RADICAL FIREARMS RF-15

Radical Firearms keeps things honest: forged 7075 upper and lower, a 15-inch M-Lok free-float rail, and a threaded muzzle ready for a can or comp down the road. The mid-length gas system smooths out recoil, while the 1:7 twist handles everything from light varmint loads to heavier match ammo. B5 Bravo stock and grip put real furniture where cheaper builds cut corners. First AR or fifth, this one just runs.

The workhorse AR that leaves room in the budget for ammo.