Pros- It is very well built. Nothing is lose, it was actually pretty tight taking it down to clean. The pins required a little more than the tap on the Armalite which I'm sure will change over time. So far, not a single jam although I've put only about 50 rounds through. No problems with different types of magazines (PMags or old steel). I've had this question come up recently. It is chambered for 5.56 both lower and barrel versus .223 many budget models are so you have the flexibility of both calibers (big mistake too many make). It was pretty accurate right out of the box with an old NC Star red dot I had. It shot low but that was probably the shooter (OK, it was completely me).
Cons. It is hard to complain much due to the price but it is a very stripped down rifle. Only rails on the top. The barrel shroud doesn't have any. No optics, even iron sights were included. It doesn't have a forward assist or dust cover. Forward assist is probably unnecessary but I would have liked to at least have the option to add a dust cover but it doesn't have the mounts. It isn't balanced very well. The center of gravity seems to be well in front of the magazine versus the Armalite is right on the trigger. This causes me to shoot low until I get used to it. That's pretty much it on the cons that I've come up with so far.
Here is the hunter model:
Sounds like a good value (at least when the prices come down again to normal levels later this year — I think).
May I suggest getting a Vickers Combat Sling and 2 UWL (Universal Wireless Loops)s — Blue Force Gear if you don;’t have them already. This will allow you to more evenly distribute the weight of the weapon while firing. The sling is very adjustable. The UWL allow you to attach a patrol-sling to the rifle without constantly having the rifle twist itself in a knot.
I really like their two point sling. I wish I had one while in the Marines.