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Getting a new AR
« on: July 07, 2017, 03:00:13 pm »
Thinking of getting a new AR.  Any recommendations as to a particular brand and model?

This one seems to be a really good value.



https://aeroprecisionusa.com/ap/product-lineup/aero-ac15/
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Re: Getting a new AR
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2017, 04:11:02 pm »
Quote from: Bigun on July 07, 2017, 03:00:13 pm
Thinking of getting a new AR.  Any recommendations as to a particular brand and model?

This one seems to be a really good value.



https://aeroprecisionusa.com/ap/product-lineup/aero-ac15/

Which Cartridge are you thinking of getting it in?

I got my first AR last year in 6.5 Grendel.

There are lots more to choose from though:

Centerfire calibers inch measurement

    .17 Mach IV
    .17 Remington Fireball
    .17 Remington
    .17×223
    .17×204 Ruger
    .17 Tactical
    .19 Calhoon
    .19X223 Calhoon
    .20 Tactical
    .20 Practical
    .204 Ruger
    .20 PPC
    .20×6.8 (BHW)
    .20 LBC (BHW)
    .219 WASP-C
    .222 Remington
    .223 Remington - Original AR-15 caliber: .223 cartridges may function in a 5.56×45mm rifle, however 5.56×45mm cartridges can produce excessive pressure in a .223 rifle.
    .223 Remington Ackley Improved
    .223 BoZ
    .22 PPC
    .22 LBC (BHW)
    .22 Nosler
    .224AR (Necked down 6.5 Grendel)
    .22×6.8 (BHW)
    .243 LBC (BHW)
    .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum
    .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum
    .25 Winchester Super Short Magnum
    .25-45 Sharps
    .25×6.8 (BHW)
    .257 Bobcat
    .264 LBC (BHW)
    .270 AR
    .277 Wolverine (6.8×39mm)
    .30 Carbine
    .30 Herrett (.308-6.8)
    American 30 (BHW)
    .30 Remington AR
    300 OSSM[1][full citation needed]
    300 AAC Blackout (7.62×35mm)
    .300 Whisper
    .300 Sabre
    .30 Coyote (30X40)
    30×6.8 (BHW)
    32ACP
    .338×39
    .35/40
    .35×44 (BHW)
    338 spectre
    .357 SIG
    357 Automag
    358 Yeti - Wildcat [2]
    .375 Reaper
    375 SOCOM
    .40 S&W
    44 Remington Magnum
    44 Automag
    440 Corbon Mag
    .45 ACP
    .450 Bushmaster
    .458 SOCOM
    475 Tremor
    .499 LW
    .50 Beowulf
    .50 Action Express
    .640 Express Magnum

Centerfire calibers metric measurement

    5.45×39mm
    5.56×42mm(5.56-6.8)
    5.56×45mm NATO - Original AR-15A2 caliber: can also safely fire .223 Remington
    FN 5.7×28mm
    6.5X40
    6×45mm
    6×6.8 (BHW)
    6mm Hagar
    6mm PPC
    6mm AR, a necked-down 6.5 Grendel
    6mm AR Turbo, 6mm Dasher, 6mm Fat Rat (6mm Grendel AI) and other variants of the above cartridge
    6PDK, a necked-down 6.8mm Remington SPC
    6MM BR
    6mm BRX
    6.5mm BRX
    6.5x6.8 (BHW)
    6.5mm Grendel
    6.5mm Patriot Combat Cartridge
    6.5 BR
    6.8×39mm (.277 Wolverine)
    6.8mm Remington SPC
    7X40
    7 sCAR
    7 BR
    7mm Valkyrie
    7.62X24
    7.62×37mm Musang
    7.62×39mm
    7.62×40mm Wilson Tactical
    9mm Parabellum
    9X23
    10mm Auto
    10mm SOCOM
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Re: Getting a new AR
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2017, 04:23:40 pm »
Quote from: Elderberry on July 07, 2017, 04:11:02 pm
Which Cartridge are you thinking of getting it in?

I got my first AR last year in 6.5 Grendel.


Anything I buy will be 5.56X45 NATO. Will work just fine with .223 Remington ammo as well.
« Last Edit: July 07, 2017, 04:26:36 pm by Bigun »
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Re: Getting a new AR
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Re: Getting a new AR
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2017, 04:41:13 pm »
Quote from: Elderberry on July 07, 2017, 04:36:35 pm
I see Primary Arms has your Aero AC15 for $699 http://www.primaryarms.com/aero-precision-ac-15-complete-rifle-apcr100015

Champion Firearms has them for $650 and the owner is a friend so I might do a little better than that even.

http://www.championfirearms.com/Aero-Precision-AC-15-16-5-56mm-APCR100015-p/apcr100015.htm

Thought about putting one together myself but leaning toward not hassling with that.  To my number 2 son's great displeasure I might add.  He has two and loves to fiddle with them.

« Last Edit: July 07, 2017, 04:43:46 pm by Bigun »
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Re: Getting a new AR
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2017, 05:07:49 pm »
Quote from: Bigun on July 07, 2017, 04:41:13 pm
Champion Firearms has them for $650 and the owner is a friend so I might do a little better than that even.

http://www.championfirearms.com/Aero-Precision-AC-15-16-5-56mm-APCR100015-p/apcr100015.htm

Thought about putting one together myself but leaning toward not hassling with that.  To my number 2 son's great displeasure I might add.  He has two and loves to fiddle with them.

Based on price, my brother has recommended I look at:

https://www.americantactical.us/category/Rifle%20Main
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Re: Getting a new AR
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2017, 05:18:21 pm »
Quote from: thackney on July 07, 2017, 05:07:49 pm
Based on price, my brother has recommended I look at:

https://www.americantactical.us/category/Rifle%20Main

Thanks!  I will definitely take a look.
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Re: Getting a new AR
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2017, 07:16:13 pm »
Quote from: Bigun on July 07, 2017, 05:18:21 pm
Thanks!  I will definitely take a look.

I just bought one of these via GunBroker.com

http://www.gunbroker.com/Semi-Auto-Rifles/BI.aspx?Sort=13&IncludeSellers=682195&ca=5000020

No name brand.  When I get mine, I'll give a report.

I paid $351, plus too much ($41.25) in shipping & handling.  I ordered mine in 7.62x39 for a hog gun.  Also ordered a low end night scope.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NZ98OKG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Now I'm trying to remember where I put that great ammo price checker link posted here before.
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Re: Getting a new AR
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2017, 07:27:18 pm »
Quote from: thackney on July 21, 2017, 07:16:13 pm
Now I'm trying to remember where I put that great ammo price checker link posted here before.

http://www.gunbot.net/ammo/rifle/762x39/

Found it!  Thanks again @Elderberry for the original link.

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