I'm just not creative enough for a ton of ARs

[MacFromOK]

I have a question. If you could build two ARs:

- Two with a 1:8 twist
OR
- One with a 1:7, and one with a 1:8

Which would you do, and why?

Just curious, still trying to learn AR stuff.

 

[TedKennedy]

I agree. If I were to get more ARs, it would be in more calibers and not 5.56.

That said, I also like to have more than one gun in each caliber SO for 5.56/.223 I also have a beautiful CZ 527 with a really cool Leupold scope on it.

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That CZ is beautiful.

 

[HiredHand]

Lots of .450 Bushmaster at the Ardmore Orshchelins today. Also lots of 300WinMag, but I don’t think you can make an AR around that. Could be wrong though, I don’t know much about AR.

Nemo Arms makes a 300 Win Mag AR-Style rifle.
https://nemoarms.com/product-category/rifles/


I’d rather spend money on ammunition and practice shooting, than build 10+ AR rifles. I don’t have any fantasies of supplying arms to my buddies when the SHTF and I’m not investing in ARs to sell for big profit when a ban or some other such scarcity comes to fruition.

 

[Blue Heeler]

I have a question. If you could build two ARs:

- Two with a 1:8 twist
OR
- One with a 1:7, and one with a 1:8

Which would you do, and why?

Just curious, still trying to learn AR stuff.

Good question. Have to say I am very ignorant so I would ask is there that much of a difference between a 1:7 and a 1:8? Especially if one is shooting most bullets under 62gr?

 

[Blue Heeler]

That CZ is beautiful.

Thank you sir! That picture really does not do it justice either. It is really a sexy rifle.

I use do to have a heavy barrel Sako in .223 that would shoot pretty well but nothing like this CZ. I was concerned about the 1:9 barrel but the way it runs, I have no complaints.

 

[tRidiot]

Good question. Have to say I am very ignorant so I would ask is there that much of a difference between a 1:7 and a 1:8? Especially if one is shooting most bullets under 62gr?

No. No need. If you have a 1:7 or 1:8, it will shoot any standard ammo you find.

 

[HoLeChit]

What no one is talking about here is why there aren't more 45/70 options in the AR world. I'd love this one, but dang look at that MSRP https://www.phoenixweaponry.com/christine-45-70-auto

Well that is likely the coolest AR I have seen in a while.

For me building AR's isnt super exciting. Its kind of a jack of all trades, master of none type of firearm for the average shooter. A pistol for HD, an AR10 for longer shots, an iron sight upper and a red dot/magnified AR cover all I need. I do love the idea of being able to collect uppers and using the platform for its modularity. Recently I have been gravitating more towards bolt guns when it comes to hunting. The accuracy and light weight is a winner in my book. AR's have turned more into HD and range toys for me.

 

[Glocktogo]

I have a question. If you could build two ARs:

- Two with a 1:8 twist
OR
- One with a 1:7, and one with a 1:8

Which would you do, and why?

Just curious, still trying to learn AR stuff.

I'd probably build a 14.5" pinned or 16" with 1:8 and an 18" with 1:7. I'd shoot lighter bullets in the short gun and strictly heavies in the 18". IIRC, the optimal twist rate to run all the prevalent bullet weights is 1:7.7", so really 1:8 would theoretically be better for 62gr and under.

 

[tyromeo55]

If your the kind of person who wanted to build one and earmark it for each of your young children then you could end up with what would seem like too many. Especially if you have 6 kids. Add an SBR in there and another as a beater truck gun maybe.

 

[TerryMiller]

This thread has caused me great consternation...

...only mine applies to camera equipment rather than firearms.

Maybe I need a new lens. After all, I've only got one that is the Z mount for my Nikon Z6.