Home Forums Hunting & Shooting AR and Tactical Rifles NEW TO AR PLATFORM - A LITTLE PURCHASE ADVISE

I have one. Bought it during the crazy years when prices were high. Paid $1550 for it. With MOST off the shelf guns like the R15 or Ruger, you will need to add in the cost of a replacement trigger, especially if you want to use it for hunting. A Giessele SSA-E (2-stage) or a Timney (single stage). Either will set you back about $225. It's an easy install. Yes, you can BUILD a nice AR but you will most likely spend $1,000-$1,500 and want (not need) around $100 in tools to do it. For a little over your budget, you'd have a decent AR ($800 gun + $225 trigger). Then all you need is a scope and mounts.