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Posted: 9/7/2009 8:33:37 PM EDT
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Ok, I just recently bought a Stag Arms model 2 Ar. I am wanting to buy another upper, but I'm not sure what to look for. This is my first AR so I am a total newb on the subject. I am wanting to use the new upper to kill varmint, or maybe other small game at long distances. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
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To get another upper, complete, and an optic suitable for that is almost impossible.
In my opinion, you'd be better off putting a good scope on your Stag and using it until you have the money for another upper. Still, it's going to be tough to shoot the small varmints at 400 with a carbine...what are you going for? Coyote, relatively easy. Gophers, not so much... |
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87GN, I do not think the OP is looking for a carbine.
I do not think 300 or 400 yards is to long for a 16 inch barrel but yes a 18 or 20 or 24 is much better. I would find any upper that fits my price range. Put a POS scope on it. Shoot it while saving for a better scope and anything else I thought I needed to make it accurate. I would look for something like this Having an AR that shoots is better than not having one at all. AL |
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87GN, I do not think the OP is looking for a carbine. I do not think 300 or 400 yards is to long for a 16 inch barrel but yes a 18 or 20 or 24 is much better. I would find any upper that fits my price range. Put a POS scope on it. Shoot it while saving for a better scope and anything else I thought I needed to make it accurate. I would look for something like this Having an AR that shoots is better than not having one at all. AL He already has a carbine. I'm saying use that carbine with good glass vs. a crappy upper with crappy glass, which is all he would get for $600, if even possible. 400 yards is not too long for a 16" barrel but a 16" government profile non FF carbine barrel is not going to shoot minute of prarie dog at 400 yards. So we need to know what he plans to shoot at. |
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Most people seem to like the cmmg's
However if they are close in price to these then I would lean that way. I am with 87 though. I would at least try the one you have before dropping the cash on a new upper eta It would also be a good idea to handle a 24" gun before you buy. They are very long and heavy. Better suited to bench work then packing around |
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