Most bang for the buck

I’m looking for a good first AR15.  Would prefer a 20” flat top.  I’m also looking for that elusive balance of good and cheap.  And I know everyone has an opinion.  But please serous comments from folks with knowledge on the subject

I'm new to AR's to but a lot of people seem to like bushmasters and/or rock river arms stuff. www.bushmaster.com or www.rockriverarms.com

Will agree with the statement on rock river.  Factory flat tops can be had for around $700 to $725 from dealers on this board.  Additionally, RRA's A4 20" come with a two stage trigger and the wylde chamber.  Something to keep in mind when determining who's got the most bang for the buck.

Currently own two RRA's and love them both.  I personally thought they were the best value for the money.  Good luck in your decision, can't really go wrong with either a bushy or RRA.  

lithgow303

Quoted: I’m also looking for that elusive balance of good and cheap.

I would go with a Rock River lower and a J&T kit. You can go with cheaper kits but J&T is widely regarded as being the best, or one of the best, of the cheaper AR companies. I suggest the RRA lower because I have had very good luck with them, however, there are so many companies out there that ppl. are using you will probably get 10-15 suggestions on a lower. If you need to stick with one thing though, that is a forged lower. Spend the extra few dollars and leave cast lowers alone...