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SkipJames
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i was looking at olympic models and was wondering what the dif. was between a plinker and regular ar15.....and what is a good economical maker of ar15(low money high accuracy...if possible).
thanks,
bandit
If you never try you will always fail.
thanks,
bandit
If you never try you will always fail.
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cpl. donnie k
SEMPER FI
USMC
274
Thanks for any help you can give me
Which model is easiest to upgrade from say a basic or starter version?
Anyone have experience with ar15 brass catchers as sold by Cabelas, Midway, Natchez, etc?
Just wonder if they work well, sort of or not at all. My questions come from wondering if the "mesh net" interferes with the ejection of the spent brass???
Discussing different AR's always generates lively input. [;)]
I started by building a basic A2 20" and I went Chrome lined. Don't get fluted, get the Gubment profile. That will work just fine in High power matches and you will be able to compete in the "Service Rifle" division. Anything else will put you in the match division.
Next, a 16" flattop upper for 3 gun.
Once you get a lower completed you can put anything you want on top.
If you are going to build an AR I recomend a bore sighter with an adapter for AR's, you won't need the adapter for flattops.
That bore sighter will save you a lot of angst and a lot of ammo.
First, I will say that I really like my Rock River. It is standard A2 configuration though and that means to get a scope mounted I have to use a special mount that slips into the carrying handle and is held in by a screw on the bottom. This makes the scope extremely high and therefore a little difficult to line your face up behind the scope exactly the same way each time. So, I suggest a flattop, which is considered to be an A3 or A4 configuration. With that you can add a collapsible stock put on std or "tacticool" iron sights, take those off and put on a CQB or long range scope. A lot of good quality in them,DPMS seems to be a good name. I've seen both good and bad from them so it boils down to the builder. Was it DPMS? or a no name off the street with DPMS stuff so they want to be a part of the action. Bushmaster is another good one. They are now owned by Remington but the AR's they sell are as good as ever. Stag and Olympic Arms come to mind as another couple of good names. Colt always produces good rifles...but at a premium cost. Something to think about.
-good luck
more omportant to remember are three names to stay away from...Hesse, Vulcan, or Blackthorn...they are nothing but junk.
Best
The original clone
Seriously, if you check with range officers at 2000 rd tactical courses, you will find Colt has the least number of malfunctions.
CP
My 2 cents on where to start with AR15s.
I started by building a basic A2 20" and I went Chrome lined. Don't get fluted, get the Gubment profile. That will work just fine in High power matches and you will be able to compete in the "Service Rifle" division. Anything else will put you in the match division.
Next, a 16" flattop upper for 3 gun.
Once you get a lower completed you can put anything you want on top.
If you are going to build an AR I recomend a bore sighter with an adapter for AR's, you won't need the adapter for flattops.
That bore sighter will save you a lot of angst and a lot of ammo.
what .223 said. Oh, and if you sight it in at 36 yds, that'll put you dead on at 300, if you use the rear site setting for 8/3 low. Then you won't need the boresight.
There was some good information given out and I am appreciative.