I finally got around to assembling the 2 kits I've had in the house for 5 years now...Aero lowers, one PSA SS Mid 16" Freedom kit, one PSA 18" Mid chrome-lined upper with MOE lower kit. These won't have much of a "field" purpose in these parts, so more for utility and fun.
For sights, I was thinking some sort of compact optic on the 16" and a scope on the 18". I know very little about the former and have read enough here to consider the SWFA 1-4 a candidate for the latter. Other alternatives? We're not going to war here, so cost is a consideration.
They wear the plastic AR handguard that comes with the cheapo PSA kits. Is there a better (cheap) option? No plans for accessories/lights/handles etc, just something to grab. I've not looked that area over fully but I presume that the "free floaters" cantilever from the barrel thread area whereas these seem to clomp around the gas block. Maybe these are fine for now, but they're bulky and slippery.
Diet: Is this a CCI Small Rifle, Leverevolution, and 75HPBT Hornady show? Brass preferences? Have seen various once-fired options from Top Brass, and once heard that Remington was worthwhile and saw some once-fired quantities of that available also.
Magazines...don't know where to start. I presume any red-blooded American needs some with 20-30 capacity, but can see some utility in something with lesser footprint, closer to flush with the bottom of the magwell. Ideas? Presuming that the bullet choice may stipulate some OAL considerations.
Merry Christmas, and as always, thanks. Feels like I get way more from this forum than I give back.
For sights, I was thinking some sort of compact optic on the 16" and a scope on the 18". I know very little about the former and have read enough here to consider the SWFA 1-4 a candidate for the latter. Other alternatives? We're not going to war here, so cost is a consideration.
They wear the plastic AR handguard that comes with the cheapo PSA kits. Is there a better (cheap) option? No plans for accessories/lights/handles etc, just something to grab. I've not looked that area over fully but I presume that the "free floaters" cantilever from the barrel thread area whereas these seem to clomp around the gas block. Maybe these are fine for now, but they're bulky and slippery.
Diet: Is this a CCI Small Rifle, Leverevolution, and 75HPBT Hornady show? Brass preferences? Have seen various once-fired options from Top Brass, and once heard that Remington was worthwhile and saw some once-fired quantities of that available also.
Magazines...don't know where to start. I presume any red-blooded American needs some with 20-30 capacity, but can see some utility in something with lesser footprint, closer to flush with the bottom of the magwell. Ideas? Presuming that the bullet choice may stipulate some OAL considerations.
Merry Christmas, and as always, thanks. Feels like I get way more from this forum than I give back.