"Not Evil" Rifle

[Bug Splat]

How about a Match M1A? Semi-auto, accurate, under/around $2K.

[ar15barrels]

I do like the idea of a 223 that can use detach hi caps because it has no PG. What else is out there in the $2,000.00 price range?

Build a remington 700 using Puff's bottom metal that takes mini 14 magazines.

[ar15barrels]

Randall may chime in with some groups of his neck turned ARs.

I have built AR's that will shoot 1/4 moa groups.
The harder part is finding shooters that can do that.

[dfletcher]

How about a Match M1A? Semi-auto, accurate, under/around $2K.

Already got a Loaded and a Scout, plus trying to go with 223.

[yellowfin]

That looks like a 10/22 to me.

[dfletcher]

That looks like a 10/22 to me.

Yep - unfortunately the stock on this $2,000.00 rifle doesn't look nearly so nice as the one on a 10/22.

[KaLiFORNIA]

Newer kel-tec's arent bad . The su-16's have chrome lined barrels and reciever, heavier barrel... granted the bi-pod is a novelty at best. Replace that with a different forend and you have a reliable, accurate, light weight,foldable rifle that accepts ar mags. Granted its no ar , but for 2 grand u can get 3 su-16's

[Jpach]

I'm mostly sick of his knee jerk reaction:
Poster asks what Mini-14 he should buy -- everybody jumps in, "Get an AR" Poster asks which bolt action rifle to get, everybody jumps in, "Get an AR"
Poster aks which artificial heart to get, everyone jumps in, "Get an AR"

We freaking ALL have ARs. That's why we're here.
But sometimes we want appraisals of OTHER rifles.

Well then they shouldnt complain when their mini-14s or bolt actions are less accurate and less reliable than ARs.

And btw, from the federal AW bills that have come around in recent years but happily have not come to fruition, they are much more encompassing than the '94 ban. Pretty much anything semi-auto. Even Garands! So there really is no benefit from a future legal standpoint to go with a non-AR mini-14 looking creature that turns out sucking (for much more might I add). Sure its cool if you want that, but do it for the right reasons and do it if theres actually one out there that works. Otherwise, get something that does work.

In conclusion, featureless AR is probably the best idea for an accurate semi-auto. Inherently more accurate than piston designs (at least when comparing price and all things created equal). My Bushy upper shoots dime sized groups with so-so American Eagle soft point with no bipod, standard trigger, and 4x scope. Its pretty reliable and didnt cost me $2K btw.

No disrespect, just responding to your response.


PS, I know that people suggest ARs even when the OP specifically asks about a gun that is a non-AR. It can be uncool at times. In the end, its just being a good neighbor or friend. Its all on how we come across in suggesting something I guess.

[Jpach]

I have plenty of ARs, don't need another.

Understood. In that case, I cant help you. I dont know what else is $2K is .223 and is accurate and reliable. And I mean that in all seriousness.

Why dont you build a .260 AR? Or are the big .308 based ARs still out of the question? In that case, FAL? Im sure you could get a cool one for $2K.

[DarkHorse]

Build a remington 700 using Puff's bottom metal that takes mini 14 magazines.

Link!?!

I happen to have a 700ADL in .223, and it would be freaking awesome if I could use detachable mags in it.

[dfletcher]

Understood. In that case, I cant help you. I dont know what else is $2K is .223 and is accurate and reliable. And I mean that in all seriousness.

Why dont you build a .260 AR? Or are the big .308 based ARs still out of the question? In that case, FAL? Im sure you could get a cool one for $2K.

I've got a 308 (POF) and a DSA FAL. I don't want anything semi auto to load for because I don't like losing brass or spending time chasing it down at the range. I save my reloading for bolt, lever or single shot stuff.

Didn't H & K make some self loaders - SL7 or something like it?

[ar15barrels]

Link!?!

I happen to have a 700ADL in .223, and it would be freaking awesome if I could use detachable mags in it.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=869460&page=1

The guy that makes it goes by "puff" here on calguns.
It takes some machining of the action.

[ar15barrels]

Didn't H & K make some self loaders - SL7 or something like it?

SL8's.

[Q]

http://www.hkpro.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13:the-sl6&catid=13:the-sporting-rifles&Itemid=5

Looks like a good choice to me with the 10rd mags.

[Rob454]

We freaking ALL have ARs. That's why we're here.
But sometimes we want appraisals of OTHER rifles.

I dont have a AR. Thinking about getting one but its not a priority to me.
To the OP. Can you send the rifle back and demand your money back? I f youpaid by CC you can call your CC and let them know what happend