3 Boxes of BS

I saw this video over at Everyday No Days Off and first watched it because it is shooting goodness.

Then I watched it again. This time I paid attention to how the round performed after it hit the targets. Anyone else notice what I did?

It didn’t make it through all of the targets.  I was so disappointed. I mean here is a round that can shoot down commercial airliners from a mile away and it is making it through glass?

I’m not claiming it isn’t a powerful round; it certainly is. But it isn’t the super bullet that the antis claim either. It is just a rifle round when all is said and done (with the antis more is ever said then done).
The anti-rights cultists often ask “Why does anyone need a standard capacity magazine?”

Well if a .50 caliber BMG can’t break all the bottles, some people might need more then 10, 15, 25 rounds to break them all with a .223/5.56 , right? Especially if you are as bad of a shot as I am.

Please join the discussion

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Pretty even handed report from CNN.

The changing tide idea comes not from more women owning firearms ( a great thing to see ) but that even CNN is producing fairly decent news reports on firearms; that is a huge shift from the past.

UPDATE — Sorry folks, but this rifle has been SOLD.

Thanks for stopping by.

Not mine (I am not fortunate enough to own one yet and probably wouldn’t sell it if I did) but posting this for a friend of a friend — Here is an image from his Photobucket account.

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If you want to contact the seller, please email him at elite_hot_rodATyahooDOTcom – I suggest you do it quickly if you want it; it is priced to move at $900.

Everyone ‘knows’ that gun owners, especially those paranoid enough to actually carry one, can’t control themselves, right?

A man who was shot 20 times with a pellet gun for appearing to be Middle Eastern refused to retaliate even though he had an actual gun on him at the time.

‘I don’t know. I just couldn’t do it,’ Cameron Mohammed said when asked why he did not shoot back at Daniel Quinnell when Quinnell attacked him in the parking lot of a Walmart in Lutz, Florida.

Well, maybe just maybe the anti-rights cultists are wrong once again.

Surveillance video shows Quinnell, who has been arrested 10 times with a number of battery and assault charges, approached 24-year-old Mohammed as he was walking into the store around 3am on Wednesday with his girlfriend.

I’m thinking of opening up a new area in my limited armory by building/purchasing an AR-15?

I’ve been studying on the issue for some time, talking to a few folks for leads (Thanks Bill) but thought I would throw it out there for my 7 readers to help me stay in the right direction.

What I do know -

Right now, I want to start with a few facts or areas I’ve already have decided on.
First and foremost, I want it chambered in 5.56. This will be a home defense firearm; I won’t be shooting varmints out 500+ yards. I do want it to be useable for a wide variety of people. And I won’t be dealing with the Federal government for extensive probulation (no suppressors, no short barrels, no full auto, etc).

And I’m a miser. Very miserly; so that means I want to spend as little as necessary both on the rifle itself and the ammunition.  I’ll be buying the most common ammunition that I can buy in bulk — even if that means a little variation in what I shoot (e.g. 55 gr. v 62 gr.)

I would like to keep it as mil-spec as possible. That leaves lots of variations and options; including building or purchasing.

Barrel-

I’m thinking of starting with a 16″ barrel – but the twist rates can vary. Most common are 1 in 7 and 1 in 9, right?
Am I right in understanding the heavier grains (75 or 80) are better for longer distance shooting and the 1 in 9 twist rate would be better for the lighter ammo I’ll be shooting?

But mil-spec would be 1 in 7 so I’m back where I started from again.

Then there is Chromed or not.

Gas System -

This one is fairly easy, I think. I can choose from Direct Impingement (DI) or Piston. Unless someone makes a Piston system that is cheaper than I’ve found, I think DI is where I will end up.

And the length is important but I’m not sure I fully understand this; carbine, mid and rifle. I think this can affect the front site group and the hand guards used. Is there a huge difference in performance. (Deliberately left out pistol length since I’m not building a pistol)

And does it change enough to warrant a longer or shorter barrel?

Bolts and Bolt Carrier Groups -

Inspection methods are important here, right? Magnetic Particle Inspection; worth the extra money?
And then the other major item is the gas key; staked or not?
Have I missed anything here?

Upper -

I will definitely be putting some sort of Optics/Scope on this but probably later (unless I can get a really great deal). I also think that having iron sights is a good idea.

Does what I select as an upper also affect the gas tube length?

Lower -

What should I really be focused on here? I think a forward assist is a good idea but I’m open to discussion. And does this include the trigger; single or double stage or is that separate?

As you can see I’m really just starting on this. I plan to continue my research but hope someone can provide some “been there, done that” advice. If anyone knows of an off the shelf AR that fits, I would also be looking for that information.

Budget is tentatively scheduled for $1,000 as high end (told you this was an entry version, right?) and would prefer $850 or less because I know how many other items will be needed.

Thanks for the help in advance.

Not mine but my son and his wife — one year today.

It is possible that someone brought them one of these for their combined wedding/anniversary present.

We’ll just say that it was well received.

And speaking of Military Gun Supply; I recommend it to any locals. Unasked, they gave the internet price versus the store price ( $15 more) on the purchase. They didn’t have to; it wasn’t asked for but it was certainly appreciated.

And this endorsement of that store is because I want to; so FTC that is all you need to know.

Got home just as the Brown Truck of Happiness was driving away.

Took a few pictures, opened the package and got to work. And about 30 minutes later I was taking pictures again.

Rain and Honey Do’s (Just how big is that bath room that I’m grouting anyways !!!) means I might not get to the range until tomorrow.

Stay tuned