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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: uplandhunter870 on March 24, 2010, 01:19:53 PM

Title: Remington R-15 opinions
Post by: uplandhunter870 on March 24, 2010, 01:19:53 PM: im going to be purchasing my first AR platform rifle relatively soon. saw that the R-15 is now getting chambered in the 204. played around with one today it felt great.

so whats the general consensus on the r-15, im not dead set on this specific model and am open for suggestions as well

Thanks
Steve
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Post by: MikeWalking on March 24, 2010, 01:55:07 PM: The Jan?-Feb? issue of American Hunter had a review on it. They really liked it.
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Post by: rasbo on March 24, 2010, 01:56:25 PM: what would the ammo price difference be?
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Post by: CastleRocker on March 24, 2010, 02:06:42 PM: I have two, both in 223. They shoot unbelievably well, and I like the camo pattern. If I had it to do over again, I'd build one myself, and either paint it (Duracoat) myself too, or have it dipped. Be careful when buying an AR! It will become a habit that borders on addiction! Pretty soon, you will have uppers in several calibers, then you will be putting lowers together, and finally, you will be able to put an entire gun together in about an hour and a half.

I can't say anything bad about my R-15's, except I did change/modify the triggers.
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Post by: rainshadow1 on March 24, 2010, 02:13:02 PM: Where's that little guy...Oh, there he is.... :yeah: !!!

I have an R15 in 204. I MIGHT sell it, but only to get another caliber. I really like the gun.

I just built a lower for my D-Tech 243wssm, fun! Might do it again soon. I'd like a 6x45, and a self-defense 223, maybe a large frame R25 in 308...... :tung:
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Post by: SeaRun1 on March 24, 2010, 05:13:53 PM: A R-15 CS is my latest addition to the safe and my first and only AR style rifle. I think it is easy to carry and it has been as accurate as my CZ 527 in .223 Rem which is saying alot.

I thought it would be fun to own and carry on coyote chases in Eastern Washington. I like the .223 round and reload for it so I figured it couldn't hurt to get another one. I did not expect much more then 2 MOA. It is a shooter and I am pleased with the rifle. I would think with the inherent accuracy of the .204 Ruger round that it would be as good or better.

Have fun with your decision.

SeaRun1
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Post by: uplandhunter870 on March 25, 2010, 10:21:22 AM: thanks for the info guys.

Rasbo--- im not sure what 223 ammo is running around town but i do know that i can get hornady 204 rounds for 16.89 before tax
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Post by: HUNT on March 25, 2010, 10:28:12 AM: I bought a R -15 almost 2 years ago. Its extremely accurate. Mine is in the 223 caliber. Never had a problem with it. It does need a different trigger, the factory one is not a varmint trigger at all. The 223 caliber will give you a bit more range than the 204.

They are a great rifle for the price!
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Post by: littlemac on March 27, 2010, 08:40:02 AM: Quote from: HUNT on March 25, 2010, 10:28:12 AM
I bought a R -15 almost 2 years ago. Its extremely accurate. Mine is in the 223 caliber. Never had a problem with it. It does need a different trigger, the factory one is not a varmint trigger at all. The 223 caliber will give you a bit more range than the 204.

They are a great rifle for the price!

I just got one for the camo, maybe a bit more PC to some and I am using it for coyote hunting.

It does need a different trigger. It is my understanding that the Bushmaster (brother/sister) in varmint form does come with a better trigger assembly. I still went with the R 15 preferring the camo and will change out the trigger assembly soon.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 27, 2010, 10:22:00 AM: they are very good guns, also they have a triangle shape barrel that was pretty cool when i was looking at buying one but i went to the r-25 in 7mm-08 i have 2 many 223 already and can't justify a 204 when i have several 223 and 22-250's