AR-15 BS Thread

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.

 

Why not? Steel case is great training ammo, reliable, and doesn't hurt your firearm.

 

Just never been a fan of steel ammo, always preferred brass just a personal preference of mine

 

It's not the steel case that's really an issue. It's the bullet with the bi-metal (steel and copper) jacket that's the problem over time. Lot's of time, but still time.

http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/brass-vs-steel-cased-ammo/

 

A case of Wolf Gold can be had for around $300 shipped. I use a lot of it. Freedom Munitions reloads are around the same price.

 

Dropping in so I can start to shoot the shit in here with you all (pun intended). I've got 2.

1) Spike's Lower, Rock River Stage 2 LPK, Armalite Upper with a 20" heavy barrel and Midwest Industries full length quad rail and a 4-12x40 Nikon P223 that I use for coyote hunting and long range shooting.
2) Sig P556 Swat, SBR'ed, that I use for "plinking" and general bad-assery.