bob2231
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OK,I've always heard that it's easier to sell a furnished house than an empty one.Even if it's cheap,ugly furniture.So just to give people interested in an ATR an idea of what the rifle can look like,rather than the naked example at WalMart,I put a low dollar clamp on bi-pod,and a "Famous Maker",inexpensive scope on my .270 to show it in cheap,tactical condition.
The scope was around $40,3-9x40 w/mil-dot reticle.Low bucks,but it held up fine on my Enfield that I "sportered".I may post a picture of that,if anyone is interested in what can be done without a professional gunsmith having all the fun.
The bi-pod was right around $20,and is a universal clamp-on.I decided to put a couple layers of black electrical tape on the inside "contact" surfaces to eliminate scratching barrels as it's being installed.The legs have 6" of height adjust-ability,pretty common.The only modification I did was replace the springs to tighten up the action of the releases.That made it much more stable.
The sling was also cheap,but it works well.Not a lot of padding on the shoulder patch,but the ATR isn't heavy so it never comes close to cutting in.
So,there's a tactical accessory kit for $75.Everything works fine,though I'm sure that service life won't compare to most of the more expensive name brand components.On the other hand,I've read quite a bit about expensive equipment dying young lately and for what shipping charges would be to send a piece in for repair,I can replace my stuff with new.
That's building on a budget.
Bob
By the way,I don't know what the kid got on that wall,but she'll be pretty busy during her spring break this week.
The scope was around $40,3-9x40 w/mil-dot reticle.Low bucks,but it held up fine on my Enfield that I "sportered".I may post a picture of that,if anyone is interested in what can be done without a professional gunsmith having all the fun.
The bi-pod was right around $20,and is a universal clamp-on.I decided to put a couple layers of black electrical tape on the inside "contact" surfaces to eliminate scratching barrels as it's being installed.The legs have 6" of height adjust-ability,pretty common.The only modification I did was replace the springs to tighten up the action of the releases.That made it much more stable.
The sling was also cheap,but it works well.Not a lot of padding on the shoulder patch,but the ATR isn't heavy so it never comes close to cutting in.
So,there's a tactical accessory kit for $75.Everything works fine,though I'm sure that service life won't compare to most of the more expensive name brand components.On the other hand,I've read quite a bit about expensive equipment dying young lately and for what shipping charges would be to send a piece in for repair,I can replace my stuff with new.
That's building on a budget.
Bob
By the way,I don't know what the kid got on that wall,but she'll be pretty busy during her spring break this week.
