Best New Factory AR For Under $800?

[klcmschlesinger]

My $.02

I know a few people with Palmetto AR's and they love them. So I agree with most of the posters here.
Also, I know 1 guy with a CORE 15 rifle and I have handled it and it is nice. Seems to be good quality and I like on their website where it says, "No BS Lifetime Warranty". Not that i have ever used it or know of anyone that has, but I like that statement.
One thing about CORE 15 customer service, I ordered a few items last year that were of course on backorder, they responded to communications, were friendly and didn't make me feel like I was bothering them. Bottom line, they seem to get it.

 

[Lloyd Smale]

just about everyone makes an entry level gun in that price range. I own and have owned stags, dpms, bushmaster and s&w and in my opinion there isnt enough differnce in quality between those brands at that price level to even argue about. there all great guns for the money and will do 99 pecent of what guns that cost twice as much do.

 

[Quentin]

What accuracy can one expect from the AR 15 s listed that sell for less than $ 800 ? I do not wont a spray and pray semi auto rifle. Some time ago I got 30 boxes of Winchester white box .223 Rem FMG ammo at $ 4.00 per box because I have two 223 bolt action varmint rifles. Can one expect a AR to get 3/4 inch five shot 100 yard groups with hand loaded ammo ?

If you're up to it you can expect 2-3 MOA with factory ammo, which is not "spray and pray" (whatever that is). Experiment with loads and you should improve that substantially. ARs are quite accurate but each rifle is an individual so you'll have to answer your own question.