Alright. I've come on here to ask some questions/recommendations about buying new guns, and people on have been extremely helpful.
So now i'm looking to buy my 5th rifle. BTW i only turned 18 4 months ago and i already have a .30-06, 2-.22's, and a mosin nagant.
I love ar-15's but they were too expensive. However, I want to start a build. Im very crafty and fast learning so installation/assembly is no problem. The problem though is that i know virtually nothing about ar-15's. There are soo many different parts, configurations, types, brands, calibers, ect..
so what im getting at is: I need help. I don't plan on buying all parts at the same time due to budget restrictions, but i want to get one fully built by October. I want something kind of basic (but not too basic), no super high end competition ****. Something really reliable, easily interchangeable for when i can afford the better parts, and something in a 5.56 or .223 (i know they are virtually the same thing).
I came here to find out:
-What do you have?
-What are the best brands for: upper receivers, lower receivers, barrels, internal parts.. you know, the works.
-I've heard its better to get a 5.56 over a .223, why?
-What is a good barrel length for just plinking around at <300 yrds.
-Where is the best place to buy all the parts?
-How much should i be looking to spend on each part (i dont want to pay more than i really have to)?
-And any other stuff you can give me to help out. Also, if you can send me links to good sites or videos explaining any of this that'd be great.
I know this was a lot, but i'm still new to the sport, but i love shooting and it's become my favorite hobby (a.k.a my entire paycheck).
Thanks
-Ziegler44
So now i'm looking to buy my 5th rifle. BTW i only turned 18 4 months ago and i already have a .30-06, 2-.22's, and a mosin nagant.
I love ar-15's but they were too expensive. However, I want to start a build. Im very crafty and fast learning so installation/assembly is no problem. The problem though is that i know virtually nothing about ar-15's. There are soo many different parts, configurations, types, brands, calibers, ect..
so what im getting at is: I need help. I don't plan on buying all parts at the same time due to budget restrictions, but i want to get one fully built by October. I want something kind of basic (but not too basic), no super high end competition ****. Something really reliable, easily interchangeable for when i can afford the better parts, and something in a 5.56 or .223 (i know they are virtually the same thing).
I came here to find out:
-What do you have?
-What are the best brands for: upper receivers, lower receivers, barrels, internal parts.. you know, the works.
-I've heard its better to get a 5.56 over a .223, why?
-What is a good barrel length for just plinking around at <300 yrds.
-Where is the best place to buy all the parts?
-How much should i be looking to spend on each part (i dont want to pay more than i really have to)?
-And any other stuff you can give me to help out. Also, if you can send me links to good sites or videos explaining any of this that'd be great.
I know this was a lot, but i'm still new to the sport, but i love shooting and it's become my favorite hobby (a.k.a my entire paycheck).
Thanks
-Ziegler44