09-09-2017, 05:13 PM
You did real good. Awesome rig!!! Every rifle I've built or assemble I have gone over budget. Now I decide on the use/design of the rifle, start saving, research a parts list and buy a few parts when they are on sale. It is kind of like a floating budget. Like you did, I don't skimp on the function parts. I am an Aero fan too. Good call on the P. A. ACSS scope. It is a great match and I'm sure looks better. The red dot will get you to the range sooner on your next rifle while you're saving for the optics you really want.
Life is fun when your ammo budget is more than your house payment.