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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: wtr100 on June 30, 2011, 08:57:53 AM
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just got a NICE bonus at work - so is it possible?
I want one CMP/NRA match legal - shoots some matches - not compete because that would infer a chance of winning - well maybe the blind squirrel division
So it's mostly a target piece - not kicking doors in 'the stan'
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Can't see why not. I have seen lots of ARs in the 6-800 area and .22 uppers for 3-400.
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Not sure what a dedicated .22LR upper will do for you. Different twist maybe? Conversion kits for an AR-15 run about $150.00. That's basically a different bolt and magazine.
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WTR, if you are shooting under 600 yard, pick up a quality AR A3, I am real fond of DPMS, but there are lots of good ones, and that should be around 700 beans, then get a tactical solutions upper and at least 5 black dog mags. I think you will be very happy, spikes makes a nice upper too, but I think Tac solutions has it down.
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and remember I have an AR for sale. ;D
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Can't see why not. I have seen lots of ARs in the 6-800 area and .22 uppers for 3-400.
And, I happen to know that Haz has an AR carbine that could be had at a fair price... He can lead you to a .22 upper that will have your total in the range you want--or less.
Crusader
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As long as you don't want an aimpoint on both uppers....
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You could pick and choose AR parts, build a great 5.56/.223 with multi cal lower...for $800 +/-...Than a top shelf upper for a few beans more, and have a couple hundred bucks left over for ammo....
As long as you don't want an aimpoint on both uppers....
;D
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WTR
You sound like me. You want a range toy and a "what if" gun. You're honest about it. I like my DPMS sportical a lot. I paid I think about $650 for it, but prices were higher then. Its darn accurate and has yet to jam on me. I would however advise going up one model. The reason is not the milspec receiver with the F/A and dust cover. Those you can live without easily. Its the sights. BUIS are pricey. I could have moved up one model and saved money over a set of YH BUIS, and gotten a forward sling mount. I just was in a kind of "now or never" situation". Get a flat top with an A3 front sight or one with a detachable handle from DPMS. They are inexpensive, accurate and good to go out of the box. No fooling around with a DIY project, and if it doesn't work, just send it back. OR look at Smith. Gander has continually run deals on a railed Smith flat top with built in flip up BUIS for well under $1000. Its a nice rifle, I've fondled one in the store, and the sights are adequate. I'm sure you can pick up a .22 upper either new or used for under $500 at AR15 forum or similar sites.
FQ13
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WTR, if you are shooting under 600 yard, pick up a quality AR A3, I am real fond of DPMS, but there are lots of good ones, and that should be around 700 beans, then get a tactical solutions upper and at least 5 black dog mags. I think you will be very happy, spikes makes a nice upper too, but I think Tac solutions has it down.
+1 On the Tactical Solutions dedicated .22 upper. When I got mine this guy had the best prices around, very fast shipping, and a great guy to deal with. No dog in this hunt, I'm just a satisfied customer.
http://www.mizzoumuleguns.com/id69.html