Best HBAR/AR Under $1000

kmittleman · Sep 30, 2014

Hey guys,

I've never owned an AR but now want one (and didn't prior to 10/1/13 - surprise surprise).

What's the most bang for your buck under $1000? I've been looking at the Colts but don't really know much about this platform. As for caliber, it's a toss up between 5.56 and .308.

Thanks in advance!

-K

Joseph87' · Sep 30, 2014

You got it right in your post, COLT.....

mr phil · Sep 30, 2014

If you want to hunt go .308

jr88 · Sep 30, 2014

It's always a tough thing to say the what the best is. The 308 version is an AR-10, they are not banned and can be bought cash n carry. As for getting a HBAR AR-15, can't go wrong with a Colt Match and Lou has a great deal on them here:
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?p=3417399

lee2 · Sep 30, 2014

call LOU at shooters discount he just posted some .

Pinecone · Sep 30, 2014

At $1000 budget, I would get the Colt.

Lou has new and LE turn in M4 style carbines, and he just got in some Colt Match Target versions.

TopTechAgent · Sep 30, 2014

Colt 6721 would be my pick.

echo6mike · Sep 30, 2014

If you've got a grand to spend on it, ditto what everybody said - get the Colt. If it's 5.56, that is. I know zip about .308s in that platform.

Me, I'd go with one chambered for 5.56, you can shoot about any .223 or 5.56 ammo with the right barrel twist. Recoil is mild, ammo's not that expensive, parts are standard and easy to change when you want to...

Opinion = free, use it if you like it!

byf43 · Sep 30, 2014

TopTechAgent said:
Colt 6721 would be my pick.

AssMan · Sep 30, 2014

Windham Weaponry. In all honesty, it seems nicer than my Colts. And I'm a Colt fan.

kenpo333 · Sep 30, 2014

snallygaster said:
Windham Weaponry. In all honesty, it seems nicer than my Colts. And I'm a Colt fan.

Either one of these will do the deal. 308 is nice but if you like to shoot a lot then it can get expensive.

Z_Man · Sep 30, 2014

Windham Weaponry HBAR will be my next rifle, likely my next firearm purchase

kmittleman · Sep 30, 2014

echo6mike said:
If you've got a grand to spend on it, ditto what everybody said - get the Colt. If it's 5.56, that is. I know zip about .308s in that platform.

Me, I'd go with one chambered for 5.56, you can shoot about any .223 or 5.56 ammo with the right barrel twist. Recoil is mild, ammo's not that expensive, parts are standard and easy to change when you want to...

Opinion = free, use it if you like it!

Well, I'd have to sell my 700 in .308 first, then I'd be able to scratch enough together. But that's part of what I'm debating as well.

DaemonAssassin · Sep 30, 2014

If you go with an AR15, the best one under 1k, is the one you build from a stripped lower and a stripped upper. An easier solution would be to build the stripped lower out how you want it, then find an HBAR upper you like and buy it.

If you do it this way, you can generally build a really good rifle for 750-850.

Vile Shadow · Sep 30, 2014

Can't go wrong with the genuine article, a Colt A3.

Lou at Shooters' Discount is a good man to do business with.

mopar92 · Sep 30, 2014

Lou at Shooters Discount. LE trade in 6721. If ya want I can meet you there and get you the pick of the litter.

kmittleman · Sep 30, 2014

mopar92 said:
Lou at Shooters Discount. LE trade in 6721. If ya want I can meet you there and get you the pick of the litter.

I gotta sell this 700 and then I may take you up on that! Thanks! :thumbsup:

thomfantomas · Sep 30, 2014

why not just buy a stripped lower of choice it build it on your own budget? will be less than 1000$( and brand new not used)

kmittleman · Sep 30, 2014

thomfantomas said:
why not just buy a stripped lower of choice it build it on your own budget? will be less than 1000$( and brand new not used)

I though about that, but I don't even know where to start. I'd probably create 20 more threads like this one in the process. :toothless

ground chuck · Sep 30, 2014

Windham or colt can you really go wrong with either? FWIW, I own a windham.

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