I’m looking into getting an AR-15, this would be my first firearm. I’m wondering if I should be worrying about what brand of ammo I choose to purchase, will it affect how quickly the barrel becomes dirty etc?
I’m looking into getting an AR-15, this would be my first firearm. I’m wondering if I should be worrying about what brand of ammo I choose to purchase, will it affect how quickly the barrel becomes dirty etc?
This is your first firearm. Don’t worry about the ammo or specifically how accurate it is. Buy in bulk and learn how to shoot it effectively. Put a few k rounds through it first. Clean it, when you get back from the range.
I’d also suggest getting a 22lr upper for it. They’re cheap and will let you practice for pennies vs half dollars.
This is good advice.
ammoseek.com lets you search for low cost ammo. Just pay attention to whether the price is for new, reman, or reloaded ammo. Best to stick with new.
Walmart for 22lr, but center-fire definitely do bulk online
Or get a Dillon XL 750, a few pounds of Accurate 2230, and load your own while listening to The Tiger Bloc Podcast.