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    Mini 14 Pro Mag

    With respect to the Mini 14 or Mini 30 stay with Ruger factory magazines for the best results. In my experience, the only time I have seen promag magazines work in an acceptable manner has been with unmodified Saiga rifles in their sporter configuration, and even then there are better options.
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    Strange one

    That is the first one like that, that I have seen. However, I have had a blown primer wind up capping the gas tube, thus not allowing the bolt to go into battery. On another occasion the primer wound up under the trigger bar, so the trigger would not reset. Blown primers do find ways to get...
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    Why is Beretta CX4 so darn expensive compared to an AR?

    I have owned both the Beretta and Hi Point 9mm carbines. While there is nothing wrong with the Hi Point for plinking, it is still not a Beretta. If Hi Point can get away with charging $300 for their carbine, then why shouldn't Beretta be allowed to charge more for their carbine? After all...
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    Advice for a long eye relief scope

    You need either a red dot optic or scout scope depending on what you are wanting to do with the rifle. Here is an example of a scout scope...
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    AR-15 original forearm grips

    Yes, it is all just a part of the evolution of the platform. The circular hand guards were simpler as stated above, no worry about which is top/bottom or left/right, as one part would work on the top or bottom equally well (makes production and maintenance easier). Round hand guards took...
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    Looking for a back up iron rear sight ar -15

    Troy, Midwest Industries and Yankee Hill Machine for rear folding sights. For fixed rear sight, look at Troy, Daniel Defense, or detachable carry handle. For a little more money Matech or Arms folding sights as well.
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    upper for 7.62 x 39 AR-15

    There is Sota Arms as well, don't know much about them, but have seen them a lot at gun shows. The PSA uppers may come back in stock, I have seen stuff disappear and then reappear on their website.
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    Saiga 308 Coverts

    The 16 inch should handle easier, but you might eek out some more velocity with the longer barrel. I had a 16 inch version but it never grouped as well as the 7.62 or 5.45 Saiga rifles.
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    Anyone here buy PSA 7.62x39 upper?

    I purchased a PSA 7.62x39 16 inch upper last August. It has 700+ problem free rounds through it. I have used ASC 20 round and Cproducts 30 round mags. I prefer the ASC 20 rounders. I have not had to use an extra power hammer spring, it has worked fine with Smith and Wesson, PSA, DPMS and...
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    AR-15 Flip Up Iron Sights

    Midwest Industries has some decent looking offerings in backup sights, but I have no hands on experience with them. I have been pleased with their AR15 and Saiga rifle rails. Also there are the Arms, Inc 40Lsp sights.
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    AR-15 Flip Up Iron Sights

    A lot of it is what you like and whether they allow you the clearance you need when mounting a scope/optic. I have used and still have, both Troy Industries and Yankee Hill Machine back up sights. I have been very pleased with both. The one negative I have with the Yankee Hill rear folding...
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    EOTech giving owners full refund for holographic sights

    I got a similar message much to my disappointment. I had placed mine in the mail on the 15th.
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    EOTech giving owners full refund for holographic sights

    I have seen the 512's go from $350 to $400 retail, they have a MSRP of $459 on Eotech's webpage.
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    EOTech giving owners full refund for holographic sights

    If you are that close, i.e., 7 yards or less, you need to put the hash mark on the bottom of the circle part of the reticle where you want to hit. With that said all my Eotechs are going back tomorrow as I have received my return authorizations from Eotech.
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    I think I want a 7.62x39 AR upper

    I picked up a 16 inch PSA 7.62x39 upper a while back when they were on sale and have been very pleased with it.
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    damaged brass from Mini-14

    Every factory stock Mini 14 I have ever shot dimpled the brass somewhat, so it appears normal for them. Like others have said, perhaps installing a smaller gas bushing will reduce the dimples and the distance the brass is thrown. I have seen the bushings sold in sets containing three different...
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    AR guys: can bad ammo cause double feeds/failures to extract?

    Based on what others have said about possible extractor issues, you could probably drop your bolt into his rifle and fire off a few rounds to see if the problem persists
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    AR guys: can bad ammo cause double feeds/failures to extract?

    Sounds like you solved your problem with the ammo switch. Could just be a bad batch/lot # of ammo, every manufacturer lets bad rounds out their door at times. I see that you say your rifle does fine with Grace ammo,however, are you talking from past use or did you shoot some rounds from...
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    Bushnell TRS-25......I think

    I have used and continue to use TRS-25's on Ruger 10/22's, Saiga 7.62x39, 5.45x39 and 5.56 rifles, and AR15's in both 5.56 and 300 black out. All have held zero fine and show no problems so far. They can often be found in the $87 range and sometimes cheaper. For a budget red dot they are hard...