accurate semi-auto .223

[srkavanagh6621]

I would love a accurate semi auto .223, and would be willing to spend around $1500 on it after I sell some guns to purchase this one. I was looking at the Sig 556 swat because I really like the way they look but everything I read says their accuracy is terrible. I would like it to look nice and be shoot nicer. I am not a huge fan of the bull barrels because to me they are way to front heavy so they are out. But I was wondering if there is anything in the $1500 price range that would be like the bushmaster PMR or even a sig 556 swat that was accurate. I would be happy with 1 MOA maybe even 1.5 but nothing less for sure. I have a springfield M1A scout squad that shoots great I just dont like how it fits me. That will shoot 1 inch groups all day but LIke i said im looking for the sharp shooting looking semi auto.Thanks and I appreciate the help.

 

[G27RR]

The Sig isn't meant for extreme accuracy, and even though they make a DMR version it's not really a precision rifle either. Mine, a SWAT model, shoots about 1.0 MOA, but not all of them are quite that good. The AR platform can be awesome. I have a LaRue OBR that shoots under 0.5MOA on a repeatable basis (minimum of 5 shot groups at 100yds). I wrote a review of it on here a while back. It's $500 over your price range though at $2,000.

I am happy with my SWAT, but if I'm after extreme accuracy I grab the LaRue.

Since you mentioned looks, here's a couple pictres. The LaRue review is at this link. http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=6840676&postcount=25

Sig 556 SWAT with rotary diopter irons and a Nikon red dot that cowitnesses the irons perfectly.


LaRue OBR 5.56 with Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40 & Burris FastFire II in a PEPR mount.

 

[CraigC]

Not saying that it is typical but I get 1MOA out of my S&W M&P15OR model that cost me all of $600. This using Federal XM193F. I'm confident that that can be improved considerably with handloads and premium bullets.

 

[okiewita40]

Try ARP and see what H can do for you. Have yet hear any complaints on his uppers or entire guns. http://ar15performance.com/5_56_complete_rifles?b=1
You may want to consider just a complete upper from him and then buy or build a lower. The rest you could use for accessories, mags and ammo.
Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[FMJMIKE]

Check out RRA varmint model AR-15s. Some of their rifles have a 1/2 MOA guarantee.

 

[srkavanagh6621]

Okie thanks a bunch for the website its awesome. They have a lot of stuff and actually an upper that I think with fit the bill. I am very excited now of building a very accurate AR rifle. I see the website says that the gun can shoot 1/2 inch groups which would sure make me happy. any advice for lowers?

 

[DeanV]

How would a Colt CAR a3 do for accuracy? It has a bull barrel though.

 

[W.E.G.]

Colt 6940

 

[Welding Rod]

Here is a 500 yard group from my RRA Standard Stainless (HBAR). It is sub 3/4 MOA:



Here is a 200 yard group from my RRA varmit. I believe this one was 1 7/16":