sarduy
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Charlie, this is what I would recommend for you, since it's going to be your only AR,This is going to be my one and only AR and I do not hunt. My only requirement is that the rifle be light, easy to maneuver and near 100% reliable with the widest variety of commercially available.ammo. That criteria led me to the original battle rifle configuration. However I am learning a lot here and I'm not going ignore improvements that have been made to the original. Things are beginning to come together.
So far barrel length in the 16"- 18" range is acceptable. The carry handle is beginning to lose its appeal if it limits future options for better sights and optics. Finally it appears that the Wylde chamber with 1/7 twist is best suited for all kinds of 5.56/223 ammo?
I see some barrels are stainless steel and range from tapered to heavy. Any thoughts on that?
https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-classic-m4-freedom-upper-with-bcg-and-charging-handle.html
Or this one
https://www.opticsplanet.com/aero-p...ndgua.html?_iv_code=29D-UFH-YM114K-APAR505721
Same configuration, just get one of the new MBUS magpul rear sight and call it a day.
Use it and use it hard until the barrel is done , you can shoot 556 and 223 brass and steel, once the barrel needs shot out you will have enough experience with a the AR to know what you want yo change and what you want to keep, you can always get a new barrel, rail and optics later on.
Spend your money on ammo, mags, sling and training...