Posted: 5/27/2001 4:29:53 PM EDT
| What is the best AR-15 for the money? What are the most important features to look for in a rifle? Thanks, I'm new here. |
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At the time I purchased my Olympic, it was about $100 less than Bushmaster and Armalite. To me, all three are the same. As far as the AR15 goes, it's the best in ergonomic design (the feel in your hands and the ability to control most of the buttons and levers with the right hand) in my opinion. However, it's down fall is that it is sensitive and needs to be well taken care of, unlike an AK or SKS. |
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Depends what you're looking for . . . Are you using it as a tactical/defensive gun? You want a realistic, accurate replica of the M-16? Are you going to shoot for accuracy? Is weight a factor? You going to add a scope? PERSONALLY, I like the Bushmaster. I had a Colt and it was screwed up. My choice is the XM15 A2S V Match Carbine. This is a flat-top (no carry handle) without sights for scope mounting (Redfield Tracker SE 6X - 40 mm) floated 16" 1:9 heavy barrel. Heavy barrel reduces heat build up and barrel "whip" resulting in a more accurate gun. Flat top lowers the height of the scope mount, so no cheek piece accessory is needed. Also, a lower mount creates fewer parallax problems with a scope. Floated barrel adds accuracy because you're not supporting the fore end (hand grip) with the barrel and thus moving the barrel out of alignment when shooting. 30 rd mags are a dime a dozen, legal in pre or post ban guns. I don't need a bayo lug, a flash suppressor, or even the front sight tower. It's possible to add a handle to the flat top, but I don't use one and would need to add a front sight too. With a fixed handle upper, you can't get the rigid mount for optics like a flat top. You can always buy a complete upper, or lower, or parts to convert. Bushmaster seems to be leading the pack on AR production and govt. contracts. |
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