I was going to go cheap on my first AR build as well- I let people talk me into the BCM upper and went with a Spike's Tactical lower. Couldn't be happier, and yes, I did have to wait a bit longer to do so.
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I was going to go cheap on my first AR build as well- I let people talk me into the BCM upper and went with a Spike's Tactical lower. Couldn't be happier, and yes, I did have to wait a bit longer to do so.
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Hi,
I was just looking to build an AR a couple months ago and I agree with what everyone is saying, don't limit yourself with a particular dollar amount if possible. With just a little more cash you will be able to get quality.
Here was my original plan:
$99 CMMG Stripped Lower
$125 Palmetto MOE Lower build kit
$99 Palmetto State Armory Premium Complete Full Auto 5.56 HTP MPI BCG
$10 Palmetto Milspec AR15/M16 Charging Handle
$55 Magpul MBUS REAR Back Up Iron Sight - BLACK
$35 Magpul MOE Handguard - MID Length - BLACK
$399 BCM Standard 16" Mid Length (LIGHT WEIGHT) Upper Receiver Group (.625FSB)
This totals $822. Could be less if you get any better deals like the $49 lowers that Palmetto were running. Some of these prices were specials at Palmetto, but they seem to like to run sales if you wait for them. I didn't end up with the $399 BCM upper, but spent an extra $89 to get the BFH version because they said it would be another 8-12 weeks before the standard ones would be back in stock.
From what I've read, don't scrimp on the upper or bolt that is where you need to get quality...
Good luck,
Alan
PSA is saying all the right things but have not been in the market long enough. I did purchase a couple lower receivers from them on the July 4th special. I do not have enough rounds through them to recommend them in good faith. LMT, BCM, and Colt have all proven themselves over and over again.
If I had a tight budget here is what I would do....
I would get a BCM upper and bolt. $590
I would get an Aero Precision lower for $80
I would get a lower build kit from PSA for $100
No need to get an upper that hasn't been proven.
Good lowers are cheap enough still.
The heart and soul of the rifle will be the bolt and the barrel.
Do not compromise on this.
BTW: I built a 100% BCM rifle for under $1000.
It can be done.
If you can't build the lower, there will be someone in your area, probably on this board who can help.
Hi guys, thanks for the input, here is what I have come up with now:
BCM Upper 20in Gov't Profile with Standard Foregrip - 422
PSA BCG and Charging Handle -109
MAGPUL BUS - 55
AIM SURPLUS Lower - 165
Total Comes out to $751,
Probably another $50 for Shipping and Transfer fees and I should have something for hopefully under $800, but this would the absolute limit of where I would sit for now
My question is now if I should go with a 20in , 16in Mid or a 16in Carbine??? This thing will mostly like just be a range queen and maybe small game if I ever decide to get off my lazy butt
Why are you having to pay $165 for a lower from aim? Is that complete? I just got a stripped spikes tactical lower from them for $79