DAdams
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I have three levers, two 30-30, one 300 Savage, and a Ruger Mini 14 and.....
I'm thinking I would like an AR in .223/5.56 to compliment, utilize and share the ammunition I have accumulated (OBama Era accumulation). Also for investment and hedge against future unavailability.
Primary use, PD and range duty sufficient for proficiency at this time since I am busy with work and don't get much time to shoot.
Price range $1500 includes shipping. I don't see myself doing much accessorizing at this time so I would like something complete with quad rails (maybe a light), flat top, with open sights initially until optics come along.
I have been looking at the Ruger 556C model PN 5905 (very complete) and S&W SPX. which needs sights. Both are piston designs adding a pound, which is ok. I already have had positive customer service experience with both Companies and don't really yearn for something exotic and requiring much babysitting and a warranty that expires in a year!A year or two from now I might like to add an 6.8 upper at some point for a little reach and gaming.
Name your top three AR recommendations. Remember must be complete with the exception of optics. I am not sold on the piston design nor do I have any bias against DI, but I am going to only do one AR so I'm thinking piston as a single solution for the line-up. I have been researching, reading and comparing for six months, I've been to all the websites and their Forums. I have been to all the major players websites and looked at their line-ups. I don't want to do a build.
Thanks for your help.
I would need to order this in as a transfer so if you could recommend a reliable dealer for your choice that would be great.
I'm thinking I would like an AR in .223/5.56 to compliment, utilize and share the ammunition I have accumulated (OBama Era accumulation). Also for investment and hedge against future unavailability.
Primary use, PD and range duty sufficient for proficiency at this time since I am busy with work and don't get much time to shoot.
Price range $1500 includes shipping. I don't see myself doing much accessorizing at this time so I would like something complete with quad rails (maybe a light), flat top, with open sights initially until optics come along.
I have been looking at the Ruger 556C model PN 5905 (very complete) and S&W SPX. which needs sights. Both are piston designs adding a pound, which is ok. I already have had positive customer service experience with both Companies and don't really yearn for something exotic and requiring much babysitting and a warranty that expires in a year!A year or two from now I might like to add an 6.8 upper at some point for a little reach and gaming.
Name your top three AR recommendations. Remember must be complete with the exception of optics. I am not sold on the piston design nor do I have any bias against DI, but I am going to only do one AR so I'm thinking piston as a single solution for the line-up. I have been researching, reading and comparing for six months, I've been to all the websites and their Forums. I have been to all the major players websites and looked at their line-ups. I don't want to do a build.
Thanks for your help.
I would need to order this in as a transfer so if you could recommend a reliable dealer for your choice that would be great.
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