Economy Grendel

[Timmy2Knives]

Well done sir. Nothing wrong with budget ARs these days. The market has really improved from 10-15 years ago. QC may be less consistent, but as long service is good, that is acceptable risk to me. Enjoy your new toy!

Need to post pics of my budget 18" build, but don't have any yet... somewhat similar to yours.

Bear Creek Arsenal Side-Charging upper w/ BCG $140.
Bear Creek Arsenal type II 6.5 Grendel bolt $60.
Classic Firearms (BCA) 18" SS 5R fluted heavy barrel $110.
Superlative Arms bleed-off adjustable gas block & tube $100.
Fieldsport clone of MI 12" M-Lok lightweight hand guard $65.
A2 birdcage flash hider - FREE parts bin.
UPPER = $475

Joe Bobs blank (no roll mark) enhanced billet lower $110.
POF 3.5 lb straight trigger with KNS anti-rotation pins $120.
Lower parts kit - FREE from parts bin.
Magpul MOE rifle stock $50.
Mil-spec rifle buffer, tube, and spring $30.
Magpul MOE grip $15.
LOWER = $325

Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40 BDC scope - FREE gift.
ebay no-name 1 piece cantilever mount $15.
ebay A2 style 45* offset back-up sights $15.
OPTIC = $30

TOTAL (with freebies) = $800


Freebies are kind of cheating, but I don't like rules! :p