Hey, I decided on my first AR15 rifle. I need some help from you about buying it...I am purchasing the lower from gunsmoke, and the upper from sabel co... thats all I need (other than magazines) right? Also, I know the lower receiver has to be sent to an FFL to do all of the paper work, but what about the upper? Can it just be sent right to my house since there is nothing to document?
I was originally saving up to buy a bushy from the local gunstore, but after shopping around a bit online, Im getting a RRA lower for 230 and an RRA upper for 460. I have decided to get the 24 inch varmint upper, because my whole justification for buying this rifle involves prairie dog hunting and target shooting, so I figure a 24 inch Varmint upper is the way to go. I figure later on, I will purchase the post ban LE tactical "A4" upper from them, or just the regular 16 inch "A4" upper.
I was just wondering about the Varmint upper. Size really isnt an issue for a gun which will be used for picking off prairie dogs at 2-300 yards, and target shooting, so would getting the longest barrel make the most sense? To me it does, but Im hoping people with some experience can lend a hand. They come in 24, 20, and 16 inches. What would you recommend?
Now I need a scope. I would like to get a scope for under 300 (give or take a little) which I guess means no leupolds. Preferably one with "zoom" cababilities, I dont really like fixed powers, and maybe a 40-50mm objective. Any suggestions?? Since its a .223 I dont think I will really have to worry about the scope receiving too much "shock".
Im really excited about this, and I just want to make sure Im going about this the right way, Im open to suggestions!