Binny
Member
Looking for some thoughts experiences with service competition ARs.
1. I don't plan on making any purchase for at least a couple of months, probably spring at the earliest.
2. During that time I will be saving my money (college kid, it's a premium), speaking with other shooter, playing with whatever equipment they will let me, and working with my .22 religiously.
Here are the options as I see them as of right now taking into account my projected budget (<1100):
1. Complete RRA NM w/ trigger tuned by John Hollinger
2. WOA upper w/ RRA NM lower w/ trigger tuned by John Hollinger
3. Complete Bushmaster DCM (w/ or w/o RRA tuned trigger?)
4. Complete Armalite NM (w/ or w/o RRA tuned trigger?)
5. Used versions of any of the above
6. Piece together MY rifle from the best new/used parts
The questions associated w/ the options:
1. Is there a clear cut "best" option in terms of accuracy or quality of production? Or are the differences negligible enough to warrant certain ones be "equal"?
2. If I go used, what do I need to watch out for (I am new to shooting and the AR)?
3. What is an "acceptable" round count for a used barrel?
4. Should a let the unknowns about the '08 election impact my decision?
5. Will I regret beginning this obsession? (j/k, I already do while planning my budget, but I don't care)
Thanks for any advice in advance, and I am in no hurry to purchase, so I will be mulling over these for quite some time, give me something to chew on. And sorry about all the numbering.
1. I don't plan on making any purchase for at least a couple of months, probably spring at the earliest.
2. During that time I will be saving my money (college kid, it's a premium), speaking with other shooter, playing with whatever equipment they will let me, and working with my .22 religiously.
Here are the options as I see them as of right now taking into account my projected budget (<1100):
1. Complete RRA NM w/ trigger tuned by John Hollinger
2. WOA upper w/ RRA NM lower w/ trigger tuned by John Hollinger
3. Complete Bushmaster DCM (w/ or w/o RRA tuned trigger?)
4. Complete Armalite NM (w/ or w/o RRA tuned trigger?)
5. Used versions of any of the above
6. Piece together MY rifle from the best new/used parts
The questions associated w/ the options:
1. Is there a clear cut "best" option in terms of accuracy or quality of production? Or are the differences negligible enough to warrant certain ones be "equal"?
2. If I go used, what do I need to watch out for (I am new to shooting and the AR)?
3. What is an "acceptable" round count for a used barrel?
4. Should a let the unknowns about the '08 election impact my decision?
5. Will I regret beginning this obsession? (j/k, I already do while planning my budget, but I don't care)
Thanks for any advice in advance, and I am in no hurry to purchase, so I will be mulling over these for quite some time, give me something to chew on. And sorry about all the numbering.