Real men know there's no caliber for a rifle except 7.62X54R.
Where else can you get a battle-tested rifle with 880 rounds of ammo for under $200? (And they come complete with this great pig-sticker.)
Posted on 05/05/2011 6:03:06 AM PDT by RandallFlagg
I went to the local Sportsman's Warehouse a couple of days ago and held an AR 223 rifle for the very first time. It felt very good! I have little experience with these. Been shooting my Beretta 92F for almost 15 years, and a Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 for about ten. I have an old Marlin .22 that I just sighted in with the scope. three rounds within a half inch at whatever the end of the rail of the range was.
I love my Stag 2TL
Most may recommend the Colt. DPMS makes a relatively inexpensive AR, but the quality isn’t poor. If you have the money, Rock River and Les Baer are very nice.
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The only thing I’d offer is in response to the “.223” in your title.
Make sure the AR you get will chamber and fire the 5.56mm (hotter) round. It will also shoot the .223.
The reverse is not safe/true.
DPMS makes very nice rifles.
I have a DPMS Panther AP4 and it has been very reliable.
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Is it wrong to want one of everything? :-)
Bump. I am looking at the M&P Sport version.
Where else can you get a battle-tested rifle with 880 rounds of ammo for under $200? (And they come complete with this great pig-sticker.)
Whatever you get, go to an appleseed and learn how to REALLY shoot. http://www.appleseedusa.org
http://forums.officer.com/showthread.php?81462-So-you-want-to-buy-an-AR-15-huh
I’m very happy with my Rock River. As a bonus they’re manufactured in anti-gun Illinois.
LWRCI M6A2 SPR
(special purpose rifle)
click the pic for specs
It is a great little gun, chambered in NATO 5.56mm. Very reliable and accurate.
He also wants, but hasn't yet purchased, this little number from LWRCI, the REPR:
LWRCI REPR
(Rapid Engagement Precision Rifle)
click pic for specs
I would go with Military Specification guns, so even though they are a little more expensive, you are looking at a Bushmaster or Colt. At least with those, the military has done the testing.
I’m personally inclined toward Armalite, but a friend of mine recently bought a S&W M&P-15. It’s a well-built rifle that will print tight groups all day long. I’ve only been to the range with him twice, but have not seen a single FTF of other malfunction.
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