5.56 vs .223?

[Decidion]

I would take a Bravo Company upper on a quality lower over the Spike's Tactical complete rifle. They make nice stuff but Bravo Company is second to none IMO.

Spikes Tactical vs. Bravo Company

In what respect are you saying this? Quality wise, I think they are on par. Both better than most (in their respective price ranges) but still both bow to Colt. And these is no doubt that Spikes has the edge price wise.

Possibly BCM tests it's components a bit better? Customer Service wise? I've not hears/read/experienced any problems with either.

 

[wsu 5.9er]

IMO, BCM is better than Colt. Better quality control, better components, more extensive testing on components, etc. Spike's just isn't up to par. Not a bad gun but not as good.

 

[fry]

buy something with from olympic, they stamp all their barrels 556 and chamber them to a samm 223 rem spec. this way you get the best of both worlds.

 

[Decidion]

IMO, BCM is better than Colt. Better quality control, better components, more extensive testing on components, etc. Spike's just isn't up to par. Not a bad gun but not as good.

Well I do have to admit after reading everything I could find on the internet in general, at AR15.com forums and AR15 Armory forums, this is the first comment I have come across that says Spikes isn't on par with BCM (or at least very close to it).

Although I haven't done a lot of looking into it, I also haven't come across anything saying BCM is better than Colt.

Just curious, but can you provide any data or proof to back this up?

I did at least provide one source that gave the opinion that BCM and Spikes were nearly on par. He did choose BCM in the end, but only because their testing procedures were a bit more extensive (and also commented that Spikes would be equivalent soon...which may be already based on the article date).

 

[marty8587]

I have an older mini 14 and a new Ruger SR556 and have had no problem with either round.

 

[wsu 5.9er]

Well I do have to admit after reading everything I could find on the internet in general, at AR15.com forums and AR15 Armory forums, this is the first comment I have come across that says Spikes isn't on par with BCM (or at least very close to it).

Although I haven't done a lot of looking into it, I also haven't come across anything saying BCM is better than Colt.

Just curious, but can you provide any data or proof to back this up?

I did at least provide one source that gave the opinion that BCM and Spikes were nearly on par. He did choose BCM in the end, but only because their testing procedures were a bit more extensive (and also commented that Spikes would be equivalent soon...which may be already based on the article date).

check out M4Carbine.net and Lightfighter.net for more info on BCM stuff. Also see the infamous chart:
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[Decidion]

check out M4Carbine.net and Lightfighter.net for more info on BCM stuff. Also see the infamous chart:
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Thanks! This is exactly what I have been looking for

 

[Gunner3456]

Coctailer has 5.56 AR's for under $700. I have one with more that 5k rounds of 5.56 through it with no problems.

You can shoot 5.56 in a mini-14, all except for their target versions.

Let's not kid ourselves. 5.56 is a lot hotter than .223, and I just bought 2k rounds of Federal XM193 from Jack at Dan-Dee Sales here on the forum for $700.

 

[Decidion]

... I just bought 2k rounds of Federal XM193 from Jack at Dan-Dee Sales here on the forum for $700.

Pardon my ignorance, but is that Federal XM193 brass? or steel?

 

[Gunner3456]

Pardon my ignorance, but is that Federal XM193 brass? or steel?

That's Lake City brass. This is US mil spec.

 

[Diana Henry]

Ruger SR556 is a blast to shoot! That was one purchase I have yet to regret. That thing just keeps kickin brass. Awesome weapon, but a bit heavy.

 

[BlackRidge]

I'd suggest buying an AR-kit, that will save you the most

and definitely 5.56... theres almost no reason to pick up something that shoots strictly .223

Give J&S a try