A 10/22 is half the price, and is very reliable and accurate. To me, it makes little sense to pay $550.00+ for a less accurate rifle, just because it looks like an AR. Just my $0.02...
My son is an expert marksman in the military. Shooting many perfect scores at the range. He has one of these and has even sent back to the factory for a new barrel. Still shoots inconsistently.
But still fun to shot and inexpensive at the range.