Phoenix Precision Rear Sight

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I finally received the rear sight for my R5. I ordered the Phoenix Precision top mount rear sight by way of Creedmoor Sports. I opted for “Service Rifle” style knobs, which means the elevation knob on the top adjusts clockwise … Read More

R5 at the range

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I was able to go to the Inland Fish and Game shooting facility this weekend to fire off thirty rounds through the R5. I was even able to wait it out on Sunday and find a pulse in the rain … Read More

R5 teaser photos

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Here are some initial photos of my R5, as received from Gary Eliseo (barrel work done by Doan Trevor). The white balance looks like crap, yes. But I plan on taking final photos of the rifle after I install the … Read More

Project YANO full of crap

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Apparently, there’s a group called the Project for Youth and Non-Military Opportunities (YANO) that has a web page protesting Junior ROTC  programs in High Schools specifically because they teach the (safe and proper) use of firearms.  Project YANO’s view is … Read More

Front Sight for my R5 project rifle

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I received my ‘Rightsight’ front sight for my R5 project rifle yesterday evening. I had initially planned on ordering the Tubb 2000 Front Sight manufactured and sold by David Tubb’s Superior Shooting Systems, but after much research on the National … Read More

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