Guys forgive me as I am a novice when it comes to AR-15’s.
Three part question.
I have been looking at getting a different upper for my AR. Right now I have an all stock 16” bushmaster A2 purchased back in 96 (post ban model) and it shoots great but I like the more balanced look of the mid-length 16” uppers. To make the switch is there anything else I will have to add/do to get the new upper to shoot and function properly. Or is it a straight forward switch. I think it came with a rifle length buffer tube as it has the rifle stock on it.
2: I want to run a scope most of the time. If the new upper has the fixed front sight on the barrel/gas block will it block my view once the scope is attached (using a flat top receiver), or will I be able to see over it since it sits so high anyway. I know I could just go with a straight flat top w/o iron sights but those generally are a little more than I wish to spend unless I absolutely have too. I am not shooting comps with this; it’s just a fun gun. I do plan on shooting out to 600 on the range and at an occasional passing coyote.
3: I am looking at the CMMG line, will those hold better than MOA using tailored reloads most of the time or are they more of a battle accuracy upper as they seem to cater more to the MIL-SPEC crowd. My bushmaster has me spoiled with .25-.5 moa groups, even with the scope mounted high on top of the carry handle.
Three part question.
I have been looking at getting a different upper for my AR. Right now I have an all stock 16” bushmaster A2 purchased back in 96 (post ban model) and it shoots great but I like the more balanced look of the mid-length 16” uppers. To make the switch is there anything else I will have to add/do to get the new upper to shoot and function properly. Or is it a straight forward switch. I think it came with a rifle length buffer tube as it has the rifle stock on it.
2: I want to run a scope most of the time. If the new upper has the fixed front sight on the barrel/gas block will it block my view once the scope is attached (using a flat top receiver), or will I be able to see over it since it sits so high anyway. I know I could just go with a straight flat top w/o iron sights but those generally are a little more than I wish to spend unless I absolutely have too. I am not shooting comps with this; it’s just a fun gun. I do plan on shooting out to 600 on the range and at an occasional passing coyote.
3: I am looking at the CMMG line, will those hold better than MOA using tailored reloads most of the time or are they more of a battle accuracy upper as they seem to cater more to the MIL-SPEC crowd. My bushmaster has me spoiled with .25-.5 moa groups, even with the scope mounted high on top of the carry handle.
