So my dilemma is that I have one of the original Remington R-15s (I believe it was made by Bushmaster before they sold out, if I am wrong on that feel free to correct me). The gun shoots well, but I kind of have the itch to build an AR. I know the simple solution would be to keep this one and build a new AR, but I convincing the wife that's the best plan is a little harder. Plus we are trying to pay off the remaining student loans we have so I do not have enough spending money to do that.
The problem I am having with the situation is that while the R-15 shoots well, I am nervous that if I build a new AR-15 it won't shoot as well and I will end up disappointed. I know of plenty of guys who have built cheap AR-15s that will not shoot 1.5" at 100 yards, and for me that is unacceptable. I expect my guns to be at least 1 MOA.
The other side of it is I could potentially build a better AR than the R-15. I just do not know where the R-15 stands as far as quality. What would you all recommend in this situation?
The problem I am having with the situation is that while the R-15 shoots well, I am nervous that if I build a new AR-15 it won't shoot as well and I will end up disappointed. I know of plenty of guys who have built cheap AR-15s that will not shoot 1.5" at 100 yards, and for me that is unacceptable. I expect my guns to be at least 1 MOA.
The other side of it is I could potentially build a better AR than the R-15. I just do not know where the R-15 stands as far as quality. What would you all recommend in this situation?