Summary: Reed and Anthony discuss buying into an entry level AR with Champagne quality for a Beer budget. Welcome to Episode #060 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me today is our auditioning sacrificial host, Anthony Hardy. This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle! This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There is something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Otis Ripcord Giveaway For times in the field when you just can’t reach your Otis cleaning system and need a quick and effective clean – reach for the Ripcord®. This convenient tool cleans from Breech-to-Muzzle® in one quick and easy pass. The molded rubberized core and Nomex® fibers together create a more effective way to trap and remove fouling. Winner: Manny F: Hello Reed and Tony. I just wanted to drop a line to say that I really enjoyed episode 55 \"Optics, A Different Perspective\". As always, when a group of active and veteran service men get together, especially Marines, hilarity ensues. I agree with your buds; forget about the VCOG and get an ACOG and 45* offset irons (since you love irons so much). Anyway, keep up the great work and please enter me in the Otis ripcord giveaway. Regards, Brownells helps make this show possible. They are there for you anytime you make a mistake, like when Jake shoots a spring across the room into his lime green shag carpet. Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells. Go to: ar15podcast.com/ar15parts Tip of the Week: Trigger control drill (LIVE FIRE!, safety first) 1. Load one round into your magazine, insert magazine and charge the weapon. 2. Fire down range at your target, perform a trigger reset and “fire” again. 3. Did your rifle move? No movement is good. Ball and Dummy explained in text Ball and Dummy Using Rifle Video Main Topic: What Constitutes an Entry Level Rifle: Basic Features Standard Controls Common Calibers Reasonable Pricetag Entry Level Sweet Spot: FNH USA - FN 15 Weight: 6.94lbs Length: 31.9” (collapsed); 35.2” (extended) Twist Rate - 1:7 RH Sights: A2 front sight and M4 rear carrying handle Handguard: A2 Handguard MSRP: $1149.00 (link) Bushmaster (Patrolman) Weight: 7lbs Length: 31.9” (collapsed); 35.2” (extended) Twist Rate - 1:9 RH Sights: A2 front sight and M4 rear carrying handle Handguard: A2 Handguard MSRP: $1199 (link) Bushmaster (ORC) Weight: 6lbs Length: 31.9” (collapsed); 36.25” (extended) Twist Rate - 1:9 RH Sights: N/A Handguard: A2 Handguard MSRP: $1082.45 (link) S&W M&P 15 Tactical Weight: 6.85lbs Length: 32” (collapsed); 35” (extended) Twist Rate - 1:8 RH Sights: Folding BUIS (Magpul both) Handguard: Quad MSRP: $1159 (link) Colt LE6920 Weight: 6.9lbs Length: 32” (collapsed); 35.5” (extended) Twist Rate - 1:7 RH Sights: Folding BUIS (Magpul rear, A2 front) Handguard: A2 Handguard MSRP: $1155 (link) DPMS TAC2 Weight: 8.5lbs Length: 34.25” (collapsed); 38” (extended) Twist Rate - 1:9 RH Sights: Folding BUIS (Magpul rear, A2 front) Handguard: Top/Front Quad MSRP: $1299 (link) Rock River Arms LAR-15 Weight: 7.5lbs Length: 36” Twist Rate - 1:9 RH Sights: A2 front Handguard: A2 Handguard Other: RRA Two Stage Trigger/Hogue Grip MSRP: $1065 (link) CMMG Mk4 Weight: 6lbs Length: Twist Rate - 1:? RH Sights: Folding BUIS (Magpul rear, A2 front) Handguard: A2 Handguard MSRP: $1099.95 (link) Del-ton DTI Extreme Duty 316 Weight: 6.4lbs Length: 32.25” (collapsed); 35.58” (extended) Twist Rate - 1:7 RH Sights: Folding BUIS (Samson quick flip rear, A2 front) Handguard: A2 Handguard MSRP: $1100.00 (link) Just out of Reach: Ruger SR556E Weight: 7.36lbs Length: 32.75” (collapsed); 36” (extended) Twist Rate - 1:9 RH Sights: Folding BUIS (Magpul both?)
