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I’m finally going to bite the bullet and buy an AR. Upon my brother’s suggetion, I’m looking at an AR10 (though i’m open to suggestion here). My brother also suggested a Panther DPS AR10. My past experience here is with the M16A2, A3 and of course multiple handguns.

My budget is maxed at $1500. So I’m looking for other AR10 suggestions. I’m looking at a weapon with excellent stopping power. I have no issues with a strong kick as long as I can maintain control of the weapon at 500yds. I don’t need a ton of accessories, I can always add those later. I’ve always been good with fixed sights on the M16.

So my friends, what are your AR recommendations? Or what are your alternative recommendations I should be considering?

Unimportant side note. Apparently, in Colorado, I can only buy magazines that hold 7 rounds. Which is as stupid as it sounds because it’s legal to buy a modification kit to increase round capacity or I can just buy a magazine in another state.
 
A Panther DPS is under $1000 retail. My brother is recommending that but I wanted to see what other recommendations out there. I really need to get up to Liberty Firearms in Loveland, CO and fire a few different models.
 
Belated, buy the Colt M-4 if you want a 5.56 that holds heavier loads than the usual 55/63 grain rounds.

If you are looking for a larger caliber with longer range on a budget, maybe a S&W M&P10 in .308 winchester. I had one several years ago, but sold it out of necessity. Loved it, however. Last I looked they ran around $1100 at Cabellas.

If you really want a stopper, my son Asa Has a Bushmaster XM 15 .450 Bushmaster Carbine. That thing has rediculous stopping power. Kicks like a 12 Gauge. LOL! They run around $1100 also.
 
What is your goal for the AR10? Deer hunting? Home defense (btw-you will be deaf)? Match shooting? Plinking?

I am more of an M1A guy, but Ruger has a nice platform and the Springfield Saint is a really good piece for the money.
 
What is your goal for the AR10? Deer hunting? Home defense (btw-you will be deaf)? Match shooting? Plinking?

I am more of an M1A guy, but Ruger has a nice platform and the Springfield Saint is a really good piece for the money.
I have a Saint Edge (5.56) and it is really fun to shoot.
 

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