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    Quote Originally Posted by Sentaruu View Post
    I think that would be customizing, actually.
    think he means, people that go all out and "Mall ninja" their gun. my rifle came with a full free float rail, and magpul moe stock. ive added an moe + grip, (a2 is pitiful), and some better rail covers. these items are fully functional and dont just make the gun look "cool" in my honest opinion. sights are a must though, as mine is full flat top. mbus was the more economical choice. they work, they cost less then full steel ones. perfect day!!

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    Stocks, triggers, slings/sling attachment points, grip, foregrip/handguard, BUIS, optics, lights, IR, mags, ammo... Ya the costs certainly add up!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Abraham View Post
    I've owned a number of bolt guns and have been satisfied with a sling and a scope and that's been enough customizing for me
    Costs me WAY more to do a Bolt gun than an AR. 1k glass, minimum. Bed job, Timney, Base, Rings? FORGET IT.
    "You people have too much time on your hands." - scottryan

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    Much of the add-ons really aren't "necessary." It's a matter of preference. I walked all over, well armed, with an M16A2... but got on the interewebs to see what they were lacking. A good carbine will take you 90% of the way to well armed, the rest is just looking for that last 10%. An quality RDS will get you maybe 5%, changing out slings, stocks or hand guards are 1% changes at best (all things I have done in the last year.)

    The most important factor is experience, given a quality rifle to begin with.
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    The honest truth for me is that I'm not a soldier, work in law enforcement or an "operator." For me, this is a hobby plain and simple. I have an appreciation for elegant engineering and like to shoot in the weekends. If I have disposable income to try out some new piece of well-engineered kit, then why not?

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    Great information.

    Thanks everyone!

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    Red dot sight (RDS) or low power variable scope, backup irons, sling, and white light. The rest is just fun and in some cases needed for physical disabilities and/or shooting style.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    Costs me WAY more to do a Bolt gun than an AR. 1k glass, minimum. Bed job, Timney, Base, Rings? FORGET IT.
    Sounds like a hipster bolt gun.....

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    There is adding things that add to the function for example a light ? scope or red dot sight or free float for some reason etc. sure. As the fad several years ago Tacticool add ons no.

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    I used to want to have all sort of whiz bang stuff on my rifles. 47 acres of rail estate, grips, lights, illuminators, can openers, dish washers and a place to put my beer.

    Then I got a little older and wiser and realized, Hey, I'm not a soldier, marching through the burning desert, kicking in doors and killing bad guys. I have no need of even half the things they do. I need a simple, reliable rifle to defend my home and family.

    Since then, I've standardized to a rifle made with high quality components, simple forends (MOE or M4), grips, stocks, an RDS and a light. That's all I personally need and want to spend $$ on.
    Last edited by nova3930; 06-12-13 at 16:48.

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