glare reduction?

    I've seen sunshades and various other types of honeycomb or venetian blind looking covers, any opinions on which are best value for the money?
  20. flagmanahead

    Backyard Range Ideas

    Re: Backyard Range Ideas Based on the above I'm considering just a trash can full of rubber mulch on its side for pistol and .22. For rifle I will need to make other plans but I don't shoot very much rifle so I may just let that go into the dirt for now.
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