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ashooter · 04-01-08, 03:47 PM

Sorry I'm late to the party. Check this out - http://forum.ih8mud.com/hunting-fish...selection.html

Then ask if it's mil spec type III anodized? Bolt and barrel MP and/or pressure tested? Is the gas key properly staked? Does it have a NATO chamber or something "better"? Does it take a mil spec receiver extension? Barrel made out of mil spec chromoly-vanadium steel or 4140? "Match" trigger that will almost certainly break sooner or later? etc...

Believe it or not, there IS a reason certain brands cost more and are used by people who shoot for a living. Don't misunderstand - A "Brand X" AR-type rifle might be fine for what you want it for, but it is not "as good as" a Colt or an LMT or a Noveske.

04-01-08, 03:47 PM	#13
ashooter IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 433	Sorry I'm late to the party. Check this out - http://forum.ih8mud.com/hunting-fish...selection.html Then ask if it's mil spec type III anodized? Bolt and barrel MP and/or pressure tested? Is the gas key properly staked? Does it have a NATO chamber or something "better"? Does it take a mil spec receiver extension? Barrel made out of mil spec chromoly-vanadium steel or 4140? "Match" trigger that will almost certainly break sooner or later? etc... Believe it or not, there IS a reason certain brands cost more and are used by people who shoot for a living. Don't misunderstand - A "Brand X" AR-type rifle might be fine for what you want it for, but it is not "as good as" a Colt or an LMT or a Noveske. __________________ '92 FJ80, 3F-E Grrrrrrrrrrrrr, 464 Beige paint job, 255/85R16 Toyo M/T's on 70 Series steelies, OME 861/862... dubbed "Old Suzy" by my 3-year old. Last edited by ashooter; 04-01-08 at 03:57 PM.