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Hello all:
After years of lurking and shooting nothing bigger than my 22LR, I finally took the plunge and bought my first AR-15 this weekend:
http://i.imgur.com/IL1uy.jpg
I eventually want to build my own, but with zero familiarity with the platform, I figured it wise to buy a retail model so that I can get my education in. I bought a new Smith and Wesson M&P 15 Magpul MOE kit and a total of 7 magazines. I intend to get at least a few hundred rounds of range time in on iron sites before picking an optic - Appleseed style.
I just wanted to thank you all for your expertise and guidance, silently taken. I'm converted!
Once I learn to reload I hope to also get a 300 AAC blackout upper with a couple tax stamps... Once the budget recovers.
Any further advice for a long-lurking newbie? (Such as how to buy .223 at less than 50 cents a round)
Thanks!
Omni
islandermyk
10-21-2012, 21:36
Pictures bro... we need some pictures to go with this man [Stooge]
[Worth]
Congrats!
Now its time to start loading your own ammo and really get into the addiction [Coffee]
BPTactical
10-21-2012, 21:38
Welcome to the addiction. Good to see you started with a good rifle to start.
Congrats! We should do an end of season shoot
Punkface
10-21-2012, 21:46
.223 can be found at several places for less than $0.50 a round. PMC is my budget brand of choice and can often be found around 20-30 cents a round if you do some looking. Walmart carries American Eagle 62 gr for around 30 cents a round. It's often bought out though. Just keep an eye out and you can find cheap ammo.
SideShow Bob
10-21-2012, 21:46
Welcome to the S&W club, get ahold of me and we can find somewhere to sight in that S&W. After all, you got to know how to shoot that new AR to protect the "HOOD" as many member refer to Aurora as.........[Tooth]
If you want to split a Case (1K rounds of 5.56 62 gr. ) Let me know.
ChunkyMonkey
10-21-2012, 21:59
Did omicron and oneguy have a baby??? [ROFL1]
Congrats OP! [Beer]
NightCat
10-21-2012, 22:12
Congrats on the purchase!! The M&P 15's have a lot of great reviews and I like what smith did with the gas key on the BCG on the M&P 15, looks very secure and strong.
Cant wait to see some pics and range reports bro!
Great-Kazoo
10-21-2012, 23:22
Did omicron and oneguy have a baby??? [ROFL1]
Congrats OP! [Beer]
SHHHHHHHHH it's MB888's new board name:eek:
Wow. I'm overwhelmed by the response to my wee little post. Thank you, all.
I'll see if I can post photos tomorrow.
@Sideshow Bob: You are most generous. I will gladly take you up in your offer to help sight this puppy in. I'll PM you once my online order of ammo is delivered, and gladly cover your expenses for a shoot! Thank you.
SHHHHHHHHH it's MB888's new board name:eek:
[ROFL1]
Byte Stryke
10-22-2012, 03:49
Did omicron and oneguy have a baby??? [ROFL1]
Congrats OP! [Beer]
or was it was Omicron and Alxone
[ROFL1]
Bailey Guns
10-22-2012, 05:25
Any further advice for a long-lurking newbie? (Such as how to buy .223 at less than 50 cents a round)
Thanks!
Omni
Yeah...don't take 2 years to make your next post! Get involved with the forum and learn from some genuinely talented people here.
Seriously good choice on a first rifle and welcome to the dark side.
OP Delivers :)
http://i.imgur.com/IL1uy.jpg
It's not the very newest M&P15 package. This has a separate trigger guard as opposed to the integrated one. I'm not sure what other differences there are. If I made a mistake in not buying the very latest SKU, please let know the error of my ways!
That's a Mamba sling I picked up from a surplus vendor on the cheap. I'm not convinced I like it yet. I will have to relocate the front swivel to the side of the hand guard before I will pass judgement. It comes dangerously close to interfering with the safety in its current configuration - but I do like how easily it transitions to a shooting aid with the sliding front piece. I can hold the rifle up using primarily my skeleton and it feels very natural.
Big Wall
10-22-2012, 18:47
Get that thing zeroed! Pueblo Tactical Rifle is next Sunday.
Get that thing zeroed! Pueblo Tactical Rifle is next Sunday.
I just Googled the Pueblo Tactical Rifle and was not disappointed (http://www.facebook.com/PuebloWestTacticalRifle). I can't believe I hadn't heard of this. Thanks.
If my puppy isn't ready to shoot, would you still recommend this event for general socializing? I *might* be able to get the wife to let me go, if I can get out of this Halloween party she wants me to attend.
Big Wall
10-22-2012, 19:24
Definately recommended. Hoser may let you zero before the match. Shoot him a PM. I'm heading down after work on Sunday morning. PM me if you want a ride.
For cheap ammo, one of the best deals around right now is this one:
http://sgammo.com/product/pmc/limited-1000-round-case-223-pmc-55-grain-fmj-ammo-2-cases-order-limit
PMC .223 for $0.32/round + shipping. Shipping from sgammo is cheap and fast since they're in Oklahoma.
They also have PRVI 55gr M193 for $0.33/rd.
Mmmmmm....touch it, feel it! What!?! Nice work man. Better than Obama getting that nice S&W.
islandermyk
10-22-2012, 21:40
Bravo! [Awesom]
She looks solid... enjoy and shoot safe[Beer]
Nice rig! I love my M&P's great shooters.
@islandermyk, @spleify:
Thank you for the kind words.
Wow. I'm overwhelmed by the response to my wee little post. Thank you, all.
I'll see if I can post photos tomorrow.
@Sideshow Bob: You are most generous. I will gladly take you up in your offer to help sight this puppy in. I'll PM you once my online order of ammo is delivered, and gladly cover your expenses for a shoot! Thank you.
people are just post whores around here.
congrats on the new purchase! the trading post usually has ammo and optics! and support our local vendors as well!
the trading post usually has ammo and optics! and
Ah - do you mean the "SPF section?" :) All the goodies I want seem to be SPF by the time I get to them :(
And yes - I try to support local vendors whenever possible. I paid a few more bucks than strictly necessary on this M&P15 to support a local store - and to reward the guidance and labor they invested helping me choose.
I added an EOTech 512 to my new rifle, courtesy of a deal with The Norseman over in the trading post:
http://i.imgur.com/HoxvY.jpg
She is beautiful.
Nice Rifle!
I added an EOTech 512 to my new rifle, courtesy of a deal with The Norseman over in the trading post:
http://i.imgur.com/HoxvY.jpg
She is beautiful.
Nice Ben! Another shoot is in session
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