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If you want a fun challenge, here is a sortable database compiled on arfcom of lightweight components. I built a 4# 300bo and love hunting with it.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
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The receiver is one of the least important parts, assuming it isn’t polymer and is machined to spec. Most uppers and lowers all come from the same handful of forges anyway. Spend your $ on a quality barrel, bolt carrier, trigger, and sights/optic.
PSA does make some quality stuff but they also push a lot of junk so be careful what you’re actually getting.
I wanted a general purpose carbine that was better than average across the board, without being a “bling piece.” Something that was 100% reliable and you could bet your life on, durable enough to make it through firing a couple thousand rounds in a carbine class over a weekend, accurate enough to have distance capability out to ~ 300 yards, and as lightweight and handy as possible without compromising the other criteria, on a $1,000 budget.
If I could spend an extra $20-30 on each part and end up with a superior rifle, I did, but I wasn’t going to spend 3 times as much or buy any gimmicky parts. Here’s my build list:
Runner runner Texas flag lower receiver
Palmetto state armory lower build kit
Palmetto state armory enhanced polished trigger
JP Enterprises 3.5T enhanced reliability trigger spring kit
Magpul CTR stock
Magpul MOE grip
H2 buffer
Springco blue buffer spring
Palmetto state armory FN CHF 14.5" mid-length upper, pinned/fixed front sight
Palmetto state armory premium BCG (FN bolt with Toolcraft carrier)
BCM Gunfighter Mod 4 charging handle
Troy folding rear battle sight
Midwest industries drop in M-Lok hand guard
Sig Romeo 5 red dot sight
Magpul MS1 sling with Midwest industries recessed QD swivels
It meets my needs exceedingly well. I have around 1,000 rounds through it with no issues besides a few American Eagle rounds with crappy primers that didn’t fire. They didn’t go off in my buddies stock Daniel Defense rifle either, so I don’t think it was my gun. It will also function 100% with junk Wolf/Tula ammo.
There are more accurate rifles, lighter rifles, shorter rifles, harder-hitting rifles, prettier rifles, etc, but it’s hard to imagine a better general purpose, versatile gun that what I put together, at least without spending significantly more. I’m happy to answer questions about why I chose particular parts if anyone has some.Last edited by gatorgrizz27; 02-24-2018, 05:11 PM.
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Originally posted by trophy8 View PostMega. JP. Noveske billet. There’s so many good ones it’s hard to name them all. Mega has always been one of the go to for precision builds. With that said, you can certainly build a hammer of a gun on other recievers. I’ve got a billet seekins lower with a Vltor mur upper that’s a hammer. If I take care of it lol. It’s my truck gun. 10.5” 5.56. It’s beat to heck. Filthy. Stays that way. It kills so I leave it alone.
I have yet to see a barrel on any upper that would not move at least 1/16 of an inch at the end with no barrel nut in place. I like my barrels motionless even with no barrel nut in place.
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Originally posted by Mike D View PostThese days you can pick up a Colt for under $1k complete. There is no reason to compromise on lesser quality.
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Agreed. If you just want a shooter it’s hard to beat the 6920 or 6970 prices right now. Personally, I think the Colt Combat Unit is the best deal out there for what you get.
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Originally posted by Outbreaker View PostIf it locks up tight then it will push out all the bedding material.
I have yet to see a barrel on any upper that would not move at least 1/16 of an inch at the end with no barrel nut in place. I like my barrels motionless even with no barrel nut in place.
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Originally posted by trophy8 View PostI know. I’m giving you a hard time lol. My smith claims they freeze the mega uppers before installing a barrel because the fit is so tight. I’m fixing to find that out with a JP in my maten
Wouldn’t they freeze the barrel if that’s the case?
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