Help me decide on an AR.

[djmay71]

So I've decided to tentatively begin to pull the trigger on a DM/Precision AR15 build. But I need help: I can't decide. They both fit my needs/wants, and they both seem to be decent rifles. What's the collective opinion of the B&G Rifles club?

The builds?

Option 1: NEA Complete Lower/ NEA DMR 18" Barrel Upper W/O BCG / DMPS Matte Black BCG/ Vortex Viper PST 6-24x30

or

Option 2: Remington R15 (to be painted to black)/ Vortex Viper PST 6-24x30


Ok- so its not too much of a build, but it is to me, since I already have pre-planned purchasing phases. Also- the scope is subject to change.

 

[hbean]

6-24x30?
That is one heck of a rifle range you have at your club.

 

[blaxsun]

Neither. This is the one I'd get. PWS Wraith 18".
https://shopquestar.com/shopping65/shopexd.asp?id=1927&bc=no

 

[Brordo]

I also wouldn't pick either of those...Blaxsun's choice is WAAAYYY better.

 

[tiriaq]

You already have a NEA carbine. Just get a second upper with a quality rifle barrel, and install a quality scope. You aren't going to be shooting two ARs at the same time, so a second upper will save you money.

 

[djmay71]

You already have a NEA carbine. Just get a second upper with a quality rifle barrel, and install a quality scope. You aren't going to be shooting two ARs at the same time, so a second upper will save you money.

That did cross my mind, but I think I'd want a separate unit away from my 10.5 NEA.
Also- what self respecting Black and Green Rifle addict has only ONE AR?

EDIT: Also- by switching out uppers- wouldn't your optics loose zero?

 

[tranman]

EDIT: Also- by switching out uppers- wouldn't your optics loose zero?

I fail to see how that would happen, your optics would be bolted onto the other upper, very little chance anything would move. All you would be doing is taking one upper off and putting another on. Not removing the optics each time.

 

[blaxsun]

EDIT: Also- by switching out uppers- wouldn't your optics loose zero?

Only if you're potentially removing them.

 

[djmay71]

Only if you're potentially removing them.

Hmm. Didn't know. I honestly thought that switching out uppers would cause your mounted optics to loose zero.

Now I am feeling stupid.

That being said, the NEA build now seems much more practical.

 

[blaxsun]

Hmm. Didn't know. I honestly thought that switching out uppers would cause your mounted optics to loose zero.

Now I am feeling stupid.

That being said, the NEA build now seems much more practical.

Don't sweat it. I prefer dedicated lowers to utilize different stocks, buffers and triggers depending on the upper.

 

[djmay71]

Don't sweat it. I prefer dedicated lowers to utilize different stocks, buffers and triggers depending on the upper.

And as it turns out (didn't notice it until now, when I was drooling over the 18" DMR upper at SFRC) that the NEA upper is on pre-sale.

Seeing as phase one was originally the lower and the DMPS BCG, I might jump on that. From there I can look around for some tightly twisted (that doesn't sound right) 5.56 uppers.
Also, with the dedicated lower, I suppose I could also drop in a RRA 2 stage trigger and a Magpul Precision Stock

 

[blaxsun]

Also, with the dedicated lower, I suppose I could also drop in a RRA 2 stage trigger and a Magpul Precision Stock

You certainly could. If you get a 2-stage trigger, go Geissele. UBR is also a good choice, and Magpul has the new STR and ACL-S stocks as well.

 

[djmay71]

You certainly could. If you get a 2-stage trigger, go Geissele. UBR is also a good choice, and Magpul has the new STR and ACL-S stocks as well.

You sir are very convincing- when my wallet starts feeling slim again, I'll know who to blame.

Just ordered the NEA lower, DMPS BCG and 4 LAR mags from SFRC, because no AR enthusiast should be without LAR10 mags