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    Hey guys

    Looking at a budget SLR, in 556. What are some good options that are on the budget end of the spectrum. Its not going to be used very seriously (i.e sporting to gain 1st place etc).

    Also school me a bit on ar's/ak's what I should know about it going in.

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    Go AR

    Build up as you go

    Don’t fall for the budget options like AK’s etc

    With all the hoops we have to jump through you want to do properly

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    Quote Originally Posted by pdh View Post
    Go AR

    Build up as you go

    Don’t fall for the budget options like AK’s etc

    With all the hoops we have to jump through you want to do properly
    This

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    Buy a colt OEM or troy and build from there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pdh View Post
    Go AR

    Build up as you go

    Don’t fall for the budget options like AK’s etc

    With all the hoops we have to jump through you want to do properly
    Agree

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    As pdh said, budget options end up being not. My R5500 Type 56-2 is currently sitting at about 6x the original cost to get it precisely where I want it.

    Given your stated requirement, there are several fairly acceptable AR options in the 10-15k range. Hell, even I've got a LE6920 on my to do list now.
    There are no stupid questions ........ just stupid people

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    If it's in your budget, go with a Colt OEM and add the furniture you like. No need to waste money on bits you'll throw away anyway.

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    @quicksilver: So what is in the R10k - R15k budget range?

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    agree go AR

    ak is fun, but takes alot to get it to the point of optic ready etc

    AR never appealed to me, but im slowly growing fonder

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    Quote Originally Posted by phant1m View Post
    @quicksilver: So what is in the R10k - R15k budget range?
    You could go for a Norinco, SAI, or a Frontier

    I have no experience with the Frontier arms one.

    Although I would save up a little more and get something better like a S&W or Colt. Or even try and persuade them to take 30% cash when you get the license

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