AR-15 BS Thread

Melonite is probably the toughest, crome is second. For a heavy shooter, non precision barrel, I'd go with a Brownells or Midway USA house brand barrel.

 

Chrome's benefit is that its easier to clean, right?

Anyway, thinking about expediting my purchase of a house defense rifle, with a subsequent can.

 

Both of them are very hard (resists erosion and chamber wear) and corrosion resistant, so the chamber won't corrode and jam.

ETA: stainless steel gets you the second advantage, buy not the first.

 

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/21...-1-in-7-twist-145-chrome-moly-melonite-coated


http://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...rrels/b-tac-ar-15-5-56-barrels-prod81873.aspx

As quick examples.

 

I almost put one of those on mine. I really liked it but I have a freaking hard time seeing the small red dot so I went with something where I could change the reticle and make it easier to see haha

 

Shot the 458 socom some more today. Starting reloading for it. Shoots amazingly well. Little kick, but not horrible.

 

If you dont mind ordering online its pretty easy to get. Not as common as like 6.5creedmore and definitely not as available as 308/223. But still a few companies making it. Only problem.....its expensive. Expect to pay $1 plus per a round and honestly 1.50 a round plus is probably more along the lines.

BUT its a simple round to reload and you have a great selection of bullets since it uses the same bullets as 45-70. Reloading you can get the costs down a ton at ~.50 cents.

 

Yes if you like paying a crap ton for it. I reload my own for 1/5 the price.

 

Some 458's I loaded earlier. Waiting on brass to get here

 

Any thoughts on PSA assembled uppers? I'm looking to get a cheap AR and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them

 

My Lower is a PSA. very good quality and shoots well. I can't speak for the uppers as I haven't used one

 

The upper i just got is PSA as well! It seems to pretty good quality, especially for the price!

 

They are fine uppers for plinking. Wont win any accuracy awards but do just fine for the price. Well built, shoot well, and have been 100% reliable though! Both my dad and I recommend them to friends and family wanting to get into AR's

 

Groupings at 100yd using bulk 55gr Federal ammo. No issues here! Great value for the price

 

Good value, and built correctly.

 

I joined the party today, got my first AR! Let the good times roll

S&W mp15 sport 2

 

What was wrong with it?

The charging handle slot is part of the casting, that should be really hard to screw up...

 

Anyone got any secret deals on 223 or 5.56 ammo? I've already purchased 500 reloads from LAX ammo for $180 and I've found 100 round value packs of federal FMJ 55GR for $40 after tax at Walmart. But looking for something a little cheaper than .40 a round. Not looking to shoot the cheap wolf crap or any other steel casing.