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What is the cost on that 18" set up?
I can't answer your question, since I don't own an AR15. However, one of these days (especially if Hillary looks like she'll win) I hope to buy one. What would be the best caliber to get - a .223 Wylde chamber, or a 5.56mm NATO?
Me? I'd find some old shooter who got bit by the Bass Fishing bug and wanted to sell off all his pre-ban stuff and a crapload of ammo for about $600.
But that's me. (^_^)
Seriously, I'd start with a good namebrand lower in an A2 style and then whatever the most affordable upper with a NATO chamber you can get. That will start you off great and then you can get new uppers as you find new things to use the rifle for.
RRA makes good guns. If I was going to build another rifle, service or varmint I would get a RRA lower with a White Oak upper. Only because I know that John makes top notch uppers. You can't go wrong with what you have listed.
I am looking at stripped lowers and not sure what to get. I am not sure which is the best bet RRA, Stagg or Bushmaster?
I can't answer your question, since I don't own an AR15. However, one of these days (especially if Hillary looks like she'll win) *snip*
Has anyone heard anything on Patriot Ordance AR's? They make a gas piston rifle, similar to the HK's. US Based. I recently held one and it felt rock sold. Super light. The upper had a urethane spray on it - making the grip feel awesome. Not sure why more companies don't do this.
Any how, some sweet looking weapons...
http://www.pof-usa.com/p415/p415.htm
Is there some advantage to the NATO round? And how easy is it to get?
What is the perceived benefit from a piston upper?