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Old 05-12-2011 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by sean73T
I don't think there is enough of a clientele around here for it to be successful or worth while enough, but it sure would be nice.

I want to start from the very basics, I will do the four hour basic course they have. Any recommendations?
You'd actually be surprised about how much clientele is around... Especially considering there are no ranges around for about 20-30 miles, and the ones that are far away are still crap. The only one I can stand is OakTree (have not been to Angeles)

You can check out these guys as well... a bit expensive but looks like a lot of fun ( have not gone, yet! )

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If you would prefer Oak Tree and want something basic this is prob where you would want to start

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Old 05-12-2011 | 02:44 PM
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^Bryant bc you just showed Sean that when I visit California we are all meeting up for a Teamspeed Range day and beers at Oak Tree. That is cool we dont have anything like that near me.
 
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Old 05-12-2011 | 02:56 PM
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Old 05-12-2011 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by POWERHOUSE
Do not listen to whoever posted above saying start with an AR308. Absolutely not needed for your first gun and the amount you spend on ammo since you won't be reloading won't be worth it at your age.
7.62 is cheap though, and so are AKs. A friend of mine just got a fairly reasonable one for $300 complete.
 
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Old 05-12-2011 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by big_slacker
7.62 is cheap though, and so are AKs. A friend of mine just got a fairly reasonable one for $300 complete.
762x39 and 762x51 are in different price categories and we are talking about 51 AR's not AK's.
 
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Old 05-12-2011 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by POWERHOUSE
762x39 and 762x51 are in different price categories and we are talking about 51 AR's not AK's.
I'm saying for a first gun its not a horrible choice.
 
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Old 05-12-2011 | 03:22 PM
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Just remember that in CA, if you want an AR, you have to:

1. Make sure it's an off list rifle.

2. Decide if you want bullet button or monster man grip.

Bullet buttoned AR's look like AR's, but you CANNOT use any mags with more than 10 rounds in it. And to detach the mag takes some practice to do it fast.

Monster man grip is ugly, but it allows you to use any mag you please. So if you have some pre ban mags or happened upon some 30 rounders in the trash, yours to use.

Theoretically you can transport AR's and any long guns in your car unloaded, but be prepared to be harassed, especially if it's a bullet buttoned one which looks like an "assualt weapon" to many untrained cops.
 
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Old 05-12-2011 | 03:23 PM
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^Ahhh gotcha. Yes it would be a decent choice but by knowing the little bit I know about Sean and what he wants I would think a well built AR platform would better suit him.
 
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Old 05-12-2011 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by POWERHOUSE
^Bryant bc you just showed Sean that when I visit California we are all meeting up for a Teamspeed Range day and beers at Oak Tree. That is cool we dont have anything like that near me.
Make sure you put on a monster man grip on your AR, and that it's off list. We don't want you to have an extended stay with bubbas in close quarters.
 
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Old 05-12-2011 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by stuka
Make sure you put on a monster man grip on your AR, and that it's off list. We don't want you to have an extended stay with bubbas in close quarters.
My babies will be staying in SC locked up. I will be abusing yall's weapons when I come out there!!
 


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