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Posted: 6/16/2006 6:48:36 AM EDT
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Gents, I've decided to quit fighting my M1A for competitive shooting and switch to the AR platform. With out further ado, I need some advice on what is the best method of doing this. I already have a colt AR15 that was manufactured before the AWB (about 1990)...it has maybe 1000 rounds through it. I know to get serious about shooting it I'll have to make some mods to it. I would also like to add an M4 type AR to shoot for fun with my sons... Here are the questions... Should I: A. Leave the colt alone, perhaps trade it in for an M-4 type, and build a separate rifle for the competion. B. Build the colt into a competitve shooter and buy an M4 separately. Or is there a third option I'm not thinking of?...thanks for any input... Dan |
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Once you leave the M1A behind, you will not look back. The AR is not only much easier to shoot, but is also less expensive to shoot as well. I suggest you get a dedicated match rifle, such as a Rock River and go and kick some butt. They have a good trigger and mine is capable of shooting clean at 200, 300 and 600 yards (if I do my part). Or, you can get a Rock River match upper and swap it onto your lower, and eventually upgrade to a better trigger. But the trigger is very important. I believe you will learn the quickest, and improve your scores the fastest if you are shooting the most accurate rifle possible. If you take the rifle out of the equation, then you will know it was you and not the rifle when a 7 or a 8 comes up. Glad to hear you are working hard to improve you skills, hope this helps. |
Gunwrtr, Thanks for the comments...I qualified lots of times with the M16 in the Marines, and I've always been more comfortable with it. I take it from your comments you think I should just build my own match rifle and leave the colt alone. Thats what I I'm really trying to figure out...I did not want to dismember the colt since I have no idea of its value. I underdstand a good match rifle can be put together for about $800 or so. Thats what I'll probably do and leave the colt for sale/trade towards an M4... Thanks for your time. Dan |
If this is your first AR for High Power, the above is all you need. |
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Build the lower to your specs and the get best trigger you can afford. Decide what type of course you want to shoot, and attach the appropriate buttstock. The "range" will decide the barrel twist, 1-7,1-8 for heavier, long-range bullets, 1-9 to 1-12 for lighter, shorter course slugs. Then there's the profile...Hbar for prone-benchrest or Govt. Profile for standing-home defense? For authenticity, you'll want an A-2 upper. But for versatility, you can't beat a flatop. Then buy the upper you choose from a known AR 'Smith like Compass Lake or White Oak. Or, outta the box, the RRA has an excellent rep and Bushmasters' CMP Uppers are great starters too. Do you need to spend the big bucks on a Fancy Kreiger or Broughton Barrel or will a Douglas or Wilson take you where you want to go?  Compass Lake 26" Free Floated CM Fluted Douglas 1-8 Flatop. PNW Match Sights Bushmaster Lower, SR 25 Trigger RRA Entry stock, Adjustible buttplate Not the best, but good enough for me. YMMV |
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