AR-15 BS Thread

That totally sucks, especially at 50 yards.Were you zeroed in for 50 yards or 100 yards?

 

Live and learn. At least something will eat it and it’s not a total waste.

 

I keep looking a AR's but I can't make my mind up on caliber. Either .223/5.56 or get a .22 model. I'm not sure how often I would shoot either, because I don't have a "range" that I can go to other than public hunting land or my grandma's house. Ever since I handled my uncles Ruger 556 a couple months back I've been eyeing them and think one would be neat to customize. How did you guys decide if anyone has ever been in my shoes. I'm sure most just go for the bigger caliber but thought I'd ask.

 

Both? LOL
Which ever one you get and customize. Obviously you will never get back what you have put into them except for easily removable things. They both could serve as home protection although obviously 223 would be more effective, they’re both a blast! No pun intended. If you do buy the 22, I would definitely suggest the Smith and Wesson and not the Mossberg “ever” that thing was just a horrid mess, just a pistol with plastic covers!

 

Lol I'm not going to use a 22 to protect anything other than my fat belly while hunting for small game.

 

The Smith and Wesson 15-22 Sport II would be the model I would buy if I went with the 22. If I bought one of the bigger boys, I would probably get the Smith & Wesson 15 Sport (I think that's what it is) or the Ruger. Somewhere in that price point.

 

Although, if I went .22 I could start my daughter out shooting that, but I already have a Marlin model 60 .22LR. Decisions........Decisions

 

That would be a great start.

 

Nothens FUNNER than an auto RUNNER!!!! (Well semi auto)

 

Get the 5.56 version. You can pickup on of these to easily convert it to .22 for when you want to plink.

M&P 15's have popped up a couple times recently for $350. They sell out fast!

 

Most AR 15's shoot both .223 and 5.56, correct?

 

Correct for the most part. Ones rated for 5.56 can shoot .223 but not the other way around (although realistically you could shoot either in a .223 rated barrel). 95% of new AR's come in 5.56 for that reason.

 

I did a couple shots in the back yard and it was a little high maybe an inch but nothing I should have missed at that close range. I dunno, maybe I pulled the trigger at the last critical second and sailed over it. also there was a little snow on the ground so any blood would have been easy to see. not a drop or speck of anything..

 

I'd build it yourself. It's easy and you'll figure out everything about

Could also build one if you're up to the task. It's pretty easy really.

 

I had only been "into" guns about 6-8 months before I built my own AR. There are tons of videos that'll get you through it and you really only need a few tools.

 

Well if you were pointed down hill, you would’ve had to been already shooting lower because of lack of bullet trap. As they say. Aim down shoot down,. Aim up shoot up! If you thought you pulled up, that would’ve added to your bullet flying higher than it normally would at that distance, and that could account for your miss. I’m sorry to hear that

 

I think that's half the answer. Regardless of positive or negative angle, there will be less drop.
http://www.exteriorballistics.com/ebexplained/5th/33.cfm

 

well I checked it today and theres really no telling what or where the bullet was going...as it turns out the rear sight was almost ready to fall off!! I didnt bother to check it because its brand new!! wth!! both the windage and elevation were literally about to fall off! So I tightened it down and its back to where it should be shooting! Going out the for the last day tomorrow.

 

Good Luck!