Thread: New Zealands first sub $2000 AR15

Hi forum members. Its great to finally be able to make available a sub $2000 AR15. Our AR's are produced by North Eastern Arms in Canada for which we are the NZ distributor. Our webiste NZAR15.COM, Home of the sporting Semi Auto is in its infancy but we have a nice range of products planned.

We currently have a handful of the 14.5" AR's left for sale. Guns will be available for delivery starting at the end of the week. If you have any questions please ask.

The image below is of the actual gun with the only change being a longer rail.



Ive added some specifications below:

Description
The NEA-15 Carbine is a gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, semi-automatic or select fire, shoulder-fired firearm. A shortened variant of the AR-15 design, the NEA-15 is available in several barrel lengths from 12.5” to 18”, allowing the end user the widest range of customization possible. The NEA-15 is not only available as a complete unit but additional complete upper receivers can be issued to provide a multi-use platform. Whether your requirement is a 12.5” Carbine or 18” Designated Marksman Rifle, we have a solution to meet your needs. The NEA-15 can be outfitted with Iron Sights, Red Dots or Magnified optics. NEA quad rails free float the barrel to provide enhanced accuracy and plenty of space to mount firearm accessories.

All NEA-15 rifles are built around our matched billet aluminum receivers. The upper is internally impregnated with a Dry-Film Lubricant to improve cycling in all weather environments. Our receivers are cut from hardened 6061 T-6 Aluminum which provides additional corrosion resistance over standard 7075 series metal. This provides our clients in costal, tropic or maritime locations with a platform that has increased environmental longevity. Standard features include a full-auto bolt-carrier group for added mass and reliability, an A2 Stock and ergonomic pistol grip. The NEA platform is also fully compatible with all .22LR conversion kits, providing a low cost training option. The rail lugs of the upper receiver and free float quad rails are laser T-marked for quick optics indexing. Our rifles feature medium profile barrel with polygonal rifling for enhanced accuracy, reliability and consistency. They are also built utilizing an 1:7 twist giving greater versatility in ammunition choices allowing heavier rounds to be used providing better range and terminal ballistics. Our barrels are treated inside and out with our proprietary ARC+ processing, an advanced form of Nitriding, further contributing to its longevity and corrosion resistance.

This platform is also available with a 12.5”, 14.5” or 18” barrel and various lengths of quad rails.

Upper Receiver
Material: 6061-T6 Billet Receiver
Finish: Milspec Type III Hard Anodized
M4 Feed Ramps
Type III Hard Anodized
Laser engraved T-markings
Impregnated with Dry-Film Lubricant

Lower Receiver
Material: 6061-T6 Billet Receiver
Finish: Milspec Type III Hard Anodized
Flared Magwell
Enlarged integrated trigger guard
Milspec Standard parts kit
Milspec Standard charging handle
Ergonomic Grip
A2 Stock

Bolt Carrier Group
Carrier Material: 8620 CM Steel Bolt Material: Heat-Treated Carpenter 158
Configuration: Full Auto Bolt Carrier Group
High Pressure Tested (HPT)
Magnetic Particle Inspected (MPI)
Properly staked gas key

Fore End
Material: 6061-T6
Finish: Milspec Type III Hard Anodized
Lengths: 12"
Slab Side Free Float Quad Rail
Laser Engraved T-markings (upper rail)
Low Profile gas block
Muzzle Break

Barrel
Material: 4140 Ordnance Grade CMV
Finish: ARC+ Nitriding (bore & exterior)
Lengths: 14.5"
Caliber: 5.56mm
Twist Rate: 1:7”
Rifling: Button Cut Polygonal
M4 Feed Ramps
High Pressure Tested (HPT)
Magnetic Particle Inspected (MPI)

Any alternative stock options?

OK just been and had a look.....................
These considered A cat?

Originally Posted by Bulltahr

Any alternative stock options?

Yes - we are waiting on some sample NZ made stocks to arrive and then we hope to make these available as an alternative extra. Styling on these stocks is similar to the Ace tube stock.

Originally Posted by Bulltahr

OK just been and had a look.....................
These considered A cat?

Yes - these are currently A-Cat and have been approved as such by NZ police.

AW shit,Jus when I thought my meds were starting to kick in...Nek minit
Top effort.
Whats the muz.thread please?

Specs here on the muzzle break fitted: North Eastern Arms | Crusader Brake - 5.56mm | AR-15 | Accessories

what barrel and twist is most of the surplus ammo designed for? When I was in we were using SS209 (???)
What about with out muzzle brake............................................. .......

The 1:7 barrel will work well with heavier ammo - im not sure on the specs for SS209 and I have yet to try a full range of ammo. Personally I have been using the Hornady 55g SP steel case ammo that is very cheap but getting nice results with the lighter projectile.

That's a hilariously long muzzle device


Do you have any plans to supply separate parts, eg barrels or complete uppers?

Originally Posted by gimp

That's a hilariously long muzzle device


Do you have any plans to supply separate parts, eg barrels or complete uppers?

The guns originally came with a flash hider so we had that switched for their muzzle break.

We have the following in the next shipment due to leave canada in a couple of weeks:
Lower Parts Kits
Gas Tubes - Carbine Length
M16 Bolt Carrier Groups
14.5" Barrels
Complete 14.5" uppers including the Bolt Carrier Group
Stripped Matched Upper and Lower Receiver pairs.
Stripped Lower Receivers

We are also waiting on the release of 22 rimfire uppers + Magazine and 300AAC uppers/complete guns.

Ummm... info says select fire?



They will sell like KFC in Otara is that is the case.

Thanks for spotting that

Do you plan to have an option of a simple tube forend without the bottom rail?

Also,

are rifles available with this stock pre-attached:

AR Fixed Tube Stock 10 [ARFTS10] - $230.00 : NZAR15.COM, Home of the sporting Semi Auto


Also also, I don't think your blurb is correct, it should say "rifle length" probably... because carbine buffer tubes are different and you couldn't fit one of these stocks on one