Looking for an AR to make a coyote rifle

[bernie]

I have gotten interested in Coyote hunting and am considering getting an AR for shooting the local song dogs. I have been out of the AR game for a long time now, and I am not sure what is available and what are quality rifles anymore. What I am looking for is a flat top with a 20 " barrel with a float tube (no rails, I prefer a slick one), and probably a collapsible stock. It will be sporting a scope. The only thing outside of that I think I might want is a Rock River A4 NM, as it would be fun to play with in the off season. Would the front sight appear in the scope when it was mounted? What is available that might fill the bill. I am really looking for accuracy.

 

[Inebriated]

First thought is, for about the same price as the RR, you could get an 18" BCM 1/8 SS410 upper for $709 and the BCG/CH package deal for $70, which would make for an excellent upper- BCM's SS barrels are regarded as sub-MOA barrels- and then either buy a complete lower, or assemble one yourself. Should run fine with a CAR buffer, if you want a collapsible stock. I would put a Geissele trigger in whatever lower I went with as well.

 

[MachIVshooter]

Agree with Inebriated; for predators, I'd go with a medium contour 18" upper. For a good carbine stock on such a rifle, take a look at the magpul ACS-L. And whether you build or buy, definitely consider a trigger upgrade. My personal favorites are the Hyperfire 24 3G or Timney.

 

[Manny]

I have the rifle you're considering, a RRA NM A4 and like it very much. Mine wears a Trijicon 3.5 power ACOG, as I got a killer deal & was able to get it in a trade. Other than that it's stock, including the fixed stock. Mine is very accurate and as reliable as a sewing machine, a bit heavy with the heavy barrel & steel float tube, but nice balance. As far as any interference in the optic from the fixed front sight, I get a very slight ghosting in my relatively low power optic, barely noticeable. A bit more power and it wouldn't be visible at all. Any scope with a 3-4 power bottom end should work quite well.

My idea in getting this rifle was exactly the same reasoning as you are expressing, and also to function as a DMR rifle, and I'm pleased with how it works overall. I am toying with the idea of replacing the factory float tube with a free float, smooth side foreend with accommodations for a quick release sling and a short section of rail on the bottom to mount a bipod. It'd mean shooting in the match gun rather than service rifle for CMP, but I believe it'd shave a bit of weight and work even better for other uses.

Bottom line, the Rock River National Match flattop is an exceptional rifle that would be a very good selection for what you've described you want.

 

[Jackal]

Honestly, most any AR rifle will kill a coyote out to 300m.... It does not require anything special. Any $500 plinker is going to kill it just as dead as a $1200 match grade rifle.

However, if paper punching is in the mix, then obviously a heavy barreled lunker is going to win in the accuracy dept. You could always build one. Its all in the trigger/barrel so thats where you should spend your $$$.

 

[Casefull]

You won't fine a more accurate rifle than the RR products. Get the right ammo and you will be well under 1moa. I have several as well as most every other manufacturers and they are consistently the most accurate.

 

[brian923]

as was said, most ar's are up to the task, but as a small business builder of custom AR's, i would suggest that you do your homework as you are. When one purchases a bargain bin AR, say, $599, just remember that you are buying a $300 rifle. Rock river builds a great rifle, Stag also makes a fantastic rifle. as many others do as well. There are a lot of new comers to the AR field since the last scare. this dose not mean that they are to be avoided though, many make quality firearms as well. There are to many to list hear, but your google fu will help. I use a lot of Aero Precision parts for my builds, and Black Hole Weaponry barrels. Both of these comapnies use top quality materials and have excellent machining capabilities. I also Make my own custom handguards that are smooth, but have screw holes for mounting picatinny rails anywhere you want. If you have any more questions feel free to PM me, or email me. I hope this helps and good luck with your endeavor. Please keep us posted as to what you end up getting. happy Easter, Brian.

 

[TexasPatriot.308]

if you are a good shot, any rifle is a coyote rifle...mine range from .17hmr to .308s with my .22-250s being my favorites.

 

[Ibmikey]

Brian is on the money, Aero Precision is exceptional quality and they not only produce uppers and lowers at a reasonable price but also barrels rails and other parts. BHW is one of the top barrel makers out here, your rifle or build can be something to be proud of if you do your homework.

 

[1911 guy]

I'll give you my honest opinion on high end AR-15 rifles.

They command the higher price because they avoid the low end parts quality and slacker QC. Paying a little (or a lot) extra assures you of good individual component quality and overall assembly quality.

Having said that, you can do the same in your garage with the right tools and careful selection of parts. The advantage to the "roll your own" approach is having the rifle you want from the get-go, not a rifle that's close but not exact from the manufacturers warehouse.

I like the AR platform and own several. One of them is a dedicated varminter with a 20" heavy barrel. Sub MOA rifle with 60gr V-Max over a load of Varget. Built if from the ground up in my basement.

 

[Garrobo]

Walmarts

AR's from $550 to $950, every day. I've bought 4 in the last year. Keeping them for resale just ahead of the next election.