I've been interested in getting something in 5.56 other than an AR type rifle. There doesn't seem to be a lot of alternatives. I'm really considering a CZ 805 Bren as it seems to be the most affordable with the options I want--folding stock, side charging handle, optic rail, options for front rails. I'm a left handed shooter and like right side charging handles. I also like the option of folding a stock (for no real particular reason other than it's more compact). SCARs are too expensive. Tavors seem OK, but are $400 more than an 805 I found. I like the looks of the SIG 556's, but a new rifle is just a few hundred dollars more than the used SIGs. Same with the Bushmaster ACRs. I'm not real crazy about the stock on the Bren 805, but I like everything else. So, does anyone know of any other alternatives on the market under $1,500 (the Bren can be had for a little more than $1,300 shipped)? Image below taken from an online photo.
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