Best 'bang for buck" AR?

[Can Can]

Yes, you are all wondering why in God's name a mod is asking this question for, given the constant onslaught of AR-related question......

I own many different firearms, but have yet to venture into AR territory. Therefore, I am asking a very simple question- regardless of cost, which brand or model offers the best bang for the buck? If I have to spend an extra $1k to get there, I am not afraid.

Yes, I know how the search function works, but I have yet to find the info I'm looking for.

Paul

 

[In The Black]

Well, someone has to weigh in, DPMS is worth a look if you're budget shopping?

If you catch the "bug" you'll change out the guts anyway.

ITB

 

[Can Can]

My budget is commensurate with the advantage of spending said dollars.........

Paul

 

[Brordo]

Palmetto State (non-PTAC) especially with their FN CHF barrels...but I think the IRG ones brought in only have the 4150 barrels...or the Colt 6920 but I think you missed out on those with our dollar tanking

 

[Hitzy]

Colt LE that IRUNGUNS had for $999 when our dollar was good....

 

[drifter dave]

I think he meant present tense.

 

[caramel]

Kac sr15... Jp.

 

[In The Black]

The thing with AR, is that everyone will have an opinion. It's like the combustion engine...ever company has a gimmick or patent, but they are all very similar.

What's the plan? distance? run and gun? hang it on the wall?

People swear by off shore builds with new internals or even as-is, others will swear by the Gucci kit.

It's a lost cause question. (with respect)

ITB

 

[bazza]

Over here in New Zealand, there are only two contenders for that title. Norinco (so ugly but does the job) or NEA (crazy accurate, ###y, reliable, chicks love 'em etc...).

 

[TV-PressPass]

Best bang for your buck is one you build yourself. Spend an hour or two on arfcom's gunstruction app!

 

[Can Can]

Best bang for your buck is one you build yourself. Spend an hour or two on arfcom's gunstruction app!

I've been researching that option, but it seems more fiscally prudent to buy a ready-made AR, unless I'm missing something???

Paul

 

[broncoo]

Another plug for kac, although the budget Remington r15 is surprisingly accurate it just looks odd with the camo

 

[Weekend Gunslingers]

I will suggest the CORE15 M4 available from Wanstall's and Wolverine supplies for $999. Excellent build quality, runs great and has the best warranty I have seen on a rifle:



Review also available here:

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...89-Weekend-Gunslingers-Review-CORE15-M4-Rifle

 

[mikethebike]

yah core15 seems to be a winner here.

 

[Rust]

I will suggest the CORE15 M4 available from Wanstall's and Wolverine supplies for $999. Excellent build quality, runs great and has the best warranty I have seen on a rifle:

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Review also available here:

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...89-Weekend-Gunslingers-Review-CORE15-M4-Rifle

Probably one of the best warranties I have seen. I will look into Core15 next AR purchase.

 

[Kosmic]

DD mk18 from Wolverine @ 1500$

 

[nugunner]

I've been considering the same. Not wanting to go the Norinco route my choices seem to be the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport and the Ruger AR-556. Reputable companies and should run around $650 and $999 respectively. You can trick them out with all the after market goodies later. The Sport is a bit non-standard. It doesn't have the forward assist or the bolt cover. Reviews I've read, though, seem to show these aren't really needed in the shooting range environment that we're restricted to.

 

[swbw2000]

Daniel defense gets my bang for the buck vote.

They have a forever no questions asked warranty as well.

 

[Jerry Champagne]

I'm going with Daniel Defense as well. If you want to keep it cheap windham weaponry is a great start as well. old bushmaster guys run the show under the windham name.

 

[HirschCreek]

Sig sauer