Core15 and NEA

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HI all! I’m just curious to ask something to you about core15 ar…Some people now are planning to buy an ar just like me and just wait how the story goes for NEA. Some people feel worried about them and want to try Core15. The part that I dont understand is why and what is you informations about Core15 that motive you to get a core15. Google core15 and you will found nothing. The only information I found where on a forum of ar15 and guys there said’ go for sometin else because we know nothing about them…

Thank you guys!
 
Personally I would not buy a CORE15. I don't intend to say they are a bad rifle, but this is my reasoning:

1) CORE15 uses a proprietary piston system. I hate Ar piston systems dropped onto a DI design, but that aside, I hate that piston systems are proprietary and make you beholden to the OEM for spare parts. Especially when that OEM is new and who knows if they will stay in business.

2) CORE15 in general is un-tested and the OEM is in the states where ITAR makes warranty service and parts challenging to obtain in Canada. Some of the "untested" Canadian makers offer an advantage as the warranty and parts are "local" as it were.

Don't not buy a CORE 15 because I say so though, if you like what it offers, go ahead and try one.
 
Agreed. Track records for both NEA and Core-15s are virtually non-existent, so I'm holding off from trying one of these until there are consistent opinions about them.
 
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Agreed. Track records for both NEA and Core-15s are virtually non-existent, so I'm holding off from trying one of these until there are consistent opinions about them.
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NEA is a little different. Their guns accept standard AR15 parts and if anything goes wrong the a receiver, rail or barrel component, the manufacturer is in Canada and offers a lifetime warranty.
 
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CORE also offer DI rifles.

They also offer forged or billet, poly rifling, and a choice of twist rates.

Not that I am endorsing them, just saying.

Regards.

Mark
 
I got a Core15 DI and I am very happy with it. Fit and finish is nice rifle is solid everything fits great. For an inexpensive rifle its great and its not made in China.


If you hate the piston design don't buy it. Just do what I did buy the DI version. Wanstalls where I bought my rifle said there will be more distributors in Canada shortly, and if there are that's great new cause you would most likely get warranty help through the dealer. As for Warranties with US made equipment, I've seen posts about other Major US firms that has issues doing Warranties in Canada.
But for a 1100 dollar rifle I will take that chance, I could also got a norinco for 700 and have no warranty at all, and get stuck with replacing the lower.

Lets face it, its an AR you can easily Farkle it because so many manufacturers make parts forth em.

I have put about 300 rounds through mine I had couple jam issues and that is because I didn't tap the mag well enough, stupid short mag is not even visible in the mag well. This issue is solved by using GP Tactical bargain LAR mags which feed great.

As for accuracy, its shoots well enough for me 100 yards all within 1" inch groupings, even with my scope being misaligned and twisted/slanted. I am hand gun shooter so yeah this rifle thing is new to me. I shot .223 out of it and 556(Norinco)
 
Nevermind, I now see them - gas guns, but only pre-order. Basic guns starting at $1100.

I'd be more inclined to buy a DI version than the piston offerings though - IF I bought a CORE.
 
I'm with you on both accounts. The fact that they put photo's of their rifles with Magpul MBUS front sights on the gas block on their web site tells me something. I believe police call it a clue!

Regards.

Mark
 
From what I have read NEA and CORE15 are both good entry level rifles. You can pick each rifle apart by each persons preference. I am leaning towards the CORE15 because of their classic M4 design and 16 inch barrel.
 
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I'd go with the core but I don't see anything wrong with NEA either and they have good reviews. I just don't like rails etc and I'd rather have a 16"+ barrel
 
Is that what the Canadian regs say? In the US, welded/pinned devices are ok. Does that mean that here, the chamber portion of the barrel should not be included?

Regards.

Mark
 
The CORE rifles have a M4 Profile Stainless Steel Match Grade 3 Groove Polygonal barrel 1:8 twist.. They have Forged 7075-T6 Lower and upper Receivers, with a Type III Class II Hard-coat anodized finish... Their DI gun starts at $1099 , thats a very good deal for those specs , i have handled one and they have a very nice fit and finish .. i would stay away from their piston AR as i would stay away from all piston ARs .. The CORE 15 is the next AR on my list, i will be placing my order with OSTS on payday ..
 
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