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Ok..here goes...looking to get my feet wet in the AR game,What does the group consider the best bang for the buck in a starter rifle? Looking for something that wont cripple the budget..but is well made. Like the feel & handling of the 16" carbines..this will mainly be a house gun/blaster....

your .02.........

Thanks in advance

I think there are many brands and models that qualify depending on the deal presented. I usually look first at DPMS, Bushmaster, Doublestar, and Stag. Being a lefty, my next purchase will likely be a Stag. My son has a Doublestar and a Bushy.

Couldn't go wrong with a DPMS as a starter AR on a budget.....

I am biased, but you can't do much better than have your FFL order from Spike's Tactical.
Spikes Tactical

Don't forget S&W! That or RRA would be my 1st choice in a starter AR-15.

A pretty decent read:
http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=33579

No such thing. Welcome to the dark side. Bwahahahaha......

oh my, what a bunch of pompous, holier than thou folks posting in that forum.

With lots more experience than most too

Careful some of those folk have trained and fought with the best and just might know what they're talking about.

If someone wants to base all they're worth on a cheap gun, let them but do not thumb your nose at guys who know better.

Well, not sure of the perfect entry level AR, but I've seen prices from $750. to $1200. & up.

Not so sure why its necessary to protect a house with a weapon that can easly blow thru walls and maybe cause colateral damage when a pistol or shotgun with buckshot might be a more applicable for close range situations...

With the right ammo, it actualy penetrates less than a 9MM pistol or buckshot. Lots of advances have been made...

I'll have to check that out! Not so sure I'd want or need a .223 for that purpose...to each his own

Here we go again....

You mean my 416 Remington with 400 gr solids is too much gun? Damn!

to each his own babe... to each his own. if you need an engine block buster to knock down the rhinos that trash your home...by all means use it!

I feel I've stirred the poo pot, ya no get the steam roller and lets obliterate the fly over there! But I guess if what your shootin' is wrapped in kevlar, you might need the steam roller?

Just go down to the gunshop and pick one you like and buy it. Contrary to what you'll read on most of these forums, the majority of them are accurate and reliable.

Terry

I'm in a similar boat. Thinking a 20" Bushy with A3 and standard stock would be a good way to go. I was also looking at the Remmy version, R-15, can I add and an A3 handle and front sight assembly to this rig???

Thanx!

well its the internet.