A big reason ARs are so popular

[Ohiosam]

Changability


I have 2 Armalite National Match rifles that I bought when my kids were shooting service rifle. Haven't shot them much the last couple of years. Been thinking about getting a flat top upper to use one as a varmint rifle but just couldn't bring myself to spend the $6-700 minimum one costs.

A couple of weeks ago a went to Camp Perry to checkout commercial row. I saw new, stripped Rock River A4 uppers for $85. So I'm get to thinking (always dangerous) I have great barrel, float tube, bolt carrier group etc I can swap from one upper to another. So the upper, a Magpul CAR stock, and a few tools follow me home.

Here's a before and after of the rifle. I'll scope it and see how I like it.

 

[MK111]

Yep that's all it takes. I have 2 AR varmint rifles. Both flat tops. One is in a regular 223 and the other is in 223AI (Ackley Improved). The 223AI is about 300 fps faster than the regular 223 so that puts it in to the 22-250 range.
The AR platform setup right will shoot with the best.
Nice improvement.

 

[Archertl]

I agree. Nice to see someone else likes them in OD green too. Nice rifle.

 

[Huckleberry Finn]

Very nice gun Sam

 

["J"]

We have too get together and build me an AR lol

 

[hickslawns]

Hmm.. . . That makes me think of making some changes. Would it be wrong to make changes to a Colt sp1?

 

[Ohiosam]

Hmm.. . . That makes me think of making some changes. Would it be wrong to make changes to a Colt sp1?

I can change everything back in an hour.

 

[hickslawns]

I can change everything back in an hour.

Yup. That is what I am thinking as well.

 

[CJD3]

Sweet set up Sam.

Its fun to shoot both ends of the spectrum. Flintlock and AR's!

 

[Ohiosam]

We have too get together and build me an AR lol

Sure, but we'll have to have Beener on speed dial.

 

[Beentown]

Sure, but we'll have to have Beener on speed dial.

You have my number...

I remember my first one. I was apprehensive about it but as soon as I got started I was SO surprised on how easy it actually is.

 

[Bowhunter57]

I'd like to build one too, but I'd want it in .308 caliber or at the very least in .243. Perhaps I should start buying a part here and there, until I have all that I need to get it done. :smiley_chinrub:

Bowhunter57

 

[Johnch]

My first AR build was a while back
I even read a how to pamplet
I got a kit with the upper allready done


Took me a hour or so to finish the rest

It felt great to take it out and test fire it for the first time


John

 

[MK111]

I'd like to build one too, but I'd want it in .308 caliber or at the very least in .243. Perhaps I should start buying a part here and there, until I have all that I need to get it done. :smiley_chinrub:

Bowhunter57

See me in Lima as my son might have a 308 upper for a AR10 for sale. I'll check. Hell he might have everything.