Who's king of the AR15

I think you missed my point.

AR parts are, or should be, interchangeable. The noted exception being large pin Colts. The reason they are interchangeable is specifications. That's why it "shouldn't matter", in theory of course. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

(Should have had a winky smilie in my first post.)

As far as military equipment being crap, I've seen how some of that stuff is treated. It may have been built to a specification, but specs don't mean anything if it isn't properly cared for and maintained. Then there's always the lifetime expectancy factor to consider as well......
 
I have a Dtech and it is a great shooter. I am now looking at getting a .204 and may be selling the Dtech upper. But they are SUB MOA rifles before they leave his shop. And he guarentees sub moa or you can send it back and he will make sure it is for you. BUT I have never heard anyone complain about the quality Mike AKA Dtech puts out.
 
The best AR's out there hands down are mine -- the ones I built myself.

Explanation:

I had a budget as well. I chose quality parts from a number of reputable manufacturers that fit my needs for that particular rifle and I built them myself. I started with a stripped lower (I have several from different companies) and ordered all the parts and put them together. It is not very difficult to completely assemble an AR if you have a slight mechanical ability (if you can put together a Snap-Tite model car, etc.) you can do it with some basic tools, good instructions, and a small number of necessary tools that anyone who owns an AR should have in their toolbox/gun case/cleaning box to include upper and lower receiver blocks.

Yes, I saved money by doing it myself, and I have a deeper knowledge and appreciation of my rifles. If anything goes wrong with them out in the field (haven't had an issue yet) I have the knowledge and familiarity with my rifles to be able to work on them and get the situation corrected (in most cases).

With the money I saved myself I was able to buy better optics and more ammunition for them.

Do your research. Buy the best parts for your needs and your budget (they don't always have to be the most expensive). Buid a FRANKENRIFLE and be proud of it and what you accomplished.

And yes I have the "Black Rifle Disease." /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
 
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Not much question that Les Baer is the best. The absolute worst I have ever seen in 45 years was a Colt upper.

Jack



Explain please
 
I've been looking at the SIG 556, however, I'm curious as to why it is RARELY IF EVER mentioned as a predator hunting rifle on most predator/varmint sites. As a matter of fact, never have I seen it mentioned once. Does anyone have an idea as to why this may be? Is it too expensive? Too new?

I hear it has a fantastic trigger; at least, for defense purposes.
 
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I've been looking at the SIG 556, however, I'm curious as to why it is RARELY IF EVER mentioned as a predator hunting rifle on most predator/varmint sites. As a matter of fact, never have I seen it mentioned once. Does anyone have an idea as to why this may be? Is it too expensive? Too new?

I hear it has a fantastic trigger; at least, for defense purposes.



I'm not sure why it's never mentioned. Appears to be a well made, robust rifle with some of the weak points of the AR platform addressed. There aren't as many accessories out for it at this time. Maybe that's why. They don't cost much more than an AR and less than some. Everything I've read about them is positive. I think I'm going to get one in the next couple months. I'm kind of torn between it and a couple other rifles.

As for the question at hand, it would be tough to find a truly "bad" AR these days. Some are more refined than others. Having said that, my worst experience has been with Colt.

Good hunting
 
I own a DPMS and really love it. I am not taking anything away from the other brands cause I have friends that own others and they like them.
 
2 DPMS, 1 Bushmaster, and 2 complete uppers, a WOA and a PK Industries. Haven't found one I don't like yet. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
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It seems pretty clear to me. What part don't you understand?

Jack



WAs this when they first came out?
Did you have this happen in the military?
Was this a colt reciver built wiht spare parts? ect.
 
I have owned uppers by RR, Oly, Bushy, Dpms, and Model One.

I don't shoot AR's anymore, but when I did the 2 DPMS uppers I had were the the most accurate. One in 223, one in 204.

Don't know who makes the barrels for DPMS, but they shot tip top. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif

Feed and function was also highest with my DPMS, seems the feed ramps were cut deeper, and were a little smoother. Fed all bullet types well.

DPMS has it figured out.
 
I'm new into the AR-15 seen, I did boot camp with the M1 and carried the M-14 the next 3.5 years. I"m just trying to tell you where I'm comming from.
I picked up a RRA a couple of weeks ago and my wife fell in love with it.(it doesn't hurt her sholder) I picked up four AR-15's made by century and right after that my wife found a Colt sp1 at a gun show.(82 to 85, i think)
I was shooting the four century guns today(suppost to be Colt parts and century receiver) and one or two of them are about as accurate as can be. one hole, two and three shots at fifty yards. NOt every time but enought to make you want to keep at lease one of the four.
(yes, I'm a FFL01 dealer and the four were for gun shows)
YEs the RRA's is a nice gun The COlt is a nice gun, but with Priv- partizine(yes, I know that's not how it's spelled, but I'm spelling challeged). I'm getting what I consitter real accuracy.
My reloads are accurate but will not work the action.
(yes, this needs work)(yes, I'm working on it)
Pat
 
For tactical puposes (as in your life depended on it) NOVESKE.

But for predator hunting and what most of us use our ARs for I'd have it built by either Mike or Dan, both sponsors of this site and both have good reputations here.
 
Building an AR is actually pretty easy. Getting good components is the key, especially the barrel and trigger. That's really the only thing making them accurate or not. My AR's carry 2 Kriegers, an Obermeyer, a Colt match barrel and an M4 shorty from CMMG that I don't know whose barrel is on it because ultimate accuracy is not that important on a shorty. There just aren't any other issues like bedding to worry about. The parts, except for the barrel and trigger, really are less important than the guy doing the build. If you don't want to do it yourself, the best I know of are RR, White Oak. Others have experience with Noveske and DTech that they find good, too, although I haven't had anything by them yet. I am building my own now. I use a local guy, Mike Bykowski, High Performance International, for my match stuff as that is most of what he builds and I have had good luck with his stuff. Plus I can go to his shop and B.S. with him if I want.

Fast Ed
 
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