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Posted: 1/26/2015 12:27:49 AM EDT
Hello i am currently looking to build an A2 i want it to be quality but on a budget at least under $500 may be $600 where do i begin need some parts recommendations links would be helpful so i can save them in my bookmarks looking for new or surplus new parts like this thanks.
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Posted: 1/26/2015 4:23:08 AM EDT
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That's a tight budget. You're going to spend a lot of time in the EE.
This page may be of help in you staying w/in your budget, albeit it may not be exactly what you're looking for: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_4/603477_THE_IN_STOCK_LOWER_RECEIVER_THREAD_Part_2.html&page=371 No matter how cheap it may seem, do not buy anything from Hesse, Vulcan, or Blackthorne. ETA: I am now affiliated w/ Trinity Ordnance. I do their computer work. |
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Posted: 1/26/2015 10:00:58 AM EDT
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I second the motion, Avoid Hesse, Vulcan and Blackthorn!
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Posted: 1/26/2015 10:54:12 AM EDT
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Id suggest a kit from J&T, DelTon, Model 1, or PSA for a basic kit just to get started. Just add your own lower. (I like the PSA blem lowers). Most let you upgrade some aspects. All seem fine for a basic model. YMMV.
Example: By the way, the A2 uppers are harder to find, and often a cost-upgrade to the more common flat tops. Consider an a3 flat top upper with a carry handle mounted. I have one A2, and it is my most used rifle.
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Posted: 2/20/2015 6:36:45 PM EDT
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I searched the EE for a complete lower (Complete lower, A2 Stock, grip). Afterwards, I went to Windham Weaponary to complete my upper barrel assembly and Gunbroker to find the upper and BCG. Total in $650
All in the last 3 weeks. |
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Posted: 2/21/2015 4:31:07 AM EDT
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Just keep watching the EE, you can occassionally get lucky and pick up a nice A2 upper for a deal. Last 4 I bought (2 FNs and 2 bushmaster) I paid less than $100 for apiece. Get an Anderson Manufacturing lower (or whatever lower you can find for cheap) and then just shop around. I've built 1 20" A2 clone for less than $500 (FN barrel as well, new PSA Premium bcg), and the other 3 are 16" carbines that I'll have less than $500 in apiece as well. Though I'm trying to downsize some as of late, mainly cause fiance found out about builds
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Posted: 2/21/2015 11:37:57 AM EDT
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If I were to want to build an A2 or A3 rifle, I'd probably just get a PSA A3 20" CHF Upper Half, and then use an Anderson or PSA Lower. Those Cold Hammer Forged Barrels, that I have are capably of some very amazing accuracy as long as I do my part. |
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Posted: 2/26/2015 8:38:18 AM EDT
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I just purchased all the stuff for an A2 carbine build. The total cost was 525. It is all mil spec quality parts. Really good quality parts. IM and I can show you the ways. It took a lot of research and I have a lot of hook ups. Plus, the military discounts help as well. Ebay is actually a good source for LPK, Stock kits and some other odds and ends.
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Posted: 2/26/2015 1:18:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Id suggest a kit from J&T, DelTon, Model 1, or PSA for a basic kit just to get started. Just add your own lower. (I like the PSA blem lowers). Most let you upgrade some aspects. All seem fine for a basic model. YMMV. Example: http://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=185 By the way, the A2 uppers are harder to find, and often a cost-upgrade to the more common flat tops. Consider an a3 flat top upper with a carry handle mounted. I have one A2, and it is my most used rifle. +2 on this way. imho. That was it's all new and no worries. Lowers are cheap as chips these days unless you want a niche one (NDS) but they aren't A2's anyway. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 6:27:54 PM EDT
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If you want a quality A2 uppers I would suggest a WOA or a Rock River DCM upper. The Rock River you can get a little cheaper than what is listed on their website if you talk with a vendor in the EE
Just the upper is over your budget but the extra will be worth it. 1/4 MOA sights and SS 1-8 barrel, and the barrel is free floated. WOA Rock River |
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