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I am planning to purchase/build my AR-15(although I do hear a little voice occasionally whisper "AR-10" ). My preference is to build the rifle but if that's not the way to go these days let me know. I'm trying to decide between 6.5 grendel & 6.8 spc .



Which companies make good AR-15 components without breaking the bank?



Any particular websites you'd recommend for reviews, research, or purchases?



Is there a compelling reason to buy the complete uppers/lowers or to build piece by piece?



Any advice is appreciated.

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Thanks,



Mike

Quoted:
I am planning to purchase/build my AR-15(although I do hear a little voice occasionally whisper "AR-10" ). My preference is to build the rifle but if that's not the way to go these days let me know. I'm trying to decide between 6.5 grendel & 6.8 spc .

Go with 5.56 for your first one...a lot cheaper to shoot.

Which companies make good AR-15 components without breaking the bank?

Look at
Palmetto State Armory - for their specials on uppers, lowers, etc
Aim Surplus - great specials and prices on everything from lowers, uppers, barrels
Surplus Arms and Ammo - great prices, specials on lowers
Rainier Arms - great shop, great rails, barrels, parts...and cheap shipping $7.95 flat rate
Bravo Company USA - great rifles, well made parts
Brownells - parts, parts, parts
Citizens Armory - cheap shipping on small parts


Any particular websites you'd recommend for reviews, research, or purchases?

AFCOM
Vuurwapen Blog

Is there a compelling reason to buy the complete uppers/lowers or to build piece by piece?

If you have the extra to spend on tools, its a lot of fun.

Any advice is appreciated.
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Thanks,

Mike