AR-15's are cheap

[sqlbullet]

While I haven't gotten into the AR platform, I am leaning toward the AR10 chambered in .308 Winchester.

The .223/.224 AR15 does look like the cheapest for shooting and handloading standpoint.  Less powder, cheaper bullets, plenty brass available.

Just haven't pulled the trigger on this project yet!      

When you do, build your own.  You will thoroughly enjoy the project, and end up with a well made rifle you know inside and out.  If I can do it, anyone can.

[gandog56]

Well not exactly about cheap, I have been waffling between getting a .308 AR or the 10 mm AR.
Since I have been strictly a pistol guy. I sure could use some coaching from some of you rifle guys out there

Look into a Mechtech Conversion kit to make your 10mm pistol a carbine. It's a heck of a lot cheaper than buying a 10mm AR.

http://www.mechtechsys.com/

[sqlbullet]

Down to $399


http://www.slickguns.com/product/complete-ar15-rifle-39998-free-shipping-new-frontier-complete-lower-and-ptac-complete-upper

Wow...that is down near SKS range.

[sqlbullet]

Well, I guess more like $450 by the time you trade out the New Frontier Poly lower.  Not a quality lower.

[gandog56]

All the problems I've seen th the range with people with AR's, I got a Saiga .223 with an AK47 type action instead. Bet I can clean mine out about 50-75% faster than an AR owner. I shoot any old milsurp or reload out of it, it don't care. Was accurate enough when I put a scope on it to pop balloons tied out 200-250 yards.

[Pinsnscrews]

All the problems I've seen th the range with people with AR's, I got a Saiga .223 with an AK47 type action instead. Bet I can clean mine out about 50-75% faster than an AR owner. I shoot any old milsurp or reload out of it, it don't care. Was accurate enough when I put a scope on it to pop balloons tied out 200-250 yards.

I miss my FN/FNC for that reason...