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    So I have this old AR.

    Bought a new AR with a 16" barrel and 1 in 7 twist, put my old pre-remington Bushmaster V match up on consignment, gun store guy says it's worth $600 bucks, problem is it's been there for several months with no interested parties. Understandable as it has a 24" 1 in 9 twist barrel with a fixed stock and an old fashioned aluminum handguard. Gun is a real tack driver and handles 69 grain bullets without a problem in the 24" barrel, Problem is the gun weighs close to 10lbs. with a scope on it. I'm thinking about taking it back and buying a Magpul adjustable stock, a 20" 6.5 grendal barrel and new handguard for it. Question is would this be a worthwhile project? Where's the best place to go for the barrel,magazines and handguard?

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    I'd buy a Faxon barrel and a new Larue handguard for it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by brutus51 View Post
    Bought a new AR with a 16" barrel and 1 in 7 twist, put my old pre-remington Bushmaster V match up on consignment
    Pre-94?

    If so, I'd list it on Northeast Shooters, and let the bidding war begin! When it's over, take your profit, and go buy a K-A!

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    Hey brutus51,
    Don't forget, You Will also need a 6.5 Bolt, and ofcourse a muzzle brake or Flash hider
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    Last edited by RVTMaverick; 04-18-19 at 08:03.

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    The question is, is this a worthwhile project to you? Do you have a need or want for a second rifle? If not, maybe you'd have better luck selling off the lower separately and keeping the upper if you still have a use for it.
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    How much do the old Colt SP1s and preban Bushmaster type guns sell for in those barn states?
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    6.5grendel forums has a group buy for members with 16” barrels for $145ish and bolts for $55ish.


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    Quote Originally Posted by brutus51 View Post
    Bought a new AR with a 16" barrel and 1 in 7 twist, put my old pre-remington Bushmaster V match up on consignment, gun store guy says it's worth $600 bucks, problem is it's been there for several months with no interested parties. Understandable as it has a 24" 1 in 9 twist barrel with a fixed stock and an old fashioned aluminum handguard. Gun is a real tack driver and handles 69 grain bullets without a problem in the 24" barrel, Problem is the gun weighs close to 10lbs. with a scope on it. I'm thinking about taking it back and buying a Magpul adjustable stock, a 20" 6.5 grendal barrel and new handguard for it. Question is would this be a worthwhile project? Where's the best place to go for the barrel,magazines and handguard?
    Frankly, I would install a MAGPUL PRS stock and a new 15" free-float handguard (MI Combat Rail One Piece Free Float Handguard, M-LOK(TM) compatible) and keep on shooting it.

    https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com...p/mi-crm15.htm

    I would also advise getting the new Magpul® Bipod for M-LOK.

    https://www.magpul.com/firearms-acce...ipod-for-m-lok
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    Don't know what the benefits of a pre-94 are but I don't think this is one of them. Bought it new in 99.
    Please elaborate on what makes a pre-94 desirable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by brutus51 View Post
    Don't know what the benefits of a pre-94 are but I don't think this is one of them. Bought it new in 99.
    Please elaborate on what makes a pre-94 desirable.
    Pre AWB and is legal to possess in certain ban states. The whole supply & demand concept.

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