Stag Arms AR15 opinion..

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I just put a Stag Arms complete rifle (NIB) on layaway-- its an M4gery flatop with a flip up rear sight. Seemed reasonable at about $800 with generous terms on the layaway-- basically I have a year to finish paying for it.

That being said, how does Stag compare with other "value tier" ARs-- ie Bushmaster, Oly, DMPS, etc...

Any help, opinions, slams, or whatever are greatly appreciated--

Thanks!
 
Stag is a subsidiary of Continental machine and tool who have been making parts for AR's since the Vietnam war. They have more experience at it than anyone else.

I have the model 6 Varminter, great shoooting rifle that will shoot 1/2" or less at 100 yards depending on the loose nut behind the trigger.
 
IMO Stags and Smiths are the best bang for the buck ARs, they're probably the same aside from the rollmark.

I second re-staking the gas key. I don't stake the castle nut until I replace the end plate with one that accommodates a sling.
 
Cool-- thanks for the good feedback-- I put money down quickly to reserve it, and I don't feel rushed as I have awhile to pay for it. I hope to get it out in the next month or two-- but just in case, I can do it definitely in under the year I have. I was looking (and still may) at a DPMS Sportical, just to get my feet in the AR game, but now, I think the DPMS I do end up getting will be a .308 followed by a .338 Fed upper---

The extractor is a great idea, and I looked online about re-staking the gas key -- doesn't look hard...anyone do it themselves, or should I take it to a smith?
 
If you know how to work with your hands, its easy enough to do yourself.

A MOACKS tool makes things easy.
 
I think they are the best bang for the buck available in the AR15 world. You couldn't do any better at the price range. That said, just a little more and you can get a better gun, like a BCM.
 
The extractor is a great idea, and I looked online about re-staking the gas key -- doesn't look hard...anyone do it themselves, or should I take it to a smith?
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If you are skilled with a center punch and hammer, staking the gas key is not difficult at all and you should just do it yourself. If you aren't skilled with a hammer and punch, as long as you can do it without hurting yourself, you should probably still do it yourself. It doesn't have to be pretty, just functional. And if you really, really screw the job up and aren't happy with it, a replacement gas key isn't that expensive.
 
From what I have heard and read, Stag's are great guns and you should be very proud of what you have.

I would have bought one, but they're illegal here in CT unless you make some modifications to them.
 
I have one. It is a fine rifle. The only complaint I have would be that the trigger is the standard parts kit trigger. I knew it going in but it is something I want to replace. Not that any other standard parts kit trigger would be better from a different company. I don't treat my rifles, AR or not, very rough so most of the small things that fire the hardcore AR guys up mean little to nothing to me. With my use the rifle runs flawlessly and shoots fine.
 
I have one in 6.8mm SPC. It is fairly accurate. I had to properly peen the gas key and also added M4 style feed ramps.

Now that I am done experimenting with the 6.8SPC mine is for sale. ARs do not turn my crank.
 

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From what I have heard and read, Stag's are great guns and you should be very proud of what you have.

I would have bought one, but they're illegal here in CT unless you make some modifications to them.
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Pony Express,

You can order a Stag in CT. legal config from your dealer. Stag is a great company to work with.
What dealer do you use?
 
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