Gun Porn!!!
I'm drafting this, so if it reads oddly, tough.I got a new toy. That's it over to the right in black. It's a Socom 16, which is a 16" barrel version of an M1A. It's sitting next to Twisters M1A Scout Squad. I won this rifle in an On Line Auction just before the Memorial Day Weekend while I was still on Taji*. It came from a fine fellar in Stayton Oregon, who did a great job of working with me being over seas (he was in Vietnam). It's slightly used, rating 99%, no goodies with it other than a 10 round magazine. I got it for a good price, still it cost half as much as my truck, LOL. But I don't see vehicles as something to be prissy about, they all either wind up in the junk yard or belonging to a collector.
M1A's shoot .308 Winchester (7.62 NATO) and we thought since it has a 16" barrel it would have a great amount of bark to it. The Scout Squad does, but, the Socom doesn't, not nearly as bad as we thought. That has allot to do with the compensator, which is about 1" long and ported on the top. I did shoot it once without ear muffs and it left my left ear ringing and my right fine.
The sights have an enlarged aperture in the rear (go ahead, make your remarks) and a wider front sight post. It also has tritium in it so it shows in low light and the dark. As you may notice Twisters Scout Squad has a scope mounted forward of the action. My Socom has te capability too. I'm considering an Aimpoint 9000 red dot sight on it. I used the M68 (by Aimpoint) in Iraq and really liked it. An Eotech sets too high on it. Aimpoint is cool. Unfortunately, I've not gtten it sighted in yet, there was an issue with target lighting and the front sight post taking the width of the target itself. It was hard to aim it center. Note to self, get it sighted in so I can get a peice of glass on it. The Jolly Red Head Giant wants me to get a Trijicon...Too much money.
I fitted it with a three point sling from Specter Gear, it will work great for Bear Hunting. The rifle will hang on me, with the sling wrapped around my body allowing me to use my hands for holding onto Dogs.
I plan on changing the color, giving it a Duracoat camo job. I don't like a black gun. I'm looking at color schemes now, and the color black is not included. Your going to get to see pictures and all. This is so fun!
Camouflage is not essential for Bear Hunting (I may Deer Hunt with it too), but, it will help take care of the rifle and well...I don't like black guns.
I've also bought a Plott Hound. I'll talk about him later.
I don't mean to toy talk. I've lived hard the last few years and this is now possible. Besides, you want to b entertained. Most folks that read me don't know a great deal about this stuff and learn somehing... Gun culture, mountain people and hunters are not monsters.
*Darn they lobbed the mortars in on Memorial Day weekend.
Beauty is not skin deep, it's infinite.
The Appalachianist
posted by Hill Billy Rave | Thursday, June 28, 2007
16 Comments:
Well, not liking black guns is reason enough not to have one.
How much did your truck cost? In fact, if you'll do the math for me, divide that by two so I can figger out how much the gun cost.
Glad to see you home and buying gun paint and plott hounds (although I suppose I need to gogle plott to figger out what you're talking about) instead of yelling at army officers and dodging mortars. I realize that yelling at officers is often necessary, but dodging mortars? No, that is rarely called for.
Ed, I payed a little over $2300 for my truck, tag, tax and title. I bid $1250 on the rifle, new they are $1700+, but was $1335 for shipping handling and dealer fee.
Yell at Officers, but, yell politely. Yes...The joys of NCOhood. I was blessed with working for some good officers though. I admit raising my voice a little, but, that was as far as we ever went. We debated, found the best solution and worked with it.
I did do some yelling at a Junior NCO...
Hows Edville?
Well, you earned it, and you are right all the way around. I had to laugh at ramblin' ed's comment about the math. I thought I might be able to do that much math myself. . . maybe. It is good to know you are home and enjoying yourself. Take care . . . of the bears, bobcats, wild boars, ducks, and be careful. Bill
Thanks for trying to teach me some gun culture, AI. I have no idea what you said but I'm sure it will all sink in some day. Can't wait to see the new paint job although I kind of like the black. It looks so nice and clean. :-)
Nice, very nice. And aperture sights I like. I think all of my Lee-Enfields have aperture sights and I like 'em. I can shoot better with those then those little ol' vee sights on Mausers and Mosins. Of course, I'm usually shooting at honking big targets at 100 yds. :-)
And we won't waste bandwidth debating whether the .308 is really the same as 7.62 NATO. I've seen hot arguments on that subject on some of the gun boards.
Enjoy it! Nothing like a high-powered centerfire to bring a smile to your face.
Well, there might be one or two other things, but we won't go there. :-)
(LOL)..we won't go there?..please just give us a chance..if it didn't come out with pigs wearing tutus, man hair sticking out of speedos, and black underwear hanging from trees it is just yet to be thought of...lol. you all have a good day!
Edville is OK. Could be better.
Central air died, but $6000 later for a new one and it is good again.
The Ramblin' Ed traveling roadshow departs for a week in Miami today. Ah, Miami. Where nothing is easy but at least everything is a pain in the ass.
Ramblin' Ed
PS: Thanks for doing the math on the gun. Saved me from breaking out my stubby pencil and having to scratch my head a lot.
Bill, thanks. I can't use the socom on ducks...Darn
Murf, so happy to spread the disease (Anthrax pun, Anthrax the metal band)
Gunner, yeah, that wide aperture is great for quick apposition. But, that Aimpoint will be better. I like to shoot with both eyes open.
Tomcatskitten, those are not things that make me smile, those are things that make you smile.
Ed, $6000? dang! Sure your in the right business?
Don't mention it Ed. The math that is. I broke my pencil, myself.
You'll remember the Reguvinator (AKA Jello Boy) and Jellouise? Day before yesterday they had a naked girl walking around their yard. Really.
Yeah, I haad to laugh about the ducks. Except for the feathers you wouldn't have much duck left. Tell 'em about Brevard's famous squirrels. I believe it's Brevard. Anyway, take care. Bill
Never mind, tell 'em about the naked girl. Bill
Can she belly dance? Send pictures. Sorry, didn't mean to get so excited. Bill
Bill, your right, nothing but feathers if you hit them. No, naked girl was on no shape for any sort of dancing. She was very intoxicated. Funny story, I'll save it for a post.
Ok now, I do not understand much of what I read, but hey, if you are happy then I am happy for you! Call Martha Stewart or Home Depot they are big on decorating colors! But do you not like black guns? Why is this so? How about purple? Something unique and different. Neon orange so you don't lose it in the woods...j/k...bad humor. I know you will come up w/something cool and nifty.
I am more interested in the Plott Hound. Name? Send photos. Bosco like this new addition?
"Beauty is not skin deep, it's infinite." Good one App.
Oh...and yeah, Gun Porn...you funny:)
Annon, black stands out in the woods. it catches the eye. The color black is actually rare in the wild. Brown and Grey are more prevailant. Just think about when you've seen a black snake in the woods. Most likely yo have. I'm posting about the Bear Dog later, just hold onto yourself.
Hey, they are playing the Ramones on the radio! Hey ho let's go!
Googled Plott Hound . . . great dog and great story somewhat like my Boykin Spaniel story in South Carolina. I can't wait to read it in a posting. Bill
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