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Posted: 5/28/2007 12:18:02 PM EDT
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I have tried using the search for this topic, however the search tool on the site is not the best. So if I am asking a questions that have been covered many times over, Sorry. I'm looking into getting an AR to shoot service rifle matches, later maybe getting a diffrent upper to use for coyotes. Who makes the best rifle for a 1000-1300 dollar budget that would be accurate and meet the service rifle reqirements. I have been looking at RRA. How do they compare to Bushmaster and Armalite, who else makes one in this catagorey? Would I be better off building one? Lots of questions. Your ideas would be appreciated |
| If you are just starting out, any of the "National Match" models from those three companies would outshoot you for quite some time. That being said, I have an Armalite that has performed well for me (with a RR WOA-tuned trigger) and would recommend it. I also have heard good things about Rock River NM models. Basically, I wouldn't delay starting competitions while you wait for one particular brand to become available, since I know they aren't all always easy to find. Make sure you get yourself a nice sling and a really nice shooting coat. They make a huge difference. |
| RRA NM A2 from ADCO use to be $1004.00 shipped. It is plenty good out of the box. I have seen dozens at matches and all were flawless. The NM A4 does have the detach carry handle with NM sights and would be a done deal as far as having a coyote getter by mounting a scope but the opening through the carry handle is awfully narrow to get your fingers through to release the bolt; of course you could do as I do and bang the bolt release with my palm or fist going over the top, when all slung up in position. |
| Alot of folks arround here have WOA and Compass Lake for the DCM matches. I built my own on a RRA lower and the upper sports a RRA freefloat tube and a Kreiger barrel. The rear sight in a national match with a modification I did that keeps it from twisting. Have heard great things about RRA NM rifles though. I just have not run into anyone with one pesonally. |
You could do a lot worse than: 1. Building or buying your own lower, using the RRA NM trigger; 2. Buying an RRA NM upper (A2 or A4, your choice). Check with Legal Transfers in the EE for pricing, as well as ADCO. |
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