This is my first post on THR. Hopefully it goes well.
I currently own a SA M1A which is a great rifle but the ammo is a little expensive for plinking. I also have a Ruger 10/22 so no need for suggestions on purchasing a .22 caliber.
What I'm really looking for is a .223/5.56 and my budget is between $1000 and $1500. I am considering an ar-15 (liking what I see from Rock River Arms) or the combination of a Mini 14 with the tactical adjustable stock (roughly $700) and a home defense shotgun (Mossberg 500 for example).
I don't have much trigger time with an ar-15 and none with the mini 14 so I would like some opinions from people who do. Ergonomics, etc.
Also maybe thinking about a Kel Tec SU-16C with the pistol grip upgrade ($700 total). I like the weight and that it uses M16 mags unlike the mini 14 but I am unsure about the quality.
So please let me know of any suggestions or personal experiences with your favorite .223/5.56 rifle
Links:
RRA Operator. http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=464
Kel Tec SU-16. http://www.keltecweapons.com/our-guns/rifles/su-16c-2/
Ruger Mini-14. http://www.ruger.com/products/mini14TacticalRifle/models.html
I currently own a SA M1A which is a great rifle but the ammo is a little expensive for plinking. I also have a Ruger 10/22 so no need for suggestions on purchasing a .22 caliber.
What I'm really looking for is a .223/5.56 and my budget is between $1000 and $1500. I am considering an ar-15 (liking what I see from Rock River Arms) or the combination of a Mini 14 with the tactical adjustable stock (roughly $700) and a home defense shotgun (Mossberg 500 for example).
I don't have much trigger time with an ar-15 and none with the mini 14 so I would like some opinions from people who do. Ergonomics, etc.
Also maybe thinking about a Kel Tec SU-16C with the pistol grip upgrade ($700 total). I like the weight and that it uses M16 mags unlike the mini 14 but I am unsure about the quality.
So please let me know of any suggestions or personal experiences with your favorite .223/5.56 rifle
Links:
RRA Operator. http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=464
Kel Tec SU-16. http://www.keltecweapons.com/our-guns/rifles/su-16c-2/
Ruger Mini-14. http://www.ruger.com/products/mini14TacticalRifle/models.html