Quoted: I'm supposed to order one as a Christmas gift for a local club (doesn't matter how long shipping takes), but I haven't gone digging in the EE yet.
The logo on the side of the receiver doesn't matter, what's on the muzzle doesn't matter, barrel length doesn't matter (14.5", 16" or 20" is fine), A1 A2 A3 - doesn't matter, as long as the rifle works. I'd like to stick to the "ABCs" & RRA, but it's not really that important, ... as long as it works. ]
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Just based on dealer pricing I see in places like Shotgun News, the prices seem to be Colt most expensive, then Bushmaster and Armalite next most expensive, and RRA a bit more reasonable... the least expensive "major brand" usually is DPMS/Panther though. For your purposes a DPMS may be the best choice if price is the major concern.