12-02-2011, 01:24 PM
LRRPF52 Wrote:Gents,
If you really want to save a bunch of money on building an AR, but still want high quality parts, there are ways to do it. You have to decide if you want a billet or standard upper receiver first. There is sound thinking behind using a beefier upper, although many standard uppers with great barrels have been able to shoot great. You can get a DPMS low-pro upper from Midway for $81 right now if you go the beefier upper route, but you might want to true it so the barrel extension flange is perfectly square to the action race ways if needed. This is a machinist task if you pursue it.
LRRPF52
Does anyone know which of the billet upper manufacturers actually do this? I am not a machinist and don't know anyone that could do this for me.
Grunt