Help Decide which .223 to Purchase

[bballwizard05]

AR is like legos (not that they are plastic, but that they can be pieced together relatively easy) lol i'm surprised no one has mentioned saiga yet!! they are cheap, so the left over money can be used to convert. They are awesome and mags are way cheaper than mini-14 mags, and they can be converted to use standard .223 ak mags which are cheapppp!

[Linh]

I don't know squat about building guns, is it relatively easy or could I have someone build it for me at a gun shop perhaps?

When people say build in ref to AR in CA. It's more of how you have it setup and not like the standard building.

Just buy a new AR that is already setup the way you want it.

[Hispeed1]

If its your first AR, I suggest buying a factory built one. If you want another, build one. $600 is a bit tight to buy a used factory one or build one, but I think its possible. Good luck! Have fun with Black Rifle Disease = )

[Echidin]

Bolt-action: Remington 700 (lots of variants of this one) or Savage 10FP
Autoloader: Mini-14 or AR-15

Best bang for your buck is probably the Remington...

I had a Savage 10fp in .223 a while back, great rifle.

[Crazy4Guns]

If its your first AR, I suggest buying a factory built one. If you want another, build one. $600 is a bit tight to buy a used factory one or build one, but I think its possible. Good luck! Have fun with Black Rifle Disease = )

Any specific recommendations?

[Mr_Monkeywrench]

Here you go. Here is a pretty in depth review of the Kel Tec SU 16

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaqPowTdqtg&feature=channel

[Lead-Thrower]

Another option is to buy your upper and lower receivers separately. I am not saying build your lower receiver (although you can if you want), but rather buy a fully assembled lower with stock, grip, and lower parts kit installed. This way, all you have to do is slap the upper and lower together and you are done. This will give you more options. While you are limited to the lower receivers you can buy, you are not really limited when it comes to uppers (which also happens to be the business half of the rifle).

If you want a recommendation as to which AR-15 to buy, I would recommend Stag. They are excellent quality at a good price... very good for a starter AR.

[Crazy4Guns]

Here you go. Here is a pretty in depth review of the Kel Tec SU 16

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaqPo...eature=channel

The Kel Tec SU-16 is looking like a pretty good option along with some ar mags.

[j4strngr]

The mini is great choice but I have to agree for that price range an AR type is far more durable, custom, better looking, easier to clean... Just a better choice

[Crazy4Guns]

The mini is great choice but I have to agree for that price range an AR type is far more durable, custom, better looking, easier to clean... Just a better choice

Is the Kel Tec SU-16 considered an AR type?

[Linus]

Is the Kel Tec SU-16 considered an AR type?

No its considered a Crap type.

Seriously don't buy a Kel Tec, its not worth it. Your just gonna regret not saving enough for an AR or simply going with a Remington 700 sps.

That being said, go for a Remington 700 sps-V if you budget is around $600. You won't have to save extra for an AR and you'll have an extremely reliable and well built rifle. Definitely the most bang for your buck.

[thayne]

The mini is great choice but I have to agree for that price range an AR type is far more durable, custom, better looking, easier to clean... Just a better choice

I wouldnt say an ar is more durable or easier to clean than a mini-14. The mini is rock solid durable and doesnt get nearly as dirty so it easier to clean.

[thayne]

Another option is to buy your upper and lower receivers separately. I am not saying build your lower receiver (although you can if you want), but rather buy a fully assembled lower with stock, grip, and lower parts kit installed. This way, all you have to do is slap the upper and lower together and you are done. This will give you more options. While you are limited to the lower receivers you can buy, you are not really limited when it comes to uppers (which also happens to be the business half of the rifle).

If you want a recommendation as to which AR-15 to buy, I would recommend Stag. They are excellent quality at a good price... very good for a starter AR.

Thats what I'm doing. Spreading the cost out It looks like mines going to be right around $1400 when its done, not including a scope That includes 6 magazines though

[Linus]

Another option is to buy your upper and lower receivers separately. I am not saying build your lower receiver (although you can if you want), but rather buy a fully assembled lower with stock, grip, and lower parts kit installed. This way, all you have to do is slap the upper and lower together and you are done. This will give you more options. While you are limited to the lower receivers you can buy, you are not really limited when it comes to uppers (which also happens to be the business half of the rifle).

If you want a recommendation as to which AR-15 to buy, I would recommend Stag BCM or Daniel Defense . They are excellent quality at a good price... very good for a starter AR.

Fixed if for ya.

[bjl333]

Where do you live Crazy? I have an new AR15 I was gonna post for sale that might fit you bill. Shoot me a PM.