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After resisting for a long time, I finally decided to enter the world of AR's. I have no interest in building a custom gun, you know- "uppers" and "lowers" and all that. I just wanted a simple, basic, brand-name AR that I can enjoy on the beautiful outdoor range at my gun club. After much research, I narrowed my selection down to either the S&W M&P15 Sport, or the Ruger AR-556. Hickock 45's review ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdSz_UQLmlg ) tilted me in favor of the Ruger ( http://www.ruger.com/products/ar556/models.html ) so yesterday afternoon I ordered one from Grab-A-Gun for $600.00. I checked on my order today only to discover that my order had already been shipped!! It is due at my FFL on Friday.
I ordered some ammo and a few extra Magpul 30-round P-Mags from SGAmmo. Being new to the platform, I wasn't sure about ammo selection. I plan to use the gun only for target and plinking, so I ordered a 420-round can of "5.56 mm XM855 LC1AC1 Lake City M855 Green Tip Ammo with AR15 Strippers" . The price was $189.95. I would appreciate input from those with more experience with this platform if that is a good choice of ammo, or if anyone has a recommendation.
After I familiarize myself with the gun and it's factory iron sights, I may add an optic; either an inexpensive Red-Dot or an inexpensive scope. That is really the only custom item I am considering at this time.
Of course I will post photos and a range report after I shoot it for the first time on Sunday.
I would appreciate any input and advice, keeping in mind that that he intended purpose for this gun is just for casual fun; I am not looking to create an expensive custom "race gun".
I ordered some ammo and a few extra Magpul 30-round P-Mags from SGAmmo. Being new to the platform, I wasn't sure about ammo selection. I plan to use the gun only for target and plinking, so I ordered a 420-round can of "5.56 mm XM855 LC1AC1 Lake City M855 Green Tip Ammo with AR15 Strippers" . The price was $189.95. I would appreciate input from those with more experience with this platform if that is a good choice of ammo, or if anyone has a recommendation.
After I familiarize myself with the gun and it's factory iron sights, I may add an optic; either an inexpensive Red-Dot or an inexpensive scope. That is really the only custom item I am considering at this time.
Of course I will post photos and a range report after I shoot it for the first time on Sunday.
I would appreciate any input and advice, keeping in mind that that he intended purpose for this gun is just for casual fun; I am not looking to create an expensive custom "race gun".