08-10-2016, 01:15 AM
LRRPF52 Wrote:You can get a complete upper from AA with an 18" fluted light barrel right now for $760, ready to drop on.
I can't match that with just component cost before assembly with the route I went.
If you want to start with a Lilja barrel, the Lilja 318 barrel will be $485. Once all is said and done, you'll be well over $1000. Last time I added everything up, I think I was at least $1700 into this one.
Yup, I've been lurking and perusing...Finally started a Word doc to list stuff. The $1700 number is pretty much what I hit with a Giselle & Lija 19". Every combo I run seems to be no better than what a full rifle from AA is. My big question is would it be more accurate with the Lija or other tube of that quality. I've run several scenarios considering mainly quality various coatings and they all come out with pretty much the same numbers $1620 - $1900. I kinda got hung up on kryptic coatings which adds a complication.