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Posted: 12/15/2011 7:31:12 AM EDT
| Is it cheaper to build an AR with sub pars (Upper, lower, etc.) or each individual part? |
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Is it cheaper to build an AR with sub pars (Upper, lower, etc.) or each individual part? Depends on the quality and/or brand of parts used. It also depends on the type AR you are wanting to build. Not enough info provided in your question to be able to make an accurate assessment. |
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10-4. Honestly what I am wanting is a rifle that can convert from a tactical to a match. I know, I know...before your heads explode let me splain!
I suppose I would need a match lower (whatever that means.) I mean, other than the trigger, can the lower consist any other match parts? (you all will have to help me out here). So, I would like to have a nice 16" barrel as tactical and a heavy, floating, 20" barrel for competition. Then of course swap out the stocks... Get what I'm saying? It may sound crazy, but I can't afford a tactical AR (or one that I can dress up) and a semi-nice competition like rifle. So, I just figured I could have two different barrels and two different stocks... So would the cost of building all of that be too close to the price of just buying two rifles to make any sense? Hope that made some sense...sorry. Trying to have my cake and eat it too with only enough money for one cake and mabye a bite or two...:) |
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10-4. Honestly what I am wanting is a rifle that can convert from a tactical to a match. I know, I know...before your heads explode let me splain! I suppose I would need a match lower (whatever that means.) I mean, other than the trigger, can the lower consist any other match parts? (you all will have to help me out here). So, I would like to have a nice 16" barrel as tactical and a heavy, floating, 20" barrel for competition. Then of course swap out the stocks... Get what I'm saying? It may sound crazy, but I can't afford a tactical AR (or one that I can dress up) and a semi-nice competition like rifle. So, I just figured I could have two different barrels and two different stocks... So would the cost of building all of that be too close to the price of just buying two rifles to make any sense? Hope that made some sense...sorry. Trying to have my cake and eat it too with only enough money for one cake and mabye a bite or two...:) Regarding your lower I would select any lower that is available and a good 2 stage trigger. RRA 2 Stage Match Trigger, Geissele Trigger, CMC Trigger to name a few. Not really any other "match" parts to put on a lower. Regarding the stock there are stocks that will provide a good check weld for precision shooting and be durable for reliability. Stocks that come to mind for me are the Vltor Emod and Magpul ACS. This should fit both the roles you discuss. Regarding your upper you could build or buy a free floated upper with 16" quality barrel. 16" is a handy length and barrels of this length can be sub moa for precision. I personally think a heavy 20" barrel is unnecessary. Regarding optics I run a 1-4x24 which allows me to shoot items up close the same as a red dot and I have magnification which allows me to shoot longer distances. I think building one nice quality AR to fit both roles would definitely be possible. |
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I like the idea of getting that stock and a 16"...thanks...It's probably what I will go with. I had actually considered it. That things I wasn't certain about were the stock and the barrel. Meaning, could I use a more tactical stock with a competition rifle and get the same results as if I were to have a stock driving more towards a match rifle. Also, the barrel. I wasn't sure if 16" would be sufficient for 300 year competition. I semi-new to it and have only seen 20"
Thanks for the help. |
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You could also use a 18" spr barrel for both and it would be one gun all around. Built right it will work for tactical and long range.
Like most I get the idea of one lower with multiple uppers it is pretty easy to do with these guns all day long and swapping out the stock is simple as well. If this is your set route go for it. I know for a fact it is usually cheap to buy the uppers pre built versus in pieces. You get nickled and dimed for all the parts that go into it one at a time versus all at once from most manufacturers. Another route is to look for good deals on the board itself. I do believe someone was giving stripped uppers away with the purchase of a new barrel. http://www.surplusammo.com/categories/Specials/ This could get you going in the right direction as well. |
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