Anyone know the best AR-15 platform considering the price?
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You could get a Del-Ton rifle kit for $465 and their lowers are $120. You would have to build it yourself but that is very easy and straight forward. You could probably find a cheaper lower too. Don't forget shipping and a FFL transfer fee on the lower. That ought to bring you in right around your target budget. Good luck.
Rifle Kit:
http://www.del-ton.com/Rifle_Kit_p/rkt104.htm
They have other kits if you want a different style.
Lower receiver:
http://www.del-ton.com/Del_Ton_Lower_Receiver_p/lr100.htm
More info here:
http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=505474
Rifle Kit:
http://www.del-ton.com/Rifle_Kit_p/rkt104.htm
They have other kits if you want a different style.
Lower receiver:
http://www.del-ton.com/Del_Ton_Lower_Receiver_p/lr100.htm
More info here:
http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=505474
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CMMG bargain bin ARs. Right now it's 16" M4gerys, sans rear sight. 599.99, another 25 gets you the best pick of the pile. From what I've read, CMMGs are very good, at the level or above Stag.
CMMG bargain bin ARs. Right now it's 16" M4gerys, sans rear sight. 599.99, another 25 gets you the best pick of the pile. From what I've read, CMMGs are very good, at the level or above Stag.
essayons21
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Del-ton usually does some outstanding deals on m4gery rifle kits, Call up you local kitchen table FFL and you should be able to get a stripped lower for under $100. Build it yourself and you'll get a good quality AR for under $600.
kwelz
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In your price range you are probably best suited with a CMMG Bargain bin rifle. Not my first choice but for the money it is the best you are going to get.
I would suggest saving up another 200 and getting a BCM however.
I would suggest saving up another 200 and getting a BCM however.
I got two of the CMMG bargain bin rifles on Friday and they are very nice for the money. I have not shot them yet, but they look fantastic. One of them has a small scratch on the lower, but the other seems perfect. I will order more.
Zerodefect
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The CMMG BB 18" 1/7 is a good rifle, even if you don't knoe exactly whats in it, it still tends to be better than BM, RRA, Delton etc.
But still this is all just random opinions until you tell us exactly what the rifles purpose is.
My opinion: Get a Colt LE6920
But still this is all just random opinions until you tell us exactly what the rifles purpose is.
My opinion: Get a Colt LE6920
Zerodefect
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Ok, thats better.
The CMMG BB 18" 1/7 or Stag of your choice will work fine. Or build one yourself with a BCM upper and any lower you want.
Personally, the CMMG is hard to pass up right now.
The CMMG BB 18" 1/7 or Stag of your choice will work fine. Or build one yourself with a BCM upper and any lower you want.
Personally, the CMMG is hard to pass up right now.
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Ughh
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really? I didn't think they made so many AR-15 platform rifles for less than $600--considering new right? 
Geez i'm interested in this thread already
Geez i'm interested in this thread already
Ughh
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Colt LE 6920 cannot be under 6... can it?
Zerodefect
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I just order lowers from my local gun store. I like ordering the LMT complete lowers, google Lewis Machine and tool.
Also check out ar15.com, go to their "build it yourself section". The have a step by step build instructions for AR's. Even if you buy uppers and lowers assembled its still good info to know before buying.
BCM (lots of top quality parts):
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-16-Mid-Length-Upper-Receiver-Group-p/bcm-urg-mid-16.htm
And you can select your choice of carrier, charging handle, and bolt, stick with BCM. Also grab a handgard tool, it makes removing and installing handgards a breeze.
Also check out ar15.com, go to their "build it yourself section". The have a step by step build instructions for AR's. Even if you buy uppers and lowers assembled its still good info to know before buying.
BCM (lots of top quality parts):
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-16-Mid-Length-Upper-Receiver-Group-p/bcm-urg-mid-16.htm
And you can select your choice of carrier, charging handle, and bolt, stick with BCM. Also grab a handgard tool, it makes removing and installing handgards a breeze.
Zerodefect
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No Ughh, you won't catch me recommending low priced AR's too often. As I mentioned in the examples above I often feel its better to spend $1000-1400 and get something extremely reliable.
But for sporting use, the CMMG bargin bin rifle fits the bill and should work well.
But for sporting use, the CMMG bargin bin rifle fits the bill and should work well.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/1020/products_id/411537957
Would be hard to beat this.
Would be hard to beat this.
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Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow
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Are the bargain bins middys?
Zerodefect
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Negative on the RRA in .223, same price as a Stag that can handle 5.56.
Try this upper in 1/7:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=22&t=733489
plus this lower:
http://www.lewismachine.net/product.php?p=19&cid=4&session=2b02c95dbe1b2053d1d45c205ebc8f58
then add a BCM bolt carrier assembly and charging handle
this is more like the RRA you mentioned?:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=22&t=572113
Try this upper in 1/7:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=22&t=733489
plus this lower:
http://www.lewismachine.net/product.php?p=19&cid=4&session=2b02c95dbe1b2053d1d45c205ebc8f58
then add a BCM bolt carrier assembly and charging handle
this is more like the RRA you mentioned?:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=22&t=572113
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