I'd put an optic it on it first if the budget permits. After that the sky is the limit.
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A sling will probably come with it.
I've been shooting ARs for a long time.
The most important extra to get is ammo! :mrgreen:
Rails? hmmmm, that is only good for trains
Congrats! have fun!
I've been shooting ARs for a long time.
The most important extra to get is ammo! :mrgreen:
Rails? hmmmm, that is only good for trains
Congrats! have fun!
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Yea thats on the list. I have to check the web to see what it comes with. I know it comes with a case and a mag.A sling will probably come with it.
I've been shooting ARs for a long time.
The most important extra to get is ammo! :mrgreen:
Rails? hmmmm, that is only good for trains
Congrats! have fun!
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Rails? hmmmm, that is only good for trains
LOL! Ain't it the truth!
Ammo
Reloading press
Shoot it alot.
Larue Tactical SPR 1.5 quick detach scope mount. http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=30
Spendy as heck. But it's the best mount on the market. You can take the scope on and off all day long and the mount returns to zero every time.
I switch back and forth between the carry handle sights and a big honkin' varmint scope.
Gratuitous AR nudity
Scope is up to you.
Enjoy your new addiction!
ZM
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Are those black ziptips holding that light on there?Gratuitous AR nudity
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Scope is up to you.
Enjoy your new addiction!
ZM
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MAGPUL MIAD on mine..first thing.
Now to find some ammo.....lots of it.
Now to find some ammo.....lots of it.
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Whats MIAD?MAGPUL MIAD on mine..first thing.
Now to find some ammo.....lots of it.
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Funny that no one ever mentions a quality cleaning kit.
Slings are find and dandy.. USGI issue will run you about $10 and there isn't a damn thing wrong with them. I take it up 1 level and use a padded USGI M60 sling with the addition of 2 HK style snap hooks to mount to the rifle.
I'll second what most are saying as well. Get out and shoot it. Then figure out what you want to do to it. You should have no issue shooting minute of dinner plate at 300m w. a 16" AR. After around 2000 rnds you'll start to get a much better feel for what you want to look at in detail.
And while some folks don't see the actual value of a railed forend, a good number of us do. Yes, there are a lot of folks that put them on to be tacticool, but there are a number of us that do actually do it for a reason and we're not out there at the public ranges trying to show off our latest gadget either
Get a good range case, get as much ammo as you can - collect your brass!!!! - and learn more about what you want to do with that wonderful rifle rather than listening to all of our speculation about what you'll want
Slings are find and dandy.. USGI issue will run you about $10 and there isn't a damn thing wrong with them. I take it up 1 level and use a padded USGI M60 sling with the addition of 2 HK style snap hooks to mount to the rifle.
I'll second what most are saying as well. Get out and shoot it. Then figure out what you want to do to it. You should have no issue shooting minute of dinner plate at 300m w. a 16" AR. After around 2000 rnds you'll start to get a much better feel for what you want to look at in detail.
And while some folks don't see the actual value of a railed forend, a good number of us do. Yes, there are a lot of folks that put them on to be tacticool, but there are a number of us that do actually do it for a reason and we're not out there at the public ranges trying to show off our latest gadget either
Get a good range case, get as much ammo as you can - collect your brass!!!! - and learn more about what you want to do with that wonderful rifle rather than listening to all of our speculation about what you'll want
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+1 on the cleaning supplies and +1 adding things to your rifle that make sense for you. My previous post was more an observation of the mall ninjas that show up with a AR with an Aimpoint, laser dot, tactical flashlight, broom handle, etc., etc. hanging off their rifle and still can't shot a decent group at 50 meters.Funny that no one ever mentions a quality cleaning kit.
And while some folks don't see the actual value of a railed forend, a good number of us do. Yes, there are a lot of folks that put them on to be tacticool, but there are a number of us that do actually do it for a reason and we're not out there at the public ranges trying to show off our latest gadget either
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Yeah kinda like the kiddies putting massive spoilers, lo-pro tires, spinners and monster mufflers on a friggen Neon... saw that just the other day and nearly wrecked I was laughing so hard...
I'll admit that some of the stuff I've added is pure tacticool. But then again I've got each AR setup for different roles and only have Rails on 3 of the 5 and that's because I've learned my own expensive lessons over the years. I think the first rail I put on was onto my 20" RRA just so I could get the scope mount forward enough to get a good sight picture without having to contort my cheek weld and mount/dismount the bi-pod quickly. Some of the stuff I've bought and tried was because it looked cool.. to me. Some has stayed, most has gone away in the face of practicality.
I'm always fascinated to hear about why folks put something on their AR's or AK's. AR's have become kinda like Lego's Build it to your own liking and wants with different parts and pieces. But yeah, the guys with more money than sense always make me chuckle, kinda like the guy last time I was out who wanted everything he had to be just like the Marine issue gear, even though he had never served. Then again, emulation is a form of compliment I guess you could say.
I'll admit that some of the stuff I've added is pure tacticool. But then again I've got each AR setup for different roles and only have Rails on 3 of the 5 and that's because I've learned my own expensive lessons over the years. I think the first rail I put on was onto my 20" RRA just so I could get the scope mount forward enough to get a good sight picture without having to contort my cheek weld and mount/dismount the bi-pod quickly. Some of the stuff I've bought and tried was because it looked cool.. to me. Some has stayed, most has gone away in the face of practicality.
I'm always fascinated to hear about why folks put something on their AR's or AK's. AR's have become kinda like Lego's
Build it to your own liking and wants with different parts and pieces. But yeah, the guys with more money than sense always make me chuckle, kinda like the guy last time I was out who wanted everything he had to be just like the Marine issue gear, even though he had never served. Then again, emulation is a form of compliment I guess you could say.1 - 20 of 38 Posts
