Researching action rifle competition type setups
I am thinking seriously about acquiring an AR or AK and supporting gear to train with and eventually compete locally with at action rifle type matches. I’ve been reading threads here and looking at stuff on YouTube but if anyone has any suggestions on resources I’d appreciate it. I know some things are user preference and that I don’t have enough experience right now to really have a preference. So it’s helpful to know what the general default type setups. I will try to spectate at a match or two and I have a friend who is pretty into ARs, but I still like to learn and read and consider on my own time.
I gather the AK isn’t as popular or as “serious” a choice as is an AR for these kinds of competitions.
any advice is appreciated, even just a thread link - I’ve searched but doubtless my search fu is weak - thanks.
Researching action rifle competition type setups
I’ve had great luck with BCM rifles, and have done quite well in competition with them. My home defense carbine is a BCM as well.
A BCM 16” lightweight hammer forged MLok upper would be my recommendation.
I’m not a fan of game-oriented builds that turn a reliable design into the ‘open Gun’ of ARs. Eg. I’ve seen more malfunctions with JP parts than with all other brands combined.
Once you have a good upper, the tricky part is choosing the rest of the setup: stock, trigger, optic, etc.