[texashuntin]

30years old, and I've been hunting since I could hold my first .22 - but just purchased my first zombie killer. I know how to take care of my weapons, but I know damn near zilch about AR's... Looking for any recommendations, random advice, etc that anyone has the inclination and time to offer. Got a brother in the Army that's gonna break me in, but he's hard to get ahold of being in Iraq and whatnot.

First questions are - what (relatively) inexpensive ammo to zero with, and what home defense ammo to get my grubby little hands on? (I picked up some cheap stuff at Cabelas, but looking for help here)

What NECESSARY mods before first trigger pull (didn't have the time today to go play)?

Recommendations for optics (and a light) for boar hunting - and any unfortunate soul who enters my house uninvited (I'll be shooting the Glock left-handed while selecting FIRE on the M&P!)?

I've heard that to break her in I should fire one round, clean the barrel, rinse and repeat - TRUE? And how many rounds?

Any other random thoughts or tidbits you can offer...

Thanks and I'll see you on the range!!!