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AR15/10 Rifles
Recommendations for first AR-15
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<blockquote data-quote="7Footer" data-source="post: 2322553" data-attributes="member: 74079"><p>Build Build Build! The AR is an amazing platform that allows the builder to get exactly what you want. The number of quality manufactures is almost overwhelming, especially if you get stuck in that "gotta get the best" loop- many manufactures are really really good, who is best is subjective. I have owned some factory guns that were ok, I've built some really fun, plenty accurate guns. I've also built a dedicated test lower with a great LaRue trigger, Magpul PRS stock and an Aero lower. When I want to try a new barrel, or even cartridge for that matter, I will just build an upper and give it a try. If I love it, it gets it's own lower, if I like it, I just keep the upper, if I hate it, I swap the barrel, try a different bolt etc until I love it again. I invested in some simple tools, headspace gauges etc, and have been having a ball with the ARs for a long time. This platform allows you to explore a nearly endless aspect of your shooting hobby so go build what you want! </p><p>My advice to builders is always the same- and it has been mentioned before in this post- every gun I build has a purpose in mind before I start. My really light guns can't do what my big target guns do. My heavy target guns don't handle like the light ones. My "momma bear" guns are sturdy, but on the light side with red dots or LPV scopes. Those guns get a flashlight, maybe backup sights because those are the home defense, zombies, close quarter coyote, truck guns. If I can recommend- In general I like a 1:8 Wylde chamber barrel, length depends on what the purpose of the gun is. I stay away from chrome lined barrels because I'm not the US Army and if I shoot a barrel out, I figure I got my money's worth and I drop it in the scrap pile and then I'll try a shiny new one. I don't build guns without a free floating handguard anymore, and I try not to skimp on bolts. Plenty of sources sell barrels with the option to provide a matched bolt and I think its worth the peace of mind, although I have only had one bolt/barrel combo that was not headspaced correctly and that was on a LR 308. I bought another bolt and now the gun runs great.</p><p>The last thing I will say is that I like taking something I built, shoot ammo I loaded and have the gun perform better, look better and for 1/2 the $ as the next guy with his $1800 fancy gun that he has no idea what went into it or what makes it work or fail. Building these guns helps me appreciate the genius of the design, so I say Build and be Happy!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="7Footer, post: 2322553, member: 74079"] Build Build Build! The AR is an amazing platform that allows the builder to get exactly what you want. The number of quality manufactures is almost overwhelming, especially if you get stuck in that "gotta get the best" loop- many manufactures are really really good, who is best is subjective. I have owned some factory guns that were ok, I've built some really fun, plenty accurate guns. I've also built a dedicated test lower with a great LaRue trigger, Magpul PRS stock and an Aero lower. When I want to try a new barrel, or even cartridge for that matter, I will just build an upper and give it a try. If I love it, it gets it's own lower, if I like it, I just keep the upper, if I hate it, I swap the barrel, try a different bolt etc until I love it again. I invested in some simple tools, headspace gauges etc, and have been having a ball with the ARs for a long time. This platform allows you to explore a nearly endless aspect of your shooting hobby so go build what you want! My advice to builders is always the same- and it has been mentioned before in this post- every gun I build has a purpose in mind before I start. My really light guns can't do what my big target guns do. My heavy target guns don't handle like the light ones. My "momma bear" guns are sturdy, but on the light side with red dots or LPV scopes. Those guns get a flashlight, maybe backup sights because those are the home defense, zombies, close quarter coyote, truck guns. If I can recommend- In general I like a 1:8 Wylde chamber barrel, length depends on what the purpose of the gun is. I stay away from chrome lined barrels because I'm not the US Army and if I shoot a barrel out, I figure I got my money's worth and I drop it in the scrap pile and then I'll try a shiny new one. I don't build guns without a free floating handguard anymore, and I try not to skimp on bolts. Plenty of sources sell barrels with the option to provide a matched bolt and I think its worth the peace of mind, although I have only had one bolt/barrel combo that was not headspaced correctly and that was on a LR 308. I bought another bolt and now the gun runs great. The last thing I will say is that I like taking something I built, shoot ammo I loaded and have the gun perform better, look better and for 1/2 the $ as the next guy with his $1800 fancy gun that he has no idea what went into it or what makes it work or fail. Building these guns helps me appreciate the genius of the design, so I say Build and be Happy! [/QUOTE]
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