I started with a Bushy, but have replaced most of internal components with LMT parts and externally with MAGPUL and Knight Arms. If I had the money, I would purcahse an LMT or Neveske; if I could save the money, I would wait on the H&K416. If you are set on your budget, get a Rock or Panther, shoot the **** out of it and learn the platform, then upgrade later.
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