R-15???

[TeacherMan]

Looking at getting an R-15 with 20" stainless barrel for hunting and whatever 😎 I'd put on an adjustable stock.

I know they are not the highest end but what do you guys think? I've found a couple for $999 normally $1249.

Thoughts?

 

[jrebel]

I looked at one tonight for 1,050 used but in great condtion and could not pull the trigger.  The barrel is 1:9 and I want a 1:8.  Not sure if that matters, but everyone I have talked to says 1:8 or 1:7 or nothing...if you want to shoot heavier bullets.  ??  definitely not an expert though.

[Jim the Plumber]

Should be good to go.
Is the muzzle threaded?
I'm a suppressor fanatic and must have  the option available.

[Huntbear]

Looking at getting an R-15 with 20" stainless barrel for hunting and whatever 😎 I'd put on an adjustable stock.

I know they are not the highest end but what do you guys think? I've found a couple for $999 normally $1249.

Thoughts?

Buy em... you wont be able to soon.

[Jim the Plumber]

The 1-9's should spin the 77MK's unless you are at sea level. It will definitely spin the 60 grain BT's.

[TeacherMan]

Can I shoot the 5.56 out if the R-15?

[TeacherMan]

The 1-9's should spin the 77MK's unless you are at sea level. It will definitely spin the 60 grain BT's.

You recommend 60 gr bullets then? My test arch shows me its essentially s Bushmaster produced with Remingtons name on it.

[MountainWalk]

Is the R-15 the Big Green Remington AR style rifle?

[Jim the Plumber]

The 1-9's should spin the 77MK's unless you are at sea level. It will definitely spin the 60 grain BT's.

You recommend 60 gr bullets then? My test arch shows me its essentially s Bushmaster produced with Remingtons name on it.

I like the heavy 224 bullets that are mag length frendly. So I'll shoot the 77's if I can and if not the 60 BT gets the nod.
Ther are some bonded type 60-65 grain bullets that will also shoot well in the 9 twist.

[huntnphool]

I've got one and its a solid rifle. Its basically a Bushmaster Varminter with a Remington stamp on it.

[TeacherMan]

I've got one and its a solid rifle. Its basically a Bushmaster Varminter with a Remington stamp on it.

What bullets do you shoot? Can you shoot the 5.56 out of it?

[huntnphool]

I've got one and its a solid rifle. Its basically a Bushmaster Varminter with a Remington stamp on it.

What bullets do you shoot? Can you shoot the 5.56 out of it?

I have a Bushmaster Varminter as well, they both shoot 5.56 or .223. It will have the caliber stamped right on the lower unit.

[huntnphool]

Keep in mind the Varminter/R-15 are designed for hunting and are heavier than your typical AR platform rifle.

[Special T]

Cousin and brother in law each have one. Good shooting guns killed a few coyotes and LOTS of ground squirrels with them. they both have them toped with the Nikon Varmint BDC and seem to like them.

[carpsniperg2]

I've got one and its a solid rifle. Its basically a Bushmaster Varminter with a Remington stamp on it.

AND a remington paint job

Dpms/bushmaster/remington are all owned by the same big corp. The r-15 is good to go if you like the twist rate.

[huntnphool]

I've got one and its a solid rifle. Its basically a Bushmaster Varminter with a Remington stamp on it.

AND a remington paint job

Dpms/bushmaster/remington are all owned by the same big corp. The r-15 is good to go if you like the twist rate.

And don't forget, you can get a barrel with any twist rate you want once you own the rifle.

[carpsniperg2]

Indeed, but better to just buy the one you want right off the bat

[TeacherMan]

Educate me on twist rates in an AR?

[Bofire]

I have one in 18 inch, mine is stamped 1:8 twist. You should  not shoot 556 out of a 223. I have shot55 and 45 grain both shoot very well. want to try 69-77 grainers. Mine is right at 7.5 lbs with scope. Much lighter then my Oly arms K16. I like it and would buy another. I got mine for $900.00 at Cabelas about  2 months ago.
Carl

[TeacherMan]

I can get the 18" or 20". The 20" is stainless little heavier but looks like it be more accurate. If I take the reg stock off and put a Bullpup collapsing stock I'd lighten it more and make it a little more versatile. Looks like I just need to go look at them for what's stamped on the barrel. Unless it says 5.56 I've always been told only shoot .223 in it.

Thanks

[huntnphool]

My R-15 shoots both just fine! 

If it is stamped with both .223 And 5.56 then it's okay, Not all AR platform rifles have this ability and it's your responsibility to look at the manufacturers specs.

Basically the heavier the bullet you want to shoot the less twist rate on the barrel. My Varminter shoots 40 and 55 gr. bullets very well with a 1/9 rate but not so well on the heavier. The R-15 has a 1/8 rate and does not like the 40gr. As well but shoots the 55's and heavier better.

As far as barrel length I think you better stick to hunting or versatile. If for hunting go with the 20" barrel and leave the full stock, if you want versatile I would consider a completely different platform, one with a collapsable stock and 16" barrel.

[Huntbear]

A great read on twist rates on AR barrels..

http://www.firearmstalk.com/forums/f20/understanding-barrel-twist-bullet-weights-44557/

[TeacherMan]

My R-15 shoots both just fine! 

If it is stamped with both .223 And 5.56 then it's okay, Not all AR platform rifles have this ability and it's your responsibility to look at the manufacturers specs.

Basically the heavier the bullet you want to shoot the less twist rate on the barrel. My Varminter shoots 40 and 55 gr. bullets very well with a 1/9 rate but not so well on the heavier. The R-15 has a 1/8 rate and does not like the 40gr. As well but shoots the 55's and heavier better.

As far as barrel length I think you better stick to hunting or versatile. If for hunting go with the 20" barrel and leave the full stock, if you want versatile I would consider a completely different platform, one with a collapsable stock and 16" barrel.

Your killing me, 20" barrel it is. I was going to put the collapsible stock on it because my 7 year old can shoot it with a bipod or shooting sticks then. When you slam the stock all the way up it fits her shoulder really really well  I may have to see if I can find two of them, get the second with the 1:7 twist and 16" barrel. This could get spendy 

[huntnphool]

My R-15 shoots both just fine! 

If it is stamped with both .223 And 5.56 then it's okay, Not all AR platform rifles have this ability and it's your responsibility to look at the manufacturers specs.

Basically the heavier the bullet you want to shoot the less twist rate on the barrel. My Varminter shoots 40 and 55 gr. bullets very well with a 1/9 rate but not so well on the heavier. The R-15 has a 1/8 rate and does not like the 40gr. As well but shoots the 55's and heavier better.

As far as barrel length I think you better stick to hunting or versatile. If for hunting go with the 20" barrel and leave the full stock, if you want versatile I would consider a completely different platform, one with a collapsable stock and 16" barrel.

My kids have no problem shooting the one in the picture, it's their favorite gun in the safe to shoot off the bench.
Your killing me, 20" barrel it is. I was going to put the collapsible stock on it because my 7 year old can shoot it with a bipod or shooting sticks then. When you slam the stock all the way up it fits her shoulder really really well  I may have to see if I can find two of them, get the second with the 1:7 twist and 16" barrel. This could get spendy