Want a grendel

[Mike brune]

Would like to know how good a build can be done for under a grand minus optic. Parts suggestions very welcome.

[RicosRevenge]

Spikes Upper / Lower from JoeBob's - $194.90
Bolt Carrier and Bolt from Precision Firearms - $185
Lower Parts Kit (std trigger and grip) - $60
Criterion Barrel from PF - $325
Buffer tube kit from JoeBob's (tube, spring, buffer, castle nut and endplate) - $39.95
Butt Stock (Magpul MOE) - $35
Lo-Pro Gas block - $20
Gas Tube - $15
Rail (lower end) - $100
Muzzle device - $20

$995 (plus shipping and transfer)

This is bare bones and you probably will upgrade some things. But under a grand. You could probably go lower on the receivers with something like Anderson and drop about $100.

[schrödinger's cat]

Try searching through old threads. It can be done easily. You can pick up a PSA lower for about $160 if you get on the daily deal emails. Upgrade the trigger, maybe get the RRA NM two stage trigger for about $90. The varmint version has a slightly lighter pull. Any cheap upper will do. You can look at the criterion barrel from precision firearms for about $300 or a BHW barrel for about $230. A nice BCG can be had for $85 and upgrade the bolt to a good quality Grendel bolt for another $80. A BTE adjustable gas block is about $45 IIRC a gas tube is about $12 an you can get an ALG free float handguard for about $110. MI makes one for a bit more and I've heard good things about the UTG pro slim handguard. All these prices are approximate and off the top of my head, but you should have a quality rifle for about $950 with the bulk of your spending going to the important things - a good barrel, good bolt, and good trigger.

[WanderingZero]

I just finished my first build, and it came in a little under a grand, minus optics. I shopped around for the best prices on good parts but didn't cheap out or compromise on parts I wouldn't be happy with. Major parts included Aero upper and lower, Alexander Arms lightweight 16 inch barrel, lower parts kit from Tom's Tactical with upgraded nickel-teflon coated trigger parts, milspec buffer tube and MFT Minimalist stock (great price for this package, $139.95 shipped and the trigger is very good), JP adjustable gas block ($59 from E Arthur Brown), Odin BCG ($141.95 from Joe Bobs).

[smithsession8]

I just built mine for just under a grand. I waited for sales and good pricing, grouping shipping together as much as possible. I put my money where I felt it was important.

Here's my list with costs:

Anderson Lower Receiver 42.00
BHW 22" Barrel 265.74
Geissle SSA-E Trigger 180.00
Anderson Lower parts (minus trigger) 25.00
Anderson Upper 39.95
Anderson Upper parts 18.00
AIM Bolt carrier group 99.95
Anderson Charging Handle 15.95
Samson Evo Handguard *162.35
Anderson Barrel Nut 7.89
YHM pinch Gas Block 28.99
Anderson Gas Tube 10.99
Strike Industries King comp 39.99


Total: 936.80
Shipping 27.05

Total w/ shipping 963.85

I think it's a steal for the price I paid. But totally doable. Just requires patience...

[smithsession8]

Ahh! Forgot to mention that my ACS stock was just sitting around, so I didn't include it in the cost. but you can shave that cost and compromise on a different handguard or trigger.

[Mike brune]

Would like to see how it shoots group size on these builds

[BentoBox]

This upper cost me $1000. Half of it is barrel price.
20" shilen match barrel with bolt
Vltor upper rcvr
PSA 15" hg
Fail zero carrier

[LRRPF52]

AA Complete Upper: $680

PSA Complete Lower with CTR: $179.99

Done

[LRRPF52]

You could also do:

AA barrel: $195
AA bolt: $93.50
GunTec Handguard: $90
JSE Surplus M4 Upper: $75
PSA Premium BCG: $90 (you will have an extra 5.56 bolt)
Charge Handle: $12
Gas block: $25
Gas tube: $12
Flash hider with washer: $16.50

Now you start to see why that complete upper price is hard to beat, with all the work done for you.

[Rknuesel]

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthrea...1st-build)

total cost =$977.35