I've seen some good deals on the 5.56, but except for the price of ammo, after shooting the 6.8, I'm not sure I want one.
For 2012 I'll be adding some free float hand guards to the 6.8's, I'll sure that will free up some parts that will need to go into a 5.56 build....
In my opinion you can spend a hundred or two more and buy a quality rifle like Noveske, Colt, Bravo Company Manufacturing, Daniel Defense, or S&W.
The flat dark earth AR that my kid is shooting cost $630 to build, before adding optics.
I was able to build 2 complete rifles for the price of 1 Noveske....and had enough cash left over to buy powder, dies, bullets, and brass....For me, the build was priceless....I took away the enjoyment, pride and satisfaction of watching my son take a pile of parts and turn them into a reliable functioning firearm.
get me the details on what parts/how you got the PSA upper/lower build for $630.. i've looked at what they have for awhile now and best ever see is 700 min plus shipping/ffl fee?? hook me up with your knowledge as i love a good priced ar build!!
If you spend 1500 or more on an AR in these times you're an idiot!
The market is flooded with them and I don't care what kind of barrel, caliber, hand guards, rails, stocks or triggers they have. You can easily pick up a USED AR which would cost 1500-2000 to build today for 800-1200 with optics. They are a dime a dozen. On the lower end of the scale, these USED AR's can be found for $500-700 all day long.
The build sounded fun and worth the experience for the two of you, but for $630 you didn't save a thing!
get me the details on what parts/how you got the PSA upper/lower build for $630.. i've looked at what they have for awhile now and best ever see is 700 min plus shipping/ffl fee?? hook me up with your knowledge as i love a good priced ar build!!
You must shop around............
At the time Palmetto had 6.8 spcII uppers with a complete bolt carrier group on sale for 399...
I added a Moe handgurd for $20....
I purchased a stripped spikes lower receiver for $90 at a gun show ..(included FFL paperwork)
Palmetto had Moe lower receiver build kits for $130
So ok I'm at $639, forgive me, i was doing math on my fingers....so i added a $19, 5 round mag, and I'm up to $658.....
Palmetto 5.56 upper $399
http://palmettostatearmory.com/23929.php
Palmetto classic lower build kit $89.99
http://palmettostatearmory.com/1633.php
Striped lower $79.99
http://palmettostatearmory.com/1560.php
Try not to pay more than $30 for the FFL paperwork....$50 is too much.
Add it up ....your at $600 and you need a mag.
Order your stripped lower separate from the rest of the parts or you be charged 11% tax on everything. Palmetto also offers specials from time to time on their stripped lowers...49.99
For those who like to shop go here:
http://www.surplusammo.com/
http://www.aimsurplus.com/catalog.aspx?groupid=47&name=AR15+Accessories+&+Parts
http://www.rguns.net/
If you spend 1500 or more on an AR in these times you're an idiot!
The market is flooded with them and I don't care what kind of barrel, caliber, hand guards, rails, stocks or triggers they have. You can easily pick up a USED AR which would cost 1500-2000 to build today for 800-1200 with optics. They are a dime a dozen. On the lower end of the scale, these USED AR's can be found for $500-700 all day long.
The build sounded fun and worth the experience for the two of you, but for $630 you didn't save a thing!
Oh man, don't be a buzz kill! I'm real happy with the way it turned out.
