Advice on Tactical Rifle Purchase

[jeepster09]

That is a classic example of gun porn. NICE. What trij is on this rifle?

Trijigicon Acupoint 3-9.

[yqtszhj]

Or get this for much cheaper than an upper!

I have thought about this. I was wondering if it would bugger up the barrel or anything. Do you have to change out any springs in the action to get it to work well I wonder.

Melissa, on that re-zero, there's a big difference between the drop at 100 yards when traveling 3200 fps compared to 1200 fps huh?

[melissa5]

I have thought about this. I was wondering if it would bugger up the barrel or anything. Do you have to change out any springs in the action to get it to work well I wonder.

Melissa, on that re-zero, there's a big difference between the drop at 100 yards when traveling 3200 fps compared to 1200 fps huh?

I don't remember how far it was off, but I do remember that I got tired of fooling with it. An M&P 15-22 solved that problem.

[PYROhafe]

wow... 1300-1500? What about for someone who isnt looking to shoot 3 gun.... just wants a nice rifle for fun at the range, and possibly SHTF situation?

[QuercusMax]

I don't remember how far it was off, but I do remember that I got tired of fooling with it. An M&P 15-22 solved that problem.

I really like my M&P 15-22. It's fun and inexpensive to shoot, and is the quietest unsuppressed gun I own. It needs a big brother really soon now, though.

[yqtszhj]

wow... 1300-1500? What about for someone who isnt looking to shoot 3 gun.... just wants a nice rifle for fun at the range, and possibly SHTF situation?

AR-15 in 5.56 will fit the bill.

[PYROhafe]

AR-15 in 5.56 will fit the bill.

OK.... thats what I was hoping... now the ultimate question of buy parts and build, (hopefully right) and save a lil money, or buy assembled and have no worries and a warranty?

[yqtszhj]

OK.... thats what I was hoping... now the ultimate question of buy parts and build, (hopefully right) and save a lil money, or buy assembled and have no worries and a warranty?

Here you go:

Windham Weaponry - Formerly Bushmaster (then go get yourself some 30 round mags for $5 at your local gun show.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...23%20Remingto/

or I have this one (excellent)
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...0BAY/FLS/3ORD/

and the wife has this one (very good)
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...MN%20BB%2010R/

[les strat]

Here you go:

Windham Weaponry - Formerly Bushmaster (then go get yourself some 30 round mags for $5 at your local gun show.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...23%20Remingto/

or I have this one (excellent)
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...0BAY/FLS/3ORD/

and the wife has this one (very good)
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...MN%20BB%2010R/

I looked at the first one you listed at my LGS when I was AR shopping. I liked it A LOT, but didn't want the fixed stock that looks like an adjustable. They didn't have the other two you listed or I probably would have walked out with one, so I ended up with the Colt.

[PYROhafe]

any opinions on this one? Its a bushmaster.... thats good right?
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/69657

[MLESa7990]

Stag makes some very good quality and priced rifles. Recently picked up a model 3 myself and love it.

[PYROhafe]

First off.... itsthelaw... did you get anything yet?
Second: the funds have finally fallen into place for me, and im officially in the market for an AR. Ive been reading and shopping and reading and shopping some more, and I think for my budget Ive narrowed it down to 2 options. The windham weaponry for sale at my local range (if I can talk him down a little, if not one from online) or pay a little more for a palmetto state armory. I like the idea that the palmetto comes from my home state, so that might be influencing my decision just a little. If anyone has some opionions on either of these, please let me know. If you have a recommendation for something in this same price point with a better review, feel free to throw that out there too!

THANKS!

[TheTman]

Indigo, if you want a M1A in 223, the Mini 14 is pretty darn close. A buddy has the Mini 14 and Mini 30 (7.62x39 Russian) and loves em both. There are quite a few after market parts available to dress it up however you like.
I went with MAK90's (Ak 47's that don't look so scary) for my SHTF weapon, back when they had cases of cheap surplus Russian steel cased ammo for sale. Those days are gone, but still have most the ammo. I'm thinking I'd better get something that shoots 5.56 nato, so I can scrounge ammo if SHTF. Got a couple nice bolt action 7.62 nato rifles, and Indian Ishapore, and an Israeli conversion of a Kar98. Both are pretty solid rifles. Although the Ishapore weighs a ton, and none of the aftermarket lightweight sporter stocks seem to fit it. Guess I could bubba-ize it and take some of the extra wood off. Hate to do that, as it ruins the collector value, if there is any on those rifles.

[les strat]

Either one would make a fine rifle. Yo know Windham used to make Bushmasters, and are now considered a cut above Bushies. My LGS has a Windham fixed stock for about $750. I almost bought it, but disn't want to drop $ replacing the fixed stock which I didn't like. Great gun though.

I'm not being nosey, but what is your budget? There might be more rifles that are as good or better for what you have to spend. For not much more than what I listed above, I have seen some DD rifles.

[7shot]

I was thinking the same thing a few months ago just in case they were banned after the election and/or we had a "apocolyptic" situation. I decided on an M&P 15 sport model because
1. It was cheap $699 for the sport model, no dust cover or forward assist but the whole time I was in the Desert I dont think I ever had to use the forward assist.
2. In a true SHTF situation you want an ample supply of ammo in the event you cant just go to the store and get some. They Army, Highway patrol, sheriff dept. etc all use the AR-15 so 5.56 ammo would be plentiful in a "scavanging" situation (same reason I went with .40 cal handgun), it's widely used
3. Along with ammo availability in a SHTF situation, you should also be able to scavenge spare parts for an AR style becasue they are so plentiful and the parts are interchangeable
4. It's light if you had to travel/hike/hideout etc. That's actually one of the reasons the Army chose that platform,
5. Good supply of ammo on the open market, SD rounds, AP rounds, sniping rounds and it's relatively cheap (compared to high powered rifle calibers)

This is the same reason I purchased a AR, except I got the Bushmaster Superlight with red dot scope for $800.