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Well, I finally decided what to do with my NES Lower. I bought a 2nd Generation Night Vision Scope to make a night-time coyote hunting rifle for hunting the night season in Maine, chambered in .556.
I am looking for a COMPLETE upper, scope-ready (weaver) but there are so many options, manufacturers and prices, I just don't know what to choose. I would say my maximum potential range needed based on the terrain near my place in Maine is about 150-200yds. A 200 yd shot being VERY rare. Most likely shots would be between 100 and 150yds. I have a stock M&P 15 with a nice traditional scope on it and a 16" barrel that is very accurate. However, it does not have a muzzle break and my Bushy does and it does make a difference to have the muzzle break in terms of decibels and recoil, though the recoil is not really bad either way compared to my 30-06. deer hunting rifle. I also wonder how long of a barrel I should get.
It seems most varmint uppers don't have a muzzle break and I often wonder why. My budget for the upper would be up to $600.
Do any of you have any suggestions based on your experience and my needs? I haven't shopped for AR-15 parts in a couple years so everything just seems new to me again.
Thanks in advance.
I am looking for a COMPLETE upper, scope-ready (weaver) but there are so many options, manufacturers and prices, I just don't know what to choose. I would say my maximum potential range needed based on the terrain near my place in Maine is about 150-200yds. A 200 yd shot being VERY rare. Most likely shots would be between 100 and 150yds. I have a stock M&P 15 with a nice traditional scope on it and a 16" barrel that is very accurate. However, it does not have a muzzle break and my Bushy does and it does make a difference to have the muzzle break in terms of decibels and recoil, though the recoil is not really bad either way compared to my 30-06. deer hunting rifle. I also wonder how long of a barrel I should get.
It seems most varmint uppers don't have a muzzle break and I often wonder why. My budget for the upper would be up to $600.
Do any of you have any suggestions based on your experience and my needs? I haven't shopped for AR-15 parts in a couple years so everything just seems new to me again.
Thanks in advance.