WardenWolf
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From another perspective, what about at 5.56 AK such as the Arsenal SLR-106 series?
http://www.k-var.com/shop/SLR-106-Series-5.56x45-Caliber-Bulgarian-Stamped-Receiver-Rifles/
It'll fulfill your needs about as well as an AR15. It's simpler to maintain, easy to change optics just by swapping a side mount (much quicker and easier than an AR15), and still plenty accurate.
I own both AK's and AR's. There's things I like better about the AK and things I like better about the AR. I prefer the AK's ability to swap optics and its simple disassembly but I like the level of customization you can easily do on an AR.
So which is better? It depends on what you want to do. The AK is still plenty fast at changing mags if you know what you're doing, and you can more easily change its role by switching to a different optic via the quick release side mount. The AR, on the other hand, has the potential to be a little more accurate and can be customized to your heart's content, but lacks that flexibility.
So decide what you want. If you envision changing the optics on your one rifle regularly, the AK may be best for you. If you envision setting it up with an Aimpoint and leaving it, the AR may be best.
http://www.k-var.com/shop/SLR-106-Series-5.56x45-Caliber-Bulgarian-Stamped-Receiver-Rifles/
It'll fulfill your needs about as well as an AR15. It's simpler to maintain, easy to change optics just by swapping a side mount (much quicker and easier than an AR15), and still plenty accurate.
I own both AK's and AR's. There's things I like better about the AK and things I like better about the AR. I prefer the AK's ability to swap optics and its simple disassembly but I like the level of customization you can easily do on an AR.
So which is better? It depends on what you want to do. The AK is still plenty fast at changing mags if you know what you're doing, and you can more easily change its role by switching to a different optic via the quick release side mount. The AR, on the other hand, has the potential to be a little more accurate and can be customized to your heart's content, but lacks that flexibility.
So decide what you want. If you envision changing the optics on your one rifle regularly, the AK may be best for you. If you envision setting it up with an Aimpoint and leaving it, the AR may be best.