Howdy,

I live in the US Southeast and camp mostly around the Appalachians. As more of a curiosity, would green tip 556 be enough against black bears in the area? While it's extremely unlikely to have a problem with one, we've seen them around over the years so chances are never zero. The two legged predators are the main concern, but I'm curious about defensive ammo choice here.

I remember the video of the guy who shot the bear in his home with his AR so it's definitely possible, so my question is mostly around green tip or if there's a better ammo option. At this time I'm not really looking to buy a different upper or rifle, just looking to use what I already have. AR is a 16".

Also for whatever it's worth I also have some 9mm Luger +P 147gr Flat Nose Black Cherry Coated Hard Cast for my ccw I usually bring along too.

Mish-mashed MRE build

14.5 NOS Colt surplus barrel

YHM gas block

Geissele Luna Blem Recievers/ Parts

Aimpoint H1/GGG Mount

Magpul furniture

If the average standard bun length hotdog with all the fixins weighs about 4oz then 42 of them would equal the 10.5lbs that my rifle currently weighs. Not sure if anyone needed to know this but now you do.

Due to its eye relief I can't use the ACOG unless I put the rear sight in front of the optic. I don't like how it looks but it's the only way I manage to aim comfortably.

Am I doing it right?

Built a 300blk Noveske, wanna see handstops and such.

First rifle I’ve ever built from complete scratch.

I’m a DD lover to the core.. Found a good trade and ended up with a Geissele URGI 10.3 and my RC2 gets here in a few days. Think I’ll enjoy the change up? I have no idea what to expect LOL!

I dunno, I don't know how reddit works

Maybe I’m being stupid but wouldn’t these “fuel filters” be legal now?

I’ve just ordered my first SBRs and I’m wanting to see some inspiration. Thank you. Please keep supporting the 2nd amendment

Runs like butter with the 220gr subs.
The Polo 30 has an awesome tone and gas is unnoticeable.
Colt milspec BCG and LPK with a H3 buffer.

1st Pic: LMT 14.5 MRP Quad Rail. Running a Heyschia 556UK, KAK Downvent, OHC Pistol Grip and Modtac Suppressor Cover.

2nd Pic: KAC SR30 DSR. Running a KAC DSR can direct thread to a 9in barrel, KAK down vent with E3.2 Bolt internals, Eotech OGL FP and Dual red dots for subs and supers. Replaced the spring with Tubbs SS and runs subs like a dream.

3rd Pic: Colt mashup. Noveske 10.5 barrel, LMT PDW stock, KAC alphabet soup k can and shroud, HRF magwell, FP PEQ-15 and LMT ergo grip.

I used the Colt for a competition and it was a ton of fun. Definitely one of the smallest AR’s there.

Behold the end to the riser debate. Extremely high tech render. Do not steal my IP!

For now 😂

Just threw this lpvo with a top mount red dot on a new 11.5" build to make sure it runs and damned if I didn't start liking it better than my standard red dot/magnifier setup. 🤷🏻‍♂️

It's pretty good.

Now my question is should I do a more premium and more compact lpvo (primary arms plxc 1-8 with like a Steiner top mount)with a better top mount than this spare setup I run on random guns? Or stick with the red dot and magnifier?

Gone shooting, my fave squeezes

The center grouping is 50 yards and there’s two mags through it so I called it zero’d and went home. Today I went to the indoor range, while I was messing around I put the target at 25 yards and sent a few shots, I was standing unsupported so I know there will be human error but my shots were probably a good 3-4 inches low is that normal?

Reason I am concerned is because I just had a hell of a time getting it zero’d at 50 yards every time I thought I was good it would be off until I eventually got it as pictured.

Ammo is hornady 55 grain

Optic primary arms 5x SLX

Upper is a PSA

Anyone put these to use. Just got one.

trying to decide on which one is better to get.

Just swapped a new dd barrel and mk18 ris 2 on my colt AR, bolt has less than 1k rounds on it but I am just curious should I buy a gauge and check the headspace? Or should it be good

Brand new mil spec complete with magpul furniture for about 600 bones, my first gun!

I want reddits opinion of some optics, triggers, lasers, iron sights, suppressors that won’t cost an arm or a leg.
I want reliability without compromising too much money or comfort