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AR-15/S&W Sport III Questions (hexbear.net)

submitted 1 week ago by hungrybread@hexbear.net to c/guns@hexbear.net

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I'm looking into my first rifle and based on some discussions and reading it seems like the S&W Sport III may be a good starting point for a decent, prebuilt rifle without spending even more than I'd like.

These things are sold in various bundles and it's not always obvious to a noob when something is or isn't a good deal. For example, I've seen a bunch being sold with what are apparently "junk" optics - a Crimson Trace CTS-25 (google the battery life..). I've also spotted these bundles that seem pretty decent + there's a 10% promo code for S&W (SW10) firearms at the same store:

Bundle 1 costs $855 in cart
Bundle 2 cost $900 in cart

My questions are:

are these actually decent deals, or have I just not looked long enough to know?
for learning how to use an AR well, which sight makes more sense to a new shooter? I like the flexibility of the Sig Sauer Tango-MSR, but I'm looking for whatever will help me feel comfortable with a rifle sooner. FWIW I do plan on also getting backup flip up irons.

Any other notable things I should be looking out for? I'd plan on getting a soft bag for the range, probably some additional cleaning stuff, but tbh I'm still learning a lot in this space.

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[–] Vingst@hexbear.net 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Tools wise, flat punches are nice.

I just use Break Free CLP to clean. Mostly just wipe down the bolt carrier group and inside the upper receiver.

Per the School of the American Rifle, you can make a lifetime supply of lube with a mix of synthetic grease and synthetic motor oil such that it's about as viscous as honey, but any gun oil is fine, you'll just have to reapply more often than the sticky mix.

I don't clean the barrel that much because I'm lazy but a segmented cleaning rod is fine. Precision shooters often say, if anything, you should concentrate on cleaning the part of the chamber where the bullet leaves the case mouth. There's a carbon ring that forms there that can eventually restrict the bore diameter, squeezing the bullet and thus harming accuracy. With just a segment of a cleaning rod handle and a ~~bore brush~~ chamber brush you can clean out that carbon ring.

You'll also want Blue Loctite or some equivalent for your optic mount screws. Degrease the screws first and let the threadlocker cure 24 hours before shooting. The FAT Wrench torque screwdriver is also nice for that.