New Member, New 516 Patrol

prov431 · 12-28-2010, 12:01 PM

Hello all,

New member here from N. Carolina. Picked up a new SIG 516 Patrol 2 weeks ago. Have been out to sight it in and shoot only once so far. Put 110 rounds through it and it's really a sweet gun.

This is my first AR, and first time with hands on one since basic training 20 yrs ago....so I've got a bit of brushing up to do. Hopefully this forum will provide a good avenue to do just that.

Here are some pictures. I've recently added the SIG 'StopLite' which can be seen in the first video. (links removed, see range video thread) Comments welcome.

Thanks,

Dan

12-28-2010, 12:08 PM

Sweet Black Rifle & Welcome to Sig*Talk !!

360glitch · 12-28-2010, 12:10 PM

Welcome to SIG Talk! We are glad to have you. I believe you are our first member with a 516. Several 556 owners though, including myself.

prov431 · 12-28-2010, 01:13 PM

Thanks for the welcome.........first 516 member? Well, if anyone needs something specific regarding the 516 I'd be glad to help.

Like I mentioned earlier, I've only put 110 rounds though it. Some Fiocchi ballistic tip 40? gr and I tried some el'cheapo Tulammo (Russian steel case) from Wally World.......no issues (wasn't expecting any from the Fiocchi).

I took the gun apart after the 110 rounds....it was pretty darn clean...in fact, super clean. I've read recommendations that stated no cleaning necessary until 700-1000 rounds....but I doubt I'll do that....it's too easy (and fun) to just clean it up right.

Looking forward to getting to the range this weekend (weather permitting) and hopefully doing some better videos.

Thanks again,

Dan

Reliable · 12-28-2010, 02:26 PM

Nice rifle. Welcome.

Looking forward to hearing more reports.

sigp229r · 12-28-2010, 06:25 PM

Welcome to SIG Talk!!! Nice rifle!!!

Doug Clark · 12-29-2010, 02:08 AM

Welcome to SigTalk!

Volzfan · 12-29-2010, 08:16 AM

WELCOME TO SigTalk!!!

txshurricane · 12-29-2010, 09:13 AM

556 owner here...very nice rifle ya got there! I'd like to have one myself, someday.

prov431 · 12-30-2010, 02:48 AM

Thanks for the welcomes.

I just ordered some MAGPUL front/rear flip up BUIS, some of the MAGPUL modular rail covers and a few MAGPUL polymer window style 30 rd mags....the only other thing I'm considering is a bipod, but not to familiar with them, specifically I'm wondering if it will interfere with the StopLite. I'm assuming whatever mount is required for the bipod stays on the rail, and the legs detach when not in use? Sure would make range days more accurate!

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

-Dan

bryhead619 · 07-03-2011, 11:30 PM

i was wondering how your 516 is still running. i just got mine and ran 500rds through it and it was great. i was just touching bases with 516 owners on there experiences with the gun. heres a pic of my two Sig rifles.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/64749930@N07/5896426271/

garandguy · 07-05-2011, 06:01 AM

Welcome to SIgtalk and very nice rifle!

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12-28-2010, 12:01 PM	#1
prov431 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 10	Hello all, New member here from N. Carolina. Picked up a new SIG 516 Patrol 2 weeks ago. Have been out to sight it in and shoot only once so far. Put 110 rounds through it and it's really a sweet gun. This is my first AR, and first time with hands on one since basic training 20 yrs ago....so I've got a bit of brushing up to do. Hopefully this forum will provide a good avenue to do just that. Here are some pictures. I've recently added the SIG 'StopLite' which can be seen in the first video. (links removed, see range video thread) Comments welcome. Thanks, Dan

12-28-2010, 12:08 PM	#2
Jim-Bob Guest Posts: n/a	Sweet Black Rifle & Welcome to Sig*Talk !!

12-28-2010, 12:10 PM	#3
360glitch Forum Admin Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Clinton, MS Posts: 1,176	Welcome to SIG Talk! We are glad to have you. I believe you are our first member with a 516. Several 556 owners though, including myself.

12-28-2010, 01:13 PM	#4
prov431 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 10	Thanks for the welcome.........first 516 member? Well, if anyone needs something specific regarding the 516 I'd be glad to help. Like I mentioned earlier, I've only put 110 rounds though it. Some Fiocchi ballistic tip 40? gr and I tried some el'cheapo Tulammo (Russian steel case) from Wally World.......no issues (wasn't expecting any from the Fiocchi). I took the gun apart after the 110 rounds....it was pretty darn clean...in fact, super clean. I've read recommendations that stated no cleaning necessary until 700-1000 rounds....but I doubt I'll do that....it's too easy (and fun) to just clean it up right. Looking forward to getting to the range this weekend (weather permitting) and hopefully doing some better videos. Thanks again, Dan

12-28-2010, 02:26 PM	#5
Reliable Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,391	Nice rifle. Welcome. Looking forward to hearing more reports.

12-28-2010, 06:25 PM	#6
sigp229r Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California Posts: 1,706	Welcome to SIG Talk!!! Nice rifle!!!

12-29-2010, 02:08 AM	#7
Doug Clark Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 219	Welcome to SigTalk!

12-29-2010, 08:16 AM	#8
Volzfan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Big Orange Country Posts: 434	*WELCOME TO SigTalk!!!*

12-29-2010, 09:13 AM	#9
txshurricane SIG News Contributor Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Greater Houston, Texas Posts: 659	556 owner here...very nice rifle ya got there! I'd like to have one myself, someday.

12-30-2010, 02:48 AM	#10
prov431 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 10	Thanks for the welcomes. I just ordered some MAGPUL front/rear flip up BUIS, some of the MAGPUL modular rail covers and a few MAGPUL polymer window style 30 rd mags....the only other thing I'm considering is a bipod, but not to familiar with them, specifically I'm wondering if it will interfere with the StopLite. I'm assuming whatever mount is required for the bipod stays on the rail, and the legs detach when not in use? Sure would make range days more accurate! Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks in advance. -Dan

07-03-2011, 11:30 PM	#11
bryhead619 Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 10	i was wondering how your 516 is still running. i just got mine and ran 500rds through it and it was great. i was just touching bases with 516 owners on there experiences with the gun. heres a pic of my two Sig rifles. http://www.flickr.com/photos/64749930@N07/5896426271/

07-05-2011, 06:01 AM	#12
garandguy Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 256	Welcome to SIgtalk and very nice rifle!