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- Tue Sep 01, 2020 12:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Board Closure Notice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5577
Re: Board Closure Notice
Will the AK Files be open to new registration by that time?
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 5:28 pm
- Forum: AK Discussion
- Topic: AK Files Forum: PARTIALLY OPEN
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3746
Re: AK Files Forum: PARTIALLY OPEN
When's this going to be open for new registration? Thanks!
- Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:11 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: FAL max effective range
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4514
Re: FAL max effective range
A scope will allow me to see the target at 500 yards lol1911Ron wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:35 pmA scope won't make you more accurate it will however show you how far off you are.MightBeABot wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:50 pmYeah, I anticipate the milspec trigger problem. Keep in mind that I am talking about with a scope though.
- Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:50 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: FAL max effective range
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4514
Re: FAL max effective range
A tragic FAL confession is that 3moa is really hard to hold, even with a 2moa barrel. The trigger is not friendly enough to the shooter, so even if the shooter can hold moa with a 10/22 at 100yds in a wind, hitting 20" at 500 with FAL irons 50% is an accomplisment. Yeah, I anticipate the milspec tr...
- Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:56 am
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: FAL max effective range
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4514
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:35 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: 30 round metric mags. Good price?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1750
Re: 30 round metric mags. Good price?
Thanks! I wasn't planning to rush out and buy any yet, just looking for a baseline.Invictus77 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:52 pmOP, I have not looked at 30 rounders anytime recently to say a number, but Sarco is generally fairly market priced. You may wait for the real board to open and find a better deal from an individual.
- Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:46 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: FAL max effective range
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4514
Re: FAL max effective range
But realistically, anything past 300 is going to fall heavy on the shooter. Even identifying a "real" target at 400 can be challenging. It's not like an enemy is going to be standing still with a white background to assist in aiming. Understood, I'm just trying to assess the mechanical limitations ...
- Wed Aug 05, 2020 4:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does your workplace allow you to carry firearms?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 12188
Re: Does your workplace allow you to carry firearms?
I worked at a large defense contractor. They said a gun on their property was grounds for dismissal, even in your car. Then they said if you got caught smoking on their property you could get fired. There was a large group of Missouri country boys that worked there and did what they thought they ne...
- Wed Aug 05, 2020 4:16 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: 30 round metric mags. Good price?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1750
30 round metric mags. Good price?
Looking for a couple metric 30 rounders, I stumbled across them on Sarco for $65. Is this a fair price for *fair* condition mags? I'm essentially just looking for collectible purposes, but I'd want them to be functional as well.
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 10:50 pm
- Forum: AK Discussion
- Topic: BWest spotted, bad or good?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2012
Re: BWest spotted, bad or good?
Off topic but I live close to Sedalia! I haven't been to that Family Pawn in a bit, but they seemed to have decent stuff last time I was there. I won't try to snipe your purchase, hope it works out for you!
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 7:45 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: FAL max effective range
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4514
FAL max effective range
Thinking about trying some mid to long range shooting with my Izzy when I get it built, assuming a decent build with no horrid problems affecting accuracy. In researching the FAL's effective range, I have seen some sources suggesting it's as low as 500 yards while others push that up to 800 for the ...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 11:55 am
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
- Replies: 370
- Views: 61379
Re: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
I’ve cleaned wood in a couple ways, if its really bad and I plan on refinishing it I will wash it down with Dawn dish soap to remove all of the surface dirt and grease and then I will steam it to get the dirt and grease out of the deep pores and help raise some of the smaller dents, I will then ble...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 11:25 am
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
- Replies: 370
- Views: 61379
Re: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
I have no shortage of elbow grease :lol: What I'm worried about is damaging the wood with any of these methods. I'll probably try the oven route first. Should I put something under the pieces to catch the cosmo, or will it drip at that temperature? Take the wood off. Yes cosmolene can drip, put som...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 11:06 am
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
- Replies: 370
- Views: 61379
Re: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
The takedown lever and safety selector are stuck in place. Not sure if that's because of the grease, but that's my guess. Anybody have a solvent to recommend for dealing with it? A couple ways to deal with cosmoline.. Heat the parts up in an oven at maybe 120 degrees or so, just enough to start loo...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:55 am
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Are DSA barrels worth it?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1990
Re: Are DSA barrels worth it?
On that note, does anybody have a good source for non-DSA barrels?
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:17 am
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
- Replies: 370
- Views: 61379
Re: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
Ok, first impressions leave me satisfied. https://i.imgur.com/ZGpTeQa.jpg To my limited knowledge, it looks like everything is here. Nothing appears to be broken or badly damaged, just dirty. Not sure if it's cosmo or what. The dust cover is bent, but I expected that. https://i.imgur.com/O2hZY25.jpg...
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does your workplace allow you to carry firearms?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 12188
Re: Does your workplace allow you to carry firearms?
Nice try NSA. I can neither confirm nor deny whether my workplace allows or disallows weapons or whether I carry or do not carry at work ;) Oh have no fear. You don’t need to answer whether or not you carry. I was more interested in how many work places ban people from carrying. Yeah, I was trying ...
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does your workplace allow you to carry firearms?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 12188
Re: Does your workplace allow you to carry firearms?
Nice try NSA. I can neither confirm nor deny whether my workplace allows or disallows weapons or whether I carry or do not carry at work 

- Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:05 pm
- Forum: Marketplace
- Topic: SOLD Polish 80% prebent AK receiver (in the white) + rails
- Replies: 1
- Views: 761
Re: SOLD Polish 80% prebent AK receiver (in the white) + rails
As the title says, this has been sold. Thanks to everybody who looked!
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:04 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Are DSA barrels worth it?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1990
Re: Are DSA barrels worth it?
The the best of my knowledge, all Steyr barrels are bi-pod cut which is incorrect for an Izzy, regardless of muzzle configuration. For pure shootability however, Steyr is generally thought to be one of the best and most accurate barrels. I didn't realize about the incorrect cut, thanks. I know Stey...
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:19 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Are DSA barrels worth it?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1990
Are DSA barrels worth it?
I'm considering getting a DSA 21" traditional profile barrel for my Izzy build, but I'm balking slightly at the price tag. They're gone now, but Apex had "good" condition Steyr barrels a few days ago for about half the price and I was wondering if I should look for something like that instead. My co...
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:35 am
- Forum: Marketplace
- Topic: SOLD Polish 80% prebent AK receiver (in the white) + rails
- Replies: 1
- Views: 761
SOLD Polish 80% prebent AK receiver (in the white) + rails
Bought this before I knew anything, a classic case of thinking AK building was as easy as AR "building" :lol: It has been collecting dust on a shelf for the last couple of years. I spent $40 + s&h on it, but I'd take $40 flat and cover the ship. I'd also be interested in trades for magazines, furnit...
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:49 am
- Forum: AK Discussion
- Topic: BCG mushrooming, plz help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1508
Re: BCG mushrooming, plz help
There was a fix for that when folks started complaining of the same or similar thing happening with their Zastava PAP M92s and such a few years ago. Might google it. I don't recall and can't search the AKFiles. Look for something like 'is my PAP made out of garbage metal' or something like that. Th...
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:17 am
- Forum: AK Discussion
- Topic: BCG mushrooming, plz help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1508
BCG mushrooming, plz help
Recently I noticed some major mushrooming on my BCG in my Riley Defense RAK-47 purchased new in 2018. The rifle has only had around 500 rounds through it: https://i.imgur.com/5GoobBSl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/A9Osdlm.jpg https://i.imgur.com/gLaASHt.jpg https://i.imgur.com/a6AJOIM.jpg https://i.imgur....
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:17 pm
- Forum: FAL Discussion
- Topic: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
- Replies: 370
- Views: 61379
Re: Izzy kits 299.00 at PSA
I should have 4 mags showing up as well.
I'm a lot more concerned about functionality than appearance with all this. I guess it might have to do with my AK background lol
I'm a lot more concerned about functionality than appearance with all this. I guess it might have to do with my AK background lol