Bushmaster AR

[ironstarr]

So i just purchased my first ar, a bushmaster optics ready carbine from dunhams for 800$ total. Anybody have an opinion on these, and is that a bad price? Also since it is optic ready it has just a rail, no sights , anyone know of a good place to shop for sights and a quad rail for cheap? Thanks!

 

[ironstarr]

Actually any advice on ar's in general would be great

 

[Audie Murphy]

Check out Primary Arms, they have red dots that have great reviews.They also sell quad rails. Their customer service is top notch and very quick to ship.

 

[RTM15]

This place has really good deals other than Primary Arms

BotachTactical.com

 

[RTM15]

The biggest decision you will have to make is what type of optic you want to use.

 

[jworm1420]

as far as i know a bushmaster AR for $800 is a pretty good deal. Now im no AR stud but i beleive u got a good deal. And yes optics are gna b the most important thimg u add accessory wise to ur AR. Enjoy and let us know how it feels to lose ur AR virginity.

 

[spyder]

If you just want basic quad rails, look on ebay. For an optic, you need to decide if you want something with magnafication or not. I'm an eotech guy myself, and I use a magnifier with a flip to side mount (best of both worlds). I think people have used a company like Primary Arms's stuff with good results, but I wouldn't skimp on optics.... If you want a set up for something like 3 gun, you could get a MRD first as those are less expensive, and then get your main optic later.

 

[sloughfoot]

Kinda late to ask if you got a good deal, don't you think?

800 bucks ain't bad though.

The other posters nailed it as far as optics. I hope you shoot the crap out of your rifle so that it is an extension of you.

 

[KillStick]

Aimpoint or Eotech all others are imitations.

 

[repeter1977]

Aimpoint or Eotech all others are imitations.

Pretty much agree. On the rail, make sure you do not get a plastic quad rail. I would recommend Surefire rails, although there are a couple other great companies out there as well.

 

[Dirty Steve]

Depends on how much you want to spend. Yes, Aimpoint and Eotech are great optics, but if you don't want to put that kind of $ in something to just mess around with now and then or to start you off until you can afford better, check out a Vortex Strikefire.

Dirty Steve

 

[ironstarr]

Thanks for the replies,sorry took so long to reply . Ended up just putting a cheap tasco red dot for now , eventually want to get something with a slight enhanced zoom. Pit a utg quad rail, magpul afg , and new grip. Coming together nicely . Will post pics soon

 

[Jeremy1066]

You will eventually (if not sooner) want a better optic on it and a better quad rail. The inexpensive pieces sound like a good idea at first, but they all end up in a box in your garage. I remember those days...and have the box in the garage to prove it!

 

[HavokCycle]

its not one of the carbons is it? unlike many im a big fan of bushies but the carbon ones have a built in flaw... that being that they built the receivers differently, im not up to speed on specs but i know that unlike most ARs, parts arent universal.

 

[FireBirdDS]

Aimpoint PRO ($400) co-witness with a Daniel Defense rear sight ($66). I'd swear the two were made for each other.

 

[Delta3Two]

This place has really good deals other than Primary Arms

BotachTactical.com

Do yourself a favor. Stay away from BoTach.

 

[ironstarr]

hmm, ya im not sure i know its the xm-15 series, optic ready carbine.. you dont think the utg is a good choice for a rail? why? and what would be a better one? thanks

also i plan on gettin some back up irons as well. not sure which ones at the moment, any suggestions? Just picked up a sig p250 and loving that so far, besides cant find and mags to go with it

 

[natestyle]

love to find them for $800 right now

 

[ironstarr]

no kidding... love to find some mags and ammo! when everyone was going craazy i went and bought about 20-30 boxes of 223, the next day everywhere was wiped out.. my dads friend has a stock pile of mil spec 30 rd mags he is gonna give me so im happy for that.. also all mags, whether it e for pistol or rifle are 40$ on cheaperthandirt! this is madness

 

[IndyTacoma]

My first ar was a bushmaster and it worked great. I sold it to a buddy and he still shoots it often and loves it. Optics are definatly one of those things you get what you pay for. I would see if you can try some options out from other members to see what you like best before you invest the $$$.