AR15...What Caliber for Those Long Shots?

[Ronin2]

AR-10 is more suited to work as a longer range weapon, because of it's overall platform.

Why is a box stock AR10 with iron sights and no mods "more suited as a longer range weapon" than a FN FAL, HK91, M1A (I own originals of all these weapons and know how they shoot)?

[Merc1138]

I guess part of the confusion in this thread was the OP's use of the term "reach out and touch something". To me that means combat effectiveness, particularly since he is referencing use of a military platform.

I guess if its to " reach out and touch paper" then that's a different inference entirely.

Yeah, ok Zumbo

[Ding126]

I have a HK91, AR15's in 5.56 and wanted something with a little more distance and energy. It's funny to watch your posts and argue over a simple question....Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Maybe I should of asked, " What calibers are available for the AR15 platform?"

[acaligunner]

Why is a box stock AR10 with iron sights and no mods "more suited as a longer range weapon" than a FN FAL, HK91, M1A (I own originals of all these weapons and know how they shoot)?

You own M1A's, FN/FAL's,H&K's that are MOA rifles ? And I owe these rifles as well.

[Ding126]

The know it All's act like they go out and shoot more than paper and cans......must be book smart or watch a lot of movies

[Ronin2]

Yeah, ok Zumbo

Awesome contribution but its those witty short one liners keep the post count up huh?? .... Find a life yet?

[Ronin2]

You own M1A's, FN/FAL's,H&K's that are MOA rifles ? And I owe these rifles as well.

I never said that they were or were not MOA rifles. I did imply that I don't think that a box stock AR10 with iron sights is an MOA rifle any more than the other rifles listed. I am still hoping to hear your explanation as to why that box stock AR10 is "more suited to work as a longer range weapon".

[Meety Peety]

Some serious ePeen flexing going on in here.

[m98]

You want to shoot far with a military style rifle, get the right tool for the right job; M1A, FN LAR, HK 91, AR10

The AR15 is NOT a rifle and the 5.56 NATO is NOT a rifle caliber. The AR 15 is a "carbine" shooting a carbine caliber...the 5.56 NATO. A lot of AR owners will disagree with this statement but they are in denial...nothing more.

lol....hk91 seriously.....shoot much long range? Perhaps cod/mw operator? Long range hits with desert eagle .50?

[steveOsteezy]

Some serious ePeen flexing going on in here.

Every damn thread...

Some people just don't know how to read the dam question and give a helpful answer.

[acaligunner]

I never said that they were or were not MOA rifles. I did imply that I don't think that a box stock AR10 with iron sights is an MOA rifle any more than the other rifles listed. I am still hoping to hear your explanation as to why that box stock AR10 is "more suited to work as a longer range weapon".

For one the system they are made on is better for that type of work, The trigger is way better than the mush feel of both the FN/HK, and the M1A has not been proven to hold it's accuracy, even when bedded, and supertuned. It needs pm service to keep it there.

I know that the M1A, can shoot well, but the AR-10 ( OVERALL ) is a better weapon platform for long range work, al la LaRue/LMT/RR LAR-8 > M1A.

[Ding126]

My Hk has the PSG-1 trigger group and a fixed 4x Hendsoldt

[acaligunner]

My Hk has the PSG-1 trigger group and a fixed 4x Hendsoldt

Nice. I could have had Williams Trigger work on mine, but I am alright with what I have.

To me, The FN/HK/M1A are battlerifles, so I keep them as is.

[Ronin2]

For one the system they are made on is better for that type of work, The trigger is way better than the mush feel of both the FN/HK, and the M1A has not been proven to hold it's accuracy, even when bedded, and supertuned.

Again, and for the last time WHY IS THE AR 10 SYSTEM BETTER FOR THAT KIND OF WORK? You have yet to answer that even though you have repeated that statement three times in three separate posts.

I will concede/ agree with the point you made about the stock triggers on the HK and the FN but the triggers have nothing to do with the accuracy the rifle is capable of. The trigger has everything to do with the skill level required of the shooter to achieve the accuracy potential of the weapon.

ps...why the mis matched furniture on the HK?

[steveOsteezy]

Ahh, calguns... The only place where a question about an AR15 could turn into an argument about 7.62 battle rifles