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On the old .303, lots of people seem to find the lee crimp die (the collet one whatever its called) helps a lot with consistent grouping. Some rifles like it, some don't. Bit like reloading all round...

The Argus 2 use a Sony nightshot sensor. As long as you have some ambient light (streetlights, moon), they're amazing in colour at night. The IR nightvision on them is really good too. They use...

If you're talking about the MP, acog looking one, I've got the 1x version. I really rate it, the glass is clear, and the reticle is crisp. The 1 moa dot is great for precision (well as precise as...

I don't know for certain, but there is a pretty good chance it will be a standard mil-spec single stage trigger (i.e. worth about $20US brand new). If it is, it isn't worth that much second hand. If...

I've bought a lot of their RG brass, and it is good. Got one of the hornady chamfer removal tools, and chucked it in the drill. Removal of the crimp only takes a second or so. The brass is thick, so...

Or just make friends with one of the HVNZDA members and drag them to the range, there must be a fair few on here?

If you're going to be shooting at less than 200m or so, the Hornady 174gr RN is a good choice too (they are a .312 proj, which can be a good choice for a worn barrel).

The Stag model 1 (in the middle of the three) would put you straight into service class, if that makes a difference.

I've found that you can load an AR pretty quietly. Just go slow and gentle on the charging handle, then use the FA to push the round into battery.

It takes a fraction longer than a bolt gun,...

Yep. Going to be fair while yet before the 600 range is ready from what I've heard.

Honestly it really doesn't make much difference accuracy wise between 223 and 5.56. The NEAs in 5.56 are bloody accurate according to the majority of people with them, which tends to suggest that...

Besides, if you have to shoot in open class, you may as well go all the way and get good vari-power glass.

Not much sense in handicapping yourself by shooting with irons when you're up against...

I shoot open, and use a 2.5-7x weaver on mine.

The 2-7x burris is good too, with the added bonus of holdovers for .223 out to 600yds. A 3-9 would probably work, but is a bit bulkier.

The...

The pro's far outweigh the con's in my experience. The only real con is extra weight, which is pretty minimal, and even if you decide a suppressor isn't what you want for all occasions, just unscrew...

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...

Out of curiosity (and having a relatively quiet morning ahead), I went and googled it. The best discussion I found was this one HPT and MPI: still viable and necessary or outdated bureaucracy? -...

I was under the impression that the HPT process was basically subjecting the bolt to a proof test, which also has the effect of potentially shortening the overall life of the bolt by quite a margin. ...

I guess that is where we differ. I don't see any need to have a valid reason to own/use a semi. If you have a FAL, you should be fine to use anything for any lawful purpose.

There's a pretty good chance that I'm one of those at the range who are 'blasting away'. What I'll actually be doing is practicing for my next service rifle comp. I'm not 'blasting away' I'm...

I'm with Happy. Didn't see a need for them, then I tried one. Now I won't be without one. Accurate, balanced, easy to use, easy to fix/modify/upgrade.

I also don't see much point in putting...

I reckon you're onto something, Toby. :thumbsup:

I reckon that the invention of the bolt action was probably looked down on disapprovingly by the oldies with their muskets, too... :D:D

Digit might be able to chime in here, but as far as I know it was only the very early 1st gen NEA's that had any issues with this. I know personally of one NEA bolt that spat a bolt lug, but that...

Much as I like to joke about how DPMS is short for "Doesn't Pass Mil Spec", or "Don't Purchase My Shit", a lot of the Wellington Service Rifle guys have DPMS guns, and the vast majority of them seem...

And those steely-eyed individuals will control a mighty fiefdom, and their own soccer mum harem.... :sarge:

Sod that! 1 mrs is hard enough work, imagine the nagging from a whole bunch of them! ...

Is your gas block lined up correctly with the hole?