Hoot
10-31-08, 21:49
I am a new member and this is my first post. I'm here because most of the folks on the forum seem to be quite knowledgeable, and I need a little guidance.
I carried an M16 as an issue weapon for over twenty years. But that was a long time ago. I am a life-long gun enthusiast and have a large number of guns of most types, but I don't have an EBR; however, with the likelihood of an Obamination in the White House, I figure I ought to get one while I can. The trouble is there are so many makers in the game that I have no idea which way to turn.
I would like to keep the cost in the $800-$1000 range. I don't want to build my own. There may not be time! I've recently looked at a Rock River, but my untrained eye couldn't tell me much.
Decent accuracy is a must. I recently sold my Mini14 because it couldn't reliably hit a gallon jug at 100 yards. I can live with 2 moa. Reliability is a must. And I would like to have a fairly good trigger even if it is a two stage.
I have a can or two of 55gr. old but quality mil. ammo that the gun should be happy with and has the proper twist to shoot it accurately. I assume that a one in nine twist would be optimal for the 55 grain bullet. Is this correct? I have an older Kimber bolt gun in .223 and it has that twist.
Because I'm 75 I'll probably want to mount an optic but I'd like the option of iron sights just in case.
I'd prefer the carbine version but that is not mandatory.
I live in the sticks with a great many pests and predators. I have bolt and lever guns that are well suited for their control. So I don't really need an AR. But it is an uncertain world, and I think I should have one. Just because.
Now relying on your experience and knowledge, tell me what are my three best choices (makers) and the three I want to shy away from. And I will really appreciate the benefit of your expertise.
I carried an M16 as an issue weapon for over twenty years. But that was a long time ago. I am a life-long gun enthusiast and have a large number of guns of most types, but I don't have an EBR; however, with the likelihood of an Obamination in the White House, I figure I ought to get one while I can. The trouble is there are so many makers in the game that I have no idea which way to turn.
I would like to keep the cost in the $800-$1000 range. I don't want to build my own. There may not be time! I've recently looked at a Rock River, but my untrained eye couldn't tell me much.
Decent accuracy is a must. I recently sold my Mini14 because it couldn't reliably hit a gallon jug at 100 yards. I can live with 2 moa. Reliability is a must. And I would like to have a fairly good trigger even if it is a two stage.
I have a can or two of 55gr. old but quality mil. ammo that the gun should be happy with and has the proper twist to shoot it accurately. I assume that a one in nine twist would be optimal for the 55 grain bullet. Is this correct? I have an older Kimber bolt gun in .223 and it has that twist.
Because I'm 75 I'll probably want to mount an optic but I'd like the option of iron sights just in case.
I'd prefer the carbine version but that is not mandatory.
I live in the sticks with a great many pests and predators. I have bolt and lever guns that are well suited for their control. So I don't really need an AR. But it is an uncertain world, and I think I should have one. Just because.
Now relying on your experience and knowledge, tell me what are my three best choices (makers) and the three I want to shy away from. And I will really appreciate the benefit of your expertise.