In the market for a AR-15

Kaos

February 17, 2003 18:30

Want to buy a AR-15, but I have no past experience with one. Did look at a bushmaster and liked it. I want one for shooting practice and hunting varmits (maybe). Wanted to see what you people who own or have experience with ARs liked. What companies make good ARs and why do you like them?

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  William81

  February 17, 2003 18:47

  I currently own three, one each from Amalite, Colt and Bushmaster. Each is different and all three are satisfactory for their intended purpose(s).
  
  
  
  Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Liberals....

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  rordog

  February 17, 2003 19:39

  The only thing wrong with an AR-15 is you never have enough of them. I have a Colt, fit and finish is good (shoots great too). The Bushmasters are good (most cost effective) and Armalite makes a very good rifle. Can't speak for the rest. Buy one of these and you won't be disappointed.

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  raskil

  February 17, 2003 20:15

  Kaos, the best value is in a Bushmaster but any of the A,B,C rifles are very good. Their ergonomic design and low recoil make them fun to shoot. You can find a ton of info on www.ar15.com The best all around rifle would be an AR15 w/16" bbl (shorty), great for target, varmits, ease of movement in confind quarters. The 20" bbl would be better for distance shooting and would obviously be a little more accurate farther out. The great thing about the AR15 design, you can get both a 16' and 20" upper and switch out. As the others have posted, you may end up with more than one. Or get one AR15 (.223) and then get an AR10 (.308) and have all your bases covered.[;)]

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  gap1916

  February 18, 2003 04:48

  I have owned several AR type rifles. The Bushmasters and Armalite are Mil Spec. I like both of these much better than all the rest. For your money and what you plan to do with it I would go with Bushmaster. If you want a little better quality step up to Armalite. My 2 cents [8D]
  
  Greg

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  SSG ZAG

  February 22, 2003 18:08

  rordog and gap hit it right. Collectors own Colts, shooters own Bushmasters.

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  select-fire

  February 23, 2003 03:42

  Piece of interesting advice, however our military shoot COLTS

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  Darrell2k3

  February 23, 2003 03:54

  Does anyone have anything to say about Olympic Arms. I'm looking a their PCR-16, it's a flatop carbine with a bull barrell. $655
  
  Darrell

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  gskyhawk

  February 23, 2003 04:13

  don't forget about Rock River Arms every one that I've talk too says they good guns, I know thats what my next ones going to be

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  gap1916

  February 23, 2003 04:27

  select-fire: Just an FYI Colt MFG has not produced an M-16 for the US Government in a long time. That contract went to another MFG company. The AR 15 that Colt makes today is not Mil Spec. The Bushmaster and Armalite are. My 2 cents [8D]
  
  Greg

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  Mobuck

  February 23, 2003 04:31

  I have an Olympic PCR16 and it shoots great. No malfunctions with 3 different brands of magazine. Price is right.
  
  Mobuck

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