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12/8/2004 6:15:10 PM EDT
Having completed my post sunset home defense carbine with all of the features I wanted, I am wanting to build a basic field rifle. It will be stored in the trunk of my car, strapped to the back of a 4 wheeler, humped around in the woods, and tossed in the back of a Jeep. I want to keep it simple, tough, light, and cheap.

So far, I have a Colt slick side A1 upper with 20" chrome lined LW barrel, the upper has heat shielded handgaurds, A1 flash suppressor, and an A2 aperture.
I also have the A2 pistol grip and buffer/tube/spring assembly from the post ban carbine I rebuilt after the sunset, and an M16 buttstock.

Now, I need a lower and a bolt/carrier/charging handle assembly. I am looking at the Ameetec arms lower with installed parts kit and the RRA enhanced b/bc/ch. These seem to be the best quality/price value out there.

Any suggestions, tips, or recomendations?

12/8/2004 6:30:46 PM EDT
[#1]
I'd get a Colt (MPC marked) bolt ... they are the best by far.

I'm in the process of updating my ARs to Colt bolts (just got one more to go).

You can find them for $40 - $60 on the EE depending on condition.

victor6
12/8/2004 6:41:01 PM EDT
[#2]
Sounds like a good setup to me. Is the barrel A1 profile? What about the stock? Keep in mind, a 20" AR-15 with M-16A2 stock is about 40" long.
12/8/2004 6:55:02 PM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
Sounds like a good setup to me. Is the barrel A1 profile? What about the stock? Keep in mind, a 20" AR-15 with M-16A2 stock is about 40" long.



The barrel is an A1.  In fact the entire upper is an almost like new Colt M16 take off. The stock I have is an M16 stock, the same length as an A1, but with fixed buttplate. I thought about a Sully stock. but they seem a little over priced for a fixed stock. You can almost buy a Vltor for what they cost.
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