I have a DPMS M4 clone in 5.56 and wanted something more powerful and more accurate for hunting and target shooting. The perfect solution, an AR-10, was way out of my budget. So my solution was to build an upper using as many parts as possible from my existing rifle. After researching 300BLK, 6,8spc and 6.5 Grendel the choice was obvious.
I set myself a budget of $600 (I know that some spend that much on a barrel) planning on using(temporarily)my bolt carrier and charging handle and, obviously, my lower. As i can afford it I will get a dedicated bolt carrier and build a lower with an A2 stock.
So here's what I did:
From J&T Distributing* I picked up the Barrel (20" SS bull), bolt, Floating handguard, gas block and gas tube for about $430($455 with shipping)
From Palmetto State Armory I got the (blemished)upper receiver, dust cover and forward assist for about $60. I also got a vise block from PSA for $25.
From Dicks Sporting Goods I spent $50 on a set of Nikon rings.
You may have noticed I'm missing one very important piece of the puzzle. A magazine. That is supposed to be a birthday present
Total so far(not including ammo, shipping and tools): $505
So I consider this build a success, with a couple disclaimers, i.e.,scope and trigger.
I saved a few bucks by making my own barrel wrench
* a note about J&T, their website(by their own admission) could use some improvement. You're better off calling or e-mailing them.
I was very pleased with the service I received from them and would recommend them.
I set myself a budget of $600 (I know that some spend that much on a barrel) planning on using(temporarily)my bolt carrier and charging handle and, obviously, my lower. As i can afford it I will get a dedicated bolt carrier and build a lower with an A2 stock.
So here's what I did:
From J&T Distributing* I picked up the Barrel (20" SS bull), bolt, Floating handguard, gas block and gas tube for about $430($455 with shipping)
From Palmetto State Armory I got the (blemished)upper receiver, dust cover and forward assist for about $60. I also got a vise block from PSA for $25.
From Dicks Sporting Goods I spent $50 on a set of Nikon rings.
You may have noticed I'm missing one very important piece of the puzzle. A magazine. That is supposed to be a birthday present
Total so far(not including ammo, shipping and tools): $505
So I consider this build a success, with a couple disclaimers, i.e.,scope and trigger.
I saved a few bucks by making my own barrel wrench
* a note about J&T, their website(by their own admission) could use some improvement. You're better off calling or e-mailing them.
I was very pleased with the service I received from them and would recommend them.
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