Varmint AR-15

[TimGerber]

I am thinking about getting an AR, but I would like to get a varmint setup instead of a carbine.  Anybody know of a good entry level factory setup?

I have posted recently about a Polish AK-74 that I purchased a couple of months ago.  I have since added an Ultimak rail and a Vortex Strike Fire red dot sight.  It is a good/semi-accurate gun, but I am just not excited about this gun or shooting it.  I am going to give it another month of shooting to see if I fall in love with it or not.  It could be searching for a new home soon.  It may go on the auction block later this month, and the proceeds would go toward an Ar-15 set up for varmints.

Any input on the AR-15 would be greatly appreciated.

Tim Gerber   

[AR lover]

RRA A4 Varmint:
http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=228

About $1,100 MSRP, and it can shoot. I have seen stock versions do 1/2 MOA, and they are 3/4 MOA @ 100yd "guaranteed". Just need optics.
There are, however, MANY others that will do what you want. This is just one choice of many...it's probably going to come down to which is cheapest/you can find/you think looks coolest.

[TimGerber]

AR lover:

That is a fine looking rifle.  Will the difference in barrel length affect accuracy out to 300 yards?

Tim Gerber

[Mumbles]

Barrel length does not affect accuracy.  It will affect velocity a tad, but not to the point where it would be a concern at 300 yards.

[AR lover]

Barrel length does not affect accuracy.  It will affect velocity a tad, but not to the point where it would be a concern at 300 yards.

What he said. In fact, it can be argued that shorter barrels of the same diameter are MORE accurate, as they have less weight out at the tip, which causes flex and wobble. This MIGHT be a problem if you are trying to use a 60" barrel.  Velocity is affected, but as above, it won't do anything significant at 300yd.  If you plan on shooting out to 500+, get the 20", if not, either.

[TimGerber]

One that I have been looking at is the DPMS in .243 Win.  Anybody have any experience with those?

Tim Gerber

[Pat-inCO]

Any input on the AR-15 would be greatly appreciated.

I'll second the RRA Varmint. Have one, shoots very well.

[Gundoctor]

Ok, so I can't help myself. I have to recommend the Crusader Paladin rifle. It's designed for the varmint hunter. http://crusaderweaponry.com/main.php?view=rifles

[Raptor]

Off Topic, sorry, but WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET TO SEE THE PICTURES??


Sorry, but I'm quite literally dying with anticipation.

[AR lover]

Ok, so I can't help myself. I have to recommend the Crusader Paladin rifle. It's designed for the varmint hunter. http://crusaderweaponry.com/main.php?view=rifles

The RRA is a grand cheaper though.
Just kidding.

[Gundoctor]

Off Topic, sorry, but WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET TO SEE THE PICTURES??


Sorry, but I'm quite literally dying with anticipation.

Waiting on them myself. Patience grasshopper.

The RRA is a grand cheaper though.
Just kidding.

  Right back at ya brother.

[AR lover]

 
PWNT


I'm interested in the pics too, you send a rifle to Oleg, or what? (I seem to remember you guys saying he is gonna take the pics)

[Gundoctor]

PWNT


I'm interested in the pics too, you send a rifle to Oleg, or what? (I seem to remember you guys saying he is gonna take the pics)

Not yet. No I'm actually waiting on some parts to show so I can get pics of all of them together. Parts and pieces suck.