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Hi all.
Im thinking of buying a Ar15 style rifle for hunting and target shooting.
I've already got a bolt action 223 so im thinking of getting a semi auto for a bit of fun.

After some research i think ive decided on Rock River Varmint A4 with a 20inch barrel.
Does anyone have any experience with these or any Rock Rivers products?
Are they well built, reliable and accurate?

Any input would be very appreciated.

Thanks Sam
 
Yep. It will do ya

Except for the flavor of the month club opinion, you'll do fine with the RR for what you want it for. You will get a lot of info that will set your head spinning on this subject by a lot of internet experts. If the price is right then go for it.
The best info I can give you is pick up a varmint hunting mag and read what they are saying about AR platforms and what brands they have evaluated.
 
I have one. The the parts fitting is tight. The trigger is light and crisp. It meets the 3/4 MOA claim with no dificulty. Never had a malf.
 
I was going this route until I met a guy on another forum that did a build for me. It was cheaper than the RR and a better rifle. I pick it up this week. He had a 4-day turnaround and RR, when I called them last week, said it would be 30-45 days before I got my rifle from them.
 
I own 2 rock river ar's, both are very accurate and I have had zero failures. The only downfall is that they're heavier than most mil-spec ar's but to most civilians that would never matter. I would definitely recommend them for the price.
 
Overwhelming options

There are so many different options available and so many different brands, then you can build your own, its hard to know what to get.
I know I want a 20inch heavy barrel and a flat top receiver but thats about it,
the RRA ones seem to run between 1000 and 1300, is there a better option in this price range?
The main thing im looking for is accuracy.

Thanks for all the replies
 
RRA Elite Operator owner here. Same story. Excellent finish, excellent accuracy, zero failures.

They are local to me so wait time tends to be minimal (they take care of the local dealers). I was actually set on an Armalite when a stocking dealer for both recommended the Rock River. After talking to Armalite they couldn't answer any questions I had and had no means of facilitating a visit to view specific models.

RR on the other hand invited me to stop in during business hours and had a tech on the phone in minutes. I took them up on the offer but they had a meeting in progress at the time and thus the room that stored their demo rifles was in use. No matter, the guy interrupted the meeting to grab two models I was interested in and brought them out to the entryway. He explained the differences and answered questions to my complete satisfaction and, after fondling both rifles for 20 minutes or so, I proceeded to the gun shop to place my order.

I trust with service like that, if anything does go wrong, they will make it right. One more bit on their help staff, though they have all but discontinued production of their excellent 1911s to concentrate on the AR market they still send a team of smiths to Camp Perry every year to assist shooters when their pistols need attention. That speaks volumes to me on their commitment to shooters.
 
I use a RR lower with an LMT upper and have had a total of zero issues in the five or so years I've been using it , through several carbine classes and generally very high round counts. I wouldn't have any problems buying a complete rifle from them if I were in the market for one.
 
CMMG bargain bid for $599 to $645 also good rifles in most people's experience.
 
RRA Predator pursuit owner here,
Very nice rifle, drives tacks with my handloads. No malfs of any kind. I think you will be happy.
 
I got a RRA Tactical Operator a couple of weeks ago, but haven't gotten the chance to shoot it yet. Looks like a really nice gun, all the parts fit tightly and it's got a nice coat of oil on her. Couldn't beat the sale price for a flat-top with flip-down front sight.
 
I have had a RRA 20" Varminter for quite a few years.It is a great rifle,and has always been reliable.It shoots as good as any other name brand AR.
I have also built several AR's over the years,and they will also shoot good and have been reliable.A few years ago you could really save some money,but today it isn't as much.

You might save a few $$ putting your own together,but if you decide to sell it later you will lose more money,IMO.

You will be happy with a Rock River.
 
I'll be the first to say that Rock River puts out a good product, but you may be able to get more bang for your buck. Take a look and see if Bravo Company will fit your needs and price point; they are a top notch builder. So is Spikes.

One thing that I haven't seen pointed out is that the market for AR's is slowing, and there are some great deals out there. Shop around, and enjoy whatever you get.
 
I did not read the entire thread (may repeat what's already been said), but I would add that you should look into buying the upper and lower separate. You can purchase them both from RRA. You will end up with the same exact finished product as if you bought an entire gun from RRA, but you will save $100+. As for RRAs, I don't think there is a better AR out there for the money.
 
Since you appear to want an accurate rifle for target shooting and pest control, that config should do just fine. The DPMS guns are also very accurate and may come in at a lower price point (though RRA has a nicer finish IMO). You'll read a mixed bag of review for both manufacturers here and on other sites, but most of that stuff revolves around a defensive carbine to be used for HD or high-round-count shooting. A varmint rig has very different requirements.
 
You can purchase them both from RRA. You will end up with the same exact finished product as if you bought an entire gun from RRA, but you will save $100+.
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And the reason for this is that RRA doesn't have to pay a roughly 11% federal excise tax on the parts sold separately, which it does have to pay on complete rifles. If you try to order both halves in the same order they will probably add 11% (many companies do) or just reject the order.

As far as I know it's perfectly legal to order the two halves from the same place in two separate orders, but I'm not offering any legal advice.
 
As far as I know it's perfectly legal to order the two halves from the same place in two separate orders, but I'm not offering any legal advice.
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This shouldn't pose a problem unless the company has a policy against this for some reason. That being said, you could make an illegal/non-AWB compliant weapon by ordering in this manner (if you live in a state with an AWB). And in CT for example, you don't have to assemble the firearm; merely possessing the requisite parts violates the AWB.

But, the lower receiver is what's considered the firearm; uppers are just parts and can be shipped directly to your house. As long as your lower receiver is purchased with a background check thru a dealer you can buy the firearm in pieces or in whole.
 
I own an entry tactical and it's a dream to shoot. The trigger is excellent and I haven't had a single malfunction. Accuracy is excellent as well. Don't hesitate to pick one up.
 
I have a RRA Entry Tactical too. Excellent rifle. Accurate, crisp trigger, and reliable. I had a total of maybe two hang-ups, but they were both caused by bad ammo (the brass had been squashed so it was more of an oval than a circle and when fed, the two rounds did not fit into the chamber). However, with nondeformed rounds, the rifle has had zero malfunctions.
 
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