You will probable be able to put one together for less than $792 but after you factor in tools and shipping from 10 places, you will go over that amount.
Also you will decide to go with a different upper, Billet possibly, Cooler hand guard (cha'ching $$), barrel that can go from $300 to $600 on top of the fluting options (mo$$), comp (since it will possibly be 9/16-24 and are hard to find) still more money for a nice one, Nib carrier just because, 9310 bolt (possible Nib to match the carrier) and don't forget a charge handle(BCM or some more expensive like an ambi Rainer Arms), gas block (adjustable too?? $$) and so on. Oh and the.....keeps going...
One thing if you build your own or buy a custom one is your getting more than a stock upper. Also you won't have extra hand guards, uppers and black carriers left over. If you buy then upgrade, all you end up with in the long run is a barrel. Also I doubt you will spend less than $792 on a build.
So if you want a bare bones upper, $800 is what you will spend at least.
Also you will decide to go with a different upper, Billet possibly, Cooler hand guard (cha'ching $$), barrel that can go from $300 to $600 on top of the fluting options (mo$$), comp (since it will possibly be 9/16-24 and are hard to find) still more money for a nice one, Nib carrier just because, 9310 bolt (possible Nib to match the carrier) and don't forget a charge handle(BCM or some more expensive like an ambi Rainer Arms), gas block (adjustable too?? $$) and so on. Oh and the.....keeps going...
One thing if you build your own or buy a custom one is your getting more than a stock upper. Also you won't have extra hand guards, uppers and black carriers left over. If you buy then upgrade, all you end up with in the long run is a barrel. Also I doubt you will spend less than $792 on a build.
So if you want a bare bones upper, $800 is what you will spend at least.