Which AR?

**madisonsfinest** · 02-16-09, 10:19

So I am purchasing a new AR, my first, and I'm wondering if I am going overkill with the POF 308, which will cost about 2800 with the troy front/rear buis added on. My thought here was that I could deer hunt with this rifle, as well as shoot paper, etc..... Would I be better off with a more light weight AR, and just buying a Rem 700 or something of that sort for deer hunting? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,

Mike

Some AR's I'm considering are the POF, LWRC, Noveske, and LMT......

**PlatoCATM** · 02-16-09, 10:28

An AR10 is expensive for a paper puncher that does a little hunting also. Are you planning on doing high-volume training? If so, you might want to consider a 5.56. Ammo and mags cost substantially more. Not to mention the availability of parts procurement and adaptability even in this market.

**madisonsfinest** · 02-16-09, 11:13

The POF 308 was the only one I was considering in 308. The others mentioned would be in .223. I guess I would like to attend some classes in the future, but I don't see that happening for a while as I am about to be a father in April. I just thought the 308 would cover all bases, but I'm not opposed to having two rifles either. Thanks for the response.

Mike

**LOKNLOD** · 02-16-09, 11:21

A basic LMT, Colt 6920, Daniel Defense, or Charles Daly DM4LE would be a great place to start. The Noveske also, but only if you can manage to find and afford one.

If I was starting from scratch, that new Daniel Defense rifle is a great package for the money. Lots of extras for a great price.

**ICE1811** · 02-16-09, 12:09

COLT - LMT - NOVESKE

**No.6** · 02-16-09, 12:31

You can't go wrong with either a Colt or LMT. If you want to do training and paper punching, go with 5.56/.223 for the above mentioned reasons. For hunting, you might consider getting a 6.5G/6.8 SPC/.458 SOCOM upper coupled with the necessary magazines. Simple swap of the upper, change the magazine and presto! you've got a hunting gun.

**madisonsfinest** · 02-16-09, 12:44

Great Ideas so far! Just a little background. This will be the first AR that I will have owned, however, I have probably shot a couple thousand rounds through a Colt AR15A2 throughout the years at work.

**rob_s** · 02-16-09, 13:01

Colt 6920. If they really follow through with the rumors and go to .155" dia. trigger and hammer pins, then that will eliminate the last only reason not to buy a 6920.

**carbinero** · 02-16-09, 16:13

You sound like a good candidate for the 6.8spc. ar15performance (W) and Titan Armory (E) are taking orders for a 5R rifling barrelled upper for $650 starting 2/23.

**Jay Cunningham** · 02-16-09, 16:19

Originally Posted by rob_s

Colt 6920. If they really follow through with the rumors and go to .155" dia. trigger and hammer pins, then that will eliminate the last only reason not to buy a 6920.

It may be silly, but if they ever go with a .155" pin diameter LE6921 factory SBR I will buy one and call it a day.