Ok, well my wife has been asking me what I want for my birthday this year so she could start saving up. She knows that I have been wanting a 6.8spc so she has agreed to let me build/buy one, whichever I decide.
I have been looking at a rifle kit from model 1 sales since I already have a .223 upper from them that is decent quality for the money. Since you guys are the experts on this I am asking for some guidance on either assembling my on or purchasing a good quality rifle without killing my pocket book.
I know buying a complete rifle is much easier however, if I can purchase good quality parts and build myself for cheaper then that is the route I will take. This rifle will be for hunting so I will be looking to save weight as well. Below is a list of things that I have already decided that the rifle will have. I just need to fill in the blanks with the critical pieces.
-fixed A2 style stock, most likely Ace ARFX for weight savings and I like the way they look
-18" barrel length spcII chamber, twist rate? w/ mid-length gas system
-rifle length hand guard, something smooth with ability to add sections of rail where I need them
I have never built an AR before so I am unsure on where to buy parts and what is a good deal.
I have been looking at a rifle kit from model 1 sales since I already have a .223 upper from them that is decent quality for the money. Since you guys are the experts on this I am asking for some guidance on either assembling my on or purchasing a good quality rifle without killing my pocket book.
I know buying a complete rifle is much easier however, if I can purchase good quality parts and build myself for cheaper then that is the route I will take. This rifle will be for hunting so I will be looking to save weight as well. Below is a list of things that I have already decided that the rifle will have. I just need to fill in the blanks with the critical pieces.
-fixed A2 style stock, most likely Ace ARFX for weight savings and I like the way they look
-18" barrel length spcII chamber, twist rate? w/ mid-length gas system
-rifle length hand guard, something smooth with ability to add sections of rail where I need them
I have never built an AR before so I am unsure on where to buy parts and what is a good deal.