Post by: SFD2015 on February 27, 2009, 05:32:25 PM
Thanks,
Kris
Post by: Gutpile on February 27, 2009, 05:35:48 PM
Post by: norsepeak on February 27, 2009, 10:59:49 PM
Post by: huntnphool on February 28, 2009, 12:08:05 PM
Post by: buck470 on March 06, 2009, 02:22:14 PM
What are the opinions on some of the gun's that are out there? as far as Stay away from, Awesome! or standard will do the trick.
I would want something that could be changed around, played with till i get it set up the way i want.
Help a guy out?
Post by: huntnphool on March 06, 2009, 06:11:04 PM
Post by: demontang on March 06, 2009, 09:58:18 PM
Post by: actionshooter on March 06, 2009, 10:02:34 PM
No such thing as reasonable right now, and maybe never again :dunno:
Post by: Fishhunt223 on March 06, 2009, 11:16:08 PM
Travis
Post by: FALFire on March 07, 2009, 06:45:14 AM
http://www.olyarms.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=50&category_id=7&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=37
Post by: Fishhunt223 on March 07, 2009, 07:56:30 AM
No reason to avoid the newer Plinker Plus model form Oly, it's a good unit. The older model Plinker used a cast receiver but the new ones all use Forged stuff.Then i stand corrected. Did that solve their cycling issues?
http://www.olyarms.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=50&category_id=7&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=37
Travis
Post by: thinkingman on March 07, 2009, 08:39:07 AM
ABC's are good bet (Armalite, Bushmaster, Colt)
I have a Rock River that is fantastic.
Prices are crazy right now.
Maybe similar to high cap magazines a few years ago.
A magazine that cost $100 6 yrs ago can be had for $20 today.
You never know but you're buying into the frenzy.
Post by: demontang on March 07, 2009, 08:57:38 AM
Post by: TheHunt on March 07, 2009, 10:17:03 AM
Post by: demontang on March 07, 2009, 10:50:56 AM
Post by: scoyoc5 on March 07, 2009, 12:06:39 PM
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=121&t=573213
Post by: Gearhead1940 on March 09, 2009, 05:26:19 AM
How much is a cheaper AR-15 lower unit? I could then build it up in a later time.
Just saw an S&W stripped lower at Bullseye in Tacoma for $130 and they had 7-8 assembled lowers (RockRiverArms?) with collapsable stocks going for in thr $400 range. Last gun show at Puyallup I saw about 12-18 lowers in the $140-200 range.
www.rainierarms.com (http://www.rainierarms.com) deals primarly in lowers, it shoud give you a better idea of what they are going for.
Post by: FALFire on March 09, 2009, 06:09:48 AM
No reason to avoid the newer Plinker Plus model form Oly, it's a good unit. The older model Plinker used a cast receiver but the new ones all use Forged stuff.Then i stand corrected. Did that solve their cycling issues?
http://www.olyarms.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=50&category_id=7&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=37
Travis
That's a pretty broad statement. Are you talking about one particular Oly Arms Plinker or about every AR15 that Oly ever made?
Lots of AR's have cycling issuses regardless of brand. I've seen many Bushmasters, Colts, Rock River Arms and DPMS with cycling issues, mostly Bushmasters though. Even the very popular Armalite AR10's suffered major cycling issues with the first generation mags. The most common cycling issue with any AR15 is the magazines. You get good mags, they cycle pretty good.
There have been many threads on Predator Masters and AR15.COM where custom built AR's from Mike Milli had cycling problems. Lots of new AR users and reloaders use incapatible powders, cheap mags or junk ammo and they end up with...you guessed it.
About 15 years ago I had an AR10 custom built by JP Enterprises and that thing would'nt cycle for crap. That was an $1800 match grade target rifle built by some of the best AR guys in the business and I couldn't get more than 3 or 4 rounds out of it before it would hang up. Later when the new Gen II mags came about it cycled 100% but I had already sold it to a friend by then and now he is very happy with it. Once the 1994 gun ban went away, manufactures were able to produce and sell improved high capacity mags that have significantly improved the reliability of AR's including the flood of new calibers you see available these days. This is one of the very reasons so many people are buying up mags by the cases to stash once the new assault weapons ban goes into place when and if it ever does.
All I can tell you is the Plinker models from Oly used to be made from cast aluminum, as a matter of fact, all OLY AR15 uppers and lowers used to be just cast aluminum. Remember SGW? Oly Arms left the Plinker model last on the upgrade list mainly to keep the overall cost down but it was costing them in replacement forged lowers on warranty repairs so they finally upgraded. The standard these days is forged aluminum across the board and now some are showing up with custom billet uppers and lowers.
I hope this helps those that are not up to speed with AR's, there are way too many rumors out there that are passed on by others that never really know what they are talking about, instead just merely continue to pass on bad info.
Post by: Fishhunt223 on March 09, 2009, 05:38:24 PM
So with all of these new variants, do they use milspec ar parts? Does anybody have any experience with the 6.8?
Travis
Post by: FALFire on March 09, 2009, 06:22:04 PM
What do you want to know about the 6.8? I have built 4 or 5 and, although I'm not an expert, I may be able to help answer some of your questions.
Post by: ICEMAN on March 09, 2009, 06:59:02 PM
Thanks for the info. I am still iffy on the plinker model. More than likely, it wouldnt affect anyone on here anyhow. I know that olympic arms barrels are top quality. They offer some of the only broach cut stock barrels on the market and at the best price.
Travis
I love my plinker plus. Good enough for me.
Post by: RailRob on March 14, 2009, 10:40:25 AM
Post by: byrdman on March 17, 2009, 09:22:01 PM
And yes, they are forged...
http://www.essentialarms.com/ (http://www.essentialarms.com/)
Post by: Fishhunt223 on March 18, 2009, 07:47:57 PM
These guys are not one of the more popular brands, but for the price I would buy one of these if I needed more lowers right now.The usual price for most lowers is around $100, you just cant find them in stock right now.
And yes, they are forged...
http://www.essentialarms.com/ (http://www.essentialarms.com/)
Travis
Post by: gage_06 on April 05, 2009, 08:38:56 PM
Post by: madmack76 on April 23, 2009, 11:31:51 PM
Post by: huntnphool on April 23, 2009, 11:37:33 PM
one nicething to think about with olympic arms go look at there warrenty if something breacks its covered
Ya, either that or you go to prison.
Post by: madmack76 on April 24, 2009, 02:01:52 AM
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Post by: jeepasaurusrex on April 24, 2009, 05:42:19 AM
http://www.snsindustriesinc.com/ (http://www.snsindustriesinc.com/)
Post by: actionshooter on April 24, 2009, 08:39:47 AM
one nicething to think about with olympic arms go look at there warrenty if something breacks its covered
Ya, either that or you go to prison.
:dunno: curious as well
Post by: chasek302 on April 25, 2009, 07:24:01 PM
Post by: GUscottie on April 26, 2009, 02:00:12 AM
Post by: Fishhunt223 on April 26, 2009, 11:04:31 PM
Travis
Post by: Gearhead1940 on April 27, 2009, 07:22:48 AM
If you are looking for something to have right now, be prepared to pay top dollar (crazy prices down at the Puyallup show this past weekend). If now, just be prepared to be very patient.
Post by: huntnphool on April 27, 2009, 04:38:28 PM
not quite understanding you comment huntingpool
It was only a joke but it was in reference to this;
Post by: madmack76 on April 27, 2009, 06:25:01 PM
Post by: 400out on April 27, 2009, 07:28:45 PM
That's a bunch of horse sh*t if you put 500 to 800 rounds through any gun something is bound to get jammed up be the action, trigger, ect. they wound have to take my gun safe mussell first! :mgun:not quite understanding you comment huntingpool
It was only a joke but it was in reference to this;
Post by: huntnphool on April 27, 2009, 07:51:26 PM