Looking to buy an AR 350 legend. I don't know much about them and not interested in building one. Who sales the best complete set up to get into the AR platform? Ive looked at the bear creek arsenal guns and they seem to be reasonably priced, but im sure there are some quality manufactures out there that i haven't heard of. Also would be a plus if i could get locally instead of having to ship, ive never dealt with the FFL transfer before.

If you don't mind ordering, Palmetto State Armory would probably be the best bet. If you can find one from PSA in their "blemish" guns, you'll get an even better deal

Other than having to wait a few days for shipping, the FFL transfer process is the same whether they have it in stock or your order it online.

You fill out your 4473, you wait for approval, then you take your firearm home.

Palmetto state has good guns, also might look at smith n Wesson

Ruger ain't bad

CMMG make a fine rifle. However I have the 16” BCA 350 Legend and it’s very impressive how well it shoots. Next to my AR 7.62x39, the legend has quickly become one of my favorite of all the AR calibers I have. It loves the 180gr Winchester soft points.

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Unfortunately Palmetto is out of stock on everything and i don't see where they have any blemished items listed. The CMMG looks really nice, but more than im looking to spend.

PSA for budget
Aero Precision for mid-tier
BCM for high quality

I went with the BCA in a 300bo. Ordered a complet upper and a complete lower. Less than $500. It didn’t perform well at first but a break down and a good cleaning and no issues since. I only use it for hunting.

IMO... get a PSA lower and the best upper you can afford. The heart of an AR-15 is the barrel and BCG, so spend your money on the upper.

PSA should be back in stock at some point, and wait for some blemished lowers if you're not in a rush.

I have 3 BCA uppers. The 223 Wylde and 450 have been flawless. The 308 has had some issues.

I have 2 PSA uppers. They shoot good. I have 2 PSA lowers. Most of my lowers are Anderson.

I have a S&W M&P 15 Magpul, which was my first AR and it's a very nice gun.

Why not buy something in 223 and then get a 350 upper?

I bought a Palmetto State Armory lower and a Bear Creek 350 Legend upper. All in I paid around $350. I put a Vortex Diamondback scope and that gun is a tack driver!

Ive got a PSA blemished lower ordered. Have been looking at the BCA upper, but have read mixed reviews.

Radical is about the cheapest all metal gun I've seen lately, and they look nice. You can buy ATI hybrid lower guns probably cheaper than anything

I’ve had to send all 3 Bear creek uppers I bought, back to bear creek….all over out of spec chambers and bad throats. To their credit, they replaced them fast. Most folks would never realize there was an issue with that, though…..unless they loaded, used suppressors, or really inspected. I’ve had to fix some QC assembly issues on all three, as well, but that’s not uncommon on most mid tier ARs on occasion, either. I really think it depends on which batch of illegals they’re cycling through the assembly line at that point…..the cartel groups probably assemble stuff better.

Im looking for a hunting gun for the kids/wife and also just for target practice. Opinion on barrel length, twist, side vs rear charging action? Anything else to look at and also to minimize recoil.

Get a 16” 350 legend. Put a quality optic on it and go hunting. No recoil, straight shooter and lots of good choices in ammo. I shoot the Winchester 180gr soft points in mine and it’s rough on deer and hogs. Not to mention that ammo is real easy to come by and reasonably priced.

PSA is a good starter. I really like my Springfield for a few hundred more.