Remember when they produced the mini in 6.8? I always wanted one.
The two issues with mini accuracy is partly due to the thin early barrels, and the lack of consistent tourqe on the gas system. The M1 style of stock lockup is also working against you.
Even then, you aren't any better than a cheaper AR
Not sure if serious or a master troll.....What other recommended AR-15 mfgs. would be recommended to fill the void I'm trying to fill?
huh?Not sure if serious or a master troll.....
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Usually that comment is followed by a bunch of guys saying X brand is better than Y brand, and Z brand is a piece of shit....etc, etc, etc. To TGT's credit, that hasn't happened....yet.huh?
I don't know that I'm necessarily shopping for a "budget" AR. $1,500.00 could be considered a starting point. Not wanting to break the bank but I'm somewhat flexible on cost. The way I see it it's a tool to protect lives - mine and those I care about. Dependable, repeatable accuracy, 20 rounds or greater, affordable/reliable magazines. "Probably" optics ready and any thing others can add to this list that makes sense and/or enhances the items I've noted. I'm starting to think an 18" barrel will still work for close quarters and give me a little edge over a 16" barrel when working @ 100 yds. and beyond.The metallurgy was not anywhere near as good back then as it is today. Thin barrels back then tended to warp in unpredictable ways as they heated up. Nowadays, it's not a problem. Good quality thin barrels will not see a zero shift as they heat up. The group obviously still opens up a bit, but your zero stays the same. I have a Faxon pencil barrel on one of my ARs, and I like it a lot. It's plenty accurate and very consistent. The Ballistic Advantage pencil barrels are supposed to be good in that regard as well.
Doug, S&W, Ruger, and PSA all make pretty good budget ARs. If you want to spend a little bit more and get a mid range AR, BCM is very good too. I wouldn't discount building your own through. It's very rewarding, slightly extremely addictive, and just flat out fun and easy to do. If you can't find a complete one, it's definitely an option you should at least consider.
Standard capacity nowadays is 30rd. I'd advise you to get mags now while you can.I don't know that I'm necessarily shopping for a "budget" AR. $1,500.00 could be considered a starting point. Not wanting to break the bank but I'm somewhat flexible on cost. The way I see it it's a tool to protect lives - mine and those I care about. Dependable, repeatable accuracy, 20 rounds or greater, affordable/reliable magazines. "Probably" optics ready and any thing others can add to this list that makes sense and/or enhances the items I've noted. I'm starting to think an 18" barrel will still work for close quarters and give me a little edge over a 16" barrel when working @ 100 yds. and beyond.
So what do I buy? 5.56 mag for an AR, any AR?Standard capacity nowadays is 30rd. I'd advise you to get mags now while you can.
Magpul (the standard by which all others are judged) and D&H are cheap and plentiful now.
I watch that for 10 minutes and they never ran out of ammo. How long did it take to load the magazine????
So what do I buy? 5.56 mag for an AR, any AR?
Even after joining here, all my rifles are bolt-action. Been meaning to get a 10-22, but I keep putting it off for trivial things like groceries and auto maintenance.....
I'm going against the grain here....but, I recommend a bolt-action or lever-action rifle for a first rifle. The rifles and ammo can be easier to find than most AR & AK calibers these days. And, for the OP's stated purposes, a lever-action .30-30 or .35 Remington will check the boxes. I've even seen a few bolt-action rifles in .350 Legend with plenty of ammo on the next shelf. If you want smaller, a lever-action rifle in .22 Magnum is hard to beat. Also, if the political winds blow foul, these guns will attract less attention in the short term than the semiauto rifles....a sad thing that must be considered.
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