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Posted: 10/27/2007 9:37:28 PM EDT
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I am still getting my "feet wet" in AR ownership. So I have a few questions I think you gentlemen can help me with ? 1. The A&A 50 Beo Wolf Over Match. I have a lower I am thinking about buying this upper for. So I have a few questions for those here that might know about it. A. From what I read the 50 Beo clips fit in the regular AR receiver ? Right ? B. How readily available is the ammo commercially ? C. Last, how good of a company is A&A, that make the upper ? I have a few questions about some companies I have seen with decent deals. 1. How reputable are M&A Parts Inc. for their Kit's and Uppers ? 2. How reputable are Lauer Custom Weaponry for their receivers ? 3. How reputable are J&T Distributing for their Uppers and Kits ? 4. Or should I stay with companies I know like RR, LMT, Colt, BM, Stag, and DPMS ? A few questions about barrel length. 1. What length of barrel for longer range shootings ? 2. I have heard several theories on this. Some say anything over 18 is a waist and only creates drag on the projectile ? Is this true ? 3. Then several have told me that 20" and 24" work well for extreme distance with heavier projectiles ? Is this true ? 4. Finally, I have also been told that a 16" bull barrel will shoot just as well as the longer barrels ? Is this true ? One last set of questions. I have been told to get a free float hand guard and not to ? 1. A gentlemen at the range told me not to get a free floater because it puts extra stress on the barrel nut and receiver ? Is there any truth to this ? 2. Which company makes a better rail ? 3. What is the difference between a regular Full Floater and A Monolithic Rail Floater ? Is it the fact that the upper most rail attaches to the receiver and adds strength ? Therefore eliminating the barrel nut and receiver stress ? Any help on these would be great and appreciate all who have helped before ! I love this site ! |
What the heck I'll give it a shot..
The Beauwulf uses magazines not 'clips' and yes the magazines fit in the standard AR lower.
Not readily, but it is available - go ask in the AR Variants forum (under this one) that is where you'll find the .50 B shooters .
Very good rep.
Depends on what you are looking for. Even among the companies you 'know' there is a great variation in quality. Before asking who you should go with - you need to define what the purpose of the rifle is for, and what calibers/options you are interested in, then we can discuss a budget....
Depends on the caliber, are you using irons or optics, what do you consider 'longer range'. For some people that is 100-200y, for others it's 600y-1000y.
No it's not a waste, but you do get less return for the longer/heavier barrel.
Again depends on what you intend to use the rifle for.
Yes there is some extra stress IF you put 15 pounds of accessories on the muzzle end and/or use a Turner sling and sling up very tight. Even then I wouldn't worry about it.
Loaded question. There are a variety of 'High Quality' rail systems that each have their own advantages/disadvantages. You need to decide on things light weight, is a removable rail important, do you want to have to remove the front sight base, how mechanically inclined are you? The better rails come from LaRue, Troy, Daniel Defense, KAC, and ARMS (in no particularly order). But there are some very good rail system from other companies like Midwest Industries and YHM that are worth looking at if you don't need gear ready to drop from airplanes.
In a monolithic the rail system is phycally part of the upper receiver (ala the LMT); 'standard' systems bolt onto standard flattop uppers either by attaching to the original barrel nut, or a special replacement barrel nut (and may also attach to the flattop's rail).
Yes
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I dig the Omega, but I've got zero experience with the Vltror cas-V - though personally I'm not a fan of rail systems that attach to the receiver rail (I'd just go monolithic if you wanted the extra stiffness). 3. As for the long range I am thinking of each, a 5.56 and 308 ?
1000y with 5.56 requires a special rifle, and finely tuned hand loaded ammo that is single loaded. If you're interested in 1000y the 308 with a 20-24" barrel will do the job, as will a 6.5 Grendle. The AR-15 based 6.5 Grendle might even have some advantages - talk with the Grendle Guys in the AR Variants forum. Personally I shoot 'long range' with 6.8 SPC, but I define 'long range' as 400-600yards. |
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So then sticking with the Barrett 50 I have would be the idea for "long range" ? I can expect decent 500 and 600 yard shots with a 16" 5.56 AR ? I have always wanted a 308 in the AR config, so looks like I'll be getting one of those. I have never used or shot the other calibers you listed, looks like I'll half to do some research and see if my buddy will let me shoot his 6.8 the next time we go to the range. My buddy hand turns the bullets for my fifty and loads them for me. It sure makes that big bastard accurate compared to runnin the Mil. surplus ammo. I just never really have got into loading, don't know why, just never sparked my fancy. |
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