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Posted on 01/30/2019 6:35:42 AM PST by Travis McGee
The best AR-15s cost less now than the cheapest ones will, if the Democrats’ gun-ban legislation gains steam.
After I suggested reasons to own AR-15s and to fight Democrats’ new attempt to ban them, some readers wrote to request recommendations for the best AR-15s to have and the best ways to equip them. Because self-defense is the primary reason Americans buy guns, including a million AR-15s every year, here are, I believe, the top 10 characteristics of AR-15s configured for defensive purposes and the top 10 components they should have.
Top 10 Characteristics 1. Caliber
U.S. Special Operations Command will soon field rifles in 6.5mm Creedmore, a caliber already in use by the armed citizenry, and the Army is considering a new 6.8mm cartridge. However, for now, an AR-15 should be chambered for 5.56mm NATO because of the variety and availability of ammunition in that caliber. (Note: A 5.56mm AR-15 can also use lower-pressure .223 Remington cartridges, but not vice versa.)
Read the rest at: https://thefederalist.com/2019/01/30/top-10-characteristics-components-defensive-ar-15/
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Keeping a spare of known quality is worthwhile when considering "worst case" scenarios. One is none, two is one, etc. Changing out a bolt head or buffer spring - not a big deal. However, not everyone can replace a barrel or other component that requires specialty tools - hence the need for "spares". If the situation becomes dire enough to run prices through the roof, I sure as Hell won't be thinking about selling off my means of defense for a few bucks.
My stepson and I just bought Palmetto State Armory kits. It will be his first AR and my second.
Anything that approaches the cost of a Leopold compact scope is busting the budget.
Have you considered Nikon? I’ve been happy with their offerings so far.
Not opposed to them, no. I’m more interested in red dot type sights but I know really nothing about them except a couple of name brands, which I’m sure are the pricey ones.
Check out the Nikon BDC line. Very affordable and good quality. I own 3. For “red dot” optics we are very pleased with Aimpoint products.
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I need to avoid lots of extras with anything I do, but it's the time in life to get away from iron sights.
Lots has changed since I did a lot of hunting and service rifle shooting back in a previous life.
I know I paid less than $250 or so for the Nikons. One came as a package with a Savage 110 in .308. $380 or so out the door for rifle and scope. It’s by far the most accurate rifle I own.
The Savage trigger is outstanding. The other two live on a set of Ruger 10-22 rifles. One of those is their Takedown model. Every house in America should have at least one 10-22.
The Takedown lives in my truck and that scope has held zero very well considering.
For our AR rifles we settled on Aimpont. They run around $400 or so depending. Not cheap but very rugged. Wish we could afford the ACOG or Leupolds but that’s not in the budget.
Best of luck to you.
L
The current cost/versus value winner in red dots is going to be the Holosun HE403-b. Normally around $170 and very high quality.
However, I am assuming from your comment that you are referring to aging eyes. If so, you may want to consider a Prism Optic. That is basically a red dot that allows for people with stigmatism to dial out the smear and get a very crisp red dot. Primary Arms Prism Red Dot would be the winner for that at the moment.
I’m betting the ‘battle in the trenches’ will be won by those who can see in the dark.
What an incongruous mishmash.
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I'll check them out when I'm ready to buy my next rifle, regardless of what it is. I'm a little late to the AR game... got a D**S P****r last year and it was unremarkable enough that I punted it and said I'd just defer that project until after I'm a bit more well-read.
No stigmatism here, I think the term is presbyopia, which is kinda the same difference in the context of what we're talking about...
I'll go check these out, and yes, you're talking about a favorable price point...
I needed a solid, accurate scoped bolt action in .308 for longer range work where the 16” AR wasn’t the appropriate tool for the job. Cabelas had the package at less than $400.
The Nikon BDC was mounted at the factory. I couldn’t pass it up. It’s the Model 110 with the Accu-Trigger. Best out of the box trigger I’ve ever seen. With 168 grain Sierra Match Kings 400 yard shots aren’t a big deal.
A trained 2 person team could raise a real ruckus with it if they had a mind to.
If you want to build a nice AR I can highly recommend RGuns in Carpentersville IL.
They put together a real fine M4gery for Mrs. L. Prices are quite reasonable considering the quality. For the record I have no affiliation with them other than a very satisfied customer.
Best of luck to you.
L
PSA makes great stuff! A friend has two AR-9s and I’m looking at getting one.
I consider it a "poor man's Trijicon" so to speak.
IMHO, the 1X6 zoom scopes are just too big for my carbines. (YMMV). I have no problem doing drills up close, but the 3X is MUCH MUCH better for me at 100-500 yards. The older your eyes get, the more important this is.
With an iron-sighted AK-47, for example, I can barely make out the sights against an indistinct background in low light. With the 3X Burris (or a similar low power scope) I can find targets in the bush, identify and hit them.
The difference is amazing.
The article is no better or worse than a 100 in many gun sites. My point in posting it is that even “political” blogs like The Federalist are sniffing CW on the wind.
True Dat.
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