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3-Gun (Three-Gun) Competitions
hermiem
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I'm thinking of joining the 3-Gun league/competition at the sportsmans club where I am a member. I have several handguns I can use and a tactical 12-Gauge shotgun. What I don't have is an AR style rifle/carbine.
The first question I have is do you truly need an AR style rifle/carbine? I have a Romanian AK47 that I'm fairly proficient with. Do you absolutely need an AR style or can other military style weapons be used? I already have too many military calibers and don't really want to go to the expense of purchasing another caliber and/or reloading dies and components.
Ok, so IF I absolutely have to buy an AR style any suggustions which one to purchase - that's fairly reasonable (given today's envirnoment) in price? Any idea what I SHOULD pay for it? Which caliber should I get? Should I purchase a "complete package" or "build" one with different complete upper and lower receivers? If I "build" one should I match the same manufacturer for the upper and lower? Should I purchase one that has open sights or a flat-top to add an optical sight to it? Also, should I use open sights Vs a tactical scope or a "Aim-Point" device?
I know - so many questions and too long. Anyway, any constructive suggestions and information will be appreciated.
The first question I have is do you truly need an AR style rifle/carbine? I have a Romanian AK47 that I'm fairly proficient with. Do you absolutely need an AR style or can other military style weapons be used? I already have too many military calibers and don't really want to go to the expense of purchasing another caliber and/or reloading dies and components.
Ok, so IF I absolutely have to buy an AR style any suggustions which one to purchase - that's fairly reasonable (given today's envirnoment) in price? Any idea what I SHOULD pay for it? Which caliber should I get? Should I purchase a "complete package" or "build" one with different complete upper and lower receivers? If I "build" one should I match the same manufacturer for the upper and lower? Should I purchase one that has open sights or a flat-top to add an optical sight to it? Also, should I use open sights Vs a tactical scope or a "Aim-Point" device?
I know - so many questions and too long. Anyway, any constructive suggestions and information will be appreciated.
Comments
Take your AK.
You may want to go to an AR when and if you get deep into the sport, but you sure don't have to buy a new rifle just to join up.
quote:Originally posted by Hawk Carse
You don't absolutely have to buy an AR to shoot 3 gun.
Take your AK.
You may want to go to an AR when and if you get deep into the sport, but you sure don't have to buy a new rifle just to join up.
And have a ball, it's my favoret competition [8D]
Been shooting it for years [^]
NO, just run what you brung [;)][:D]
And have a ball, it's my favoret competition [8D]
Been shooting it for years [^]
This.
Will the AK and 7.62x39 qualify for the "heavy iron" class? 12ga, 45acp, and 308/762x51 are what I'm used to for it....
I shoot some big money matches where the likes of Jerry Miculek, Todd Jarrett, Rob Leatham and Mike Voight shoot. At these matches AR's are the norm as they are the most suitable and adaptable for that type of competition.
For your local club matches you don't need an AR, just use what you have and have fun.
Gander Mountain in Gastonia has S&W M&P-15 for $750 which is a fair price. I imagine Raleigh has the same.
...build; I would stick to single manufacturer if possible. I like Palmetto State Armory for quality and value.