AR Sponsor
Posted: 11/15/2008 9:36:17 PM EDT
|
Let me prequalify the following:
I do not own an AR (yet) I am not new to this site but this is my first post (been trying to soak up as much knowlege as possible prior to posting) I am not new to rifles and ballistics but much discussion on this site uses unfamiliar terminology/brevity. So if I seem simple minded please excuse my ignorance. That being said; I've read discussions and arguments regarding the lower receiver's accuracy and I don't understand the relevance. From my simplistic approach accuracy would be determined by the bolt, chamber and barrel (rifling, muzzle crown etc) -where the bullet goes determines where it ends up downrange. From my understanding the lower houses the trigger, hammer and action springs. This would conclude that error downrange would be operator sourced, not a function of bullet travel. So what is it about an AR lower that affects/effects accuracy? Thanks for the patience MM |
| I agree a good trigger and stock should help with accuracy. I've often wondered about upper/lower fit also. It stands to reason that a tighter upper /lower fit would enhance accuracy as a loose fit could allow the upper to move slightly during the firing of the gun, affecting accuracy. But that's just my conjecture. |
|
some people say that having a tight upper and lower fit could increase accuracy.
could be true but the effects would be minimal because the sights are mounted on the upper only. the trigger does make a difference though. the stock could have weight added to make the gun more stable. the grip could be fitted to your hand and make the trigger feel more comfortable. the buffer could be weighted to delay the bolt from opening. all these reduce operator error, but the less mistakes you make the more accurate you and your rifle will be. |
|
Quoted:
The lower doesn't effect accuracy at all. It is all about the barrel, bolt, ammo, and how skilled you are at shooting. Having a comfortable grip and buttstock and nice trigger might aid the shooter but that is about it. I wouldnt go that far to say at all. On bench rifles a very important part is bedding the reciever to make sure its straight and true. Same thing on an AR, the lower is responsible for making sure the upper is straight and true. Now any major manufacture would work, since there all mil-spec. |
AR Sponsor