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Old 12-18-2012, 04:27 PM
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In the tragic light of whats happened I have decided to buy an AR. I have long been thinking about buying one but have yet to do so. Now with the renewed gun control debate I have a feeling big changes are coming so I want to buy an AR before I cant. I am pretty much strictly a hunter and do not know much about them or any brand advantages over others. Does anyone have any suggestions on brand, make, model, or caliber? Any information would be appreciated!!!
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Old 12-18-2012, 09:00 PM
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Good starting place IMO;


http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/

Company started by some special forces guys.

You could do a lot worst.................!!!

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Old 12-19-2012, 05:11 AM
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If your a hunter the 6.5mm, 6.8mm or 30Rem is what I would be looking for in calibers.
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Old 12-19-2012, 05:13 AM
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If you want to buy one better act quickly. Many gun shops are now out of stock on any of the AR type guns. Same thing with the ammo.
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Old 12-19-2012, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Champlain Islander
If you want to buy one better act quickly. Many gun shops are now out of stock on any of the AR type guns. Same thing with the ammo.
+100. I'm sure we will be looking at another AWB. That said, for hunting I'll suggest something different...a 6.5 Grendel. That's what I got and it is a well built, very accurate weapon. Check Alexander Arms first.
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Old 12-19-2012, 04:11 PM
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I really don't plan on using it for hunting. For the leisure sport of shooting I suppose. I appreciate the suggestion this far
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Old 12-19-2012, 04:20 PM
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I was in a gunstore today, they sold 14 Bushmaster AR's today. One guy bought 4, he had a concealed permit so he didnt have to get approved, I bet that call would have throwed up some red flags. They only had two left when I left. No high cap mags left, no 223 or 308 brass. Glad I have a stock pile!
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Old 12-19-2012, 06:01 PM
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Anyone have any experience with Palmetto State Armory?
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Old 12-20-2012, 11:12 AM
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I put a Del-Ton Inc upper on a LMT lower. Works great, have not had one problem with this set up. Good luck!
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Old 12-20-2012, 02:04 PM
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7 mos ago I shot a friend's AR. 6 mos ago I started saving for one for
THIS Christmas... I pre-ordered a DDM4, but this tragedy has wiped out supplies of mags, ammo, sights, slings...basically all things AR

I'll save my brass and start reloading .223
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