So i had planned on buying an ar rifle in a few years, but given everything thats happened, i think moving that project up is the most sensible course i can take. much like odd man's thread, i'm looking for something that can fit a specific criteria. initially i had planned on going on a ar forum, but i think there are enough ar shooters here to get some good advice.
so anyways, im looking for an ar that fits the following
1. takes 556
2.direct impingement, not piston
3. highest reliability possible
4 i'd like to keep the cost at 1500 (before panic buying pricing)
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