Crappy picture of the Bushmaster XM15-E2S purchased for this project.
It came in the Allen case with a pocket full of crap. Well mostly crap. There was also a really nice Surefire Z2 flashlight. That's being sold to offset the cost of the rifle.
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New Update: This is where I am at now:
Found a P&S Products produced RIS; bringing the cost down more. I'll save the KAC set for another build.
Also picked up a early style Aimpoint QRP mount with spacer. I'll sell the QRP2 with a bunch of other stuff from this project to offset the build cost.
All that is left is the Tax Stamp, barrel chop, and Surefire light.
I'm going to finish up my BATFE eFile this weekend and get it sent off.
Platform: Bushmaster XM15-E2S 16" M4 profile barrel (flat top w/ carry handle): $495.00
(Gunbroker buy out of a Colorado pawn shop. Was missing the pin for the gas tube causing it to slide out of position causing functioning issues. Otherwise a really nice rifle.)
New Gas Tube and Pin: $12.00 (Ebay)
Flash Hider: Doublestar Eliminator: $28.00 (Midway) I like it and it's cheaper than a KAC piece.
New Matech BUIS: $35.00 (Ebay; new in packaging with instructions)
New P&S Products RIS: $32.00 (Ebay; new in the plastic packaging. Plastic rail covers were separate.)
Tango Down Battle Grip, Black: $29.00 (Ebay, used mint condition)
Milspec Style Buffer Tube: $14.00 (Ebay. Really nice overall. You can see some slight surface imperfections on the outside; stock covers those. Stock functions and locks up great with no unnecessary play. Overall, nice for the price.)
B5 Systems Enhanced SOPMOD Stock, Black: $79.00 (Ebay, Brand F'n New)
Aimpoint PRO: $362.00 (Ebay, like new safe queen optic)
Used Aimpoint QRP (early style) w/spacer: $60.00 (Ebay, really nice condition)
Running Total: $1146.00
Minus Items Sold from build: $182.00
Total $964.00