Rock river arms
Rock river arms
Anybody have an AR from these guys? What's your opinion?
- Brazosvalleyvizslas
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These ones that I have owned or tested have been great.
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I'd pass, but if its for recreation you'd probably be good to go. A 6920 would be a great starter gun. Look at BCM too..
- llewellinsetter
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For any sort of life and death i would say no, but BCM are some of the greatest weapons made right now, also check out noveske rifle works.
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I have owned a Bushmaster, Armalite, DPMS and a RRA. I like the RRA the best and highly recommend them.
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Rock River Arms is a quality rifle manufacturer. I have both their Lower and 2-Stage Trigger. I have yet to have a misfire/failure to feed or eject.
I have shot a BCM and I will say they are also reliable, they had one go over 30,000 rounds without cleaning I believe. The Colt is overpriced but dependable as well.
I'd avoid bushmaster, DPMS, and Spikes Tactical lowers just because for the same amount of money, you can get a better quality lower. Nothing against their products, just so much available on the market.
If you really want to get tricked out with a rifle build, I'd recommend a Noveske lower and matched upper.
What are your goals with the weapon? (Range toy? "bleep" hits the fan? Match?) I'm a rifle nut and would love to talk guns if you would want some advice, whether technical or aesthetic.
I have shot a BCM and I will say they are also reliable, they had one go over 30,000 rounds without cleaning I believe. The Colt is overpriced but dependable as well.
I'd avoid bushmaster, DPMS, and Spikes Tactical lowers just because for the same amount of money, you can get a better quality lower. Nothing against their products, just so much available on the market.
If you really want to get tricked out with a rifle build, I'd recommend a Noveske lower and matched upper.
What are your goals with the weapon? (Range toy? "bleep" hits the fan? Match?) I'm a rifle nut and would love to talk guns if you would want some advice, whether technical or aesthetic.
- llewellinsetter
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Ive fired the rock river arms AR's i have noticed that they are a little "mushy" on the pull, granted that was a stock LAR-15, I own the BCM EAG tactical carbine this is the higher level AR that is priced almost the same as the higher level RRA, I have gone almost 12k rounds without a cleaning and still not a FTF or FTE and it still shoots sub 1"MOA. I also own a colt LE AR it was my first one and it was very costly not worth the money.K3Britt wrote:Rock River Arms is a quality rifle manufacturer. I have both their Lower and 2-Stage Trigger. I have yet to have a misfire/failure to feed or eject.
I have shot a BCM and I will say they are also reliable, they had one go over 30,000 rounds without cleaning I believe. The Colt is overpriced but dependable as well.
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My newest AR is my Noveske !6" infantry rifle haven't gotten to really put her through my testing yet but it shoots nice clean crisp trigger and a really nice feel.
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My RRA is set up as a varmint rifle and is incredibly accurate even with 55 FMJ factory ammo, consistently shooting ragged 1 hole groups at 100 yards. It has the 2 stage match trigger and breaks clean.
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K3Britt wrote:
What are your goals with the weapon? (Range toy? "bleep" hits the fan? Match?) I'm a rifle nut and would love to talk guns if you would want some advice, whether technical or aesthetic.
MOstly it will used for just fun - plinking, range, etc. - but also some coyote hunting. I just think they are a really nice weapon, and have wanted one for a long time. Of course, if the $hit hits the fan, then it will be nice to have it available! i appreciate all the opinions, keepem coming!
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llewellinsetter wrote:For any sort of life and death i would say no
I'm confused by this opinion. Several government agencies, including the DEA, trust (or at least trusted) RRA with their lives. I loved my RRA, & so does the person I sold it to. The trigger on RRA rifles is amazingly crisp right out of the box.JWP58 wrote:I'd pass, but if its for recreation you'd probably be good to go.
I only sold my RRA so I could build my own AR using parts from Palmetto State Armory. For the money, I don't think PSA can be beat. Another solid budget AR brand is Stag Arms. I've built a couple of ARs from Stag & PSA kits for friends, family, & myself over the years.