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Recommend an AR For Me

fx77

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  • Nov 29, 2005
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    Need advice from the experts on an Quality AR..Have spent a couple of hours on line with various manufacturers websites, and there is too much from which to choose, and I am not all that familiar with all the subcomponents ( like tubes, gas blocks etc)..Majority of shooting is Bolt…

    I want an AR 556 chamber pre-built or name of a quality Builder (do not want to do this myself), and do not want to wait 6 months for the product.

    I will shoot targets out to 300 yds..Sit, Kneel, Stand

    Want the gun to be light weight all metal, but no magnesium or carbon fiber lower

    Want Chrome lined light (not heavy or varmint) 7 twist barrel 18”

    Plan to shoot 77-80 gr bullets

    After market Trigger for target (Geissle or equivalent)

    Will scope it with S and B Ultra Short 5-20 (if I can get one)

    If any one knows the inventory available in pre builds to fit these parameters…post its link for quick reference.

    Price is a function of quality and availability.

    Will use a simple nylon type sling

    Sad to say in NY state, I have to register it as an Assault Weapon…
    Feel free to PM me here




    Thanks
     
    I might also recommend Bravo Company Machine. They will happily make what you wish and few can complain about their quality.
     
    Honestly, there are probably a half dozen mfgs. that would meet your requirements, particularly if you're willing to be a little flexible on barrel twist. If I were you I would put the lower together myself. If I can do it, anyone can. Find a cheap receiver (Spikes, Aeroprecision, etc.), a stock you like, a good two stage trigger (Geissele, LaRue MBT, even a Rock River would work). Then buy the upper.

    Since you are doing positional shooting at targets out to 300 yards, I assume accuracy is of paramount importance. I have a LaRue upper that I like a lot and has been very accurate and reliable. I think they are still running an ultimate upper deal that is VERY attractive. I also own a Rock River upper that is an absolute hammer - but it is a moderately heavy stainless barrel, so that might not work for you. Compass Lake and White Oak Armament could also put together top notch uppers for you. JP Enterprises has a pretty good reputation for accurate rifles. Hell, I even have a PWS upper that's close to MOA that would work for your purposes, but that's a long stroke piston gun, so not really what you are looking for.