Need help picking first AR

[birddog 68]

Hello, I'm looking at getting a AR and looking for some suggestions on brands to look into.
Looking to get something off the shelf and not build one although I may add some goodie's later on. Not going to be used for hunting purposes and would want it chambered in 223/5.56. I do reload but am not interested in reloading for this. It'll be bulk ammo whether it's fmj or sp.
I would like to add a scope onto this. Seems like 16" barrel is the norm.
As for price I would like to keep it in the $900-$1300 range if at all possible.
Thanks for any assistance and if I have forgotten any important info just let me know.

 

[cajun]

If it's not for hunting and supreme accuracy is not a concern you can buy a complete rifle from palmetto for 5-600$ sometimes cheaper. Leave you more money for a decent trigger and scope.

 

[crashlanding]

Smith and Wesson. It's been a few years since I researched the best ar's out there but they stood out in all the torture tests. A colt 6920 has very good resale value. Ar's are like a Barbie doll, all sorts of things you can dress them up in

 

[ARlife4me]

Hello, I'm looking at getting a AR and looking for some suggestions on brands to look into.
Looking to get something off the shelf and not build one although I may add some goodie's later on. Not going to be used for hunting purposes and would want it chambered in 223/5.56. I do reload but am not interested in reloading for this. It'll be bulk ammo whether it's fmj or sp.
I would like to add a scope onto this. Seems like 16" barrel is the norm.
As for price I would like to keep it in the $900-$1300 range if at all possible.
Thanks for any assistance and if I have forgotten any important info just let me know.

Aero precision had ridiculous deals right now. Great products! 25% off all products. Might not be a complete rifle, but you can get a complete upper and lower for a complete build.

 

[bamban]

Hello, I'm looking at getting a AR and looking for some suggestions on brands to look into.
Looking to get something off the shelf and not build one although I may add some goodie's later on. Not going to be used for hunting purposes and would want it chambered in 223/5.56. I do reload but am not interested in reloading for this. It'll be bulk ammo whether it's fmj or sp.
I would like to add a scope onto this. Seems like 16" barrel is the norm.
As for price I would like to keep it in the $900-$1300 range if at all possible.
Thanks for any assistance and if I have forgotten any important info just let me know.

Call John H from Whiteoak. He will build one from the Whiteoak Precision side of WOA to your spec and from top tier cut barrel manufacturers.

 

[Mark M.]

Good all around is Ruger for about 700

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Hello, I'm looking at getting a AR and looking for some suggestions on brands to look into.
Looking to get something off the shelf and not build one although I may add some goodie's later on. Not going to be used for hunting purposes and would want it chambered in 223/5.56. I do reload but am not interested in reloading for this. It'll be bulk ammo whether it's fmj or sp.
I would like to add a scope onto this. Seems like 16" barrel is the norm.
As for price I would like to keep it in the $900-$1300 range if at all possible.
Thanks for any assistance and if I have forgotten any important info just let me know.

Mark check in with us before doing anything and do what Nez - bamban (Master of AR info -Nez built many National Youth ARs) stated about White Oak if not talking to us.
Len & Jill

 

[dustbag]

I don't know much about ARs but I do have a few Rock River Arms X-1s in 223 wylde and 308. They shoot the cheap PMC ammo very well. Might be upper end of budget I don't remember what I paid.

 

[338 dude]

Hello, I'm looking at getting a AR and looking for some suggestions on brands to look into.
Looking to get something off the shelf and not build one although I may add some goodie's later on. Not going to be used for hunting purposes and would want it chambered in 223/5.56. I do reload but am not interested in reloading for this. It'll be bulk ammo whether it's fmj or sp.
I would like to add a scope onto this. Seems like 16" barrel is the norm.
As for price I would like to keep it in the $900-$1300 range if at all possible.
Thanks for any assistance and if I have forgotten any important info just let me know.

Stag arms has a lifetime guarantee ( barrel included)

 

[74honker]

Anderson and PSA both make good stuff. Alot of them to sort through in this market nowadays.

 

[birddog 68]

Alot of them to sort through in this market nowadays.

I'll say it's quite overwhelming. That's why I figured I'd ask others here.
I've looked at different websites mentioned and noticed some will only shoot 5.56 while others will shoot 5.56 and 223.

 

[crashlanding]

And throw in .223 wylde

 

[Elkeater]

I'd take a look at radical firearms as well. I'm picked up a RF-15 for like $480 after taxes on whim a few weeks ago. It is and excellent shooter and will run bulk lake city 55gr ball ammo with no issues whatsoever. It's fun to run and play with. I also added a Riton red dot, a stream light weapon light and a magpul front vertical grip.

 

[flyguy1]

I'll say it's quite overwhelming. That's why I figured I'd ask others here.
I've looked at different websites mentioned and noticed some will only shoot 5.56 while others will shoot 5.56 and 223.

.223 Wylde shoots both.