Looking in to a new rifle, in need of some advice.

[nyenthusiast]

Hello all! I’m new to these forums, and currently researching my next rifle purchase. I’m interested in a semi auto of some sort. I’m wondering what you all believe is the best option available in terms of a featureless semi auto? I do not wish to build a rifle from parts. The M1A scout squad variant, or an AR of some sort are both rifles I’m currently considering.

 

[UltraT]

Hi, glad you joined!
What are going to be your main uses for it?
Some good compliant rifles include: ARs, M1A, Mini-14 or Mini-30, featureless AK-47, Saiga in 5.56 or 7.62, SKS, M1 Garand, and more.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

AR15

 

[nyenthusiast]

The primary use of the rifle will be recreational shooting for the most part. If I were to go the AR route, what brands should I be looking at?

 

[Eddie Gunks]

The primary use of the rifle will be recreational shooting for the most part. If I were to go the AR route, what brands should I be looking at?

Bullet guy
Eg industries.

 

[UltraT]

The primary use of the rifle will be recreational shooting for the most part. If I were to go the AR route, what brands should I be looking at?

I'd probably go the AR15 route as well. So many choices for mods and sights/optics, and generally they're very accurate. Ammo is easy to find and doesn't break the bank either. Not sure what the best compliant ones are, I'll leave that to others.

 

[DoD1776]

I’d say get a Mini 30. Mount an arch angel stock on it. Very fun, reliable, and accurate

 

[Calculon]

What type if history do you have with rifles/firearms? Looks like you have some experience but more about your planned uses might help.

AR pattern rifle is the way to go IMO. You can find NY compliant rifles from @Bullet Guy or elsewhere. Eddie stands behind his stuff so you know your rifle will run.

Going with the AR will allow you to upgrade and make changes in the future as your needs/wants change. As you learn how easy to maintain, modify and use you may want to use it for multi gun events or steel competitions. Easy to modify an AR pattern, not as much other rifles.

 

[@thewheels]

Goals, priorities and budget might help folks point you in the best direction.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

I’d say get a Mini 30. Mount an arch angel stock on it. Very fun, reliable, and accurate

Ha ha Ha.
Reliable, sort of.
Accurate ha ha Ha, 3 MOA? Maybe

 

[nyenthusiast]

I have owned firearms my whole adult life. I have not purchased a new modern semi auto rifle in some time. This is largely because I’ve been frustrated by the restrictions the safe act presents. I will shoot the rifle at the range on a regular basis at distances from 25-300yds primarily. I would also like the rifle to be capable of filling a defensive role, god forbid it ever needed to. My budget is somewhat flexible. I was thinking somewhere within the $1500 range.

 

[nyenthusiast]

Bullet guy
Eg industries.

Do you sell complete rifles? I only see parts listed for sale on your website.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

Do you sell complete rifles? I only see parts listed for sale on your website.

yup. website suffers. my fault.

in your budget we can get you into a super nice AR.

i have everything....or can get it do it. call me and we can work out what fits your needs.

Contact Bullet Guy

leave message if i dont get to the phone

 

[GuyMontag]

I’m interested in a semi auto of some sort. I’m wondering what you all believe is the best option available in terms of a featureless semi auto?

Might not look scary, but 175grains of love still works VERY nicely for all kinds of applications.

 

[nortatoga]

I just picked up one of these, ARES SCR total featureless AR (FUAC)

I do also have Mini 14's they are a lot of fun to shoot also!!

 

[@thewheels]

I have owned firearms my whole adult life. I have not purchased a new modern semi auto rifle in some time. This is largely because I’ve been frustrated by the restrictions the safe act presents. I will shoot the rifle at the range on a regular basis at distances from 25-300yds primarily. I would also like the rifle to be capable of filling a defensive role, god forbid it ever needed to. My budget is somewhat flexible. I was thinking somewhere within the $1500 range.

Does your budget include ammo and optics? Are you planning to use irons only?
Are you looking to shoot cheap ammo or are you willing to spend more to feed an M1a or Garand?

 

[nortatoga]

Here is a nice little plinker!

 

[nyenthusiast]

The M1A, and the Garand, are also up for consideration. I already own a SCR and mini 14. I am a fan of the Garand style action. I particularly like the scout squad M1A configuration that Springfield Armory offers. It’s a tough call. I know the rifles are loved by some, and hated by others.

 

[@thewheels]

The M1A, and the Garand, are also up for consideration. I already own a SCR and mini 14. I am a fan of the Garand style action. I particularly like the scout squad M1A configuration that Springfield Armory offers. It’s a tough call. I know the rifles are loved by some, and hated by others.

The Scout Squad will not be NY legal with the standard muzzle break on the barrel.
I have considered the Scout Squad and to get around the muzzle break the best option IMO is this:
https://squareup.com/store/kgb-tact...ne-adapter-fma-with-stripper-clips?t=modal-em

 

[Eddie Gunks]

The Scout Squad will not be NY legal with the standard muzzle break on the barrel.
I have considered the Scout Squad and to get around the muzzle break the best option IMO is this: em

Uuummm. Best option.....remove muzzle brake. Add cap.

And yes, i did brake.

Not break as in take a break......

Or coffee break.

Or lunch break.

Or dumb ass politicians who wrote the safe act, break.

 

[@thewheels]

Uuummm. Best option.....remove muzzle brake. Add cap.

And yes, i did brake.

Not break as in take a break......

Or coffee break.

Or lunch break.

Or dumb ass politicians who wrote the safe act, break.

How is the cap secured?

 

[nyenthusiast]

I think I would just forget the brake all together. I’ve seen models offered that don’t have it specifically for NY compliance. I would rather have removable magazines. Bullet Guy, if I go the AR route I will definitely be in touch!

 

[@thewheels]

I think I would just forget the brake all together. I’ve seen models offered that don’t have it specifically for NY compliance. I would rather have removable magazines. Bullet Guy, if I go the AR route I will definitely be in touch!

Getting the compliant model is an option as well
Springfield Armory AA9126NT M1A Scout Squad *NY Compliant* Semi-Automatic 308 W

I liked the idea of having a muzzle break on the end though. Again JMO.
The mag lock I mentioned is removable when I leave New Yorkistan and I have a standard M1a wherever I end up. It also gives me the option of dropping it in a different stock while I'm in NY.

 

[nortatoga]

Browning BAR MK3 DBM?





I held one of these awhile back, Had a nice feel to it!

 

[dsdmmat]

Kgb tactical has a kit to fix the M1A mag so you don't have to disfigure the rifle. Since you can feed it with stripper clips it is basicly a 10 round 308 Garand.

 

[GuyMontag]

Uuummm. Best option.....remove muzzle brake. Add cap.

LRB makes a dummy brake as well.

 

[Podmonkey]

NY really limits your options but the M1A is prolly least affected hanbling wise by compliance conversions. However I would not want to support a company like Springfield Armory OR Rock River Arms that threw gun owners under the bus for their own profit. I think the SCR os the best thing going for NY semi autos.
Also the Keltec SU16CA is NY compliant and an interesting design as well though the KelTecs are highly controversial im regards to reliablity/durability. Difficukt to find as well. Still worth a look though.

 

[Dank27]

+1 for M1a