No need to spend 3k to get a good ar. 1500 to 2000 will get you a top notch rifle. I wouldnt build my first one. Get anything to get you in the game, figure out what you like and you will probably have a few more in ahort order.
I'd agree with this post as well..you can spend a ton of money like I did only to finger out that you like some other aspect of the sport..me for example realized that I'm more into the long range stuff than the ar 15 aspect.get yourself something reliable..try it out and see if you like it..and while you're at the range have a look at what others are shooting and talk to them..most people at the range like to talk as much about their guns as they do shooting them...I started out like you..44 years old, a newly acquired rpal and not a clue...bought a lot of pricey stuff only to finger out that I'm into something else



















































