Hey everybody. So after talking with a lot of people, shooting a good number of AR's, going to matches, and checking out Four Seasons, I think I've decided on a Bushmaster Varminter for competition...
http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/weapons/lr-24v.asp
Yes, yes, I know I *should* start off with a service class AR, but I like the look and feel of these MUCH much more
So I have a couple of questions...
1) I want to learn good iron sight skills, and will likely be pairing this rifle with some combination of the following types of sights:
http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/bmas/yhm-643k.asp
http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/uppers/9349063-9.asp
http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/bmas/yhm-9360k.asp
Do you know where I can buy these types, and would you recommend any particular type or brand of front sight and rear sight?
2) Along those same lines, Four Seasons seemed pretty limited in competition accessories (no carry handles, no gloves, no matts, very few slings, etc.) Do you know of any other shops in the area with a better selection for the competitive shooter?
3) After shooting a few AR's, I fell in love with the configuration of 0.056" front post, 0.042" rear aperture. After I find good sights for my AR, how do I go about buying these sized pieces for them?
3) Does anyone out there own this model? I'd love to chat with you about it before I buy.
Thanks all, and I hope to see you out there soon on the lines!
http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/weapons/lr-24v.asp
Yes, yes, I know I *should* start off with a service class AR, but I like the look and feel of these MUCH much more

So I have a couple of questions...
1) I want to learn good iron sight skills, and will likely be pairing this rifle with some combination of the following types of sights:
http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/bmas/yhm-643k.asp
http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/uppers/9349063-9.asp
http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/bmas/yhm-9360k.asp
Do you know where I can buy these types, and would you recommend any particular type or brand of front sight and rear sight?
2) Along those same lines, Four Seasons seemed pretty limited in competition accessories (no carry handles, no gloves, no matts, very few slings, etc.) Do you know of any other shops in the area with a better selection for the competitive shooter?
3) After shooting a few AR's, I fell in love with the configuration of 0.056" front post, 0.042" rear aperture. After I find good sights for my AR, how do I go about buying these sized pieces for them?
3) Does anyone out there own this model? I'd love to chat with you about it before I buy.
Thanks all, and I hope to see you out there soon on the lines!