Want a AR type rifle... - Page 3

bassbones · November 3rd, 2007, 02:49 PM

Just got my Yankee Hill Machine filp up rear sight in the mail today so I took a picture of my new and as of yet UNFIRED AR.

Now.....time to get some ammo.

John

JT · November 3rd, 2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Duisburg

could someone please introduce me to the finer points of the 6.8 spc and .458 SOCOM?

www.458SOCOMforums.com

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Arkhangel · November 3rd, 2007, 08:57 PM

To the OP, if you are looking for a decent gun at the price level you stated, I would go with the bigger names in the field(Colt, Bushmaster, Rock River, etc) and check their entry level offerings. If you are comfortable reading and following instructions, I would say build your own and you could probably come in under $600. Any number of companies out there sell kits to do this and you can get into the AR game this way.

As for ammo, that is a whole other story. A year ago I got 1k 62gr rounds for $180. This year the cheap stuff(wolf) is $250 for 1k with the good stuff around $350 for 1k. I now shoot the majority of my rounds in training and less of it for just leisure, it has gotten way too pricey just to shoot for shooting's sake. It is up to you to decide how much it is worth to you.

Just my 2c

SY

adaman04 · November 3rd, 2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Zach S

CMMG is selling bargain bin rifles for $550. Internals are new, M4gery bbls are 1:9 and dont have chrome lining, and they have a few nicks and scratches. But for $550 I could live with that.

If I had about $600 (shipping and transfer fee) to blow I'd get one.

+1. CMMG is actually selling lots of variations for $599. These are base rifles, but anything from CMMG is worth the money. They take care of their customers. Nice to have them local too!

Zach S · November 4th, 2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SixBravo

.223 and 5.56 have been tough to find for awhile now. Prices for 20 rounds are now around the $7 range. Most people attribute it to the Sandbox.

The limited supply may be because of the sandbox, the increase is price is across the board for all ammo, because the price of all metals has skyrocked over the past few years. The cheap carbon sheetmetal we used to get at work isnt cheap anymore. I think its actually more expensive than the stainless was a few years ago.

Stainless steel through our supplier is $2.65 to $2.85 a pound now. Used to be right over a buck.

walvord · November 5th, 2007, 03:43 PM

I have the Bushmaster E2S modular carbine with the 6 position telestock. It's more than you indicated you wanted spend, but I love shooting this AR and am glad I spent the extra money. Ordered it from Davisons Gallery of Guns and had it at my local gun shop in 3 working days.

Gun Bunny · November 5th, 2007, 06:30 PM

The AR-15 is a fun rifle, also remember to get a 5.56 chamber and not the .223 chamber. A 5.56 rifle can fire 5.56 and .223, but you'll get high pressures if you shoot 5.56 in a .223 chamber.

I know I've posted my rifle before, so here it is again!!!

Redneck Repairs · November 5th, 2007, 06:58 PM

For yourself pick from bushmaster , stag ( they make among others S&W ars , or a rock river . In any of the three listed brands you wont get a great bargan , but you will get a good serviceable rifle where all the critical crap has been done right. If you want to put it on 1911 terms well you are buying a base springfield or kimber .. lots to be better , but what you buy will run fine as it is .

BigEFan · November 5th, 2007, 07:23 PM

Nice piece Bunny!

Gun Bunny · November 5th, 2007, 07:56 PM

Thanks

The specs:
RRA upper and lower receivers, internals
Bushmaster 14.5 in. bbl w/ 1.5 in. Phantom flash suppresser
LMT mil. spec buttstock
Knights Arm. railed hand guard
YHM buis rear sight
EOTech 512 rev F red dot sight
DD flashlight mount w/ cheap Surefire light

November 3rd, 2007, 02:49 PM	#21
bassbones Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 33	My doublestar Just got my Yankee Hill Machine filp up rear sight in the mail today so I took a picture of my new and as of yet UNFIRED AR. Now.....time to get some ammo. John

November 3rd, 2007, 08:57 PM	#23
Arkhangel Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 288	To the OP, if you are looking for a decent gun at the price level you stated, I would go with the bigger names in the field(Colt, Bushmaster, Rock River, etc) and check their entry level offerings. If you are comfortable reading and following instructions, I would say build your own and you could probably come in under $600. Any number of companies out there sell kits to do this and you can get into the AR game this way. As for ammo, that is a whole other story. A year ago I got 1k 62gr rounds for $180. This year the cheap stuff(wolf) is $250 for 1k with the good stuff around $350 for 1k. I now shoot the majority of my rounds in training and less of it for just leisure, it has gotten way too pricey just to shoot for shooting's sake. It is up to you to decide how much it is worth to you. Just my 2c SY Last edited by Arkhangel; November 3rd, 2007 at 08:58 PM.. Reason: missed a word

November 5th, 2007, 03:43 PM	#26
walvord Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St. Charles County Missouri Posts: 921	I have the Bushmaster E2S modular carbine with the 6 position telestock. It's more than you indicated you wanted spend, but I love shooting this AR and am glad I spent the extra money. Ordered it from Davisons Gallery of Guns and had it at my local gun shop in 3 working days. __________________ "That government is best which governs least." — HENRY DAVID THOREAU Golden Eagle Life Member - NRA Member - GOA Member - CCRKBA U.S. Army 1975-80

November 5th, 2007, 06:30 PM	#27
Gun Bunny Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: IN Posts: 322	The AR-15 is a fun rifle, also remember to get a 5.56 chamber and not the .223 chamber. A 5.56 rifle can fire 5.56 and .223, but you'll get high pressures if you shoot 5.56 in a .223 chamber. I know I've posted my rifle before, so here it is again!!! __________________ S&W M&P 40c CD- EMS custom Sig 225/P6 "First Duty is To Remember"

November 5th, 2007, 07:23 PM	#29
BigEFan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 2,036	Nice piece Bunny! __________________ *Lex et Libertas — Semper Vigilo, Fortis, Paratus, et Fidelis!* "Not only do the people who put their lives on the line to protect the rest of us deserve better, we all deserve better than to have our own security undermined by those who undermine law enforcement." -Thomas Sowell

November 5th, 2007, 06:58 PM	#28
Redneck Repairs VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,141	For yourself pick from bushmaster , stag ( they make among others S&W ars , or a rock river . In any of the three listed brands you wont get a great bargan , but you will get a good serviceable rifle where all the critical crap has been done right. If you want to put it on 1911 terms well you are buying a base springfield or kimber .. lots to be better , but what you buy will run fine as it is .

November 5th, 2007, 07:56 PM	#30
Gun Bunny Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: IN Posts: 322	Thanks The specs: RRA upper and lower receivers, internals Bushmaster 14.5 in. bbl w/ 1.5 in. Phantom flash suppresser LMT mil. spec buttstock Knights Arm. railed hand guard YHM buis rear sight EOTech 512 rev F red dot sight DD flashlight mount w/ cheap Surefire light __________________ S&W M&P 40c CD- EMS custom Sig 225/P6 "First Duty is To Remember"

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