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Great Value!

With so many competing rifles available, it can be challenging to decide which one is the best bang for the buck. This is especially true for first time buyers and/or those without an unlimited budget like I was. The Ruger 8500 AR-556 is a great value when all its features are considered. Many guns in this price range lack a dust shield, forward assist, and back up sights as standard equipment. The Ruger has them all, plus a unique delta ring that takes the fight out of removing handguards, a T-7075 aluminum lower (not a plastic fantastic), and an overall quality that can be seen and felt.

There have been zero malfunctions, regardless of brand, shooting mainly 55 and 62 grain in either .223 or .556.

The only change I've made is adding a Vortex Strike Eagle II scope to compensate for my older eyes and to have a mix of red dot-like close range and magnification for longer shots in the same optic.

I am very pleased with this rifle and readily recommend it.