Should I complain?

[CATCHDAWG]

I got a new to me Rock River Arms A.R., I really like the rifle wich I will be using for predator hunting but it only shoots a little over a one inch group at 100. I guess that's not bad but I'm used to clover-leafing at that distance. It's the stock barrel but I really don't want the weight of a bull barrel. Is this normal? Also, I'm shooting .223 through it, would it be better to go with the 5.56? It's a 1/9 twist 16" with a 55 grain factory ammo...?

 

[mr.big]

what sight system you using,,a little over an inch isnt bad for factory ammo,,IMO,,

 

[CATCHDAWG]

what sight system you using,,a little over an inch isnt bad for factory ammo,,IMO,,

Zeiss Conquest 3x9x40 with a Burris mount.

 

[stik]

try different ammo

 

[MUP]

The Hornady ballistic tip ammo shoots clover leaf patterns in my daughters dpms @ 100 yds. I'd test out some different ammo for sure.

 

[paincave_2000]

That's about typical for a run of the mill AR.

 

[redblood]

accuracy starts with the trigger. how is yours?

 

[CATCHDAWG]

accuracy starts with the trigger. how is yours?

It has a pretty sweet two stage trigger. I haven't weighed it, but it's nice. I think I'm just gonna have to invest in a few boxes of ammo.

 

[Deer Assassin]

That's about typical for a run of the mill AR.

ditto

 

[DaveB]

I've got a S&W M&Pand would be ecstatic if I could get groups that small.

Still playing around with loads and bullet weights trying to get under 2 MOA.

 

[rdl65]

An AR-15 is a battle rifle. Bolt guns are for precision work.

 

[CATCHDAWG]

An AR-15 is a battle rifle. Bolt guns are for precision work.

True, and I have a very precision bolt gun but it's a bear to carry! I actually think I will like this gun very well for predator/varmint hunting. That being said, if I was in battle, I would be even more concerned on my bullet hitting its mark!

 

[mr.big]

An AR-15 is a battle rifle. Bolt guns are for precision work.

True, and I have a very precision bolt gun but it's a bear to carry! I actually think I will like this gun very well for predator/varmint hunting. That being said, if I was in battle, I would be even more concerned on my bullet hitting its mark!

2 MOA will stay in a mans chest a long ways,,

 

[paincave_2000]

An AR-15 is a battle rifle. Bolt guns are for precision work.

There are precision AR's also but they're pricey, but most of the time anything of quality usually is.

 

[alwaysoutdoors]

I got a new to me Rock River Arms A.R., I really like the rifle wich I will be using for predator hunting but it only shoots a little over a one inch group at 100. I guess that's not bad but I'm used to clover-leafing at that distance. It's the stock barrel but I really don't want the weight of a bull barrel. Is this normal? Also, I'm shooting .223 through it, would it be better to go with the 5.56? It's a 1/9 twist 16" with a 55 grain factory ammo...?

Try different bullets and brands.

 

[Deer Assassin]

accuracy starts with the trigger. how is yours?

trigger and optics will make almost any rifle a shooter

 

[CATCHDAWG]

accuracy starts with the trigger. how is yours?

trigger and optics will make almost any rifle a shooter

I've got both of these covered. I fed it some Hornady 55gr vmax today and it tightened up pretty good, about 3/4" and I really wasn't rock solid on the sand bags. I think it will be fine out to a couple hundred.

 

[infoman jr.]

An AR-15 is a battle rifle. Bolt guns are for precision work.

I'd say the manufacturing improvements of the last decade disagree with that statement.

 

[infoman jr.]

accuracy starts with the trigger. how is yours?

trigger and optics will make almost any rifle a shooter

I've got both of these covered. I fed it some Hornady 55gr vmax today and it tightened up pretty good, about 3/4" and I really wasn't rock solid on the sand bags. I think it will be fine out to a couple hundred.

That exceptional accuracy for a mass produced AR. I hope it serves you well.

 

[MUP]

I've had excellent groups, or I should say my daughter has, with the Hornady 55gr V-Max in her DPMS Panther. Punching out the center x at 100 yds kind of accuracy.

 

[deerkiller300wsm]

That's about typical for a run of the mill AR.

ditto

X3

 

[thehoytman]

accuracy starts with the trigger. how is yours?

trigger and optics will make almost any rifle a shooter

I've got both of these covered. I fed it some Hornady 55gr vmax today and it tightened up pretty good, about 3/4" and I really wasn't rock solid on the sand bags. I think it will be fine out to a couple hundred.

What model did you get? I have been looking at the ATH and 3 Gun model.

 

[redblood]

that is plenty good enough for a coyote at 80 yards, where we shoot about 90% of the ones we call

 

[gustaf]

Have you thoroughly cleaned the metal fouling from the bore? Since it's new to you the previous owner may not have been real thorough with cleaning. And clean from the chamber end; vigorous cleaning from the muzzle can damage the muzzle in a surprisingly short time, especially if something like JB compound or other mildly abrasive cleaners are used.