16" AR vs 16" bolt action in 223/556?

[Nanuk]

You can see bullet impact (and sometimes trace) easier with a bolt, which becomes more important when range estimation and wind are part of the equation; because then you have an idea of what you did wrong when you miss.

That may be true for you, it does not however indicate accuracy potential. I have found it is far easier to get an AR accurate than a bolt gun. I built a 1/2 MOA AR and like a fool traded it during a fit of I gotta have THIS gun.......

 

[mavracer]

Forum rules don't allow me to comment on the simplicity of someone who put $0 value on their time and won't count the time watching all those youtube videos in their accounting

I usually watch videos on break so in essence I'm getting paid so +$

Also, there are areas of the country where the transfer costs $50.

Not really a plus for your argument in OP'z situation since now you're suggesting a second FFL tfr fee buying a bolt instead of just accurizing his AR.

You can see bullet impact (and sometimes trace) easier with a bolt,

Bovine Feces an AR's inline setup of barrel, bolt, spring and buffer produces less barrel rise. It's what makes them a more effective full auto weapon.