Can a AR 15 be used as a 3 gun?

If you already have an AR-15 in the safe, it’s probably a good way to get started with the rifle part of your 3-gun gear, but a perk of getting into a new gun sport is getting to buy new guns.

What does the Armalite AR 15 stand for?

From its single-stage Timney trigger to its tunable muzzle brake and gas block, this rifle means business. While Armalite may be new to the 3-gun game, anyone who knows that the “AR” in AR-15 stands for Armalite rather than “assault rifle” should know that the Illinois-based company has more than 60 years of firearm innovations under its belt.

What kind of safety do you need for an AR 15?

The safety is a standard, two position AR-15 safety. The rifle is extremely accurate and with the light trigger it’s easy to use for precision long-range work. The average for 12, five-shot groups at 100 yards with three different ammo products was just .9-inch. The best groups were .65-inch for five shots.

How big is the barrel of an AR rifle?

It was designed by hardcore shooters and tested extensively at national 3-gun matches. It has an 18-inch long, match-grade stainless steel barrel. The custom fluting on the barrel is unique and exotic looking with a series of interrupted flutes.

How much does an AR 15 rifle cost?

While many reasonable quality AR-15s can be found for under a thousand dollars and there are some great entry-level options above, the biggest variety of match-ready rifles are found in the $1500-2000 price point.

Which is the best AR 15 on the market?

Some of these budget choices might not have everything you’ll want as you get more competitive, but they have many of the most important features and, like all AR-15s, can be easily upgraded. In fact, my first budget choice is the Colt LE6920 OEM2 (MSRP $849).

Is the Lancer L15 a good hunting rifle?

The L15 Competition also sports Lancer’s own muzzle brake and lower receiver with an aggressively flared magazine well for fast reloads. It doesn’t hurt that the rifle also comes with enough magazines for almost any match, which most rifles do not.