Help me build a Zombie Stopper

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I want to build an assault rifle, (Zombie stopper). I am worried if Hillary gets in office there will be another attack on our rights to own military style (semi auto)weapons. Something in .223 cal, heavy barrel.. No scope (just yet) Something with as many American parts on it as possible and A budget of $1800. I welcome your help.. Please include manufacturer along with parts and accesories.... Pictures are very much appreciated.. Thanks, Dave
 
With a budget of $1800 you can set up an AR however you want and get good optics for it too. I know that's not very specific but for $1800 you have a pretty broad selection of rifles.
 
With that kind of cash I would build one from scratch the way I like it. A4 upper with a flip up gas block sight, probably 11.5" barrel or 16" if you don't have your class 3. Free float tube with rails, front grip, flashlight underneath barrel infront of grip. Top of the weapon would consist of a aimpoint M3/M2, 3X magnifyer with flip mount, rear sight tucked in behind aimpoint mount that flips up.

Might run you more than 1800, but it would be one hell of a zombie stopper, close and medium range shooting with very good control.

At least thats what I'm going to turn what I have right now into :D
 
You could get a lower and a .50BMG Bohica upper for less than $1500 that leaves 300 for scope and ammo. Its black, evil looking, and it shoots 50 cal.
 
Don't get the Colt, you're paying literally nearly $1k for the brand name and no goodies at all. An utter waste of money.

I say buy a 16" AR-15. Buy the 14" 4-sided rails, a 2x reflex sight, a laser sight, maybe a foregrip if that's how you roll, and magazine couplers. Get a good stock from say Magpul, if you have the money get a gas-piston AR, load it with low-velocity, heavy hollowpoints (or just stick with FMJ if you like) and you will be all set.
If you don't go the gas-piston route you can also get a nice (used) sidearm AND a blade, if you shop wisely.
Good brands are: DPMS, Bushmaster, Cav Arms, S&W (bit pricey) etc

If you want to go the more exotic HK clone route, then check the link...

My (in)famous Semi-Autos thread should give you all you want and much more.
 
Don't get the Colt, you're paying literally nearly $1k for the brand name and no goodies at all
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You are also paying for a factory assembled and tested weapon. Not everyone is an amateur gunsmith.

Some folks just have no business attempting to build their own AR.

If this is his only EBR and he has little experience with them, he does not want a shop project that may take some tweaking to run reliably.

The only "goody" needed by most people is reliability. The Colts, like them or not, are likely the most reliable right out of the cardboard box.

Now, for your second EBR do everything Crunker suggested, they are all very good ideas.
 
$1800 ?? i'd get an accu-trigger savage .223 with a bushnell 3200 elite mil-dot scope, AND a mossberg 500, AND a yugo m-70 AK-47.....AND ammo for them all !!!!:D
 
Don't get the Colt, you're paying literally nearly $1k for the brand name and no goodies at all. An utter waste of money.
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Nonsense. I understand there's a lot of animosity toward Colt. Everything from political to pin change. However, to state that they are an utter waste of money is an example of someone who likely never owned one. Laying side by side to other AR's, my Colt National Match HBAR stood out from the crowd - in build quality, fit, finish, feel and accuracy. No fancy gizmos, no free-float tubes, no recoil buffer, no accu-wedge, it was, (and still is) gnats-arse accurate, robust, reliable. I put thousands and thousands of rounds down the pipe - the buddy I sold it to has done the same. No issues whatsoever, (except an old Wolf incident). It really is not comparing apples to apples - it's a cut above the rest of the candy-store crank-outs and the OP would be well served buying a Colt....

Find yourself a pre-ban Colt HBAR, then buy a Colt M4 upper if you want to be a gadget guru. Odds are, you'll go back to the HBAR for range-time and line up the M4 for Zombie fun... :cool:
 
All right, nerf-dude -

The perennial question on this forum - what are you going to do with it?

1. Zombie head shots from 250 yards away, prone/scoped
2. Zombie headshots as they enter the mall, offhand 50 yards away
3. Close quarter zombie combat
4. Safe Queen (buy it to have to spite the lefties)

What type of bench ranger accessories do you want?
 
If you want a heavy barrel, I would skip the AR entirely and get a bolt rifle.

I believe the AR should be a light, handy carbine and that leaves no place for the HBAR. Look for something with a lightweight or M4 profile barrel in 14.5 with a permanently-attached flash hider, or around 11.5 inches if you want to go the NFA route. Then you can use some of that $1800 for a suppressor. :evil:
 
Last week I was in Salem Mass, one of the spookshops had an article on killing zombies. It read that if a zombie eats salt it will return to its grave forever.So take $10 and buy a salt shaker in case they are real close, with a few pounds of Mortons and spend the other $1790 on a 12 ga to load with salt shot to keep them a few yards away and and the rest on a fun rifle with some ammo.
 
How To Stop Zombies with A .223 HB

My intentions (Mr Slugless) on the use of this new weapon to stop Zombies would be medium range head shots... I have a Rem 700 HB, with a Leupold 6X24 scope for long range head shots.. A smith and Wesson model 29, (six inch blue) for close quarters.. A Springfield 1911a to cover me as a back-up.. and an 870 pump under my bed in case they try to get me in my dreams... I would like to try an Aim Point or some other quick aquire type scope.. Thanks
 
Tbtrout.... on an old version of "Kolchack The Night Stalker," Daren Mcgaven put salt in their mouth and sewed their lips shut!! I do not want to get that close.. I would like a heavy barrel to keep everything as cool as possible.. Thanks
 
Master Nerf,

(I'm glad you answered the question, you'd be surprised at how many posters don't)

The Eotech 552 is supposed to be excellent for shorter range work. I don't know which Aimpoint is best, hopefully someone from the Sandbox can chime in on that one. But if you got the cash you can do a combo! (You'd be looking at an A3 model but I think you know that)

I wasn't going to say anything about the heavy barrel, but I agree with Steve. I think that esp. on the 20" the HBAR ruins the feel and handiness of the weapon. I can't really speak for the 16" HBAR but my Bushmistress M4gery sure is a handy little carbine. I prefer the 20" GI w/ A2 stock myself.

There's other bench ranger accessories like lasers, sure-fire flashlights, pointless front grip add-ons, etc. It's not a bad idea to get the Picatinny rail front handguards so you can add that "tactical" stuff but I'd get ones that also have covers so that the handguard has a rounded profile where there's not an accessory. Easier to handle.

Something with a bayonet lug will allow you to thrust a bayonet into their brains, something to think about when your mag goes dry.

And if you're from the south, save a little money to buy a Confederate battle flag. Fly it when they come for you....
 
I know you said .223, but that kind of money can buy a really nice M1A1 with a nice scout style scope. Oh don't get me started I will just get all worked up thinking about it.
 
But a varmint AR. Hop over to DPMS and use their gun constructor. You may not want to buy a gun from them, but it will give you an idea of what you can get and for how much.

http://www.dpmsinc.com/firearms/category.aspx?id=3

Look at the Aimpoint CompM4 if you can afford the $700+ price. It uses an AA battery and has a life of something like 80,000 hours, plus an integrated picatinny mount.
 
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i agree on the *don't get a colt* DPMS, Del Ton, bushmaster etc make some really good rifles without the colt price tag. You could also just buy a lower and then an upper and put the trigger you want in it and other accessories. your own assembly will be cheaper.

My SHTF setup is my ar with atleast 3 different uppers in a rifle case. Uppers are pretty light and most of the magazines are going to be backwards compatible (except for .22lr) covers you for a wide variety. But I could be wrong.
 
I don't have an m16/4/ar-15, but I like them. I've been to Rock River Arms' site, and they have some nice-looking guns. For accys. and foreend grips/rails, check out bravocompanyusa.com, there's some neat stuff there, too.
 
I don't have an m16/4/ar-15, but I like them. I've been to Rock River Arms' site, and they have some nice-looking guns. For accys. and foreend grips/rails, check out bravocompanyusa.com, there's some neat stuff there, too.
 
Thanks 4 the link !! GunTech..Fellow Zombie killers and multiple gun owners, I work all the time Just like you ( self employed drywall finisher ) and landscaper for the State.. so when I eventually get some time you guys can help me get a nice semi auto that I can be proud to own.. Plus it will Piss off H. Clinton.. I would rather take your advice than a gun mag. any day!!!
 
Iron sights all the way

You don't want to lose your zero when the zombies are closing in.

You can do all types of stuff with $1800. Good luck with the build.
 
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