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May 29th, 2008, 09:56 AM #1
SIG 556, ANY REVIEWS
I CURRENTLY HAVE A PANTHER ARMS AR-15 AND LOVE IT, HOWEVER, I AM ALSO INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THE SIG 556. DOES ANYONE OWN ONE OR HAS SHOT ONE? IS IT WORTH BUYING? LIKE TO HEAR SOME REVIEWS, THANKS.
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May 29th, 2008, 03:41 PM #2Junior Member
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Re: SIG 556, ANY REVIEWS
I have one and I absolutely love it. Its a bit heavier than AR15, but it also absorbs recoil better than the AR. Be prepared to spend money for an optic because the sights are very rudimentary. Other than that, it is a very enjoyable rifle to shoot.
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May 29th, 2008, 04:16 PM #3
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I have not heard much of anything about these guns and i was curious as to know why. Are they not selling? Is it not the rifle to buy? I'm sure the quality goes without questioning, its a sig. I'm glad to talk to someone who owns one and with good things to say about it. thank you for the info.
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May 29th, 2008, 04:45 PM #4Active Member
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Re: SIG 556, ANY REVIEWS
I got one also and ROCKETRIDER is correct in saying plan to buy some type of optic. I would the day you pick it up. Mine shoots better groupings with 62gr+ ammo at a 100yds.
The piston setup keeps the bolt and carrier pretty clean which is real nice unlike the standerd AR's. The only thing to think of is there isn't any cool accessories like the AR's if you like to trick'm out.
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June 1st, 2008, 10:45 AM #5
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I love mine and I have been very pleased with the way it shoots, very smooth.
I agree that optics should be your first priority when you buy this rifle. You should go ahead and add at least $200 to the price of the rifle (for front and rear BUIS) when you are doing your comparison.
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June 5th, 2008, 01:32 PM #6
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Thanks for all the info and advice guys. Much appreciated.
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June 5th, 2008, 02:25 PM #7
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I love mine as well. Easy to disassemble, accurate, reliable, and a good trigger to begin with. Some folks that don't own them complain that they are "front heavy". I haven't noticed and I've shot a few AR's. It is a bit heavier than the same size AR, though. That extra weight and the gas piston design do make it shoot noticably softer than an AR, and with less muzzle rise. Slightly nose heavy is a good thing, AFAIC. I love AR's, but they are boring.
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June 22nd, 2008, 05:23 PM #8
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I've done lot's of reading over the past few months between the AR's and 556's. I decided on the Sig 556 for many reasons, and just purchased mine yesterday at the gun show. I never shot the 556 or any AR's..but when you read and hear many people talk about how the 556 takes anything you throw at it..that sold me.
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January 29th, 2009, 02:13 AM #9
Re: SIG 556, ANY REVIEWS
Bought one six months ago and I'm amazed every time I shoot it at how accurate it is. The 1 in 7 twist requires a 62gr or above. Although not as cheap and available as the 55gr it's deadly accurate to way, way out there!!! I've mounted a tactical scope on top with a red dot on the side for the quick short shots. This works really well. Good luck my friend.
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January 29th, 2009, 11:55 AM #10
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