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[mikegideon]

1 hour ago, MacGyver said:

Any 'mil-spec' upper should mate with the lower.  They're billet machined, and the profile may be a bit different. But, those cosmetic differences shouldn't affect function.

They sell stand alone uppers. 

[btq96r]

I'll take this 16" BCM Mid-Length in 5.56mm, and be confident it could last me until my last day if taken care of properly.

http://shop.bravocompanymfg.com/Bravo-Company-MFG-BCM-MID-16-Mod-2-AR15-Carbine-p/bcm-carbine-750-133.htm

[bud]

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Edited October 13, 2018 by bud

[MacGyver]

I don’t know anyone that’s ever regretted a BCM purchase.  

[Chucktshoes]

54 minutes ago, MacGyver said:

I don’t know anyone that’s ever regretted a BCM purchase.  

I’m not sure they exist. 

[bud]

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Edited October 13, 2018 by bud

[MacGyver]

Man you’re deep in the rabbit hole...

[Chucktshoes]

6 minutes ago, MacGyver said:

Man you’re deep in the rabbit hole...

The search for “the One Rifle” gets that way. 

[bud]

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Edited October 13, 2018 by bud

[mikegideon]

3 hours ago, bud said:

Just an update.

Ive ruled out the LaRue PredatOBR 5.56 primarily because of weight and its relatively short lifespan barrel. I love the idea of the takedown barrel and handguard. The PredatAR as recommended by @mikegideon looks like a great light option but a want something I can be comfortable putting lots of rounds through in classes and the pencil barrel might not be the best fit for my purpose.

Let me qualify this. I don't own any LaRue rifles. I suggested them because they are top shelf, and I love the company. I do have a couple of their QD scope mounts, and believe they are the best on the planet. Besides, anybody that includes three pocket sized copies of the Constitution and a jar of Dillo Dust is tops in my book. Guns, 'merica, and cooking meat with fire. They got the basics down.