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Thread: At what price point would you start switching to lower tiers?

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    I think I'de continue building rifles, as opposed to letting others build them for me. Gee, it all makes perfect sense.

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    I would buy the Bushmaster buy a mil spec Bravo co tele stock buy an H buffer and a Bravo Co M16 Bolt carrier and BCM bolt

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    If I were going to be taking carbine classes and or shooting in matches, I would spring for the Colt or DD or LMT. If not then I would buy the BM and make it as reliable as possible. I didn't think any gun parts could be exported with ease so I don't know if you could even have a BCM BCG shipped up there.
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    I'd still save up and buy the best rifles.

    Wouldn't mind if I had to save up a couple of paychecks to get it either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reddevil View Post
    If I were going to be taking carbine classes and or shooting in matches, I would spring for the Colt or DD or LMT. If not then I would buy the BM and make it as reliable as possible. I didn't think any gun parts could be exported with ease so I don't know if you could even have a BCM BCG shipped up there.
    It could be done but it would be expensive and paperwork-intensive.

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    I could have sworn that when i was reading through the ITAR paperwork that the rules were not the same for Canada. I may need to go back and re-read it.



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    On that list, I'd get the DD as well. Seems like a good quality/cost match plus it already has a great rail system, foregrip and backup irons.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MichaelD View Post
    Given those prices, I'd get a Daniel Defense. They're generally considered one of the best ARs out there, especially for the money.

    Next up, I'd go with a Smith & Wesson.
    This is what I am thinking also...

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    What's the story with AKs up there?

    'Round here, I have long advocated that the better sub-$1k AR is an AK, and the best sub-$700 AR is definitely an AK.

    My AK, with optic, cost me just a hair over $1k. My BCM complete gun (my least expensive 5.56 AR) cost me $1600+/- with optic. If I only had that $1600 I would buy the AK and ammo and magazines for it, and seek out learning and training opportunities on the cheap.

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    I think it all depends on what you're trying to do with this rifle. Are you planning on spending time at rigorous training classes that run your weapon hard? Or are you just trying to go plinking every now and then with friends/family? For the former, I would absolutely advocate the DD, LMT, or Colt. If you're just going to the range every now and then and only looking to shoot maybe a couple thousand rounds of 55-68gr ammunition a year, it isn't really necessary to have a top-tier AR. My dad owns an RRA and we've put at least 3000 rounds through it over the past couple years without a malfunction. It is also very accurate with 55gr loads. Has it every been run very hard, though? No, not at all.

    You have to assess what you plan to do with this rifle first. At that point you can then begin to justify if you really need that Tier 1 Mil-spec Colt. If you need that quality and assurance and your funds allow, then go for it. Otherwise, that money could be better spent towards ammunition, training, an optic, magazines, etc. Hope this helps.

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