Looking for AR-15 advice

[Vikes79]

Any specific cleaning materials to use? Typically I use Breakfree CLP and Borescrubber..

 

[Ridinfool]

Dear Mrs. Vikes.
We are writing this letter to inform you of Mr. Vikes selfless action today.
It seems that Mr. Vikes was out doing some errands and happened upon this poor homeless orphan laying in a ditch almost frozen to death. Out of the kindness of his heart and with no regard for his own safety, Mr. Vikes scooped up this poor unfortunate orphan and lovingly brought it to his home to love it and treat it as one of his own. As you know, in today’s world there is a great need for people like Mr. Vikes who openly and without prejudiced support B O M. (Black Orphans Matter) please if you could find it in your heart to welcome this poor orphan into your home, that would be amazing. In truth, you probably won’t even know it’s there. Thank you for your consideration in this matter, it is a very good thing that you and Mr. Vikes are doing, you both are great people you should be proud.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Dear Mrs. Vikes.
We are writing this letter to inform you of Mr. Vikes selfless action today.
It seems that Mr. Vikes was out doing some errands and happened upon this poor homeless orphan laying in a ditch almost frozen to death. Out of the kindness of his heart and with no regard for his own safety, Mr. Vikes scooped up this poor unfortunate orphan and lovingly brought it to his home to love it and treat it as one of his own. As you know, in today’s world there is a great need for people like Mr. Vikes who openly and without prejudiced support B O M. (Black Orphans Matter) please if you could find it in your heart to welcome this poor orphan into your home, that would be amazing. In truth, you probably won’t even know it’s there. Thank you for your consideration in this matter, it is a very good thing that you and Mr. Vikes are doing, you both are great people you should be proud.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Excellent work Secretary of Defense RF!

 

[Scoop]

I settled on a RR Coyote Carbine ...

Congrats.

FYI: RRA likes to use commercial vs Mil spec buffer tubes, so be sure to measure before replacing it, the buttstock and/or any internal components.

 

[Scoop]

Any specific cleaning materials to use? Typically I use Breakfree CLP and Borescrubber..

I used CLP for many years until I tried Shooters Lube. Solvent is really good without the chemical smell, while the oil is about average.

 

[Vikes79]

Dear Mrs. Vikes.
We are writing this letter to inform you of Mr. Vikes selfless action today.
It seems that Mr. Vikes was out doing some errands and happened upon this poor homeless orphan laying in a ditch almost frozen to death. Out of the kindness of his heart and with no regard for his own safety, Mr. Vikes scooped up this poor unfortunate orphan and lovingly brought it to his home to love it and treat it as one of his own. As you know, in today’s world there is a great need for people like Mr. Vikes who openly and without prejudiced support B O M. (Black Orphans Matter) please if you could find it in your heart to welcome this poor orphan into your home, that would be amazing. In truth, you probably won’t even know it’s there. Thank you for your consideration in this matter, it is a very good thing that you and Mr. Vikes are doing, you both are great people you should be proud.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Bravo! I don’t see how she could say no already….
👍👍

 

[Ridinfool]

Bravo! I don’t see how she could say no already….
👍👍

Just trying to help a brother out.👍

 

[Vikes79]

I used CLP for many years until I tried Shooters Lube. Solvent is really good without the chemical smell, while the oil is about average.

I have to try it.

Your right about the smell of clp…it’s definitely not nice smelling compared to Hoppes #9.

 

[Smitty335]

I've got a friend who has built several AR's and will help me build one, I just won't get in a boat with him, he has bad luck when boating with target tools! HA!

 

[Vikes79]

Congrats.

FYI: RRA likes to use commercial vs Mil spec buffer tubes, so be sure to measure before replacing it, the buttstock and/or any internal components.

Thanks

I’m sure it won’t be long before I’m tinkering with safety (ambidextrous) and a few other little items.

 

[Barracuda]

Thanks

I’m sure it won’t be long before I’m tinkering with safety (ambidextrous) and a few other little items.

You're right you gotta accessorize that bad boy!!!

 

[Glock21user]

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You're right you gotta accessorize that bad boy!!!

Just don't hang useless junk with more ghetto appeal than usefulness.
Part of the problem with Lego guns is too many Legos get added and clutter up an otherwise useful weapon platform.
I use alot of Hoppes #9 and CLP followed by a light lube of a synthetic variety.
As of yet across multiple platforms in many calibers I have not had an issue related to the care and feeding of a Lego.

 

[Gator]

Any comments on the Wylde chamber?

YES!
I love the 223 Wylde. It seems to be more accurate even when using cheap ammo.

 

[Gator]

Today I went to a big box store with the intent of looking at the Ruger MPS, but the counter guy was so bad that I really was disappointed to the point of forgetting about a AR type of rifle. I was quite frustrated because what the guy was saying didn’t make sense and really treated me as just another guy wanting to hold a movie guy, but couldn’t afford it.

Checked out another big box, this time with much better gun people…but still wasn’t happy.

Finally went to the local gun shop (where I should have started), the kind that knows your name. After explaining my situation, and asking lots of questions, I settled on a RR Coyote Carbine and added a vortex strike eagle 1-8 optics. It was a bit more than i wanted to spend, but it came pretty much ready as I wanted it and included a hard case. Also comes with 5 mag rebate as well. Some of the other patrons in the shop were helpful as well. I decided to pass on it….

Conveniently, (mostly dumb luck) I found the same POS in a ditch on the way home…I felt so sorry for it I decided to give it a good home that does atmospheric testing weekly. I knew my Hondasxs family would be disappointed if I didn’t rescue it even if it wasn’t what everyone suggested


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Now I might have to have one of those famous @Ridinfool letters to explain this orphan that needs a home to the wife…

For you inexperienced, let me explain...
Your buddy bought the gun and hasn't figured out how to explain it to his wife. You will sight it in and run several hundred rounds through it while he finds just the right time to tell her.
You may even tell you wife how much you like it and one day the buddy might decide he will just sell it to you for a price you can't turn down.

 

[Gator]

Magazines.....
You need one 10 round mag. This is for sighting it in. (they don't hang out the bottom)
You need a dozen 30 round mags. This is for.... well... because you can't hold up your hand and say "Wait, I have to reload"

 

[ehart814]

Good points…I’ve considered and certainly capable of doing so…my issue is I’m not even sure I want to buy one yet. I’ve only shot 1-2 rounds thru one 10 years ago, and hated the shells hitting my face at that time.

Thus my thinking of buying one first.

I'm exactly like you. Right handed, left eye dominant, shoot left handed primarily (my grandpa was a lefty, taught my dad that way, and I ended up that way too). You won't have any issues with brass hitting your face from a right handed AR.

If I was you, I'd look around locally to buy from a private seller. Lots of them out there now. I check online listings every day and consistently see AR's for sale for $600 or less. Doesn't matter what brand you get to start out. Not much difference between the sub $1000 guns. Just get one, learn to disassemble clean and reassemble. If you shoot it enough you will figure out what you like and dislike. Then buy more of them!!!!!

 

[Vikes79]

Magazines.....
You need one 10 round mag. This is for sighting it in. (they don't hang out the bottom)
You need a dozen 30 round mags. This is for.... well... because you can't hold up your hand and say "Wait, I have to reload"

The rifle came with a 20 round mag. I already purchased 2 magpul 30 round mags. I will send in for the 6, 30 round mag rebate today.

I was figuring on around 20, 30 round mags as a starting point as I like to reload, and I’ll probably just load directly into the mags vs into range boxes, and then into mags.

 

[Vikes79]

Just don't hang useless junk with more ghetto appeal than usefulness.
Part of the problem with Lego guns is too many Legos get added and clutter up an otherwise useful weapon platform.
I use alot of Hoppes #9 and CLP followed by a light lube of a synthetic variety.
As of yet across multiple platforms in many calibers I have not had an issue related to the care and feeding of a Lego.

Not going to be a case queen…I have others like that…all about simplicity and functionality.

 

[Vikes79]

I'm exactly like you. Right handed, left eye dominant, shoot left handed primarily (my grandpa was a lefty, taught my dad that way, and I ended up that way too). You won't have any issues with brass hitting your face from a right handed AR.

If I was you, I'd look around locally to buy from a private seller. Lots of them out there now. I check online listings every day and consistently see AR's for sale for $600 or less. Doesn't matter what brand you get to start out. Not much difference between the sub $1000 guns. Just get one, learn to disassemble clean and reassemble. If you shoot it enough you will figure out what you like and dislike. Then buy more of them!!!!!

Thanks for the advice, I had been looking locally for used for some time. Trouble is, they always we’re within a hundred bucks or so of new and some looked like they have been used as fence stretchers.

 

[Scoop]

Thanks

I’m sure it won’t be long before I’m tinkering with safety (ambidextrous) and a few other little items.

Sorry, by internals I meant buffer and buffer tube spring. The other AR internals (FCG, safety, mag release, etc.) should be Mil spec.

The RRA 2-stage NM trigger is pretty decent for a stock trigger, BTW.