Del-Ton AR-15
08-09-2015, 12:43 PM
#21
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Here's a bit of logic - if I turned my own barrels, would the rifles I assemble from parts be worth more or less than if I continued to use the Shilen or Black Hole barrels that I currently use?
Making something yourself is only worth something if you're better at it than the guy you used to buy it from.
You live in a select market area if Del-Ton's hold value better than the Cerberus brand rifles where you live. I travel all over the US, I've yet to see that in the used market.
Making something yourself is only worth something if you're better at it than the guy you used to buy it from.
You live in a select market area if Del-Ton's hold value better than the Cerberus brand rifles where you live. I travel all over the US, I've yet to see that in the used market.
RR
08-09-2015, 02:00 PM
#22
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kansas
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My comment was really meant as a counter point to the comment that Del-ton makes their own barrels - if I turn my own tubes in my garage, it doesn't automatically impart a better quality to my rifles. I'd actually have to be skilled at making barrels before that meant anything.
08-09-2015, 02:06 PM
#23
Nontypical Buck
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Lots of information on the AR-15. Thanks to all for contributing to this thread and I hope the discussion continues. I purchased the Del-Ton rifle and did some until exterior upgrades, such as a Magpul forearm. Then I added a foregrip and bipod adapter so I could mount my hunting bipod. Adding the bipod to such a light rifle will not impede its quick handling so it will stay, making a good excuse to by a Harris for my hunting rifle!
I am pleased with the firearm and it will be a sweet coyote slayer and home defense tool. I stuck one of those Magpul flip rear sights with the intentions of mounting some kind of optic. Opinions on optics would be appreciated, so many freakin options out there. For some reason I couldn't upload a picture off my phone so no pictures yet.
I am pleased with the firearm and it will be a sweet coyote slayer and home defense tool. I stuck one of those Magpul flip rear sights with the intentions of mounting some kind of optic. Opinions on optics would be appreciated, so many freakin options out there. For some reason I couldn't upload a picture off my phone so no pictures yet.
08-09-2015, 03:09 PM
#24
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Illinois
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I've seen his work. He is probably one of the best. I would take him at his word for anything AR related.
08-09-2015, 03:16 PM
#25
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Illinois
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Here's a bit of logic - if I turned my own barrels, would the rifles I assemble from parts be worth more or less than if I continued to use the Shilen or Black Hole barrels that I currently use?
Making something yourself is only worth something if you're better at it than the guy you used to buy it from.
You live in a select market area if Del-Ton's hold value better than the Cerberus brand rifles where you live. I travel all over the US, I've yet to see that in the used market.
Making something yourself is only worth something if you're better at it than the guy you used to buy it from.
You live in a select market area if Del-Ton's hold value better than the Cerberus brand rifles where you live. I travel all over the US, I've yet to see that in the used market.
People might ask for more for a used Bushy, but that doesn't mean the actually sell for that price.
08-09-2015, 03:18 PM
#26
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Illinois
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Lots of information on the AR-15. Thanks to all for contributing to this thread and I hope the discussion continues. I purchased the Del-Ton rifle and did some until exterior upgrades, such as a Magpul forearm. Then I added a foregrip and bipod adapter so I could mount my hunting bipod. Adding the bipod to such a light rifle will not impede its quick handling so it will stay, making a good excuse to by a Harris for my hunting rifle!
I am pleased with the firearm and it will be a sweet coyote slayer and home defense tool. I stuck one of those Magpul flip rear sights with the intentions of mounting some kind of optic. Opinions on optics would be appreciated, so many freakin options out there. For some reason I couldn't upload a picture off my phone so no pictures yet.
I am pleased with the firearm and it will be a sweet coyote slayer and home defense tool. I stuck one of those Magpul flip rear sights with the intentions of mounting some kind of optic. Opinions on optics would be appreciated, so many freakin options out there. For some reason I couldn't upload a picture off my phone so no pictures yet.
08-09-2015, 03:57 PM
#27
Nontypical Buck
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08-10-2015, 08:06 AM
#29
Fork Horn
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If I were to buy a brand new scope, I would have to seriously consider the Vortex Crossfire series. They have an unlimited and unconditional lifetime warranty on them.
08-10-2015, 08:33 AM
#30
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kansas
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I know a lot of guys here will laugh at me, but I've had good luck with the Bushnell Banner series of scopes. My coyote AR has a 3-9x40 on it for about 6 years now, and it has held up just fine.
If I were to buy a brand new scope, I would have to seriously consider the Vortex Crossfire series. They have an unlimited and unconditional lifetime warranty on them.
If I were to buy a brand new scope, I would have to seriously consider the Vortex Crossfire series. They have an unlimited and unconditional lifetime warranty on them.
Since we're talking about AR's, I'll comment that I have not found the Bushnell AR series scopes to be on par with the Banners. They're reasonably priced, but after buying two of the Bushnell AR scopes this winter, I would buy Banners over the AR's.