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Old 11-19-2008, 08:54 AM
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I have 4 AR-15, two BUSHMASTERS with 11 inch barrels and 5.5 inch flash-hider, one COLT 20 inch barrel, and a COLT CAR3 ELITE with a 24 inch stainless steel barrel, this rifle has no sights, so I bought a LEUPOLD MARK 4 3-9X36 with Illuminating reticle. It will put 3 rounds touching at 100 yards.
 
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Old 11-27-2008, 12:46 AM
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Found one today, $706, not sure about the 11.5" barrel, but with the M-4 I could hit center of mass every time at 500 yards with iron sights, so I hope this one will be as accurate, bit I guess it really doesn't matter. There isn't an area in my patrol where I have 500 yards to shoot. It is a DPMS Panther Arms Carbine.

Optional Tri-Burst/Full Auto Upgrades Available Barrel: 11.5" w/A2 flash hider (birdcage) 4140 chrome-moly steel 6 grooves, right-hand 1x9 twist, button rifled Chamber: 5.56x45mm Method of Operation: Gas operated rotating bolt Bolt & Carrier: 8620 steel bolt carrier, heat treated and plated per Mil Spec Phosphated steel bolt, heat treated and plated per Mil Spec Sights: A2 front sight Assembly Weight: Empty - 6.9 lbs. Length: Extended: 31 7/8" Collapsed: 28 3/4" Upper Receiver: A2 Fixed carrying handle and and rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation, Forged 7075-T6 aircraft aluminum alloy Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec and Teflon coated black Dust cover Shell deflector Round forward assist Right hand ejection Lower Receiver: Forged 7075-T6 aircraft aluminum alloy Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec and Teflon coated black Semi-auto trigger group Aluminum trigger guard Aluminum magazine release button Stock: AP4 - 6 position, telescoping fiber reinforced polymer Handguards: GlacierGuards Oval Carbine Length Aluminum delta ring Each rifle comes with 2- 30 rd. Magazines, 1- Nylon Web Sling and 1- Cleaning Kit.
 
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Old 11-27-2008, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 94Matt
They ain't gonna get any cheaper, better get one now. Debating whether to get a short barrel version also.
You should get the short barrel stuff 1st. The last AWB went after the short stuff 1st and the parts all but disappeared overnight. I enclosed a picture of my 5.56mm pistol that I built with a 1.5# trigger pull, 7.25" barrel and reduced length buffer tube.
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by gunman41mag
I like the way you can do so many things to an AR-15, so many different calibers you can put on an AR-15, you can even make a target rifle. Yes a very flexible rifle with plenty of options.
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As an example I just bought a .50 BMG upper that attaches to a bone stock AR-15 lower



More info here: Bohica Arms
 
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Originally Posted by WinstonWolf
... True

As an example I just bought a .50 BMG upper that attaches to a bone stock AR-15 lower



More info here: Bohica Arms
what kind of lower did you use?
 
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Originally Posted by Mr. Miyagi
what kind of lower did you use?
... Pick one, I have six
 
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Originally Posted by WinstonWolf
... Pick one, I have six
Want to sell one
 
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Originally Posted by WinstonWolf
... Pick one, I have six
Six of the conversions? Or six lowers?

I'm wondering if a non billet lower will hold up to the 50 and/or Lapua
 
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Old 12-09-2008, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by WinstonWolf
... True

As an example I just bought a .50 BMG upper that attaches to a bone stock AR-15 lower



More info here: Bohica Arms
How do you get them big ol' bullets up that little tiny mag well? Just kidding.

I just bought another lower the other night. They are getting harder and harder to come by. I think uppers will be around for a while though even after a ban. I'm hoping the manufacturers will catch up here in the next 2 months or so. I'm tired of playing the wait game for parts. Once I get my paperwork back I'll post up some pics of my latest build.
 
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Old 12-09-2008, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by staarma
How do you get them big ol' bullets up that little tiny mag well? Just kidding.

I just bought another lower the other night. They are getting harder and harder to come by. I think uppers will be around for a while though even after a ban. I'm hoping the manufacturers will catch up here in the next 2 months or so. I'm tired of playing the wait game for parts. Once I get my paperwork back I'll post up some pics of my latest build.


I'm hopping the panic buying gets over with soon as it's already starting to wind down & manufactures get caught up with the backlog of orders so "normal" pricing resumes again.

I think OB will try multiple ammo/gun bans, but he's got bigger things to worry about right off the bat.

If ya get time come on over to AR15 Armory.com & check it out
 



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