Finally getting the AR bug

[ntxshooter]

So I've finally been bitten. Thinking about getting a Predator pursuit for me but still not ready to pull the trigger on that one even though it seems to be a decent price.

Also got to thinking about getting or building an entry level AR for my 13 year old. Looking hard at the bushmaster Grab a Gun has, but would rather have the flat top....then I see this. Curious to hear the opinions of you AR guys as to whether this is a good deal or just OK. I realize I will need to pick up a stripped lower as well

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/16-mid-chrome-lined-premium-ss12g2-blem-rifle-kit-ready-for-duty.html

[AgBass01]

Can't go wrong with those PSA deals, all you need is a stripped lower and that kit, a couple tools to put it all together and you're set.

[Coach W]

I'd urge you to spend your money more wisely than the rock river arms predator... For what it cost it's not that impressive. It's going to be heavy and personally I think it's uglier than a one piece bathing suit in sports illustrated.

As far as the cheapie entry level for the 13 year old go to walmart and price a few colt AR's.

What are you going to use the rifles for?

[ntxshooter]

The RRA looks fine to me, has great reviews from what I have found and would suit my needs. Predator/Varmint/Range.

Kids would be mostly plinking with some hogs mixed in but didn't want to scrape the bottom of the barrel and go too cheap

[Coach W]

I have a 16.5" SS Wilson straight bull barell build... It's accurate no doubt but it's heavy... REAL heavy... I toted it all over Texas last year calling coyotes and decided to build a lighter weight 10.5" 556 SBR.. It's just as accurate but tons lighter and easier to carry. Just sharing my personal experience you do what you want.

[Coach W]

This ^^^^ VS



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I'm only saying that if Varmit hunting is in your future think about a lighter rifle.

[ntxshooter]

No offense intended. Appreciate the feed back.

[freestylest22]

I've got a DPMS Prairie Panther 223, M&P Ar10 308 and a Daniel Defense Ambush 6.8 SPCII. My bolt gun are safe queens now. I've tried EoTech and a few other red dot style and 4 power optics but I'm not a fan. I've got Vx-R's on all three.

[Hunter_Man]

I've got an upper I'm selling if you're interested. ER shaw barrel. Yhm 4 rail handguard and a Rock river a4 flat top upper. Bolt carrier group included. 280 rounds down the pipe. It's a very good shooter and won't break the bank. I'm looking for 500$. If you're interested. You can build a lower to finish it out for around 200$.

[kcmarullo]

Look at del-ton also I have had very good luck with them also

[ted_kennedys_liver]

Done any research on the 6.8? If not I think you need to look into it. I know everyone gets tired of me recommending the 6.8 but I honestly have never shot a rifle that I was more proud of than my bison 6.8.

[duckmanep]

As far as the cheapie entry level for the 13 year old go to walmart and price a few colt AR's.

WM is overpriced on their Colts.

[MySRT8U]

I have a nice one for sale

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=503601

[drewjunr]

I did some major searching last night and PSA isn't the only place to find deals depending on what your building. I have bought from them before and got good deal and fast shipping. My next build I am looking at either Redbarnarmory, Kerrisguns and some others on the web.

[itsgood1308]

I bought a cheapo AR kit off of cheaper than dirt and put it together and it does great. When I built it I was only hoping to get 1.5" groups at 100yds. Sure enough it does shoot about that. For me, an entry level AR is what I was looking for and it's what I got. So it kinda just depends on what your expectations are.

Some guys are not okay with spending under $700 for a rifle. And that's okay. They've probably got a better quality rifle and I'm cool with accepting it. Mine does great for my expectations and serves it's purpose well. Haven't had a pig yet that could tell the difference.