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Posted: 6/5/2009 10:03:15 AM EDT
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I need a Service rifle for DCM. I can get a completely stock Colt Sporter Match HBAR, I think its a 6601, lightly used for a pretty decent price. But think I would need to free float and add NM sights and trigger.
By the time I did that, it would be close to the price of a new RRA NM. Would the Colt be competitive as it is or should I go ahead and do the NM mods or get the RRA? I need to decide pretty soon, there are other people looking at the Colt. Does the Colt have a match trigger, and sights already? I could probably do without the FF since I don't sling really tight and the HBAR barrel is 1 inch under the handguard. Both are readily available, so that's not an issue. |
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A Colt Sporter Match HBAR is basically just a service rifle with a heavy barrel, and not a NM rifle. If the RRA comes with a free floated barrel, a NM sight, and a NM trigger, it is a better deal. If you were getting a carbine, the Colt would have more resale value, but not so much for the pseudo-match rifle. And by the time you rebarrel it, get the FF handguard, and a new trigger, it is just an upper and lower.
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I'm not sure what you mean by the RRA NM ...I don't think they have a rifle actually called that. 
Having said that, all current RRA's come with a 2-stage "match" trigger and Wilson "match" barrels. The RRA may or may not have a chrome-lined bore and chamber, if that's important to you (and in match work it might be, for ease of maintenance). You can order chrome lining from the factory, and some models come with it standard, so I'd check on that. I have both a Colt (6920) and an RRA (Entry Tactical), and I like the RRA as much for everyday shooting as I do the Colt. the RRA's trigger is better and the ergonomics are a little better than the Colt's, due to the more-comfortable Hogue grip. It's your call, but you might get more "extras" on the RRA than the Colt right out of the box, and save some money in the process. . . |
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I'm not sure what you mean by the RRA NM ...I don't think they have a rifle actually called that.
Having said that, all current RRA's come with a 2-stage "match" trigger and Wilson "match" barrels. The RRA may or may not have a chrome-lined bore and chamber, if that's important to you (and in match work it might be, for ease of maintenance). You can order chrome lining from the factory, and some models come with it standard, so I'd check on that. I have both a Colt (6920) and an RRA (Entry Tactical), and I like the RRA as much for everyday shooting as I do the Colt. the RRA's trigger is better and the ergonomics are a little better than the Colt's, due to the more-comfortable Hogue grip. It's your call, but you might get more "extras" on the RRA than the Colt right out of the box, and save some money in the process. . . http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=226 The NM comes with a stainless steel barrel, and A2 grip. Perhaps do a little research next time. |
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I'm not sure what you mean by the RRA NM ...I don't think they have a rifle actually called that.
Having said that, all current RRA's come with a 2-stage "match" trigger and Wilson "match" barrels. The RRA may or may not have a chrome-lined bore and chamber, if that's important to you (and in match work it might be, for ease of maintenance). You can order chrome lining from the factory, and some models come with it standard, so I'd check on that. I have both a Colt (6920) and an RRA (Entry Tactical), and I like the RRA as much for everyday shooting as I do the Colt. the RRA's trigger is better and the ergonomics are a little better than the Colt's, due to the more-comfortable Hogue grip. It's your call, but you might get more "extras" on the RRA than the Colt right out of the box, and save some money in the process. . . Yeah, RRA has a rifle called the NM rifle (NM A2 and A4)... |
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I'm not sure what you mean by the RRA NM ...I don't think they have a rifle actually called that.
Having said that, all current RRA's come with a 2-stage "match" trigger and Wilson "match" barrels. The RRA may or may not have a chrome-lined bore and chamber, if that's important to you (and in match work it might be, for ease of maintenance). You can order chrome lining from the factory, and some models come with it standard, so I'd check on that. I have both a Colt (6920) and an RRA (Entry Tactical), and I like the RRA as much for everyday shooting as I do the Colt. the RRA's trigger is better and the ergonomics are a little better than the Colt's, due to the more-comfortable Hogue grip. It's your call, but you might get more "extras" on the RRA than the Colt right out of the box, and save some money in the process. . . 1.) Yes RRA does have a NM. 2.) You do NOT want a chrome lined rifle for NM shooting purposes. |
| That's pretty much what I was thinking, I just needed a quick answer so the seller wasn't left hanging. Thanks for the replies. I'm not really a resale value type guy. Anyway, I think most "Colt" resale value would go away as soon as the first non-Colt part was installed. |
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the rra nm gun is made exactly for what you are wanting to do. the colt fanboys can check their mil-spec talking points at the door on this one. it's wilson 1/8 stainless barrel has win written all over it. whoever mentioned chromed bore on this one is uninformed, as these come with stainless barrels only. |
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RRA NM. It's designed from the ground up to be a high power rifle competition service rifle. Mount your sling, mark your sights, and you're done. Every modification you could want on a NM rifle is already on there - and done professionally.
Does the Colt have a 2-stage NM trigger? 1/8 Wilde Chambered SS NM HBAR? Free floated barrel? NM sights in 1/4 or 1/2 MOA adjustments? Even if you can add all that - do you want to? Or do you want a gun that you walk out the door with that was made from the ground up to be what you walked out the door with? Not to mention - I'm personally not willing to pay the premium for the image of a pony on the side of my receiver. |
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RRA NM for sure, it has exactly what you want out of the box and is arguable RRA's nicest gun! Wholeheartedly agree 
Configuring the Colt for DCM would add significant cost to the base rifle. The 6601 is a great weapon, but one could argue that it's more of a service grade rifle than a match rifle, while RRA's NM was express built for competition. |
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RRA NM for sure, it has exactly what you want out of the box and is arguable RRA's nicest gun! Wholeheartedly agree
Configuring the Colt for DCM would add significant cost to the base rifle. The 6601 is a great weapon, but one could argue that it's more of a service grade rifle than a match rifle, while RRA's NM was express built for competition. +1 the 6601 is nice, but is more an A2 than a perry rifle. |
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I'm not sure what you mean by the RRA NM ...I don't think they have a rifle actually called that.
Rock River Arms NM A2/A4 |
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