New AR

[shooter521]

Congrats! I think you made the right choice. The Sportical has a lighter contour barrel than the M4, and the bore is not chrome-lined. In addition to having no dustcover, the Sportical also has no forward assist (I've never used mine) or iron sights (meaning you immediately need to buy flip-ups or mount an optic). The Sportical's upper receiver is made from an extrusion, which IMO is less desirable than a regular forged upper. Finally, the Sportical comes with the "Pardus" stock, which I find less comfortable than the regular M4 stock due to its "dished" buttplate.

My $.02.

[GetA2J]

Originally Posted by NEOCON

Well I finally made my mind up and brought home a Bushmaster AR15-M4 it has the flat top reciever with removable carry handle, 16" heavy barrel,6 position stock. I had been contemplating a DPMS Sporticle but the no dust cover was what finally knocked it out of the running. I do a lot of offroading with no top or doors and the dust would have been a killer with no cover. I had intended to go with a EoTech but with the added cost of the Bushy over the Sporticle I had to get something with iron sights for now. But with the removable carry handle with the A2 sights this will be a very workable until I get the $$$ for the EoTech. I got it at Daves Gun Shop in Holland where I buy most all of my guns.
I brought it home cleaned the bore and chamber and then zeroed in 12 shots. Then put another 100 rounds through it at 50 yards and less. May go to Sugar Ridge today for some longer range shooting today.I will be going through the Appleseed class next weekend Redbrush and plan to put it through its paces then.
Here are a couple pics.

Yeah, we all start someplace. Like he said it seemed heavier that the sporty barrel he was looking at.

BOY! I really gotta start reading ALL of the thread BEFORE posting to it.

[Ri22o]

Originally Posted by GetA2J

BOY! I really gotta start reading ALL of the thread BEFORE posting to it.

[NEOCON]

I picked up a used like new Aimpoint CompM2 to go on it yesterday with the gift card. I haven't mounted it yet and probably won't until I get through the Appleseed course this weekend.

[Ri22o]

Originally Posted by NEOCON

I picked up a used like new Aimpoint CompM2 to go on it yesterday with the gift card. I haven't mounted it yet and probably won't until I get through the Appleseed course this weekend.

Not too shabby. Let us know how it shoots, when you get the chance.

[hawkhavn]

Neocon,

Great looking new rifle! Try the Appleseed without a scope this weekend if at all possible. I just double checked the Aimpoint website and your dot is 4 MOA. Which means it will probably obscure a goodly portion of your target.

Also, if you get achance throw a USGI web sling on her. If you don't have / can't get one I can loan you one for the weekend.

hawkhavn

[Don]

m4 barrels come in a few different profiles under the handguards.

[Bazooka Joe71]

Very nice!

But don't rule out an ACOG.

[thelefthand]

If you're going to have it in the dust like you mentioned, I'd eventually pick up some Mili-Tech and learn how to use it.

Just my 2 bits,
Mark

[heartless]

sweet!! i want one!...lol one day ill be a member of the black rifle club! just joind the ak club a week ago! love it! hope you truly have a blast getting to know your new rifle.