1) I own and have run relia-bolts successfully in builds without issue for > 500 rds in classes.
2) You'll be hard-pressed to find two people more knowledgeable about the AR platform than Chad Albrecht (School of the American Rifle) and Roger Wang (Forward Controls Design)
So I'll continue to...
I would recommend a Holosun 403 with the gold dot. I know it's not circle/dot, but a dot should be all you need with a 15/22. The 593 with circle dot I haven't found below $200. But...the gold dot was a game changer me. So much nicer than red or green.
I got this and it's a great supplement to the Wheeler set.
https://www.menards.com/main/tools/power-tool-accessories/drive-bits-accessories/masterforce-reg-master-drive-bit-set-100-piece/67208/p-1524810602896-c-10156.htm?tid=-6120207826796308918&ipos=32
One I really like that kinda flies under the radar is the Geissele Super Tricon. Technically breaks like an SSA, but a unique trigger design that kinda makes it more in-between the SSA and SSA-E.
I've taken two of the RR carbine classes at Bedford and really enjoyed them both. Qualified at one and came darn close on the other. Unfortunately I've since moved, so this seems like the next best thing. Just very little info on the event out there.
Has anyone participated in one of these events? We have one coming up at a local gun club, but I can't find too much info out there other than the official NRA press releases.
Just an FYI, it looks like this event is rimfire only for those thinking of bringing an AR. Per the event page...
"This will be a RIMFIRE ONLY event. Only rifles chambered in a rimfire caliber such as .22LR will be allowed."
I'm a big fan of the Emissary by Ciguera (previously Alonso Defense). High quality and a little more low-key than most. https://ciguera.com/emissary-belt/
https://bonesteelarms.com/AR-15-Light-Weight-Fluted-Match-Grade-Chrome-Lined-Barrel-BRL-AR-LF-16-M-C.htm
Get $100 off with code "Wow100" while it lasts. This looks like it would make a really nice barrel for a RECCE style build.