Building my first AR15/M4 Rifle

[bkm]

http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-1...m_medium=email
This is a good deal, but I don't think it last past today. If you buy a kit, I'd look for one with the top already assembled.

[bkm]

bkm, so I guess this is your new hobby? [emoji38]

Nah, I've always wanted one, and to be honest I'd be foolish to pass up the deals going on right now. Plus I can write it off on my taxes for work.

[bkm]

Thoughts on the AR-47? Cyber Monday deals on PSA has a complete upper with bolt group and charging handle for $319.

It would be kinda cool to take advantage of the 7.63x39 AK/SKS ammo.

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[Onetrackmind]

Thanks for the heads up Bryan!

I'm seriously considering buying their AR47 upper ($319 is a great price) and pairing it with their complete Magpul lower. I have a couple of ARs and several AKs/SKSs and have always wanted to try an AR47. This is a steal IMO...plus I have about 3k rounds of cheap Russian ammo for it! I just don't know if these AR BCGs can handle steel cases. Does anybody know about that?

[bkm]

Thanks for the heads up Bryan!

I'm seriously considering buying their AR47 upper ($319 is a great price) and pairing it with their complete Magpul lower. I have a couple of ARs and several AKs/SKSs and have always wanted to try an AR47. This is a steal IMO...plus I have about 3k rounds of cheap Russian ammo for it! I just don't know if these AR BCGs can handle steel cases. Does anybody know about that?

Read through the reviews. Everyone runs junk steel tula ammo through them with zero problems. I only wish they made a 7.62x54. I have tons of Nagant ammo, but don't shoot it much because of the kick.

[Onetrackmind]

I didn't even think about reading the reviews...thanks. I know that the Bushmaster ARs used to have have trouble with extended use on the steel cased stuff. Looks like the PSAs are good to go...that's awesome.

I'm pretty sure that I'm going to pull the trigger on one. Thanks again for the heads up.

Yep...my Mosin kicks like a dang mule too! That 7.62x54 definitely packs a serious punch.

[bkm]

Where are you guys getting your ammo from?

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[ironchop]

Thanks for the heads up Bryan!

I'm seriously considering buying their AR47 upper ($319 is a great price) and pairing it with their complete Magpul lower. I have a couple of ARs and several AKs/SKSs and have always wanted to try an AR47. This is a steal IMO...plus I have about 3k rounds of cheap Russian ammo for it! I just don't know if these AR BCGs can handle steel cases. Does anybody know about that?

I have two friends with AR47 uppers and they love them. They came from here:

http://blackthorneproducts.com/cart/...roducts_id=781

http://blackthorneproducts.com/cart/...roducts_id=313

http://blackthorneproducts.com/cart/...roducts_id=312

there is only one company who makes mags for all the AR47 uppers but they aren`t too hard to find and still retail for about $15-20 each. Regular AR mags in 5.56 wont work.

[ironchop]

Where are you guys getting your ammo from?

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no particular place

I run WPA, TULA, and Red Army Standard from Century in the Aks they love to eat steel case.

I run steel case Tula in my HK91 and sometimes brass case Federal if I care about consistent shot groups.

I run Lake City (Federal) and some American something or other in my M4 and PMC X-TAC LAP 62gr green tip in my Rock River bull barrel coyote rifle

I don't have a dedicated ammo source really, I just buy what`s on sale wherever in most cases. J&G has pretty good prices and so does Century.

I`ll buy better stuff if I`m hunting but for plinking, I buy junk except in the bull barrel Wylde chambered Rock River.


I hope your department issued you an AR rifle for duty carry in the car. I believe police should have whatever the public can get at least.

[83ATC185]

I love the 7.62x39 and to be able to shoot it out of a quality rifle sounds like a dream come true.

I don't trust the chinese SKS. That summabish was downright dangerous.

[bkm]

I carry a Sig 516 and Rem 14" 870

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[Onetrackmind]

Where are you guys getting your ammo from?

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I buy from various places as well. I like to use www.ammoseek.com to find the best prices first. It's awesome if you haven't used it.

[bkm]

Very cool site.

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[bkm]

If you guys took any AR pics before they tragically fell into the lake, post them up. I like seeing the different setups.

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[ironchop]

I've got pics somewhere. Lemme check my laptop mañana. Its at work. I could always pull them out from the bottom of the lake and take selfies if I can recall exactly where the boat capsized.



That Sig 516 would ruin me for wanting a cheap AR. SIG improves everything they touch. You will pay handsomely, though. What are you running for optics?

I'd like to put a Meprolight on the M4. I run a Nikon M223 4-16x42(?) Its cammed for bullet drop comp for polymer tipped 55gr zingers but I shoot 62's at a lot closer range using the reticle for extra holdover for the heavier slower slugs. The scope is cammed out to 600 yds but really that's an AR's effective limit even with the lighter faster 55's

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