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bravo22b · 11-05-2008, 21:10

I think it's time to make a long overdue purchase. I have an A2 Bushmaster thats about 12 years old... never a problem, at least not yet. I've been meaning to get a 16" upper for a long time, but now I think I might just get a complete 16" weapon. This way, I have two AR's; one for me, one for the wife. Otherwise, she's stuck with an M1 carbine...OK, but not my first choice.

I am way behind the curve on keeping up with the explosion in AR technology over the last 10 years. I have been studying TR's primer on carbines, and I think I have a better idea of what I'm looking for. I don't have an unlimited budget; I figure I can spend about $1200. I want something basic, that can shoot either 55 grain or 62 grain, that will eventually have an optic, hopefully an ACOG. I'm looking at an RRA, with chrome lined 1:9 barrel, six position stock,and a mid-length quad rail fore arm, and BUIS until I can afford an ACOG. I'd like to keep it as close to an issue M4 as possible, since I want to be able to switch back and forth without thinking too much.

I also plan on increasing my inventory of 7.62mm Federal Gold Medal Match for my Remington 700, and 5.56mm for the AR's.

I'd be happy to hear any suggestions on the best deals in 5.56 and/or an M4.

11-05-2008, 21:10	#15
bravo22b Guerrilla Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 207	I think it's time to make a long overdue purchase. I have an A2 Bushmaster thats about 12 years old... never a problem, at least not yet. I've been meaning to get a 16" upper for a long time, but now I think I might just get a complete 16" weapon. This way, I have two AR's; one for me, one for the wife. Otherwise, she's stuck with an M1 carbine...OK, but not my first choice. I am way behind the curve on keeping up with the explosion in AR technology over the last 10 years. I have been studying TR's primer on carbines, and I think I have a better idea of what I'm looking for. I don't have an unlimited budget; I figure I can spend about $1200. I want something basic, that can shoot either 55 grain or 62 grain, that will eventually have an optic, hopefully an ACOG. I'm looking at an RRA, with chrome lined 1:9 barrel, six position stock,and a mid-length quad rail fore arm, and BUIS until I can afford an ACOG. I'd like to keep it as close to an issue M4 as possible, since I want to be able to switch back and forth without thinking too much. I also plan on increasing my inventory of 7.62mm Federal Gold Medal Match for my Remington 700, and 5.56mm for the AR's. I'd be happy to hear any suggestions on the best deals in 5.56 and/or an M4.
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