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Posted: 5/19/2005 1:53:12 AM EDT
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I would like to ask some advice in selecting my first AR-15. The primary use will be for informal paper target shooting with the possibility of getting into NRA High Power / CMP competition. I've read a lot of good things about Fulton Armory's quality and service. Another factor is that they are located near my home in Maryland which would make it easy for me to have any future work performed on the rifle. To keep the initial cost down while I get started, I decided against going with their full up CMP rifle and start with the basic A2 model ($849) with selected extras: 20" SS Match Barrel 1 in 8 twist - plain muzzle +$50 RRA 2 stage NM trigger +$100 NM Front and Rear Sights +$75 I'm going to wait on the free float tube as it adds another $160 to the cost and will not cost more to add later. Any advice on either Fulton or the AR-15 setup would be greatly appreciated - Thanks! |
Welcome aboard  ,  While I'm sure that Fulton makes and sells a fine DCM/CMP AR, alot of fellas interested in getting into Highpower have used the RRA version. It's a bit cheaper and some get their RRA from White Oak Precision, which is the RRA re-worked by Mr. Holliger. www.whiteoakprecision.com/ Might want to check them out........  Mike |
| I suggest building your own. You can select the barrel of choice and mate to whatever components you choose. It's having a custom rifle at rack rifle prices. The beauty of the AR is that it's very homebuild friendly. Barrels are already headspaced and you can assemble them with minimal tools. |
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Not knowing your level of skill or your budget, the idea of starting off with a good basic rifle is a good one. The scenario you described will get you a very, very good rifle if cost is no object. I have to second Mr_Wilson's suggestion to consider other competition rifles, particularly RRA. I got started in AR's about 3 years ago (at age 55) because I wanted to try service rifle matches. At my age and income, I am fortunate to be able to afford to buy what I want. I chose to buy an Oly A2 20 inch heavy barrel....a basic model. My skills and eyes are mediocre at best, and I've found that the Oly in its basic configuration has continued to challenge my skills. It's my intent to add a NM trigger group and rear sight at some point, but my primary goal is to measure my own improvement. In keeping with others' advice, I have plenty of magazines (20 rounders are easier to handle) and lots of decent quality ammo. FWIW |
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