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Return of the AR-15A4

Talyn

Talyn

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The AR-15, built to A4 (flat top receiver) standards, is no less dependable and capable. When fitted with quality open sights backed by practiced marksmanship skills, deliver the desired downrange results with a single open sight zero out to 300 yards (further if you adjust for bullet drop), and with the removeable carry handle it can accommodate an optic for more precise shooting.​


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Anderson Manufacturing is offering a new A4 series variant of the AR-15. You can buy one now or we’ll show you how to build your own.​

Part 1

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Inspired by Anderson Manufacturing’s new A4 rifle series, we finish our “old school” project by showing you how to build your own AR-15 rifle lower receiver assembly​

Part 2

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We wrap up our Anderson Manufacturing A4 build series by putting our new rifle to the test with the U.S. Army zeroing procedure and the Alternate Course of Fire qualification.​

Part 3

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On a couple I've gone the Canuck route and put a collapsible stock (with carbine buffer) on a 20" A4 upper.

Runs/fits fine and I retain the extra performance for my area with the longer barrel.
 
I still have my first AR, an AWB compliant A2 Bushmaster (pre-takeover).

Got it for CMP…haven’t had it out for a while. Think it’ll have to come along next range day.
 
Talyn said:

The AR-15, built to A4 (flat top receiver) standards, is no less dependable and capable. When fitted with quality open sights backed by practiced marksmanship skills, deliver the desired downrange results with a single open sight zero out to 300 yards (further if you adjust for bullet drop), and with the removeable carry handle it can accommodate an optic for more precise shooting.​


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Notice how low the scope is mounted on that separate upper. I'll bet this puts the scope right at your eye with a normal cheek weld.

I have a similar upper built on an A1 upper with the handle milled off and replaced with a piece of Weaver rail. (Bought it this way at a gun show in the '80s, for IIRC $100.) I put a scope on it, low as I could get it. When I've had it at the range, I've offered other people the chance to shoulder it, without saying anything. They invariably say something like, "Wow! This thing really handles NICE! I've never handled another AR that feels as natural as this one!" The "secret" is that the stock now hits your cheek right where you want/expect it to be, unlike "normal" AR sight systems, which are too high due to the stupid charging handle, and every aftermarket system I'm aware of follows suit. How I wish someone would make an AR iron sight system that sat that low. I'd buy one immediately!

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Snake45 said:
Notice how low the scope is mounted on that separate upper. I'll bet this puts the scope right at your eye with a normal cheek weld.

I have a similar upper built on an A1 upper with the handle milled off and replaced with a piece of Weaver rail. (Bought it this way at a gun show in the '80s, for IIRC $100.) I put a scope on it, low as I could get it. When I've had it at the range, I've offered other people the chance to shoulder it, without saying anything. They invariably say something like, "Wow! This thing really handles NICE! I've never handled another AR that feels as natural as this one!" The "secret" is that the stock now hits your cheek right where you want/expect it to be, unlike "normal" AR sight systems, which are too high due to the stupid charging handle, and every aftermarket system I'm aware of follows suit. How I wish someone would make an AR iron sight system that sat that low. I'd buy one immediately!

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@Snake45 As low as they go.

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Low Profile Backup Iron Sights

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These are next...

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Combat Rifle Sight Set

The Combat Rifle Sight Set is constructed of ordnance grade phosphate finished steel and uses standard A2 front sight post. Made by Midwest Industries. Shop All AR Front & Rear Sights.
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I use both & both are very good.
 
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