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I'm torn. I found a new, no-frills AR for a very reasonable price, and I have funds available to purchase it. The problem is that I have an SKS, which is an absolute blast to shoot, plus a couple of semi-auto .22 rimfires, so I certainly do not need it (I know, need has nothing to do with a rifle purchase.) On the other hand, I've shot several of my friends' ARs, and they are fun to shoot, plus ammo is widely available, not to mention that AR's are the consummate American rifle. I tend to be more of an accuracy nut and a bolt-action guy. I'm tempted to buy it simply because it drives Hillary and the libtards crazy that Americans can do so. Am I the only person who does NOT own an AR now? The gun mags sure make it seem that way.
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"I'm tempted to buy it simply because it drives Hillary and the libtards crazy that Americans can do so. "
Yes you should for the sake of a new toy as well you answered your question...
Good Shooting!
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Am I the only person who does NOT own an AR now? The gun mags sure make it seem that way. Don't own one, never will...
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Daveman,
You might be surprised at how well a "no-frills" AR-15 shoots.
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If you like your SKS I think you'll really like an AR-15. As JB says, they tend to shoot well. They're easy to customize and ammunition is both available and fairly cheap.
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And they are a far better hunting rifle than the left would have you believe.
'Four legs good, two legs baaaad."
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I'm torn. I found a new, no-frills AR for a very reasonable price, and I have funds available to purchase it. The problem is that I have an SKS, which is an absolute blast to shoot, plus a couple of semi-auto .22 rimfires, so I certainly do not need it (I know, need has nothing to do with a rifle purchase.) On the other hand, I've shot several of my friends' ARs, and they are fun to shoot, plus ammo is widely available, not to mention that AR's are the consummate American rifle. I tend to be more of an accuracy nut and a bolt-action guy. I'm tempted to buy it simply because it drives Hillary and the libtards crazy that Americans can do so. Am I the only person who does NOT own an AR now? The gun mags sure make it seem that way. Of course you should get an AR!
I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first
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Get one.. And if you're an accuracy nut, you can easily twist a real bughole shooter up all by yourself.
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I'd been around them for years, but never took them seriously. I built my first one and hated it so much that I've put three more together in the past year. There isn't a whole lot I couldn't do with one and few things are more fun. I'll never be without several in the safe again.....
Suck bullets simply suck.
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They are a great little rifle... Reasonably accurate, easy to handload for, easy to clean, and politically incorrect to the nth degree.
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You should get one......for each person in the house.
You didn't use logic or reason to get into this opinion, I cannot use logic or reason to get you out of it.
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"Am I the only person who does NOT own an AR now?"
No, you are not. I have shot several thousand rounds through an M4, and have no interest in owning one, or an AR.
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Am I the only person who does NOT own an AR now? No. I don't have much use for them.
I am..........disturbed.
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I have one, but for casual shooting I enjoy my Garands much more.
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No, I don't own an AR-15 or any other semi-automatic centerfire rifle. I'm a retiree and a reloader, so chasing and losing brass that flies hither, thither and wherever is just too much fuss and pain for me. If I were a rural resident, an AR-15's combat capabilities might make it desirable household equipment.
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I have a Bushmaster CMP which I bought for High Power shooting just as the dark side was taking over. Enjoyed it, made Master and loved watching those 80 grain Sierras go into the ten ring at 600 yards. Purchased a 16 inch upper and carried it around the farm a couple of times, but find other firearms more suitable for handling incidental targets.
Everyday ground hogs, crows and 'yotes are handled by by my CZ .22 Magnum, longer ranged critters with a Remington 700 .223. The AR system shoots well but is not the firearm I like to just "hang" with. Traditionalist?
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I carried the mil version in Iraq, and due to some unique rules there I had to carry it on my person all the time unless PTing or showering. I had to take that [bleep] thing to meals, and I had to have it physically on my person, in my lap or across my chest, while I ate. Of course I had to memorize the serial number, take it to the restroom, blah blah blah. But what I hated most was eating with it across my chest.
I don't have an AR. I may get one someday.
If I were to get an AR I would check out Noveske or Wilson Combat.
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I'm tempted to buy it simply because it drives Hillary and the libtards crazy that Americans can do so. The reason I bought one was a black big middle finger to Emperor O'Malley of Maryland. I shot the M-4 in the service, and shot it very well, but for the hunting I do it's not something I need. Heck, I even bought a couple 30 round magazines in PA to makes sure the (former governor and presidential hopeful (God help us))knew how little respect I had for his totalitarian regime.
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I own a Noveske Thunder Ranch.
The accuracy will drive you crazy. There is no way on earth that a semi-auto should shoot so danged well.
Yes, you absolutely need an AR-15.
Steve
"God Loves Each Of Us As If There Were Only One Of Us"
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I have fooled considerably with both Noveskes and Wilsons. Both will outshoot most shooters--but even my "no-frills" Bushmaster shoots accurately enough for prairie dogs at 300+ yards.
They are also useful for coyote and feral pig hunting.
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