AR 15

[rich]

I am looking to purchase a AR and with the ever increasing number of manufacturers making them its hard to tell which one to go with. Due to my finances , I have ruled out anything but 5.56/223. I am looking for a 16 inch barrel for self defense and mid range shoting 100-300 meters. I will also mount some form of optics so will need a flat top reciver. Can anyone recommend a manufacture. I was looking at Bushmaster or Rock River Arms. I already have a post ban Colt but was told they could increase in value so do not shoot it regulary. Thanks for any input.
Rich

[imashooter2]

Shoot the Colt. It isn't going to appreciate more than the cost of a second rifle.

That said, RRA makes a nice rifle, but if I were buying today, I'd look at Stag Arms

[DaveM55]

The only model I have any experience with is my Bushy M4gery. I've had it for three years and have never had a single problem with it. I'd buy another Bushy if I needed another AR-15. It shoots XM193 and Radway green with no problems.

[aubie515]

There are so many good choices out there for AR15s that it's difficult to choose. Pick your AR15 based on your needs/wants.

Sabre Defence
http://www.sabredefence.com/

Stag Arms
http://www.stagarms.com/

Bushmaster
www.bushmaster.com

DPMS
www.dpmsinc.com

Del-Ton
www.del-ton.com

CMMG
www.cmmginc.com

RRA
www.rockriverarms.com

[TonyF]

I am looking to purchase a AR and with the ever increasing number of manufacturers making them its hard to tell which one to go with. Due to my finances , I have ruled out anything but 5.56/223. I am looking for a 16 inch barrel for self defense and mid range shoting 100-300 meters. I will also mount some form of optics so will need a flat top reciver. Can anyone recommend a manufacture. I was looking at Bushmaster or Rock River Arms. I already have a post ban Colt but was told they could increase in value so do not shoot it regulary. Thanks for any input.
Rich

Shoot your colt.

I'm an admitted colt snob so my recommendation is a Colt 6920.

[phillyd2]

Hi, My name is Dave and I too am a Colt Snob.

But if "Due to my finances" means no Colt for you now I would look closely at aubie515's and buy a Stag. I have a few of their lowers and one upper and can recommend them without hesitation. To be honest, for shooting one weekend a month in the summer any should serve you well.

Check out the EE on AR15.com for the best prices or post a WTB ad here to see what our fellow members can do for you.

Good luck and welcome aboard!

[RandomTask]

There are so many good choices out there for AR15s that it's difficult to choose. Pick your AR15 based on your needs/wants.

I'd shoot the Colt, but to add to the list posted above:

http://www.fulton-armory.com/

[1911shooter]

I hate colts but the one thing they did build right was their AR15 shoot it and be happy. but if you want another go with the RRA or Bushmaster. IMHO.

[MarcS]

rra, stag, armalite

[Lycanthrope]

Just build a Del Ton for $560.


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