My setup is pretty much stock but for a few cosmetic upgrades. It's an Armalite M-15T, and you can see my AR-10T in one of the pictures too, which I brought along just for fun on the really long shots. They're both set up pretty much the same. Both have Nikon Monarch mildot scopes (4-16x42 with target knobs and a sunshade on the AR-15, 2.5-10x42 on the AR-10) and M-223 mounts, Tubb Precision target grips, RRA winter trigger guards, and Badger Ordnance Gen II tactical latches.
Here's some product recommendations if you happen to be interested. I have nothing to be gained from promoting these things; just thought others might like to hear some positive feedback.
The Caldwell brass catcher you can see attached to my AR-15 worked really well provided I emptied it after each 30-round magazine. I had to reposition it a little bit after each emptying to make sure the opening was lined up with the ejection port. Even when a piece of brass managed to miss the opening on the brass catcher it would still fall straight down by the gun, and that was a rarity. I know other people have had mixed results with these, but this one worked really well for me. I don't think I lost one piece of brass.
The Tubb Precision target grip is really nice, IMHO. I tried several target-style grips on my AR before this one, and this has been the best by a long shot. It puts my hand in a good position and my finger in the right spot on the trigger. I did have to relieve a small amount of material with a Dremel tool before my safety latch could move freely (you can see the spot in the picture), but that only took 5 minutes. I touched up the spot with a black magic marker.
The MidwayUSA Pro Series shooting mat was better than I expected, especially considering I got it during the Black Friday sale last Thanksgiving and only had to pay $35 or so. I also bought one of the MidwayUSA Sniper drag bags on sale. When I shoot prairie dogs I like to stay mobile, so I use a mat and a bipod instead of a bench. I was able to carry two rifles, lots of ammo, binoculars, and some snacks and a water bottle or two in the drag bag using the backpack straps. I even lashed the shooting mat to the back of the drag bag if I had a long walk. It made for a really heavy load, but when the walk is over relatively flat ground it isn't a big deal. Really happy with both of those things, especially for the money.
Before my trip I was panicking because I hadn't had a chance to load up test rounds for my new-to-me AR. So I ordered some from a seller on gunbroker that goes by the name of centershot (not the Ultramax ammo you see in the picture). I sent him an email through the "contact seller" feature, he gave me a selection of bullets and powders to pick from, and was even nice enough to let me order 15 each of a selection of bullet/powder/powder charge combinations. One trip to the range and I was able to find a load that gave consistent 5/8" to 3/4" groups out of my rifle, which I thought was very good for a stock rifle and handloads off a progressive press. Then I ordered 1,000 of that load, threw in an extra $10 for him to ship it to me in a 50 BMG ammo can, and he had it to my house within a week and a half. To say I was impressed is an understatement, and his prices are very good. Highly recommend this guy.
Here's some product recommendations if you happen to be interested. I have nothing to be gained from promoting these things; just thought others might like to hear some positive feedback.
The Caldwell brass catcher you can see attached to my AR-15 worked really well provided I emptied it after each 30-round magazine. I had to reposition it a little bit after each emptying to make sure the opening was lined up with the ejection port. Even when a piece of brass managed to miss the opening on the brass catcher it would still fall straight down by the gun, and that was a rarity. I know other people have had mixed results with these, but this one worked really well for me. I don't think I lost one piece of brass.
The Tubb Precision target grip is really nice, IMHO. I tried several target-style grips on my AR before this one, and this has been the best by a long shot. It puts my hand in a good position and my finger in the right spot on the trigger. I did have to relieve a small amount of material with a Dremel tool before my safety latch could move freely (you can see the spot in the picture), but that only took 5 minutes. I touched up the spot with a black magic marker.
The MidwayUSA Pro Series shooting mat was better than I expected, especially considering I got it during the Black Friday sale last Thanksgiving and only had to pay $35 or so. I also bought one of the MidwayUSA Sniper drag bags on sale. When I shoot prairie dogs I like to stay mobile, so I use a mat and a bipod instead of a bench. I was able to carry two rifles, lots of ammo, binoculars, and some snacks and a water bottle or two in the drag bag using the backpack straps. I even lashed the shooting mat to the back of the drag bag if I had a long walk. It made for a really heavy load, but when the walk is over relatively flat ground it isn't a big deal. Really happy with both of those things, especially for the money.
Before my trip I was panicking because I hadn't had a chance to load up test rounds for my new-to-me AR. So I ordered some from a seller on gunbroker that goes by the name of centershot (not the Ultramax ammo you see in the picture). I sent him an email through the "contact seller" feature, he gave me a selection of bullets and powders to pick from, and was even nice enough to let me order 15 each of a selection of bullet/powder/powder charge combinations. One trip to the range and I was able to find a load that gave consistent 5/8" to 3/4" groups out of my rifle, which I thought was very good for a stock rifle and handloads off a progressive press. Then I ordered 1,000 of that load, threw in an extra $10 for him to ship it to me in a 50 BMG ammo can, and he had it to my house within a week and a half. To say I was impressed is an understatement, and his prices are very good. Highly recommend this guy.
