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4/9/2015 3:47:04 PM EDT
I'm looking to build a lightweight rifle for my teenaged daughter's 16th birthday in ~6 weeks. I already have a stripped lower.



I've been looking at rifle kits and not finding much in stock, and am now considering buying the pieces individually.




I'm looking for suggestions.




I'm on a budget. I'd like to keep it under $500, but I know that's going to be tough. $600 TOPS with either detachable carry handle or rear BUIS. Standard FSB is fine. Optics/Reflex can come later.




A3 flat top upper, no A1/A2.




I have a receiver block, barrel wrench, etc. So I won't need to spend any money on tools.




I'd prefer 16" & threaded over 14.5" and pinned. Standard FSB




Suggestions?
4/9/2015 4:12:17 PM EDT
[#1]
You could buy a lower part kit with stock and assembly and an upper with bcg and charging handle from psa for around 500. They have magpul stock kits with lpk for 129 and they have a 16 inch PTAC complete upper for  269 without a hand guard. Pick up a magpul hanguard and your done.
4/9/2015 4:42:30 PM EDT
[#2]
This could be what you are looking for.

http://www.del-ton.com/Rifle_Kit_p/rkt103.htm

Should be under 6lbs and right at $500. Del ton gets good reviews for the price.
4/9/2015 6:30:31 PM EDT
[#3]
With PSA NRA deals this week, you should be able to do it.  They have the MOE lower parts kit on sale now too.  I just picked up 2 of them.
4/9/2015 8:22:09 PM EDT
[#4]
This might work for you, and it was in stock at the time I posted this:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/891766/del-ton-m4-carbine-kit-ar-15-556x45mm-nato-1-in-9-twist-16-m4-contour-barrel?cm_vc=ProductFinding
4/9/2015 9:17:48 PM EDT
[#5]
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-14-7-chf-mid-length-lightweight-unpinned-without-bcg-or-charging-handle.html

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/palmetto-state-armory-5-56-full-auto-nickel-boron-bcg-with-charging-handle-1.html

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/2343/

http://www.amazon.com/Magpul-MBUS-Rear-Sight-Black/dp/B004RR0N8Q

Is your best bet given your time and budget constraints.



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