Just picked up my first AR-15

[Sudbury shooter]

I just got my first AR-15 today, got a run down on how to use it. Are there any big do's and don't?

When I go to sight it in do I use the windage knobs on the carry handle? If so when shooting it should I ever use these?

Any other tips or tricks?

Thanks!

 

[Grapeshot]

I just got my first AR-15 today, got a run down on how to use it. Are there any big do's and don't?

When I go to sight it in do I use the windage knobs on the carry handle? If so when shooting it should I ever use these?

Any other tips or tricks?

Thanks!

Don't forget to reinsert your firing pin retaining pin after disassembling your BCG.

Also... It's an NEA?

 

[Sudbury shooter]

Don't forget to reinsert your firing pin retaining pin after disassembling your BCG.

Also... It's an NEA?

I take it you have made that mistake before haha

It was this or a norinco for my first.

 

[fiorgobas]

If you are interested you can PM me and I can give a run down on it. Been running ARs since 76.

 

[Trinimon]

Congrats and welcome to the first of a few ARs you will end up owning...

 

[Still alive]

Make sure you run it wet ( well lubed). Mine always short stroked unless well lubed. Also, get LAR or Beuwolf mags!

 

[Sudbury shooter]

Congrats and welcome to the first of a few ARs you will end up owning...

Thanks, I think I've caught the bug already!

Make sure you run it wet ( well lubed). Mine always short stroked unless well lubed. Also, get LAR or Beuwolf mags!

Got a couple of the mags already, Il keep that in mind

 

[Grapeshot]

I did indeed make that mistake. Sticking with higher end guns from now on. There are few good things to be found at the bottom of the barrel.

I take it you have made that mistake before haha

It was this or a norinco for my first.

 

[alex_40cal]

I think the OP meant did you make the mistake of forgetting to reinsert the firing pin retension pin.

I did indeed make that mistake. Sticking with higher end guns from now on. There are few good things to be found at the bottom of the barrel.

 

[Sudbury shooter]

I think the OP meant did you make the mistake of forgetting to reinsert the firing pin.

You've got that one right alex

 

[TheM4chef]

Welcome to the club. One thing I'll advise is don't keep loaded mags around the rifle when your at home specially if your doing any sort of drills etc. No matter how careful you may be accidents With firearms are never accidents.

But other than forgetting to install the firing pin retaining pin, thats probably the biggest thing to watch for. everything properly lubed keeps everyone happy right ; ) learn to adjust the front sight base before you head to the range incase you need to make fine tune adjustments in elevation.

 

[alex_40cal]

Congrats AR brother! Enjoy your new gat, and all the fun, expensive, and seemingly endless world of add ons and mods.

You've got that one right alex

 

[cferrier]

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[Slopok]

I got bit by the bug too... But I bough a troy northern guard for my first. Just got my LTATT to bring it home today. love it. Cant wait to get a couple thousand round down the Barrel! I'm still learning as well.. its all fun from here haha