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standerson · 08-03-2006, 09:57 PM

Ok guys and gals. I have the itch. I have never owned an AR but have the itch.

Any suggestions on starting out?

The Knight Of Light · 08-03-2006, 10:04 PM

Armalite is overpriced for what you get, Bushy's have a following, Olyarms is the best for the money, but nothing beats something made with your own two hands!

**Loves2Shoot** · 08-03-2006, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by The Knight Of Light

Olyarms is the best for the money

Unless you have the bolt break in the middle of your biggest match to date...

You get what you pay for. How big is your budget? (from low to high) RockRiver, Bushy, DPMS, Armalite and there is always JP http://www.jprifles.com

I like one of my Franken Rifles as much as my high zoot Byshy with the gazillion rails.

Beware the rifle is only a fraction if the cost of an AR. EoTech Holosight, Trijicon ACOG TA11, and Trijicon ACOG Ta01 are some of the "must have" optics

Oh and the Beta Mags and lots of rounds

The Knight Of Light · 08-03-2006, 10:29 PM

I save on the receivers, stocks, and Yankee hill it up. I have a JP carrier and DPMS bolt. White Oak barrel. Those are the parts that make all the difference. I believe in the old school method of rifle building. receivers just hold the parts. Float a good barrel and get good parts and you are good to go.

Apdl · 08-03-2006, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Shoot

Beware the rifle is only a fraction if the cost of an AR. EoTech Holosight, Trijicon ACOG TA11, and Trijicon ACOG Ta01 are some of the "must have" optics

Oh and the Beta Mags and lots of rounds

for sure some of those Trijicon ACOG are like $1000

demon · 08-04-2006, 04:20 AM

I'm getting a Stag AR next week. Ships out from the factory today. Like others have said, the gun is the first investment, the "accessories" are another money pit in theirselves. What I like about the AR's is that if you get your lower reciever the way you like it, you can add different uppers to make it into whatever you want. I'm getting the 16" barrel flattop and plan on getting a 24" barreled upper for longer ranged stuff later on.

**PackerfanXD** · 08-04-2006, 04:29 AM

Subscribing.

jdavionic · 08-04-2006, 05:17 AM

Lots of good advice. I'd just reiterate one point - building it yourself is very satisfying, less expensive, and most importantly - you learn a lot about the gun.

standerson · 08-04-2006, 05:30 AM

Start up budget is going to be about $1000.

I think this is going to be fun.

Thanks for the input. Never built a firearm before, going to be interesting.

**hobocircus** · 08-04-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by standerson

Start up budget is going to be about $1000.

Bingo! stop right there!
http://www.rockriverarms.com/item-de...TOKEN=27967021
now you just need some ammo.

(Shot one of these recently. Excellent rifle with one of the best triggers I have ever pulled. Only drawback........the rifle is a little heavy for a carbine)

08-03-2006, 09:57 PM	#1
standerson XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 655	New to AR Ok guys and gals. I have the itch. I have never owned an AR but have the itch. Any suggestions on starting out? __________________ USN Retired, Life Member NRA, Eagle Scout

08-03-2006, 10:04 PM	#2
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,708 Blog Entries: 12	Armalite is overpriced for what you get, Bushy's have a following, Olyarms is the best for the money, but nothing beats something made with your own two hands! __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

08-03-2006, 10:29 PM	#4
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,708 Blog Entries: 12	I save on the receivers, stocks, and Yankee hill it up. I have a JP carrier and DPMS bolt. White Oak barrel. Those are the parts that make all the difference. I believe in the old school method of rifle building. receivers just hold the parts. Float a good barrel and get good parts and you are good to go. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

08-04-2006, 04:29 AM	#7
PackerfanXD XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ground zero of the invasion Posts: 6,921 Blog Entries: 1	Subscribing. __________________ An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. -Author unknown.

08-04-2006, 05:30 AM	#9
standerson XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 655	Start up budget is going to be about $1000. I think this is going to be fun. Thanks for the input. Never built a firearm before, going to be interesting. __________________ USN Retired, Life Member NRA, Eagle Scout

08-04-2006, 04:20 AM	#6
demon XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SE Tennessee Posts: 514	I'm getting a Stag AR next week. Ships out from the factory today. Like others have said, the gun is the first investment, the "accessories" are another money pit in theirselves. What I like about the AR's is that if you get your lower reciever the way you like it, you can add different uppers to make it into whatever you want. I'm getting the 16" barrel flattop and plan on getting a 24" barreled upper for longer ranged stuff later on.

08-04-2006, 05:17 AM	#8
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	Lots of good advice. I'd just reiterate one point - building it yourself is very satisfying, less expensive, and most importantly - you learn a lot about the gun.

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