AR Styles/Calibers

[MacFromOK]

Ok... here's another couple questions.

1. Does this kit include everything needed except for a stripped lower?

2. If so, does it appear to be a good kit (especially the 1:9 barrel twist)?

Thanks.


# (1) 5.56 NATO 16" Barrel 1:9 Twist
# (1) BCG- 5.56 NATO Bolt Carrier Group
# (1) Ultra Slim Clam-on KeyMod Free Float Hand Guard w/Detach Rails/15"
# (1) Lower Parts Kit w/Stainless Steel Trigger & Hammer-
# (1) Mil Spec 6-Position Stock
# (1) -.750 Gas Block
# (1) Carbine Length Gas Tube
# (1) Standard Receiver End Plate
# (1) Mil-Spec/Commercial Castle Nut/Steel
# (1) Mil-Spec Buffer Tube/Alum.
# (1) 3 oz. Buffer
# (1) Buffer Tube Spring
# (1) Mil-Spec Charging Handle Alum.
# (1) Dust Cover
# (1) Forward Assist
# (1) A2- 1/2"x28 Thread Bird Cage A2 Muzzle Brake
# (1) Pistol Grip/Black
# (1) Upper Receiver 5.56/.233/.300AAC, M4 Feed Ramps

 

[dennishoddy]

Not a thing wrong with that kit. The 1-9 is a good all around twist rate that will favor all but the heaviest bullets.

 

[MacFromOK]

Not a thing wrong with that kit. The 1-9 is a good all around twist rate that will favor all but the heaviest bullets.

Does it appear to have everything required?

 

[dennishoddy]

Does it appear to have everything required?

Except for the lower and you already knew that.
Down the road, depending on the optics you may or may not wish to install, the charging handle may need to be upgraded to one with a longer handle if the scope blocks easy access to it. Some scopes require it, some not. If you stay with irons, your golden.

 

[MacFromOK]

Cool, thanks.

 

[kirk1978]

Go ahead and get the 3 Anderson lowers when they are on sale next......you can thank me later!! I went from owning 0 to 8 in the last 14 months.

 

[MacFromOK]

Hmmm... this one is $100 less ($299, blemished) and has a Wylde chamber. Can also get it in a 1:7 or 1:8 twist (folks seem to think the 1:8 is a good compromise).

https://www.midstatefirearms.com/Ri...-blem-w-10-Free-Float-16freefloatquad-kit.htm

Mid State also has some decent reviews.
https://sealgrinderpt.com/gear-reviews/gear-review-midstate-firearms-midlength-upper-review.html/

Thanks guys.

 

[dennishoddy]

Don't worry about blems. Its cosmetic and the AR platform is not designed to be a queen at the range or in the field.
Save the money and go with the blem

 

[MacFromOK]

Thanks, but I have more questions... :/

1. What should I expect to pay for 5.56 or .223 ammo? Per box and per thousand. Or per round maybe?

2. I'm seeing ammo brands I'm not familiar with (IMI, PMC, Geco, Black Hills, etc.). Are there brands I should avoid?

3. I've read that the "green-tipped" ammo may be less accurate than others. Why would I want green-tipped ammo anyway?

Lol, the more I research, the more it becomes apparent how little I know about ARs...

 

[dennishoddy]

Thanks, but I have more questions... :/

1. What should I expect to pay for 5.56 or .223 ammo? Per box and per thousand. Or per round maybe?

2. I'm seeing ammo brands I'm not familiar with (IMI, PMC, Geco, Black Hills, etc.). Are there brands I should avoid?

3. I've read that the "green-tipped" ammo may be less accurate than others. Why would I want green-tipped ammo anyway?

Lol, the more I research, the more it becomes apparent how little I know about ARs...

I don't shoot anything steel cased in any gun. Some have success, but I don't care.
Go to SGammo.com and check their bulk ammo prices. They are in Stillwater, so shipping is close.
.223 ammo is getting cheap again. I'd suggest waiting a bit before making a thousand round buy. I don't think prices have hit bottom yet.
I use the SG Ammo site as a bellwether of bulk pricing, and he keeps going down.