Anchorite
Member
Ok Team, I know next to nothing about ARs. Well, I know there are different caliber options, uppers, lowers, but that’s about it.
Gas piston, direct impinge, gas block, staked, pinned, chrome lined bores….I’m lost.
That out of the way, what I’m interested in - and relying on my fellow THR enablers - is research and experience! Tell me your horror stories and what you learned the hard way.
I want a 223, preferably a 1x7 or 8 twist (so I can run the 50-77grs), carbine (16”) length, and I think mil-spec “furniture” as opposed to “commercial?”
Seems the prices are finally coming down, so probably better to buy on the dip.
Not really looking to hunt with, but might with another upper one day. Coyotes and maybe a small hog.
Budget? $1000 or just under.
Brands I’ve looked at:
Windham
CMMG
Anderson
Ruger
Smith & Wesson
More or less interested in a serious plinker that may see some neglect or occasional abuse, but not going to battle with it.
Who makes the F150 of ARs? That’s what I’m interested in. Doesn’t have to be the top-of-the-line, but rather a solid choice. What do I need and can do without?
Thanks in advance.
Gas piston, direct impinge, gas block, staked, pinned, chrome lined bores….I’m lost.
That out of the way, what I’m interested in - and relying on my fellow THR enablers - is research and experience! Tell me your horror stories and what you learned the hard way.
I want a 223, preferably a 1x7 or 8 twist (so I can run the 50-77grs), carbine (16”) length, and I think mil-spec “furniture” as opposed to “commercial?”
Seems the prices are finally coming down, so probably better to buy on the dip.
Not really looking to hunt with, but might with another upper one day. Coyotes and maybe a small hog.
Budget? $1000 or just under.
Brands I’ve looked at:
Windham
CMMG
Anderson
Ruger
Smith & Wesson
More or less interested in a serious plinker that may see some neglect or occasional abuse, but not going to battle with it.
Who makes the F150 of ARs? That’s what I’m interested in. Doesn’t have to be the top-of-the-line, but rather a solid choice. What do I need and can do without?
Thanks in advance.