Rifle 223 - CARBINE!!! - Feb. 23/24, 2019 - Bedford, IN

[SmileDocHill]

Got my ticket! I wouldn't miss your ED debut for all the tea in Boston Harbor! I just might run a carbine newer than 1943 on this go around!

Ouch, you going to take that Nad63? Too soon?
I don't know if that joke was intentional Joker, but pure gold either way. Kidding aside, I'm pretty stoked for this one also and for the same reason!
In keeping with Revere's Riders focus on history I think Nad is what they call a turncoat for our side.

 

[sig1473]

Earlybird special ends tomorrow, if you are still on the fence.

Early bird special was advertised to end on the 8th. Tried to get one today @ 1900 EST on the 8th and it was gone.

 

[308jake]

Early bird special was advertised to end on the 8th. Tried to get one today @ 1900 EST on the 8th and it was gone.

Nigel is the ED so all times are Greenwich Mean Time so sorry for the confusion.

Seriously it it was just amended to 2330 EST

 

[nad63]

Early bird special was advertised to end on the 8th. Tried to get one today @ 1900 EST on the 8th and it was gone.

Since it didn’t state it would end at COB (5pm) the deadline is extended to 2330.
You are good to go now.
Hope to see you there.

 

[Brad69]

I have a good zero on my red dot all that left to do is remove it and oil underneath the sight in case it rains or snows.

 

[nad63]

This time next week we will see if you are “Well Regulated”....or not.
Anyone still not signed up needs to do so before you miss it.
Start stretching now and don’t forget the ibuprofen.

Joker,
Ill be collecting your delinquent tea and stamp taxes before you get to play!
See you Saturday

 

[MCgrease08]

I'm still on the fence about camping. The polar vortex seriously has me rethinking that plan simply because I don't have extreme cold weather gear. If I knew for sure the weather was going to be above 30 degrees I would probably though it out, but if temps are way down I don't want to suffer through it just because.

I am going to check into local hotels. I know there are a few real close by, but plenty along 37 both north and south of Bloomington.

Heck last time I drove the two hours back to Fishers for the night then back for day two. It wasn't ideal but doable. And that was when there was still construction all along 37.

I wimped out on the camping. Booked a room for Sat. night at the Comfort Inn.

Really looking forward to this event.

 

[nad63]

I wimped out on the camping. Booked a room for Sat. night at the Comfort Inn.

Really looking forward to this event.

Hey a man needs to know his limitations.

I spoke with Chilli last week and he said it was quite ‘soft’ back there.
Should not be a problem unless someone arrives in a firebird loaded with 10,000 rounds and a bunch of antique guns ......paging Joker.
Really looking forward to this one too.
See you Saturday.

 

[MCgrease08]

Cross-posting here in case anyone isn't following along in the other thread in the Tactics and Training forum, but some of us are getting together for dinner at Smokin's Jim's BBQ on Saturday.

We have 8 who have RSVP'd so far. If you're interested in joining us, you can reply using the link below, and I will call them Wed. to give them a head count.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...s-two-day-carbine-feb-23-24-2019-bedford.html

 

[TheJoker]

Should not be a problem unless someone arrives in a firebird loaded with 10,000 rounds and a bunch of antique guns ......paging Joker.
Really looking forward to this one too.
See you Saturday.

In the spirit of Patrick Henry: "Give me my firebird and antique guns or give me death!"

 

[Sfrye5853]

Just got my first AR-15 and looking forward to the 223 class this fall. I do have a couple questions as I finish furnishing the rifle.
What kind of sling is recommended for this class and all around use? 2point or 3point?
What optics are preferred, red dot, vs something like a 1x6 scope?

 

[nad63]

Just got my first AR-15 and looking forward to the 223 class this fall. I do have a couple questions as I finish furnishing the rifle.
What kind of sling is recommended for this class and all around use? 2point or 3point?
What optics are preferred, red dot, vs something like a 1x6 scope?

Congrats on the AR purchase.
What you plan on using the gun for will dictate how you set it up.
0-200 then a red dot or a scope would work well. 300, 400 , 500 then a scope would be better in my opinion.
Start of with irons and get familiar with the platform gen go from there. Some guys stick to just iron sights and don’t go further than that.
Forget a 3 point sling. 2 point and 2 point/1 point convertible slings will serve you better.
Don’t be in a hurry to trick out your AR. Savour the journey and add items once you have established your needs.
Remember there’s not one single choice that’s perfect for every use or situation.
AR ‘s are infinitely customisable to your needs ..... for a price
These RR ‘carbine’ classes are the ideal class to see exactly what it is you need to dust tango’s from 0-25, 25-50, 50, 100, 200 and all distances in between.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the line.

 

[nad63]

This one is almost here folks.
A couple of spots remain if you hurry.
For more info and to purchase tickets - https://www.reveresriders.org/event/2019-feb-23-24-bedford-in/

 

[ditcherman]

I wimped out on the camping. Booked a room for Sat. night at the Comfort Inn.

Really looking forward to this event.

Yea camping in the rain is no fun, especially if you're going to lay in the mud for two days listening to a drill sergeant, or whatever it is we're going to do.
So, just to be clear, there is a Comfort inn in Bloomington, but the Quality Inn and suites is the one right across from the delicious gun toting' BBQ place right? (Along with the Super 8)

 

[MCgrease08]

Yea camping in the rain is no fun, especially if you're going to lay in the mud for two days listening to a drill sergeant, or whatever it is we're going to do.
So, just to be clear, there is a Comfort inn in Bloomington, but the Quality Inn and suites is the one right across from the delicious gun toting' BBQ place right? (Along with the Super 8)

Yeah I'm at the Quality Inn & Suites next to the Super 8. I was going off the top of my head and not looking at the reservation.

 

[sig1473]

Hopefully the rain cooperates tomorrow/Sunday. Crossing my fingers!

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Hopefully the rain cooperates tomorrow/Sunday. Crossing my fingers!

"Charles hath not a concern for the inclement weather"

Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk

 

[Brad69]

As long as we don’t have to sleep in it!

We Get Smoking Joes at 1900, I have a nice room at the Quality Inn life is good!

 

[MCgrease08]

As long as we don’t have to sleep in it!

We Get Smoking Joes at 1900, I have a nice room at the Quality Inn life is good!

See you fellas tomorrow.

 

[gopher]

Congrats on the AR purchase.
What you plan on using the gun for will dictate how you set it up.
0-200 then a red dot or a scope would work well. 300, 400 , 500 then a scope would be better in my opinion.
Start of with irons and get familiar with the platform gen go from there. Some guys stick to just iron sights and don’t go further than that.
Forget a 3 point sling. 2 point and 2 point/1 point convertible slings will serve you better.
Don’t be in a hurry to trick out your AR. Savour the journey and add items once you have established your needs.
Remember there’s not one single choice that’s perfect for every use or situation.
AR ‘s are infinitely customisable to your needs ..... for a price
These RR ‘carbine’ classes are the ideal class to see exactly what it is you need to dust tango’s from 0-25, 25-50, 50, 100, 200 and all distances in between.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the line.

Nigel brings up 3 good points here that I will reiterate:

1. how you plan to use the rifle will dictate how you set it up -- this is primarily a consideration of what target ranges you anticipate encountering. Irons, a red dot or low power scope (less than 6x or so) will server you fine out to 200 yards. Beyond 200 yards, you may want to switch to a scope of no more than 10x (at least for .223/5.56 which is only effective out to 600 yards or so). You may well decide that you need two (or more) rifles setup for different purposes.
2. don't go out and buy a bunch of stuff before you have a chance to see what other folks are using, talk to them about what they like/don't like about their setup and perhaps put a magazine or two through someone else's rifle. It's easier to make an informed purchase after hands-on research rather than take some internet keyboard jockey's word that XYZ will let you blow the wings off a mosquito at 600 yards.
3. what works for someone else may not work for you. The beauty of the AR-15 is that it can be customized in myriad ways to your own personal preferences. That also means that there are a bunch of options that take time to investigate whether they will work for you or not.

IOW, pay attention to what other experienced folks are using, ask them questions and ask to try their rifle before buying.