Recommendation for W.A.C shows

Boogieman065 · 03-27-2009, 06:52 PM

So I'm planning on going to a W.A.C. show in Monroe next weekend on Saturday. I have been there before and my buddy bought a handgun after registering on the spot. Can anyone tell me how that works? I was told the lines for W.A.C. registration are terrible for on the spot registering... didn't seem that bad when I went in Fall.

Also, I am HOPING I will be able to build or buy a cheaper AR-15 there. Any recommendations? I'm trying to keep it under 800 for the basic M4 style setup.

Thanks guys

Mic · 03-27-2009, 07:13 PM

Get their early, and stand in line. Metonymy and myself were able to get in and register quickly earlier this year. We were in fact, one of the first ones up to the registration counter.

Secondly, don't hold your breath on buying parts, or an M4 for 800. Most of the crap at the shows is over priced when it comes to black rifles.

A good M4 upper is going to run you near 700 alone, not counting your completed lower, just at a decent price now days from a manufacture.

However, the last show I went to, there were a couple good deals on A3 style AR's around that 800 mark.

Boogieman065 · 03-27-2009, 07:47 PM

Thanks! A3s are fine too.

How much would it be for a 20y/o? I'd imagine it's different registration correct?

Metonymy · 03-27-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Boogieman065

Thanks! A3s are fine too.

How much would it be for a 20y/o? I'd imagine it's different registration correct?

No, the registration is the same. You just can't buy a handgun. Only long rifles being that you're under 21.

I think an annual membership is $35 IIRC.

2wheelsrbest · 04-01-2009, 07:34 PM

Sorry if this is too much of a thread-jack...

Are these shows big? I need some parts for a pistol and would consider going, but want to see more than a couple old coots, a few folding tables and vintage muskets.

Making it pertinent to the OP, is it a reasonable belief that one could cruise show and build a gun from exhibitors's spare parts? That would seem to be a fairly big show to me.

Metonymy · 04-01-2009, 07:57 PM

The Monroe show is generally smaller, but there's a much larger selection at the one down in Puyallup. I'd say to visit the next one they have down south.

Boogieman065 · 04-04-2009, 04:01 PM

Got this puppy today

FatFugg · 04-04-2009, 04:04 PM

What is it & what did you pay for it?

& please don't say,"it's an AR-15".

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Originally Posted by Boogieman065

Got this puppy today

Boogieman065 · 04-04-2009, 05:49 PM

It's a black AR-15

I paid $950 which is more than I wanted to pay for, but it's good for the modern market I guess.

It's an Olympic Arms with 16" non-chrome barrel, collapsable stock, and flat top. As far as the exact model??? I have no clue...

FatFugg · 04-04-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Boogieman065

I paid $950 which is more than I wanted to pay for, but it's good for the modern market I guess.

It's an Olympic Arms with 16" non-chrome barrel, collapsable stock, and flat top. As far as the exact model??? I have no clue...

Sounds like a fair deal in today's market. As for the chrome lined barrel, unless your putting 1000's of rounds through it you really don't need it & non lined barrels are actually more accurate.

Boogieman065 · 04-05-2009, 05:52 PM

Anyone know a great gunsmith for a fair rate around here?

It's weird, I was zeroing my rifle today and to get the side-to-side corrected, I had to move the rear retacle almost all the way to the left on the rear sight.
Could it be bent barrel, poor bullets, dirty barrel, bent sight post(s), etc?

FatFugg · 04-05-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Boogieman065

Anyone know a great gunsmith for a fair rate around here?

It's weird, I was zeroing my rifle today and to get the side-to-side corrected, I had to move the rear retacle almost all the way to the left on the rear sight.
Could it be bent barrel, poor bullets, dirty barrel, bent sight post(s), etc?

Is it a new complete gun or at least a new factory assembled upper? If so I would send it in under warranty.

Sorry, I have no input on smiths.

Mic · 04-05-2009, 07:50 PM

where were you sighting it in at? How were you supporting it? What type of ammo were you using?

Boogieman065 · 04-05-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mic

where were you sighting it in at? How were you supporting it? What type of ammo were you using?

I was using the PCM .223. I was shooting supported, at 25M onto the zeroing target the Army uses. I know how to zero and the adjustment is just about a hair or two away from being all the way to the left. I can hit things just fine it's just too unusual...

Could it be the the carrying handle mounted lobsided on the flat top?? Looking down the barrel, I see no visible bend to the naked eye.

Mic · 04-06-2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Boogieman065

I was using the PCM .223. I was shooting supported, at 25M onto the zeroing target the Army uses. I know how to zero and the adjustment is just about a hair or two away from being all the way to the left. I can hit things just fine it's just too unusual...

Could it be the the carrying handle mounted lobsided on the flat top?? Looking down the barrel, I see no visible bend to the naked eye.

It could be the carry handle, it could also be the gas block.

It doesn't take things being too far off, to be a long ways off at range.

You wouldn't have happened to be at RFGC zeroing this in would yah?

Boogieman065 · 04-06-2009, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mic

It could be the carry handle, it could also be the gas block.

It doesn't take things being too far off, to be a long ways off at range.

You wouldn't have happened to be at RFGC zeroing this in would yah?

No, that wasn't me. We were in the sticks of Rainer on Sunday. So do you think it's fine as long as the rifle IS zeroed regardless of how far the rear reticle is off to the side?

Has anyone used this for lubing/cleaning their weapons? I use it on my bike chain and it cleans everything and also stands up to high friction/temp. It also does not attract dirt. It does say firearm on the label, but I'm not sure if they meant it's OK for the internals too.

It would be nice to get one product for lubing bikes and guns

KillermondoDude · 04-06-2009, 10:53 AM

your answer is yes

and since your having probs with zero means now you have an excuse for optics

Boogieman065 · 04-06-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KillermondoDude

your answer is yes

and since your having probs with zero means now you have an excuse for optics

Yes to what? So no biggy on the reticle being zeroed far to a side then?

Tard · 04-06-2009, 07:44 PM

Might want to throw some lock tight on the the handle screws, and also the muzzle break screws.

KillermondoDude · 04-06-2009, 10:44 PM

if your slightly out of alignment Burris signature rings can correct that
28 bucks for a weaver mount tis a perty good deal
Burris Riflescope Signature Rings

Yes to the dry lube

Boogieman065 · 04-07-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KillermondoDude

Yes to the dry lube

I sprayed a bit on my charging handle and decided that's not the way to go because it smells HORRIBLE! lol

I had a gunsmith look at it today at DGS for free. Apparently Olympic Arms mounted the frontsight/gas return a bit lobsided to the left. Problem is I'm not the original owner so I can't have the warranty work done, I have to call the dude I bought it from.

03-27-2009, 06:52 PM	#1
Boogieman065 Gunslinger Joined: Mar 2009 From: Seattle, WA Posts: 83	Recommendation for W.A.C shows So I'm planning on going to a W.A.C. show in Monroe next weekend on Saturday. I have been there before and my buddy bought a handgun after registering on the spot. Can anyone tell me how that works? I was told the lines for W.A.C. registration are terrible for on the spot registering... didn't seem that bad when I went in Fall. Also, I am HOPING I will be able to build or buy a cheaper AR-15 there. Any recommendations? I'm trying to keep it under 800 for the basic M4 style setup. Thanks guys

04-06-2009, 10:44 PM	#20
KillermondoDude Marksman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Washington on the wet side Posts: 328	if your slightly out of alignment Burris signature rings can correct that 28 bucks for a weaver mount tis a perty good deal Burris Riflescope Signature Rings Yes to the dry lube Last edited by KillermondoDude; 04-06-2009 at 10:47 PM.

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03-27-2009, 07:13 PM	#2
Mic Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Wa Posts: 165	Get their early, and stand in line. Metonymy and myself were able to get in and register quickly earlier this year. We were in fact, one of the first ones up to the registration counter. Secondly, don't hold your breath on buying parts, or an M4 for 800. Most of the crap at the shows is over priced when it comes to black rifles. A good M4 upper is going to run you near 700 alone, not counting your completed lower, just at a decent price now days from a manufacture. However, the last show I went to, there were a couple good deals on A3 style AR's around that 800 mark.

03-27-2009, 07:47 PM	#3
Boogieman065 Gunslinger Joined: Mar 2009 From: Seattle, WA Posts: 83	Thanks! A3s are fine too. How much would it be for a 20y/o? I'd imagine it's different registration correct?

04-01-2009, 07:34 PM	#5
2wheelsrbest Newbie Joined: Mar 2009 From: Seattle Posts: 3	Sorry if this is too much of a thread-jack... Are these shows big? I need some parts for a pistol and would consider going, but want to see more than a couple old coots, a few folding tables and vintage muskets. Making it pertinent to the OP, is it a reasonable belief that one could cruise show and build a gun from exhibitors's spare parts? That would seem to be a fairly big show to me.

04-01-2009, 07:57 PM	#6
Metonymy Marksman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Washington Posts: 370	The Monroe show is generally smaller, but there's a much larger selection at the one down in Puyallup. I'd say to visit the next one they have down south.

04-04-2009, 04:01 PM	#7
Boogieman065 Gunslinger Joined: Mar 2009 From: Seattle, WA Posts: 83	Got this puppy today

04-04-2009, 05:49 PM	#9
Boogieman065 Gunslinger Joined: Mar 2009 From: Seattle, WA Posts: 83	It's a black AR-15 I paid $950 which is more than I wanted to pay for, but it's good for the modern market I guess. It's an Olympic Arms with 16" non-chrome barrel, collapsable stock, and flat top. As far as the exact model??? I have no clue...

04-05-2009, 05:52 PM	#11
Boogieman065 Gunslinger Joined: Mar 2009 From: Seattle, WA Posts: 83	Anyone know a great gunsmith for a fair rate around here? It's weird, I was zeroing my rifle today and to get the side-to-side corrected, I had to move the rear retacle almost all the way to the left on the rear sight. Could it be bent barrel, poor bullets, dirty barrel, bent sight post(s), etc?

04-05-2009, 07:50 PM	#13
Mic Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Wa Posts: 165	where were you sighting it in at? How were you supporting it? What type of ammo were you using?

04-06-2009, 10:53 AM	#17
KillermondoDude Marksman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Washington on the wet side Posts: 328	your answer is yes and since your having probs with zero means now you have an excuse for optics

04-06-2009, 07:44 PM	#19
Tard Gunslinger Joined: Feb 2009 From: Somewhere Posts: 18	Might want to throw some lock tight on the the handle screws, and also the muzzle break screws.