Century, Rock River and American Spirit AR-15's

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Adventurer_96

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From what I could find on a search, it seems to be the opinion of many that it's hit or miss as to how Century puts out their rifle kits. But, I couldn't find anything on their AR rifles specifically. In particular, the SOG AR is the one I'm looking at.

I've only heard good things about Rock River.

It seems that folks have criticized American Spirit for their customer service.

Any feedback from an owner/shooter of these rifles? I may hold out for one of the ABC rifles, but I just want an AR that I can go to the range with and have a fairly accurate rifle to shoot some .223 right now, and $850+ is a lot of cash for that. A DCM rifle will be a year or two down the road.

I hope to be making 5.56 holes soon a few hundred rounds downrange, thanks for your insight.


Check Six.
 
I have a Rock Rivers and a Bushmaster and have no complaints about either. The RRA did cost less, but that's because it was a group purchase I got through AR-15.com. The fit and finish on the RRA was excellent, and according to the FFL I got it through, was the "best he'd ever seen". I have about 2000 rounds through the Bushy with only one jam and that was mag related. About 1000 rounds through the RRA and so far it has been flawless. I'd buy from either company again with no hesitation.

My opinion has always been you get what you pay for. What good is buying an inexpensive rifle if it's a jam-o-matic or is inaccurate or, god forbid, dangerous. This isn't meant to be a flame against Century or ASA as I have no experience with their AR's. Just my opinion on purchases in general.

If it was me, I'd save up for something that I knew I'd be happy with and that would last me a long time. Well, to be honest, if it was me I'd probably just put the thing on my Visa.:D
 
given that there are only so many manufactures of upper/lower receiver castings

what could a maker do to underprice
a volume manufacturer like bushmaster?

they have to use cheaper parts

either stuff that was rejected by another builder
or something imported from China
or they use a lower priced (non spec) material
or they skip a mil spec step (magnafluxing the barrel)

the big 3 prolly have as efficient of a line as possible
so i doubt anyone is saving time cost
unless they underpay the assembler.

IIRC, the Century recievers are cast Olympic lowers
 
I know this may draw fire but...

Earlier this summer I saw a Hesse AR-15 advertised in Federal Arms Corp catalog for $499(wholesale). Talked to my dealer about it and ordered one. Also "sold" two more for her by recomendation. My uncle and a guy I work with bought one. All three of us were on a tight budget. The total price out the door was $558.57 out the door.:eek: I was a little leary at first considerinig the rep that Hesse had but I can report that after 350rds I have no problems with mine nor does my uncle. The guy that I work with has about 500-800 through his now(wolf ammo mostly) and never a bobble. I would like to have bought an ABC rifle but I am VERY happy with mine. The guy I work with also thanked me for letting him know about it. I posted an after action report about it. I think that it was under Hesse HAR-15 in the archives if you would like to read it. The guy from work also out shot another guy I work with who has a Bushmaster with the AK style break. Just one mans opinion. Best of luck in you search!
DAROGUE1
 
Thanks for the Answers!

I'm going rifle shopping tomorrow (Monday) a.m. and I might stop into the ASA office as I live in the Phoenix area.

It's easy to be excited at saving a few hundred at buying a rifle which shoots the same ammo but costs a few hundred less. But, as has been said again and again, you get what you pay for. And, until I get my AK and AR, I have to wait for a FAL. And a G3. And a CETME... You get the picture!

Has anyone ever seen one of those Century AR's up close from SOG? That might be too much of a gamble, buying an unfamiliar rifle sight-unseen.


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