bowhunter020 Posted December 27, 2012 Report Posted December 27, 2012 Well maybe not great. I've been mostly a bolt action gun hunter til a few years ago I got into archery pretty heavily but I've always wanted to own an AR platform gun. I've looked and read and have had alot of good advise from other sites just want to get a feel for everyones options on here. The main function of the gun will be hunting deer and some predators. I want to have the capability to shoot out to 500 yards and have a MOA of accuracy. Also to be able to switch uppers from something smaller .223-.243 for predators to a 30 caliber bullet. I have read some do this with a 15 platform using WSSM ammo and some just use the 10 platform with .243 and .308 which is fine to. Any input is greatly appreciated!
unforgiven Posted December 27, 2012 Report Posted December 27, 2012 Welcome from Indiana brother bowhunter.To go from .223 to .30 cal.Requires to seperate lowers,being the lenght of cartridges.Unless you get this http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtRifles/ColtLE90116S.aspx
Rsquared Posted December 27, 2012 Report Posted December 27, 2012 Welcome aboard bowhunter, from another in the "great" state of MD.
Pappy1600 Posted December 28, 2012 Report Posted December 28, 2012 Welcome, sounds like you need a Colt LE901, good luck finding one without getting greased or should I say get it with no lube!
bowhunter020 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Posted December 28, 2012 This is what I've been told. 2000 doesn't seem to be a bad price for ability to switch out barrels on the same lower. Just have to search and read some reviews. Really would like to build one but I have NO idea of all the different piece or how to tune them. Headed to Barnes and Knobles to see if there any good books on walking you through the process. Can't seem to find a starting point just searching through the topics.
imschur Posted December 28, 2012 Report Posted December 28, 2012 I think the .308 will suit your needs fine. Does everything you need with plentiful, reasonably inexpensive ammunition. I don't think you need an additional upper in .243. jmho Heck The cost of the 243 upper and a little bit more $$$ can buy you a complete 5.56 AR-15
bowhunter020 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Posted December 28, 2012 True. Local shop got in a LR308 wants 1295.00. going to check it out tomorrow. Really want a Fulton Armory but lord knows how long the wait will be.
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