ar15

ginger49023

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.

ginger49023

i'm looking at a colt ar15 at a gun shop . how can i date the gun .it is a sporter with the serial # 016296 . the price of the gun screams pre-ban and would only be worth thecost if it turns out to be so .it is in fine condition , it has a 16" barrel with what i think is a flash suppresor , a round foreend ,but no bayonet lug .the asking price is $1300 + tax. is that a fair price ? thanks for any help provided , steve

ginger49023

hi my name is donnie i'm a cpl. in the marine corps i'm currently in iraq hating this place poophole anyways my question is i bought an ar-15 made by bushmaster and i was wondeing how i can make it shoot burst like my m-16 that i currently carry over here the only difference to me that i can tell is the lower reciever where the safety is there any thing that i can buy to make it shoot on burst or can i buy a new lower reciever some where that has the trigger assemly that already has the burst feature onit??????? thanks
cpl. donnie k
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ginger49023

I'm looling for a compairision between the S&W ar and the Bushmaster M4 A3 16inch carbine, would also like to understand the differance in the patrolmans model.
Thanks for any help you can give me

ginger49023

i need some help with picking out an ar15. im not really sure which are good and which are not. what im looking for in on is a top handle with sight, 223 caliber, and id like to get the four mounting rail forearm for $1000 or less. it will be used for target and coyotes. any input in great. thanks

ginger49023

I really need an unbiased opinion on what is the best configuration for an AR without having to empty out my bank account.

Which model is easiest to upgrade from say a basic or starter version?

ginger49023

i bought a couple of stripped a1 uppers the only marking on them are tht letters L and M was wandering if anyone knows who the manufacturer is they are unfired nib

ginger49023

I'm looking to purchase my first AR15 (Olympic or Rock River Arms varmint). Being new to this, I'm trying to look at all the possibilities. I'm leaning towards purchasing an upper & lower assembly From RRA. I can save around 75.00. What will I need in addition to complete the rifle? How about Accuracy? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

ginger49023

I have an ar15 with both a .223 and .45acp upper. The 45acp upper is new and I reload 45acp. Therefore, I want to reuse the spent brass.
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???

Nwcid

I have a few of the UTG ones. I added some thin plastic sheets too keep hem open better and work well for me.


Not sure where you shoot but another good option that I use a lot is a tarp. Lay it out where the brass lands and it is easy to clean up.

tsavo303

i have a rigid one that only works with a2 uppers that is great, but noisy. my UTG soft one is more of a PITA.
Ill try the tip

dfletcher

quote:Originally posted by ginger49023
I have an ar15 with both a .223 and .45acp upper. The 45acp upper is new and I reload 45acp. Therefore, I want to reuse the spent brass.
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???


These are made by another company, sold by Brownells but no name listed. They make about 20 different models, I have one for a Mini 14 at it works perfectly. Stays in place, catches the brass and keeps it out of the action:

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=41008/Product/BRASS_CATCHERS

I can't quite think of the name, I'm sure when someone else sees it they'll know. My experience with the mesh type is that they don't work all that well, a friend used one on his and spent time clearing the action.

I hate chasing or losing brass, this brand works best for me. I can blast away, not have other shooters hate me for being pelted and I know it catches all.

dcs shooters

quote:Originally posted by tsavo303
i have a rigid one that only works with a2 uppers that is great, but noisy.


The ones sold by Brownells are made by E&L MFG.

Mobuck

The wire framed mesh catchers are somewhat problematical. They tend to collapse as the brass pulls them down causing ejection problems. My son called telling me his AR was not functioning right and I wracked my brain trying to figure it out until he called back to tell me his catcher was preventing the ejected case from clearing the port.

ginger49023

Thanks for the comments. TacticalInc makes a rigid one that looks interesting although costly. I was concerned about the mesh type interfering with ejection of the case.

skyfish

I use a mesh one. The plastic is a good idea, I'll try that. I usually leave the zipper at bottom open. When shooting from bench or prone, brass lays right there. Its more of a "brass pile bag".

I do have to make sure the opening is in the right spot. Or it can interfere with action.