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Posted: 11/29/2007 5:50:42 PM EDT

I am looking into buying a colt 20" HBAR sporter. A dealer has some still in stock for around $1,100. brand new in box. Is this a good price? and are they 556 nato chambered? or 223 rem. (Yes I know Im gona drink the koolaid.) lol

Thank in advance brd brothers!

Posted: 11/29/2007 6:26:45 PM EDT

[#1]

It isnt outrageous, but you could probably find it somewhat cheaper if you looked around online. If you got it online you would likely have to pay shipping and an FFL transfer fee. If the convenience of the dealer having it right there in front of you is worth the extra $150 or so you might be able to save by buying it online, not being able to see what you are going to pay for, and the time it will ake you to get it, help the local guy out and get the rifle you can have right now and have the opportunity to inspect before you commit. If the $150 or so is too much, then check some of the online sights and get the lower price.

Posted: 11/30/2007 3:13:11 AM EDT

[#2]

And all Colt ARs are 5.56 chambered.

Posted: 11/30/2007 3:26:18 AM EDT

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And all Colt ARs are 5.56 chambered.

Weird, they are listed as 223 on the website. I would assume the accurized rifle is 223

Posted: 11/30/2007 3:57:23 AM EDT

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And all Colt ARs are 5.56 chambered.

Weird, they are listed as 223 on the website. I would assume the accurized rifle is 223

I think by now we know that the chamber information provided by the manufacturer has little to do with reality. And yes it is a 5.56 chamber, or you could say the rifle is a "match rifle" with a "machine gun chamber". Given the chamber choice and the 1/9 twist and you have a real odd ball.

Posted: 11/30/2007 4:13:49 AM EDT

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I think by now we know that the chamber information provided by the manufacturer has little to do with reality. And yes it is a 5.56 chamber, or you could say the rifle is a "match rifle" with a "machine gun chamber". Given the chamber choice and the 1/9 twist and you have a real odd ball.

I never thought about it. I think Bushmaster does explain that the varmint rifles are 223 and the others 5.56. Armalite looks like they improperly list everything as 223, they seem to have struggled with website issues over the years.

Doesn't the colt "accurized" have a different trigger also?

I couldn't find on either Colt site a 20" government profile rifle-ie an M16ish rifle. They don't offer that anymore?

I have one of the older ones with a fixed carry handle and it's a great rifle.

Posted: 11/30/2007 4:26:41 AM EDT

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I couldn't find on either Colt site a 20" government profile rifle-ie an M16ish rifle. They don't offer that anymore?

I have one of the older ones with a fixed carry handle and it's a great rifle.

the only 20'' berreled rifles are the MT6601 and the MT6700. both have a Heavy profile barrel.

Posted: 11/30/2007 4:46:02 AM EDT

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Doesn't the colt "accurized" have a different trigger also?

Yes, the CR6724 (which BTW "OP" is what I paid for mine and dad's when purchased 4-5 years ago) Colt Accurized Rifle comes with a "called" match trigger. Ain't than much better than the standard Colt trigger IMO.

YMMV, but that was the first thing I replaced. (w/ a Jewell 2-stage)

mike

eta - forgot to mention that the CR6724 has a 5.56mm chamber in it as I have fired both Lake City and Win M193 thru it with no problems.

Posted: 11/30/2007 6:28:22 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
I am looking into buying a colt 20" HBAR sporter. A dealer has some still in stock for around $1,100. brand new in box. Is this a good price? and are they 556 nato chambered? or 223 rem. (Yes I know Im gona drink the koolaid.) lol

Thank in advance brd brothers!

Your in a preban state (as you know ) so less options out there. Fun times with your new COLT!!!!!!1

Posted: 11/30/2007 7:58:12 AM EDT

[#9]

sweet man!
thanks!

Posted: 12/1/2007 5:48:29 PM EDT

[#10]

Had a HBar Colt, and had it turned to Gummint Profile by ADCO.
The HBar is waaaaaaaaaaaaay too muzzle heavy.
BTW, you'll find the barrel is marked '5.56'; believe that.
Moon

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:35:17 PM EDT

[#11]

Greetings,

I just passed up a Colt h-bar match competition with compensator. The guy was asking $1,100.00. That was supposed to be the out the door price. When I went in to pay for it he tried adding $80.00 for tax. He wouldn't compromise and I got p _ _ _ _d and walked out. I was more upset because he gave me a couple of different prices on the same gun and I caught him in a couple of lies. Bottom line, I could have gotten it for $1,180.00 which is probably an average price. I tired looking around at other sources but none are available. Gun Broker had several on auction but they were/are several hundred dollars more.

Now I am going to get a Bushmaster.

Chuck

Posted: 12/1/2007 7:51:49 PM EDT

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And all Colt ARs are 5.56 chambered.

Totally not true. They have 9mm and 7.62x39mm, not to mention .222.

Just being cute.

Posted: 12/1/2007 8:20:29 PM EDT

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Quoted:

Quoted:
And all Colt ARs are 5.56 chambered.

Weird, they are listed as 223 on the website. I would assume the accurized rifle is 223

My 6724 is 5.56...

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