AR15 lengths (for a noob)

OK!!! ITS DONE! Just pulled the trigger (pun INTENDED) on my Order.
Dropped by SFRC's website, and places my order for the 14.5" NEA-15

SUPER STOKED!!!

Now i just have to wait for the paper work to go through and for my LTATT to process.

Anyone know what address i can use to send Flowers and beer to the Ontario CFO????
 
MrSpit said:
LOL, i dont wanna tap ANYTHING in this case... I just want to see if i can get someone moving along on that paper work!!!! Maybe the TAP TAP TAP of a keyboard or something!!!
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I am a fan of mid-length and full length AR-15's.

Shorter barrels do not do anything for me personally.

I have a 14.5" and a 20", and the 20" comes to the range far more frequently.

 
Kevin M. said:
I am a fan of mid-length and full length AR-15's.

Shorter barrels do not do anything for me personally.

I have a 14.5" and a 20", and the 20" comes to the range far more frequently.

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Ya I get that! The thing is, I'm still dealing with the cool factor now, as this is the first gun I have ever bought. The other thing I was looking at is that I don't know if I'm going to want to keep this gun forever. I have to realize that there is a chance (however small it is) that I might get bored of an AR, and wanna move to something else. For that reason, I picked up something with some resale value.

I should add that I'm sure larger barrels have resale value, but it seemed to this noob that the shorter barrels are more desirable....
 
Good choice on the 14.5 - it's a nice mix of short length and still has the ability to go to 500 yards with the right ammo and shooter. One of the nice things about the AR and the 556 round is that it has relatively little drop under 300 yards, so you'll probably be surprised at how easy it is to get hits at short ranges, especially on realistic targets.
 
Well the furthest I can shoot at my range is 200 yards (or 189 meters) so I thought that this size AR would be more than addiquate.
Watch out for some ammo related questions coming very soon! I picked up a crate of 800 norinco surplus to go with it, so once I'm done shooting that stuff, I'll want to venture into some more accurate ammo. For right now however, I'm just looking forward to sighting it in and putting some lead down range!
 
Good choice.

I've always thought the traditional 14.5 was the best length and certainly sufficient for a range queen. :)

16 and 20 inchers are nice as well, I don't care for 12.5 or 10s.
 
What kind of accuracy differences are we talking about @ 200 yards for the 10.5, 12.5, 14.5 and 16? negligible or is there a measurable effect?
 
There was something else out there that stated that shorter barrels are more accurate due to it being more rigid. Something about the barrel harmonics and a longer barrel requires the bullet to travel further down it and more barrel for harmonics to affect it. I'm not an expert I can tell all you guys that the 10.5 inch AR is just as accurate as an 16 inch AR. The only thing that separates them is...the barrel quality, the rounds, and whether the shooter has too much to drink the night before/operator error.

MrSpit, rule number 1 about scopes that also applies to firearms, you get what you pay for. Don't ever buy anything cheap because that piece of equipment is there with you for the rest of your life. Why cheap out on that?
 
The .223/5.56 round was designed around a 20 inch barrel . 14.5 is as short as i would possibly go.. . Any shorter and the ballistics are really poor , other calibers preform much better with shorter barrels below 14.5 like the 7,62x39, 300 blackout, or a pistol caliber .. High velocity rounds need lots of barrel.
 
EDX2308 said:
MrSpit, rule number 1 about scopes that also applies to firearms, you get what you pay for. Don't ever buy anything cheap because that piece of equipment is there with you for the rest of your life. Why cheap out on that?
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You know, i have been hearing that a lot, and though i do find it to be sound advice, i still think that the application varies from case to case. For example, an accomplished shooter who has years of experience would surly be remiss had he or she cheeped out on a quality scope. That said, it seems to me that he or she would be unlikely to do so, as the application for said scope would surly dictate the perimeters (and cost) for the aforementioned piece of equipment. In the case of a NEW shooter (a description i fit well) i think there is some merit to just getting out there with what ever you can get your hands on and start shooting! That said, there should also be a realistic view of the limits of your chosen equipment (along with your ability) so as to not be detour any progress in your new found hobbies. For example..... dont show up with a crappy Scope, and end up at the conclusion that shooting is dumb because you cant hit a target....
Ultimately the goal in this approach is to get out there with stuff you can use, and then grow into your hobby in a way that fits your needs. If one decides that a specific piece of gear is lacking, simply upgrade when it is reasonable to do so.

SO THEN..... all of that being taken into consideration, would it seem reasonable for someone such as my self (a new shooter) to pay $270 plus Tax/Shipping for a Millett 1-4x24 scope, so i can take my BRAND SPANKIN NEW AR to the range and hit some 100yrd targets. The key here is to land somewhere near the middle of the Cost Benefit line...

Once again, let me know what you think....
 

Noveske
Stainless Steel
12.5" Barrel
1 in 7" Twist
Lewis Machine & Tool
Chrome Lined
14.5" Barrel
1 in 7" Twist
5.56x45mm NATO
M193 55-grain
2948 fps
2984 fps
5.56x45mm NATO
M855 62-grain
2836 fps
2861 fps
5.56x45mm NATO
Mk 262 77-grain
2602 fps
2576 fps

 
Canadiankid said:
What kind of accuracy differences are we talking about @ 200 yards for the 10.5, 12.5, 14.5 and 16? negligible or is there a measurable effect?
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From what I have read, when you fire a rifle the barrel whips. That solid barrel basically turns into a wet noodle for a fraction of a second. Naturally, a longer barrel has a greater whip potential than a shorter barrel. Not to say barrel whip is bad, but in terms of accuracy it is all about how consistently it whips. With all other factors being consistent a shorter barrel will whip less and will thus tend to be more accurate.

MrSpit said:
So i know im sort of hijacking my own post but im wondering what the general vibe is towards the Millett 1-4X24 scope?

Thoughts???
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I know someone who has a Millett 1-4x24 on an AR180b. It suits them just fine and they are more than happy with it. I can’t imagine them even thinking about changing it, but with that said they basically just do a bunch of plinking with it. I would personally opt for something a little better, but that’s mostly because I feel I would be getting the better scope eventually anyways.
 
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