Accurate non restricted semi auto rifle, which to get?

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I am unfamiliar with the semi auto or AR type of rifles although I currently do own a Russian SKS. It is to my understanding that any AR style rifle is restricted no matter what barrel length? What are the semi auto rifles that can be made non-restricted like the bushmaster ACR that I read about in another thread which I am sure you have all seen. What is the difference between a rifle like the ACR and the AR that allows it to become non restricted? I want a semi auto rifle that can produce good accuracy that I can take varmint hunting and plinking out at the range but still retain some of that tacti-cool feel. What do I have for options?
 
Many many threads about this... Try back a few pages.

But what your level of "do it yourself" is speaks volumes to what you should buy
So does your credit limit.

Caliber? 7.62, .223, 6.8, .308?

.07c a bang? .40c a bang? $1.25 a bang? $.150? What do you want to spend?
 
Caliber I am open to. I do not think I need something as big as a .308 but I don't have anything specific in mind. I am getting into reloading but for a gun like that I don't think I would reload for it anyway. As far as price range is concerned I am well aware that in most cases you get what you pay for. I do not buy garbage and I plan on buying things that will be built and perform well. With that said, price range isn't part of my consideration. I just want to know what the options are.
 
If you can afford a Swiss Arms Classic Green, it's probably the most accurate non-restricted semi-auto .223 available. Mine can shoot close to 1/2 MOA at 200 yards (5 shot group) with handloads. 60gr Hornady TAP is right behind my handloads for accuracy.
 
Your most accurate "and expensive" in 5.56 non-restricted would be a Swiss Arms or a H&K SL8/G36 conversion. There are a few good non-restricted options out there that still have the "black rifle" look, but it depends on your budget. As for the ACR, I would wait for a few more objective range reports before sinking almost 5k to get one in a non-restricted. Check previous threads on NR black rifles, then go from there.

Good luck
 
pbr streetgang said:
Your most accurate "and expensive" in 5.56 non-restricted would be a Swiss Arms or a H&K SL8/G36 conversion. There are a few good non-restricted options out there that still have the "black rifle" look, but it depends on your budget. As for the ACR, I would wait for a few more objective range reports before sinking almost 5k to get one in a non-restricted. Check previous threads on NR black rifles, then go from there.

Good luck
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I thought the Non-Res ACR's were ~3k -- sans the optional equipment?
 
logan1080 said:
What is the difference between a rifle like the ACR and the AR that allows it to become non restricted?
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Some gun hating knob in government hasn't [yet] decided the ACR is too "scary" looking to allow lowly, unwashed peasants to use on their own land.
 
Agent Law said:
Some gun hating knob in government hasn't [yet] decided the ACR is too "scary" looking to allow lowly, unwashed peasants to use on their own land.
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The ACR is restricted due to barrel length. Adding a longer barrel as Questar does makes it non-restricted.
 
Bracketman said:
I thought the Non-Res ACR's were ~3k -- sans the optional equipment?
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You have to pay extra for the non-restricted barrel, and then to get it up to the appropriate "tacticool" level you need a few more mods..
There is one on the EE unfired for $4850.00 and the seller is not making a profit.
 
I used to have a Ruger Mini 14 Target was able to repeatedly squeeze 3" - 3 1/2" 300 yard groups out of it only issue I had was it is a heavy rifle...

I now have an RA XCR-L in 223 and a second upper in 6.8spc as far as I am concerned it is the best out there...

CC
 
So if you want a semi-auto that is semi-accurate and reliable. All can be put in stocks that resemble your military style ones you are humping on. Here is what I own or have shot

1. The starter: Ruger 10/22 .22lr , or its more expensive tactical varieties. I just bought the basic, put it in a tapco stock, added bolt buffer, power custom hammer, red dot and auto bolt release. $500-700 and its a beauty. Accuracy is limited to your scope, and range realistically drops off around 150 yards. Bull barrelled and tricked out they can reach out farther with decent accuracy. Red dot is only good to around 50-100 yards. You can tune these things to do whatever you need, and they are really great in my opinion.

2. The Mini-14. .223 Can be accurate, can be put in a tactical stock. Very reliable, solid and well built. Around $700 Some dislike, others really praise these. Rounds are more expensive then the .22LR and 7.62x39mm above and below.

3. CZ-858. 7.62x39 Accuracy is questionable, I use iron sights and its okay out to 100 yards. Super reliable, and well built. Around $700. And yes they make cool stocks for these as well. I have one and love it, I dont even need a black stock either!

4. SKS 7.62x39mm Can be fairly accurate, though I don't think on par with AR types because of fitting tolerances and the simplicity of its design. Super reliable though. You can trick it out with a few hundred bucks, and its cost is anywhere from $75 on sale to over $300 at retail. These are neat cold war relics.

Thats all the personal experience I can give on soem semis.
 
XCR is the middle ground... $2400 gets you into one in your choice of 1 caliber, $700 gets you a caliber conversion... Takes 5min with 2 Allen keys to swap a barrel.. They are accurate... But alot of people got burned by early QC issues so you will find a love hate split on opinions.
 
If price is no issue, SA Classic Green.

-Very accurate.
-Beautifully made.
-Tough and very reliable.

-Was never designed with bolt on tacticool junk in mind.
-Some feel they are a bit heavy (Wimps:p)
 
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