Lightweight complete uppers

[Dirty_H]

I have in my mind what "my" perfect rifle is and have to test it out. I am going to use one of the KE polymer lowers and am going for a lightweight Recce build. I've been saving for a BCM lightweight upper for a while, but are there others? I really like BCM, but who else makes a factory lightweight upper? And why should I or shouldn't go with the BCM?

On a side note I am looking into triggers too. Single stage and quick reset, I know nothing about the triggers. Recommendations?

Thanks

[GH41]

I have in my mind what "my" perfect rifle is and have to test it out. I am going to use one of the KE polymer lowers and am going for a lightweight Recce build. I've been saving for a BCM lightweight upper for a while, but are there others? I really like BCM, but who else makes a factory lightweight upper? And why should I or shouldn't go with the BCM?

On a side note I am looking into triggers too. Single stage and quick reset, I know nothing about the triggers. Recommendations?

Thanks

I have a KE 300BO build I just completed. I also have a BCM 16" ELW upper on another rifle. Later today I'll swap uppers and weigh the BCM/K&E combo and put up a picture. Triggers... I am a big fan of The Wilson TTU single stage. I ordered the K&E ambi lower that shipped with their SLT-1 single stage trigger. It isn't terrible but it isn't a $200 trigger either.

[Dirty_H]

Look forward to the pic

[GH41]

Look forward to the pic

Weight complete with RDS/mount, light, sling hard ware, and sights on the K&E lower is 6# 1-1/2oz. The lower without upper mounted is 1#-11 1/2oz. The lower the ELW upper came off of weighs 2#-
2 1/3oz (full ambi Mega billet).

[GH41]

For reference.. The K&E lower 300 build.

[titsonritz]

I would like to pick up on of those KE polymer lowers for a KISS LW build. I'd probably put one of my 14.5" LW uppers on it.

[titsonritz]

As far as alternatives to BCM...

Sionics upper receiver groups currently in stock
Centurion Arms Complete Upper currently out of stock but worth a call/email

[Dirty_H]

That build looks great! I am doing a LPVO with mine. The hole behind the pistol grip on the lower, is that for a QD point?

[GH41]

That build looks great! I am doing a LPVO with mine. The hole behind the pistol grip on the lower, is that for a QD point?

Yea but I will never use it. I wouldn't get my hopes up if trying to build an accurate rifle on the K&E lower. It's pretty flimsy. In my case it doesn't matter much.. With iron sights I don't expect better than 4 MOA and will never shoot it past 100 yards.

[Pappabear]

I have a BCM lightweight upper and it has been great. Go for it. For a good trigger, you cant beat Larue BTM. Under $100 and is great.

PB