looking to buy a rifle need some input

mj_neid · October 6, 2008, 12:07 PM

i told my wife when i get my CCW handguns become a "as often as "need"" type of fire arm but i want to get a good shot gun (which i have) and a good rifle, perf. assult style. the choices that i've narrowed down to as of right now is a F&N PS90 - Rock River Arms AR15 - a Sig Arms 556 - or (if i am correct) MTAR 556

any suggestions.....or any other firearm...

10-96 · October 6, 2008, 09:44 PM

You can spend as much money as you want to- but if it's not going to be an everyday shooter, a patrol rifle, varmint or other hunting rifle with high use (5K rnds + per year)- might as well save some bucks and get the Rock River. It's a solid rifle that'll last many - many years, the trigger is wonderful, good reputation, they use quality pieces and parts. I am of the opinion that anybody who made truely sub-standard AR's would have been squoze out of the market (business) a long time ago. I'm about to open myself up for an e-beating, but here goes... You may not be happy with the trigger and metal finish- but even an Olympic Arms will likely do what you want it to. I'm still trying to wear mine out or make it fail. Sure, it isn't nearly the rifle that my Rock River or Bushmaster is- but truth is, it'll go bang when you need it to. But, if money is no object and bragging rights rate high- then pick the most expensive one cause it'll work too.

overkill556x45 · October 6, 2008, 10:33 PM

I'd go with the .223 offerings. I'd prefer the RRA myself. My shooting buddy has an RRA carbine that has swallowed thousands of rounds of Wolf, as well as surplus, and low end .223. The trigger is great. I just dropped one into my M&P15.

I am also opening myself up for an e-beating, but I find the 5.7x28mm round to be somewhat suspect. 40gr bullet at 2100fps is only a little hotter than 22 magnum (Winchester Super-X 22 mag: 40gr bullet @ 1910fps). Will it kill stuff? Sure. I'd rather have a 55gr bullet at 3000fps IMHO.

mj_neid · October 7, 2008, 07:55 AM

i dont ness. want to be "top dog" at the range i just want something that is fun to shoot, easy to get parts for, and last a REALLY long time, since this may be my only rifle i buy....

October 6, 2008, 12:07 PM	#1
mj_neid Junior Member Join Date: August 30, 2008 Posts: 5	looking to buy a rifle need some input i told my wife when i get my CCW handguns become a "as often as "need"" type of fire arm but i want to get a good shot gun (which i have) and a good rifle, perf. assult style. the choices that i've narrowed down to as of right now is a F&N PS90 - Rock River Arms AR15 - a Sig Arms 556 - or (if i am correct) MTAR 556 any suggestions.....or any other firearm...

October 6, 2008, 09:44 PM	#2
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,160	You can spend as much money as you want to- but if it's not going to be an everyday shooter, a patrol rifle, varmint or other hunting rifle with high use (5K rnds + per year)- might as well save some bucks and get the Rock River. It's a solid rifle that'll last many - many years, the trigger is wonderful, good reputation, they use quality pieces and parts. I am of the opinion that anybody who made truely sub-standard AR's would have been squoze out of the market (business) a long time ago. I'm about to open myself up for an e-beating, but here goes... You may not be happy with the trigger and metal finish- but even an Olympic Arms will likely do what you want it to. I'm still trying to wear mine out or make it fail. Sure, it isn't nearly the rifle that my Rock River or Bushmaster is- but truth is, it'll go bang when you need it to. But, if money is no object and bragging rights rate high- then pick the most expensive one cause it'll work too. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

October 6, 2008, 10:33 PM	#3
overkill556x45 Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 624	I'd go with the .223 offerings. I'd prefer the RRA myself. My shooting buddy has an RRA carbine that has swallowed thousands of rounds of Wolf, as well as surplus, and low end .223. The trigger is great. I just dropped one into my M&P15. I am also opening myself up for an e-beating, but I find the 5.7x28mm round to be somewhat suspect. 40gr bullet at 2100fps is only a little hotter than 22 magnum (Winchester Super-X 22 mag: 40gr bullet @ 1910fps). Will it kill stuff? Sure. I'd rather have a 55gr bullet at 3000fps IMHO.

October 7, 2008, 07:55 AM	#4
mj_neid Junior Member Join Date: August 30, 2008 Posts: 5	i dont ness. want to be "top dog" at the range i just want something that is fun to shoot, easy to get parts for, and last a REALLY long time, since this may be my only rifle i buy....