ar 15

• Question:-AR 15................................?
  Will this fit a Smith&Wesson M&P 15 AR 15 rifle? And is UTG a good brand?
  http://www.amazon.com/UTG-MNT-950-AR-15-Carry-handle/dp/B001BR1OT2
  
  Answer:-Don't listen to the other guys. Nothing wrong with having a carry handle w/ sights to go on your flat top. It is always a smart idea to have something solid to use should a time come when optics are not available. It will be a lot more durable than a much smaller flip-up. As for re-zeroing, a decent set-up will not require it. You will be surprised how many of the guys out there with $900 optics on their $1200 rifles don't even know how to zero a set of iron sites much less use them effectively.
  
  The UTG will do just fine.
• Question:-What are the major differences in AR-15 from a manufacturers standpoint?
  Looking to purchase a new .223 AR-15. I'm seeing that a number of manufacturers make this rifle. Are there any major differences to consider besides brand loyalty? I'm currently considering a Bushmaster.
  
  Answer:-The differences are in how closely they follow the Technical Data Package for building the rifle. Frank Joe is right that the difference is in the quality, but the manufacturers he listed all makers of low-end, low quality rifles. What is surprising is how little price difference there is between those makers and the prices from a top tier manufacturer. See here for a list of materials and processes used by some of the manufacturers of AR-15 rifles: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AqmgMm61Ok7WdExwaG16OENzOEZ1akp2a3Y2NjMxTEE&single=true&gid=2&output=html
  
  Read the technical discussion section at http://m4carbine.net/ to learn about what makes a good AR rifle and why. Some time spent studying that information will be invaluable in helping you choose the best rifle for your needs.
• Question:-What company produces AR-15 variants that are under a thousand dollars?
  I am thinking about buying some type of AR-15 for my first rifle and I have looked everywhere for a decent model. I know that Bushmaster and Armalite make good ones, but I have not found anything for less than $1000. I was hoping that there is a model of AR-15 out there that costs closer to 600 or 700 dollars. And by the way, I live in New Jersey if that complicates anybody's answer.
  
  Answer:-I would go with a DPMS Panther. They make a bunch of different models and calibers but the most basic one in 223 I believe is around 800 bucks. I've seen that at Cabelas stores and they seem much cheaper than Bushmasters, Colt,s and Armalites. Sometimes they go on sale too. That's what I would go for if I had the money right now.
• Question:-How do I transfer my AR-15 to a friend who lives in California?
  I have a AR-15 I want to transfer to my friend who lives in CA. I live in NV so do we need to file paperwork through a FFL? He is going to drive down here to pick it up. The AR is completely Cali legal.
  
  Answer:-No. Just give it to him. No firearms law applies to the transfer.
• Question:-What is the better AR-15 between a DPMS Panther or a Spikes Tactical M4 Carbine?
  I have a DPMS panther AR-15 and was trying to decide if it is a better rifle than the Spikes Tactical M4. I was thinking about selling my DPMS and buying a ST M4 if the Spikes Tactical was the better rifle. Any input is welcome and appreciated!
  
  Answer:-..Better in which way?...I have a DPMS 24" Heavy Barrel I can easily fill a bullseye at 300 Yards...
• Question:-What's the best brand for legal AR-15 in California?
  I'm planning on buying or building my own AR-15 but since Cali fits restriction on brands, I don't know which is best to buy. And also are AR-15 Pistols legal in California? If so also what brand? Any information would help thanks again guys!
  
  Answer:-Rock River.. Accept nothing less..
• Question:-How does the loading and firing mechanism of an AR-15 work?
  I recently came upon a video of the Systema Training weapon system, which uses airsoft technology to simulate real weaponry. Unlike most airsoft guns, however, these weapons are modified to be as realistic as possible by doing things other airsoft guns cannot, such as lock the trigger upon running out of ammunition. Which brings me to my point. When loading in a fresh magazine, is there a button or catch on the side of the AR-15 series rifles that one can press to chamber in a round without pulling back the cocking handle? I ask this because this is a requirement on the Systema PTW.
  
  Answer:-Yes, the gas-operated firearm locks its bolt back on an empty magazine, upon firing the last shot. There is a button (a mechanical lever) on the left hand side of the gun that releases the bolt under spring pressure, shoving a bullet from another mag into the chamber.
  
  Eugene Stoner is the man.
• Question:-What tools and parts do i need to assemble an ar-15?
  Hi, I recently started building my frist ar-15.
  
  I am not sure what tools and parts i need to finish the job.
  
  I have a stripper lower and a stripped upper reciever at the moment, i know they sell parts kits for both. What exactly do I need for parts (minimum). And what exactly do I need for tools?
  
  Answer:-For the lower: lower parts kit and stock kit.
  
  For the upper: forward assist assembly, ejection port cover assembly, barrel, delta ring assembly (if you are using a free float rail with its own nut you will not need the delta ring assembly), front sight base or gas block, gas tube, handguards, taper pins for the front sight base, gas tube roll pin. And of course bolt carrier group and charging handle.
  
  Tools required: vice, AR-15 vice block, armorer's wrench, torque wrench, assorted punches, a level, headspace gauge and maybe an ejector removal tool. There are other specialized tools, but they are not necessary.
  
  Check out howtobuildanar15.com, they'll tell you what you need and have videos on each step in building an AR-15.
• Question:-AR- 15 owners, what do you suggest when making your first purchase?
  What would be a good brand or model for a reliable, accurate, high quality AR-15 rifle. Thank you. How would you begin to selecet one?
  To: General Harry S. Kuntwissle
  
  I do? My you have a good memory for sick demented people.
  
  Answer:-Mr. .357 did give a good list of mfg'rs of quality parts and rigs, But I have to recommend you look at Sterling Arsenals AR builds. They really work with you to build the right rifle for an affordable price. Plus you can't beat their lowers and smithing abilities.
  
  What I'm saying is do your research and ask alot of questions from the right people to figure out what you want from a rifle and what you need to get that want out of it. Look them up www.sterlingarsenal.com
  
  Good hunting
• Question:-What are the benefits for each in choosing a stripped or full upper receiver for an AR-15?
  I recently purchased an AR-15. I am in the military and know my way around guns but am in no way an expert. The AR I have has an integrated carrying handle and I would much rather prefer a picatinny system for mounting optics. What are the pros and cons to using a stripped upper receiver versus a complete full length upper receiver? Just looking to hear some opinions.
  
  Answer:-I agree with risonav. At times, buying a stripped upper will save you money. Although, you will need to spend money in buying the necessary tools to put the whole upper together. Vice block, armorer's wrench, vice, torque wrench, etc. Plus the tools to check the head-space once the barrel is on. Although, once purchased, these tools will continue to be used as you make assemble many more uppers, so they can be considered a one time expense ;) The cons are the time expense, tool expense, and having to check head-space on the upper. Assembled uppers already have all of this done, but for about $100 extra, more or less. Note, that money figure is excluding the tool expense, because you might have some of those already. Also, checking head-space is not difficult, just takes a little time. By the way, thank you for your service!!
  Amended: Assembling an M4 carbine upper from parts from Bravo Company Manufacturing will only save you a few bucks (maybe around $30). Their complete uppers are top notch (equivalent to Colt and such) and start at around $430 minus handguards and CH, BCG. You'll save more money if you're building a more "exotic" upper with a lo-pro gas block and free float rail, since you subtract the initial cost of the delta ring assembly and A2 front sight base.

tilt

• Question:-What is the optimum tilt angle for a solar panel in our area? What would the tilt?
  What is the optimum tilt angle for a solar panel in our area? What would the tilt
  angle be if you want to optimize your Summer or Winter energy production?
  
  Answer:-That's actually a more complicated question than it might seem at first.
  
  The simple answer for anyone above 23 degrees latitude is to tilt at latitude, so if your house is at 35 degrees latitude, you would tilt at 35 degrees.
  
  However, the best financial payback may be to optimize for summer (latitude + 15 in the northern hemisphere), if you have air conditioning bills that kick up your electric rates into the expensive tier. On the other hand, if you live in an area that gets very hot, the panel efficiency will go down, so it might be better to go latitude + 5 or so.
  
  To optimize for Winter, the simple answer is latitude - 15, but again, not so simple, if there's a chance you'll get snow on the panels.
  
  I have our panels set up so that I could readjust the tilt twice a year if desired, but I have never done so, yet. Too much trouble for a rooftop installation. And I'm concerned about 100 mph wind gusts picking up the panels in winter if I were to tilt them at a high angle. As far as I know, the vast majority of residential installations just follow the slope of the south-facing roof and take what they can get.
  
  If you're talking about water heating panels, I think the general practice is to just match the slope of the roof, and point them southwest (not south) in our area, because that's the optimum balance between the sun and the daytime temperature.
• Question:-How to tilt / turn my lawnmower to avoid mixing gas and oil?
  I have a lawnmower and plans to clean it. The problem is I don't know the best ways to turn or tilt it to avoid mixing gas with oil. Any ideas? Thanks.
  
  Answer:-If you want to clean the bottom of the deck you can turn it on it's side without any problem. There is a vent on one side of the crankcase, just keep this side up and there will not be a problem. As far as oil going into the cylinder this will not be a problem. The gas will not run into the crankcase. Don't leave it on its side but to clean it it will be fine.
• Question:-Is there a way to tilt my AC unit with a window that's clearly OLD?
  I live in an old apartment in Brooklyn (like most apartments out here). There is literally no way to tilt the unit because of the way it's designed. What can I do to give it a slight tilt so water stops coming into my room?
  
  Answer:-HVAC tech,: There are several ways to solve your problem. First you could get a board cut to the size of the a/c base, use some gorilla glue to attach a thin strip of wood where it will hit the inside front edge of the window sill.That will add a slight slope and the water will run outside. there are also cedar shingles that will slope it. They have a taper on them and would only need to be driven under the unit.
• Question:-What is the tilt response of a pyranometer?
  One of the specifications of a pyranometer is its tilt response. What does the value indicate?
  
  Answer:-http://solardat.uoregon.edu/LICORPyranometer.html This site should have all of the information you need to answer your question.
• Question:-What does the tilt of the earth have to do with leaves changing?
  What does the tilt of the earth have to do with leaves changing?
  
  Answer:-It is not becuase the world tilts that the leaves change, it is because the tilting ot the world brings on cooler climits and the coller climit is what cause the leave to change.
• Question:-How would i tilt a framed mirror on top of my fireplace?
  I have a framed mirror hanging on top of my fireplace, and all i can see it the ceiling. How can i tilt this mirror downwards?
  
  Answer:-it shold be hung on strong wire, place a small wood block on the back of the top of the frame. Make sure there is enough wire on the frame to allow for the mirror to tilt forward but still be secure
• Question:-How long is a Tilt alcoholic beverage good for before it can expire?
  Ive had this tilt sitting around since thanksgiving and came across it while cleaning out my fridge yesterday so now I am curious if its still consumable or if it will make me sick because Im really not willing to find out for myself. Please help!
  
  Answer:-As long as it is in your hand its good
  now seriously , it shold be fine if it was in the fridge , just take a sip , if it tasts good , then its good
• Question:-How much does Full Tilt Poker charge to play with real money?
  Does anyone know how much they charge to play with real money on full tilt poker site? Do they charge you when you transfer funds to bank? Do they take a cut from each pot? How does it work?
  
  Answer:-They dont charge when you transfer funds from a bank, but yes they charge a small cut from each pot, but you hardly notice. I think Full Tilt is the best online poker site going around, especially for new players because of their poker school and and their micro low limits (1cent and 2 cent blinds).
  They also have great bonuses for new players including the 100% deposit bonus for new players (deposit $50 and get $50 free! up to $600)
  
  When you sign up you just have to type in NAB25 into the promotion code box. I think you get an entry into a new player $1000 free roll as well
• Question:-How to stretch a tilt jump in dance?
  By the end of the year, I have a goal to perfect (well not perfect, but close to it) a pretty tilt jump. Does anyone have any advice on certain stretches that will help make my tilt jump wider? Also, any advice for doing a regular tilt on the ground so it looks its best? Thanks!
  
  Answer:-Did you try looking it up?
  I think pelvic stretches and core stretches. Your hamstrings as well becuase with most jumps I feel those muscles being pulled on.
  
  There are some youtube vids as well I think
• Question:-How does tilt and shift photography work?
  I've seen some examples of tilt and shift photography and I was wondering what other kind of results you can get from it, exactly how it works, how the tilt and shift lens works, ect...
  
  Answer:-Tilt and shift are lens movements that are most commonly found on large format cameras. Nikon and Canon did offer shift lenses for their 35mm equipment. And there is at least one aftermarket tilt lens.
  
  The basic idea is that if the lens is designed to project an image on the film plane that is significantly greater than the nominal size of the film, then it is possible to take advantage of that capability to change what the film actually sees through the lens. To do this, the lens is either shifted horizontally or vertically, or rotated about a horizontal or vertical axis (or some combination of these movements) to create the desired effect.
  
  By shifting the lens laterally or vertically, the field of view can changed from the normal field (which is directly 'on axis' with the lens) to something that is off the lens axis. That is, the framing of the image can be changed to shift it to one side or the other, or up or down. An example of shift is when photographing a field that includes a mirror - with the lens on-axis, the camera will see a reflection of itself in the mirror. But by shifting the lens to one side, the field of view seen by the film can be changed to exclude the image of the camera in the mirror.
  
  Vertical shift is also knows as rise or fall.. When photographing a building, it is often necessary to tilt the camera up to include the top of the building. This causes the image of a rectangular building to be distorted -that is, the verticals tend to converge. By raising the lens vertically, it may be possible to frame the entire height of the building without having to tilt the camera, thereby keeping the vertical lines of the building vertical in the image.
  
  Tilt is the capability of rotating the plane of the lens so that it is no longer parallel with the plane of the film. Normally, image planes that are not parallel with the film plane will be rendered out of focus in the image. While this can be compensated for to some degree by increasing depth of field, there is only so far that you can go with that approach. Without going into excessive detail, it is sufficient to say that this make it possible to create an image in which an image plane that is NOT parallel to the film plane will appear to be in focus in the image. The Schleimpflug Principle provides a graphical method for determining the amount of tilt (lens plane rotation about a horizontal axis) or swing (lens plane rotation about a vertical axis) is needed to make create a sharp image plane with the subject plane is not parallel with the film plane.