AR-15...Colt, Bushmaster, or Armalite

[The patriot]

Tim, my little brother was on the "All Guard" team for a few years. He got more ammo than he could use in several lifetimes. All quality stuff. All 223. Fed GMM, special Black hills un cataloged ammo, etc, etc.
I dont mex-match my ammo. I got the 4 groove specifically because Gene Barnett told me it would tolerate the m-118 ammo, and still give acceptable accuracy. 6 grooves do not like this ammo.
Scott, I know the scope you have. At least you have an angled eyepiece!! I have a straight scope of $75. 00 quality. #ad
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Redfield made good stuff, sorry to hear they went out of business.
Handloads: 40. 5 to 42 grains of IMR 4895 over a 168 sierra, in a Fed case with a fed primer. This is the standard high power load. Some rifles prefer the 4064 powder, and I've used Hodgdon Var-Get with good results. Just dont push it too much,or use any bullet over 180 grains. You'll bust up your op-rod.
Dave B, sorry to hear about your problems with DPMS. I have had no problems, and theyre highly touted on ar15.com. I hope they took care of it for ya. They seem to be pretty good people.
Eric

 

[Timinator]

Eric,
I got out of the AF in '96 and thought I might go to the Guard. I received an invitation to qualify for the All Guard team at Camp Robinson. I was successful in qualification, but the negotiations with a Guard unit fell through. Maybe I met your brother?

 

[turbonatr]

I have 2 Colts and 1 BM. Can't complain about any of them.

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[The patriot]

Maybe you did Tim. I think he went to Arkansas (?) to tryout. I think in 1997 ? I DO remember him saying it was VERY HOT and humid. 100++ out. He's quite a character (all of my brothers are) you'd probibally remember him. #ad
He told me paperwork (and getting payed) was always a problem, but he thought it was only his unit??
He came in from Colorado N. G. E-mail me. I'll send you his name.
Eric

 

[Briar Hopper]

I've got 2 Bushmasters, both "pre-ban", though one is just the receiver. I need to get cracking, and start building the second one. The one I have that is operational, I love it, the accuracy puts a grin on my face as big as the one I get from driving my Cummins Ram ... . wel, almost... #ad

You can buy direct from them, provided you have a friend with an FFL if it's a complete rifle or receiver you want, everything else, no FFL needed. I had a choice when I found myself faced with selling part of my collection, either the M1A had to go, or the Bushmaster... I miss the M1A, but still have a M1 Garand that almost makes up for it...

 

[Chad Sheets]

I have 3 AR15's. A Colt, and a DPMS and some other off brand I cant remeber right now. They all shoot great. No jams, misfires, or anything else. I can pick up the $2000 Colt or the $700 generic one and put 10 rounds in a 6 inch circle at 500 meters. The only reason I have a high $$ Colt is because I got it almost free when I was doing the deputy Sheriff gig. Unless you are a gun freak, you will never know the difference. Save some cash, go cheap and save the rest for a rainy day.

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[The patriot]

Cliff, have you considered building your own lower receiver? I got an 80% complete lower for $45. 00. Takes about 10 hours with hand tools (aluminum, no problem with hand tools) and I have a receiver w/o serial #'s. It's prefectly legal as long as you do NOT sell it. Youre allowed to build yourself one a year. I built one, and my Wife built one too. #ad

Go to ar15.com, and look under "build it yourself" The guys name is Tannery shop.
Mine was only $45. 00 because I got an #2 (cosmetic reject) I think the #1 ones are close to $100. 00. BTW you cant tell it was a #2 after it's painted. #ad

If anyone out there is thinking on doing this, better do it. There is a Senate bill that would out law this. #ad

Once you have the lower, you can get the rest of the rifle anywhere. The lower is the serialised part. Just remember, it must be built to a "post ban" configuration. No flash hiders, collapsable stocks, or any of those killer bayonet lugs. #ad

Eric