Can You Trust This Low Budget AR?

[@RolandtheThompsonGunner]

I learned that I can trust a cheap AR more than I can trust a politician.

[@jomamma1750]

I think we went to the same school

[@teuton6167]

😂😂😂😂

[@weirdtimes3591]

Amen brother🫡 god bless the people🎉

[@stootsmcgoots]

Amen brother

[@ernestbamburg329]

NO DOUBT!!

[@FodderForFreedom]

I trust cheap ARs a LOT more than I trust cheap AMMO.

[@donaldfox4769]

Amen.

[@Memorixt]

I nevertheless the second cost you much more, and serve you much less as the first. 🤔😉

[@enclavesoldier769]

Yeah the 35 cent range ammo is cool until it jams every now and then

[@str4tegyy506]

Yeah I learned stay away from cheap winchester ammo.

[@Uncommonsenses]

I trust a cheap AR more than I trust no AR.

[@rodneymoore7270]

The M-16 A-1 I carried from 81-83 cost the government about $180 back then and it worked fine.

[@Rubeless]

That makes no sense. The colts back then were solid and cost civilians way more.

[@RobertCampbell-ft3cx]

Ruger makes excellent firearms!!! Nothing wrong with them!

[@Rubeless]

Not one military or police department uses ruger pistols.

[@Ray-vq2jc]

@@Rubeless Who gives a Dukey.

[@wertz987]

​@@RubelessThat does not mean they aren't good. It's a contract issue

[@hamishcarter8982]

I'm glad Ruger isn't associated with those guys who shank you in speed trap zones and unlike TV never actually show up to stop a robbery@@Rubeless

[@Fehu1964]

@@Rubeless Back in the Day plenty of LEOs trusted the GP100 in 38+P, and 357. It's about contracting and payoffs.

[@SouplexSouffle]

My Ruger 556 is one of my favorite ARs I have ever fired. I liked it out of the box and since dropping in a couple upgrades, I absolutely love it.

[@johnmadow5331]

In Thailand we have 62 years AR-15 made by GM, Hydramatic Division AR-15 with government Property stamp on the barrel. The sac of defense name Robert Mc Namara gave it to us. It went through Cambodia Loas many battle. You still can trust these GM Rifle even it look beat up but fully functional with good barrel.

[@rediRwoL98]

I bought my wife an M&P Sport II a few years back. No problems with it whatsoever. Also, I've built four ARs for myself using a mix of Anderson, Palmetto State, & Bear Creek parts. I am very pleased with them as they all function well. The only downer is those detent springs that can go flying across the shop if you're not careful. 😕

[@donaldanderson7410]

😂😂been there, didn’t learn. Did it again.😢

[@alias-qb9kx]

There’s a tool for that but they can still get away from you 👍

[@sisleymichael]

I bought two Sport 2 rifles. They work. Zero issues. Their purpose is defense out on the ranch, 60 miles from the border with Mexico. My wife and I are out here by ourselves. If I thought there were anything wrong with them, I would replace them.

[@jeffcotner8304]

I bought a Ruger 556 shortly after they came out I put several thousand rounds through it I would definitely recommend it and it is 100% trustworthy

[@bertg.6056]

I love my Ruger 556. It's a performer, although I replaced the iron sights with a NIikon scope. Deadly accurate and totally reliable.

[@petervoyt24]

I have one as well. I went with a red dot on mine. It's a quality rifle for a decent price.

[@STEADFAST__and__LOYAL__M1059]

I put a $30 scope on mine. Scope review by Ron Spomer. Love it

[@Rubeless]

Must be an old scope

[@bertg.6056]

@@Rubeless Yep, about two years old by now.

[@oo7-ro6bu]

Yes! I trust my PSA builds.

[@pinkysgarage4517]

Ruger makes good stuff. I'd trust it! Love the peep sight...

[@zombieapocalypse3837]

I wouldn't call $900.00 for the Ruger 556 Low Budget (or cheap).

[@dannyhayes664]

Absolutely not. It's afforfable quality.

[@cattlemxn]

They used to be much cheaper some years ago

[@petervoyt24]

Got mine a couple years ago for $600 new in box, out the door.

[@zombieapocalypse3837]

@petervoyt24 You obviously don't live in California. It's depressing here.

[@petervoyt24]

@@zombieapocalypse3837 No, I don't and I'm glad. I'm in the South thank the Lord. I feel your pain though, I have friends out there. And one in Alaska, it's even worse there.

[@gammalgubbestorstadshoodie9148]

Ruger AR-15 is buyable for around 10.000 kronor (Swedish Crowns) on on online hunting stores with only single fire and sights only without any added furniture like scopes or ergonomical shoulder stock. Many country farmers buys Ruger AR-15 for hunting or home defence and Swedish cops do not likes farmers do that but Swedish cops can not be everywhere at same time when criminals are stealing or robbing farmers so farmers needs weapons to defend themselfs.

[@donaldfox4769]

Stay safe brother.

[@life_of_riley88]

The Swedish countryside is absolutely beautiful. Makes me sad to hear about crime there.

[@AniwayasSong]

You dissin' mah wonderful Ruger 556's Mr. Hickok?! Bought my first some years back. Liked it so much, I bought a second. Then I bought one of their 'MPR' chambered in the same (Attached optic, happy to put holes in stuff out to 800!). All this, along with one of their 'Precision' platforms (6.5CM tyvm), and I could just go on. To say I'm a huge Ruger Patron would be an understatement, and I've yet to have any issues/disappointments with any of 'em. Of all the 'Mid-range' AR platforms out there, I choose Ruger for many reasons (Not a Salesperson for the Manufacturer, so people are gonna have to do their own due diligence!) For my needs and expectations, having three grants me a LOT of leeway, and should one suffer any catastrophic problem, well, then I've got a source or spare parts for the others! :-)

[@FodderForFreedom]

Hickock45 is such a giant legend, he needs a 2" buffer extension for his length of pull.

[@ScaredyCatTactical]

Ruger makes a pretty good AR

[@ClayCastleberry]

The IWI ZION was only $700 until all the gun stores bought them up and started selling them for $900 or more.

[@adamr9720]

Bought a second hand one two years ago for$700. Came with Magpul furniture, vertical foregrip and upgraded Magpul sights. I’ve added a Romeo 5, sling and a Surefire and lots of ammo. I love it. Even I can hit targets out to 200 m. I don’t have a range further than that close by. I don’t want to drive for hours for a cheap AR and if I ever have to shoot at anything further than that, we are in Trouble in central Florida cus it will probably be shooting back.

[@Rubeless]

A surefire on a budget rifle? That’s a first.

[@adamr9720]

@ why not. The rifle works, the light works.

[@AntoineWilliams7118]

I trust anything Hickock touches

[@gb123-ej8wh]

The PSA rifles are really good. Bought a 16” for $399 before taxes and shipping and transfer and it was a good buy, runs as good as my Bushmaster and at least as accurate.

[@inthewoods3237]

Nothing against you 45 but that ain’t cheap in my opinion

[@arch3088]

If it says Ruger on it you can trust it.

[@homeofinventions]

I have 4 Ruger firearms. A Number 1, Red Label, 7722 and 7722 Hornet. 3 of them had to go back. Fine now, but no more Rugers.

[@arch3088]

@@homeofinventions I have a number of Ruger rifles and handguns that I have owned and used for decades. Not one problem. Excuse me if I doubt the validity of your statement.

[@Rubeless]

Ruger is a budget brand. They are for people that don’t shoot thousands of rounds per year. You are more likely to have an issue with budget brands.

[@arch3088]

@@Rubeless No, Tarus is a budget brand. Hi Point is a budget brand. Rugers are for working people that just want a reliable firearm at a fair price, not something to impress the neighbors with by how much they cost.

[@robedmund9948]

If that's what you can afford, by ALL means, buy it!! Nothing wrong with that. Their mini-14s are reliable and accurate as heck!

[@thepatriarchy7934]

Thank you !!!! I bought a couple of these for my kids for SHTF or when I'm dead, whichever comes first.

[@Ichibuns]

My wife got hers for under $400 before the pandemic. The prices have been a little wild since

[@floydjames6418]

It goes boom 💥 nothing wrong with it

[@Redhawk_44]

I love and trust my Ruger. AR-556!

[@dannyhayes664]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Ruger AR556. Nothing. Period. It's pure affordable quality.

[@Rubeless]

It’s for the casual shooter at best.

[@dannyhayes664]

@@Rubeless Been deployed lately ?

[@michaelhartzell9758]

And here, my RF AR-15 got best inexpensive AR, and went against an 800 dollar AR and had no issues whatsoever. I've never seen the rpr version here either. Under 400 bucks

[@behemothpowersports5958]

Hickok. I’ve been a subscriber since you first started at youtube (even though my handle has changed) and just wanted to say thanks for all the great content over the years. Myself like many others are hopeful that KZbin stops the shenanigans of new rules that make no sense on a daily basis.

[@SageTheApe]

My first and only ar. Spent 3 years in a closet then went 4K with no malfunctions, I trust it

[@gedocowboy8484]

Yep, many don't subscribe to this, but quality isn't only reserved for high priced items.

[@jamescdean9010]

Personally, I've had great luck with Ruger firearms. I currently own: Ruger Precision Rifle .17HMR, LCC 45ACP carbine, SR22, Security .380, 10/22, and a Ruger Charger .22lr. Not cheap, just affordable.

[@Rubeless]

We are impressed

[@jamescdean9010]

@@Rubeless I started this "hobby" in August, after retirement. Got totally hooked. Firearms to me is like jewelry for the wife.

[@DeadeyeLefty]

Low budget AR ? Back when we still had ARs in Canuckistan it was pretty common to see the Norc ARs, which were about the cheapest we had access to (+the M&P) They were a great startewr gun: even a cheap AR still runs reliably. I still have two Aero receivers with sequential serial numbers that I'll be building up next year when we finally get a chance to clean house and restore some sanity. Do not EVER take the 2A for granted. Ever.

[@hokanut]

The problem with building a cheap AR is that after it's done, you can't help but start upgrading. So you end up with a $1500 bargain rifle.

[@Rubeless]

With no warranty and low resale value

[@RoderickWi]

Life is good. Thank you Hickcock 45

[@Steelcity77]

My Radical has given me less issues than my MK-18, so yeah i trust cheap ar's.

[@randomyank7777]

Nice breakdown , Sir . An accurate rifle , at a reasonable price . Loved the range of targets , & the close range was point & shoot . Nice .

I own 4 Ruger AR556's and have never had a problem.

[@Rubeless]

You would if you used them hard

[@harleyvulcancobra4.619]

I would trust a Ruger! I was curious to know how many different brands of AR15 there is,so there’s 279 different brands of AR15s! I have heard of very few of them!😎

[@Sparks68]

If it runs with the chosen ammo, it runs. Eugene Stoner didn't design the AR-15 to be a long range high precision or sniper. He designed it for combat use.

[@randyl6699]

I got a Ruger ar556 back in June. It's not a low budget. $900 isn't a low budget ar. A low budget would be $300.

[@johnhickok45]

Where have you seen an AR for 300?

[@RW_TractorPilot]

​@johnhickok45 A few places . J&G , Sportsmans Guide to name a couple

[@Rubeless]

It’s less than half the cost of a mid priced AR of $1800-2200.

[@jsj31313jj]

Hitting these targets standing with a cheap AR 💪😳

[@Jawbeezie]

I wouldn’t call a Ruger 5.56 a bugdet rifle. I’d say mid tier. It’s a really good rifle.

[@Rubeless]

It’s an entry level gun at best. If you ran that ar hard for weeks, you’d understand

[@RF6Gun851]

I don't think any worms found there would need sinkers! Probably already pre-weighted, need oversized bobbers to hold them up.

[@ryry283]

You called my rifle cheap😢

[@donhansen5677]

I only need it to kill zombies, and so far I haven't seen any.

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Depends. At home, where warranty is only 1 phone call away, many are good enough. On the battlefield, or in a 'SHTF' shituation, it's a different story, no?

[@raunovittaniemi4905]

This old man can shoot.......👍👍👍💯

[@hervvernon8911]

Disclaimer: No live earthworms were harmed during the making of this video.⚕

[@kogasoldier9379]

Currently putting together an ar for about 360 bucks out the door and yes. I will trust it. The cheap upper i got passes spec everywhere it matters…

[@jodileslie6867]

Nicely done!

[@Spike-w5o]

Before Pandemic 8546 ruger was a DEAL😮AND A VERY GOOD AR😊

[@bluebeastsrt]

You simply can go wrong with that rifle. Or a Smith & Wesson M&P15.

[@Andriig75]

You can?

[@Rubeless]

You are correct, you can go wrong buying budget.

[@bryandamkaer3646]

I've had my Ruger AR556 for about 6 or 7 years now and still love it especially after a few upgrades. Paid $640 out the door. Haven't had any issue that were the fault of the gun and it runs out really well.

[@jhnstn1]

Might be time to run a $1200 Mini 14 again. I would love to see you test the sub-$500 guns from PSA. They run $99 blemish lowers from time to time with a number of inexpensive complete uppers that make a decent gun.

[@t.c.2776]

at over $1,000 dollars I wouldn't necessarily call that a "budget"

[@STEADFAST__and__LOYAL__M1059]

Where did you see that price ?

[@lucky43113]

That rifle is around 799

[@STEADFAST__and__LOYAL__M1059]

@@lucky43113 I guess I got the newer version in 556 with different barrel shrouds

[@lucky43113]

@STEADFAST__and__LOYAL__M1059 They have a few options. But in todays market, a budget AR is about 399

[@Rubeless]

There is this thing called tax. 799 plus tax is $1000

[@approachingtarget.4503]

Since most companies are following the same blue print. Is there a functional difference? I recall seeing one made out of polymer. If the bolt and barrel are able to withstand the pressure, they will work.

[@Rubeless]

True, but it cost less for the same reason a Tasco is cheaper than a nightforce.

[@TomSherwood-z5l]

I put a carry handle on the M and P because it also came with that flip-up rear sight. I figured if I was staying irons, that was more durable and has the two hole rear for close or distant shooting. Frankly I would like a full sized A2 clone for anything but close up.

[@Rubeless]

All sights have dual apertures and inside 15 yards you don’t use the rear sight.

[@sodakhilljack7147]

There’s a guy on here with 13000 rounds through his ruger 556 it’s maybe the best gun for the money imo

[@ernestpaul2484]

Low budget? I have 2 PSA AR platforms both in 5.56 . One is a 10.5" pistol and the other is an 18" varmint rifle. Never had any problems with them.

[@Rubeless]

Wow

[@donaldanderson7410]

I have the exact same model, nice. I had to put a Juggernaut pin in it to be Cali compliant. No big deal. Can’t have standard mags here anyway.

[@Rubeless]

Sure you can. Freedom week

[@donaldanderson7410]

@ had I gotten any that would be fine, but I missed it. Partly because I had no money and partly because I don’t trust my government.

[@FodderForFreedom]

The misses on the 2L hurt me; like watching your dog look up at the tailgate. Good thing Hickock45 can still make the same shot with a trusted pistol on accident.

[@markknister6272]

It’s tough …. life is good!

[@mikeautry2271]

What about the Del-ton..I have one and love it..

[@Rubeless]

Good lard

[@Ruralruger556]

I have 8 or 10 Rutgers , rifles and pistols and have had not one problem with any of them. You will not by a better firearm for hunting and quality. Love my Ruger MPR and my .556.

[@rocksteady13]

Life is good

[@timetraveler1973]

also i just want to say.... youtube gave me a warning last time. but i think hickok45 is a cutie pie. i said it again. im just leaving out the being old part. hes a young vibrant man!

[@autumnfragrance6326]

My ARs are exclusively Daniel Defense, Geissele, or Knights Armanent Corporation.

[@Rubeless]

Which brand is it? You wrote “or”. I’m guessing you don’t have any

[@crawwwfishh3284]

Love me some. RUGER. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💥💥💥💥💥

[@GLOCKCOPG23]

“Cheap AR’s” from reputable companies are not “cheap”. They are service rifles that are affordable and reliable like AR’s are supposed to be. No need for $2500 boutique cream whip fluff…You know, the ones nobody scratches or gets dirty…the ones protected and coddled like a purse poodle. 🙄

[@Rubeless]

Those of us that run our weapons hard need cream whip fluff. You think this rifle would last five years and 20,000 rds?

[@GLOCKCOPG23]

@ Short answer, “yes” with normal wear and tear parts being replaced as needed like on any AR. Note that I did not say just any Frankenstein AR cobbled together with the most inexpensive catalog parts by the neighborhood gun mechanic. I said from “reputable companies”…Ruger, S&W, etc. Bolts and barrels are replaceable/expendable parts. That is going to happen at some point to any AR. A good 4150 barrel can last as little as 6000 rounds before needing replacement. That includes the cream whip fluff. Do it as needed. A decent trigger group, a good barrel, and a vetted bolt and you are good to go. Spend your money as you wish but “need and want” are very different.

[@cuznclive2236]

Thank you.

[@OutDoorsModerator]

I love Ruger.

[@Lightning77AThiker]

No problems with my Dollar General AR , over 20,000 rounds.

[@Rubeless]

Sure.

[@texasrigged5875]

It’s really just the bolt carrier group and barrel you got to splurge on

[@Leadpipe1969]

Ruger not a low end AR..Guess 800.00.is chump change..I have 2, awesome reliable weapon

[@Rubeless]

A good AR is $2000, so this is cheap

[@cainpaul08]

That AR cost like double what my "low budget" AR cost 😊

[@STEADFAST__and__LOYAL__M1059]

This video looks pretty damn old

[@rastenborg]

Probably not with 2000 rounds of full auto fire. The devices printable and online. Gun show said Atlanta. I don't have a 3D printer. Not what I meant. I'm surprised they didn't sell printer flash drives. Penalty- ammunition is 3-4 times the cost in 556 with availability. I need an armored van!

[@frankdillon6127]

see if you can find a Serbian M-70AB2 the heavy duty AK variant. quite a heavy gun even as a under folder.

[@ripvanwinkle2002]

good choice for people who cant build their own. if i couldnt, id buy one though i dislike a 16 inch barrel with such a short sight radius if they lengthened the hand guard and extended that id say it was perfect but pretending to be a 10 inch rifle with 6 extra inches of barrel, looks silly and is wasteful

[@richardrasnic3347]

Love my Ruger’s

[@machoclemons94]

I have

[@cloudstrife5209]

@Hickok45 Can you do a Bear Creek Arsenal review?

[@RobB-z8o]

Definitely a great rifle 👍

[@timetraveler1973]

is that really a low-budget AR these days?

[@Rubeless]

Yes

[@bobbysegars5497]

I have issues with mine trying to double feed.

[@markjmarkjack]

Is it with one magazine or several?

[@Rubeless]

Sounds like a mag issue.

[@STEADFAST__and__LOYAL__M1059]

How old is this video ?

[@user-jv4ic8rh4d]

Uncle freedom on YT. 15K rounds thru his Rugar 556. It is his patrol rifle. Worth checking out

[@gregorygibson5455]

Hello Hickok45

[@caleb6988]

Nothing wrong with a cheaper tool

[@Skullnaught]

My first AR started out as a Ruger AR556 and slowly built it up to a SOPMOD clone, still have it as my lower, great gun for its' price point

[@fleatactical7390]

Radical Firearms for me. $500 or less. No cosmetically soft and sweet or lightweight for you weak folks with smooth skin, but it runs.

[@youtubeuploads8703]

Can't make cars, electronics or airplanes very well but when it comes to weapons, America's rifle is a fine firearm.

[@Rubeless]

We can make great vehicles but that isn’t what the stock holders want. Our military aircraft are top shelf. Harris radios served us well. Garmin…etc

[@rossspragg612]

Unfortunately mine was a lemon straight out of the box. I haven't even had the chance to fire it yet. I took it to a gunsmith to have a red dot put on, and he said the grip handle was stripped. I'm just going to swap out the lower receiver. Polymer lowers suck, so I'm going with aluminum. I wish I would have known. It's hard to find really reliable firearms when you're on an extremely limited income.

[@inthewoods3237]

Gun shop near me has Anderson complete lowers for 99

[@RW_TractorPilot]

​@@inthewoods3237 Dang . I'm in the wrong place !

[@RW_TractorPilot]

​@inthewoods3237 Nothing wrong with Anderson lowers !

[@lucky43113]

99 dollar complete lowers have been common for a while

[@inthewoods3237]

@@lucky43113 just letting the poor feller know

[@MikeFoley-w1z]

thousand aint low budget

[@charliestone892]

Damn I thought I was doing decent with a DB and now Ruger is considered junk?? WTH,I won’t ever have a good one! Gtfo,the damn Ruger is just fine for most shooters,ole man just proved it lol

[@Rubeless]

Not junk, just budget friendly. It’s not for everyone

[@Ape76]

Wow you got 👍because for first time I did not hear or seen Butt guns shop anywhere!

[@propolis19a]

worms huh?

[@Mike44460]

@ 4:05, Since you just dry fired the weapon, I'd be interested to know how many viewers are aware that at this point, the safety can not be engaged.

[@lucky43113]

Why does that matter

[@Mike44460]

@lucky43113 As he left the weapon, the hammer is in the uncocked position. Can you engage the safety at this point with your AR-15? It matters because if you inserted a loaded magazine and charged the weapon at this point, you have a live round loaded with the safety off. I, for one, don't particularly like that situation.

[@lucky43113]

@Mike44460 when i charge any weapon i do not expect it to be on safety

[@tonydowd8566]

You do realize it doesn't hurt to dryfire a centerfire weapon??? No argument, just facts.....

[@Rubeless]

That’s how some units keep their rifles, hammer down with a mag inserted. All you have to do is move the selector to safe. Keep your finger off the trigger.

[@grumpyoldretiredcop8382]

The question is, trust it for what use(s)? That is the question.

[@Rubeless]

It’s for those that will never put more than 2000 rds through it in its lifetime, which is most.