There are a lot of rifles chambered for 223. I don't have easy access to a range to try out different options; thus, when I do go, I don't want to waste all my time on options that won't work well for my intended application. So, who has a suggestion?
Requirements:
I'm right handed, average hand size and arm length.
I am not investigating accessories at this time. Just the rifle itself. An ideal platform will have plenty of options for accessories, but let's not bog this thread down with discussions about this or that optic.
This rifle's purpose is short-range defense. I'll use it for some varmint and plinking, but in the extremely unlikely situation where I need it for defense, I want it tooled for that purpose. Thus, it needs to be fairly light-weight, quick to change mags, etc etc.
I don't think I will ever need to use one rifle for actual defense, so I am definitely not getting two. This rifle needs to be reliable and durable.
I don't have the tools or know-how to do lots of customization. It needs to be usable without a lot of up-front work.
There are a zillion different AR15s out there. If that's your suggestion, please suggest manufacturers, too.
Thanks in advance!
Requirements:
I'm right handed, average hand size and arm length.
I am not investigating accessories at this time. Just the rifle itself. An ideal platform will have plenty of options for accessories, but let's not bog this thread down with discussions about this or that optic.
This rifle's purpose is short-range defense. I'll use it for some varmint and plinking, but in the extremely unlikely situation where I need it for defense, I want it tooled for that purpose. Thus, it needs to be fairly light-weight, quick to change mags, etc etc.
I don't think I will ever need to use one rifle for actual defense, so I am definitely not getting two. This rifle needs to be reliable and durable.
I don't have the tools or know-how to do lots of customization. It needs to be usable without a lot of up-front work.
There are a zillion different AR15s out there. If that's your suggestion, please suggest manufacturers, too.
Thanks in advance!