What do you plan to do with the rifle? Unless ya have $$$ burning a hole in your pocket, I'd spend time shooting the rifle, spending time around others and figuring out why you chose this weapon and let that influence your upgrades... Or your second build from the ground up... :)
Shoot targets? Close or Far?
Hunt? What specifically? Deer, hogs, varmints?
Next to the bed at night?
Other?
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- Tue May 22, 2012 10:46 pm
- Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
- Topic: First AR-15, Upgrades?
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- Tue May 22, 2012 12:23 am
- Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
- Topic: First AR-15, Upgrades?
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Re: First AR-15, Upgrades?
This is what I'd start with...
Ammo. It's kind of like investing in precious metals. Buy cheap when you can, seems to only go up in price. Lots of ranges don't allow FMJ, so consider some JHP/OTM/SP etc.
Extra Magazines. 20 rounders can be handy on a bench or prone, but definitely get some 30's.
Ammo cans. For the aforementioned magazines loaded with the aforementioned ammo.. .30 or .50 cal are the rights sizes. Those big 40mm cans are a nice size, until you fill 'em with ammo and have to move them.
Sling. I like the BFG VTAC 2-point slings. Can be turned into a single-point with the right accessories.
Carrying case. To transport your boom stick and misc. accessories.
Clean/Lube supplies. To keep her healthy.
Probably a red-dot. Aimpoint Pro Patrol rifle optic or Micro T1 are well regarded. That 2-MOA Micro T1 is calling my name... Hear it? I've had very good luck and customer service from Marshall @ Primary Arms and he has some less expensive options if you're not ready to commit $400-$700+. SWFA also has some nice options for glass.
Ammo. It's kind of like investing in precious metals. Buy cheap when you can, seems to only go up in price. Lots of ranges don't allow FMJ, so consider some JHP/OTM/SP etc.
Extra Magazines. 20 rounders can be handy on a bench or prone, but definitely get some 30's.
Ammo cans. For the aforementioned magazines loaded with the aforementioned ammo.. .30 or .50 cal are the rights sizes. Those big 40mm cans are a nice size, until you fill 'em with ammo and have to move them.
Sling. I like the BFG VTAC 2-point slings. Can be turned into a single-point with the right accessories.
Carrying case. To transport your boom stick and misc. accessories.
Clean/Lube supplies. To keep her healthy.
Probably a red-dot. Aimpoint Pro Patrol rifle optic or Micro T1 are well regarded. That 2-MOA Micro T1 is calling my name... Hear it? I've had very good luck and customer service from Marshall @ Primary Arms and he has some less expensive options if you're not ready to commit $400-$700+. SWFA also has some nice options for glass.