What the heck did I buy? AR-15

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Rude, no. Not to me, but I'm a dumb redneck. I gave $750. Rock river lower, and obviously a DPMS upper. Quad rail with rubber covers. One cheap mag.
 
floorit76 said:
Rude, no. Not to me, but I'm a dumb redneck. I gave $750. Rock river lower, and obviously a DPMS upper. Quad rail with rubber covers. One cheap mag.
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Make lemonade outta lemons. I buy and sell constantly, so I've learned that it's best to find the silver lining. After you shoot the 223/556? Then what? I think it's cool to have a 6.8, but that's me. I haven't ever shot a 6.8, so consider yourself a bit lucky.
 
Have you checked the invoice, did they put on the invoice its 6.8 or does the invoice say its 5.56, and does the invoice say its a parts rifle (as in made up of parts from different rifles)? Go back and read the Gun-Broker sales page for that rifle unless they have already deleted it. They may have shipped you the wrong rifle, its happened before. Be sure to print off every thing you can before they have a chance to delete it. I think at worst they will have to give you your money back, if they can't find you the rifle you paid for. If they advertised a Rock River 5.56, then make them find you a Rock River 5.56 not a Rock River/DPMS 6.8 upper.
 
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longrange308 said:
Have you checked the invoice, did they put on the invoice its 6.8 or does the invoice say its 5.56, and does the invoice say its a parts rifle (as in made up of parts from different rifles)? Go back and read the Gun-Broker sales page for that rifle unless they have already deleted it. They may have shipped you the wrong rifle, its happened before. Be sure to print off every thing you can before they have a chance to delete it. I think at worst they will have to give you your money back, if they can't find you the rifle you payed for. If they advertised a Rock River 5.56, then make them find you a Rock River 5.56 not a Rock River/DPMS 6.8 upper.
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And you have the option of just trading uppers and avoiding all the FFL mess.
 
I have checked the auction page, and the invoice, both show 5.56. and the serial number listed in the ad, and visible in the pics in the auction is correct. They sent me the right gun, they just had no idea what they had. They should be opening soon. I have already sent an email, and plan to call.
 
Was that from a federal firearms licensee??? If so, caliber is one of the required entries on bound books. Someone screwed up pretty good when they booked it. :)

Good thread. Liked this one!
 
I bet it would be an easy swap with someone either here or AR15.com who wants a 6.8 upper and has a 5.56 one to trade.
 
I'm not worried that it will be hard to get rid of. I am however concerned as to what the seller is going to have to say about it. And the time/trouble involved in resolving the problem.
 
The store shows a 10 am opening time on saturdays, and is on the east coast. So it should be 11:15 there. I have called a few times, and emailed. Boy is this frustrating, I was hoping to be shooting today.
 
as far as what the upper is worth..with it being a dpms 6.8 1:11 twist with quad rails new runs right at $600 if the lower is all RRA and and not just a stripped RRA lower its worth 225-275 with standard trigger and 325-375 with match 2 stage trigger..this is in my opinion...you didnt get screwed but depending on the internals of the lower you may have got a decent deal
 
if you end up keeping it you have a rifle that should shoot sub 1" with good ammo and would be great for coyotes, hogs, deer, sheep, or equivalent sized animals out to 3-400 yards depending on your ability, which animal your hunting, and what grain bullet...if u dont hunt with it then yes go 223/556...and if u want to shoot really cheap get a .22 upper for it...shoot all day for 20 bucks
 
They were pleasant on the phone when I paid for the auction. And their feedback was good. I'm sure there is a good explanation for their not answering. But it is frustrating, and makes you wonder.
 
Shoot all day for $20? You must not have a 13 y/o. ;) I'm not going to be huntiong with it. I just believe in having multiple platforms for a cartridge. I have a Rem 700 sps in 223, and wanted something else to share the pile of ammo with. I live in the sticks, and if something breaks it takes awhile to get parts, so 2 is better than 1.
 
floorit76 said:
They were pleasant on the phone when I paid for the auction. And their feedback was good. I'm sure there is a good explanation for their not answering. But it is frustrating, and makes you wonder.
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Where are they located on the East Coast? There were some bad storms last night in mid-Atlantic region that has a lot of people without power
 
Christianburg VA. The trigger is very crisp and light. Didn't feel like a 2 stage, but I'm not certain. It has a Magpull grip, and Magpul triangle style stock. I don't believe I will loose any money out of it, just time shooting.
 
Just looked up the local paper. High winds and lots of storm damage there. Lots of power lines down. Looks like I won't be getting an answer for awhile. At least I know they're not just ignoring me.
 
i could shoot all day for 20 bucks no kids though...bulk .22 LR is pretty cheap..get a box of 500 rounds for 20 bucks...may cost you 40 cuz u will need 2 boxes...but still it takes a long time to go broke shooting .22...and they are still a blast...a good 22 upper runs 4-450 or a cheap one 300...i will be getting a 22 upper for plinking sometime this summer...i still gotta get my new AR out and sighted in but all the fields i shoot in are planted so i gotta find a place
 
still could be a 2 stage...my 2 stage is light and crisp and if i didnt know any better wouldnt know it was 2 stage ...the first stage is just a very light pull almost like its just a little play in the trigger... regardless it sound like its better than a standard mil spec trigger
 
And to think, if I'd have bought the M&P sport here in town I could be shooting it now.
 
I didn't buy the sport because it doesn't have the F/A, and dust cover. I'm hoping to find a Rock river upper so itis the complete package I thought I was buying.
 
floorit76 said:
I didn't buy the sport because it doesn't have the F/A, and dust cover. I'm hoping to find a Rock river upper so itis the complete package I thought I was buying.
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Meh, who needs those? I bought my Sport because they DON'T.

But, I see your point. Sometimes it is actually nice to get what you pay for. I'd be upset too.
Any luck talking to them yet?
 
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