I did allot of reading today about optics, and I was just curious if there was anything I had to do before I zero my scope out. Like for instance, make sure the scope vertical is perfectly vertical by leveling out my rifle and hanging a pendulum.

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I am looking at buying an AR-10, probably a DPMS or Armalight, for an all around rifle (personal defense, hunting, zombie attack etc.). I want the AR-10 over the 15 because of the added knock down power of the .308. Many people have recommended an AR style rifles for their accuracy and reliability, and to be the "go to" firearm for the US Military it has to be good.

The only bad thing I have heard from AR users, both civilian and military, is that if it gets the slightest amount of dirt in it it will malfunction horribly. I was wondering if any one had any input on this. I know that with proper and regular cleaning most guns will behave properly but if I were stuck out in the woods for a few weeks without a cleaning kit would I be in trouble with an AR? If so would there be an alternative any one would suggest in or under the ,500 range that would have the same or similar stopping power and tactical accessory options (rails for lights and optics etc.)?

P.S.
I really want to steer away from the Kalashnikov family. I have heard too many stories of people loosing self defense cases due to the negative stigma surrounding the firearms because of their history of being used by the "other side" in so many of the conflicts that our country has been involved with over the last half century or so. That said I think the AK and their clones and variants are excellent and reliable firearms.
Thanks Mack…Tho that reminds me, How do they do with water. Obviously Im not gonna go swimming with it but do are they ok with brief exposure to the wet stuff? Im thinking river crossing or a canoe overturning.
Thanks Chris. I am kinda sold on the .308 but would a similar upgrade be a good idea, or even help, in the AR-10 ( sorry I have little experience with gas powered firearms)? I have used a .308 and the recoil and follow up time is not bad at all for me so that’s not really a concern.

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Do the Chinese issue optics on their rifles standard like the US forces do?

How about the Russians?

Or do certain units and personal get them and it is not standard to all infantry?

please provide sources if you could!

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i saw a video of a marine on the news

he had an M249 with an ACOG 4x scope

my question is, how do you get optics in the marines/military?

do you have to qualify for the optic? or can you just take it from an armory(or wherever u get the optic from)

also leading to another question

when a soldier is deployed..how does he get optics for his rifle?(red dot, laser sights all that good stuff, etc)

can he just take it?
btw guys, i really mean he had an M249..not an M16, i made no mistake..he had an M249 SAW with an ACOG sight and a vertical grip

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I have the infamous package deal Remington 710 with the synthetic all-weather stock, steel bolt action, Bushnell Sharpshooter 3-9x40mm optics, with a .270 caliber barrel. I had bought a bi-pod for it, a camouflage sling, and the only ammunition I use for it is Federal Premium Boat-tails 130g soft point. I have experience in this weapon. I had shot my first deer between two ribs, through the liver, then the heart and in between two vertebrae of the spinal column between 225 yards away in kneeling position based on what I observed when I cleaned him. ( That may not seem far but it was my first hunt. ) If it isn’t suitable, what do I need to change on it? I am trying to get a good rifle out of my .270 for long distance target shooting.

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I am interested in getting a rifle, more for long range target shooting than hunting. I’m thinking .308 or .338 Lapua. Any comments on Caliber and/or grain would be most welcome.

I have shot plenty before, but haven’t done much long range shooting with a scope. My question is, if I get a rifle like a Remington 700, or a Ruger M77 Hawkeye, should I be able to hit targets beyond 1,000 yds? I believe that it’s the shooter not the gun that makes the difference.

Any advice on ammo, optics, technique, or rifles is welcome!

Thanks!

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I’m switching from reserve to active duty army after college, and was thinking of going into infantry. I was wondering if you can modify your issued weapon with any accessories (optics, grips, lights, etc.), if you were not issued them so long as the parts and the rifle met mil-spec after the conversion (like personally buying appropriate gear for it). Any details on this would be helpful, I’d feel kind of dumb asking a CO about this. Thanks in advance.

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I see that nations like China, Belgium, Israel and others all have adopted new 21st century rifles with the same or better specs as the M16/M4 and that are more adapt for urban warfare, what rifle do you think will replace the outdated ones we have now and when?
A 21st century rifle is like the Tavor Assault Rifle where the magazine and gear box are behind the trigger so the barrell is farther back making the weapon and silloette of the fighter smaller. Also optics such as a red dot or laser scope are built in

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if u have a standard m4/m16 that the army gives you, do you have to pay for optics such as acog acopes/ holographic etc. and also would u have to pay or be granted to have a m203 grenade launcher etc?

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I see photos of Marines and Soldiers who have Trijicon ACOG’s while others just have iron sights? What determins what Optics you get on your rifle? Do you have to buy them or does the military provide them?

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I’m looking for a .223 Remington or .308 Winchester rifle that costs between 0 and 00 and has military style iron sights as well as a mount for optics. M1A’s are a bit out of my price range and I’d rather not buy a modified California legal AR-15, but I’m still trying to buy a rifle that I can work on improving my marksmanship with an M16. Any suggestions? Thanks.

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