Mid Length AR-15 On A Budget

[Nosler243Shooter]

I have a friend who has decided to buy an AR-15 in 223 sometime this year. He is looking for an accurate and reliable mid length. I advised him to check out Bravo Company and Rock River but the price is going to be a big problem. Everything I have picked out for him is 1150.00 or more. He found a Diamondback yesterday he liked but I don't know anything about them. Are the Diamondback's any good? Is it possible to buy a rifle in this configuration and spend less than 1000.00?

 

[Travis S]

For a good serviceable rifle on a budget, look at the freedom rifle from psa.

 

[vincent317]

This setup might work:

BCM Standard 16" Mid Length Upper Receiver Group w/ YHM 12" Handguard $575 (includes BCG & BCM compensator)
PSA AR-15 Complete Classic Lower $160
BCM Charging Handle $40

Total = $775 & leaves room to upgrade the upper or lower a bit. I'd upgrade the lower with a Geissele SSA trigger and you are right at $1000.

 

[ruark]

It's very, very hard to beat the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport. Check the reviews. They run around $600-$750 in stores.

 

[GH41]

^^^^ What Mark said!!

 

[GH41]

I have a friend who has decided to buy an AR-15 in 223 sometime this year. He is looking for an accurate and reliable mid length. I advised him to check out Bravo Company and Rock River but the price is going to be a big problem. Everything I have picked out for him is 1150.00 or more. He found a Diamondback yesterday he liked but I don't know anything about them. Are the Diamondback's any good? Is it possible to buy a rifle in this configuration and spend less than 1000.00?

Don't mention RRA and BCM in the same sentence!

 

[Nosler243Shooter]

Don't mention RRA and BCM in the same sentence!

What's wrong with the RRA?

 

[Nosler243Shooter]

Thanks for the replies. I will pass on to him what was recommended. Could someone tell me what is wrong with Rock River?

 

[jwb47]

there is nothing wrong with rock river other than some wanna be regurgitating what the read on barfcom . I have used their products for several years and never had an issue .