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OnTheFly:

--- Quote from: FarmerRick on July 12, 2010, 09:39:40 PM ---You can save anywhere from $100 to over $300 on an AR by assembling one yourself in most cases, but there are a couple smoking deals out there right now on complete rifles.  It all depends on how fancy you want your first AR to be.

Yes, I said "first AR"...there will be more after BRD sets in(Black Rifle Disease).   >:D

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I've never wanted a disease as badly as I want BRD.   ;D

Fly

Hardwood83:
First of all  'Next tax season'? Wow, way to plan ahead- I don't have a 20" but have 1st hand experience with Stag, Rock River & Doublestar and recommend all 3 without reservation. They are what some would consider second tier rifles, but I love them and they do all I require.

As others have mentioned there are a ton of options, I've read good things about Bravo & Spike's too-btw does that budget include the optic? Either way I think you can do very well for what you're looking to spend.

KGillen:

--- Quote from: Hardwood83 on July 12, 2010, 11:18:36 PM ---First of all  'Next tax season'? Wow, way to plan ahead
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Yeah, thank you...it was supposed to be purchased with my most recent return in addition to some cash I had been squirreling away...but alas, my fiancee talked me into putting it down on a house with the understanding that I would get the $1000 I was using from my check plus the $300 I had in pennies, bringing me back to my budget early next year. So to answer your question...I guess the optic may or may not be included in the budget depending on what I get.

I have spent most of my day/evening online looking at rifles (nothing really new for me I guess), only this time I was actually considering building it. I have heard some excellent suggestions (thank you all btw), and checked into most of them, you really can save some cash doing it yourself and from what I've read it's pretty simple. I had nearly decided on an RRA Complete Lower w/A2 Stock Two Stage Trigger with an Olympic arms  A3 Flattop Upper for around $1000 without shipping and transfer fee...but now I'm not sure because I can pick up the Colt mt6700c for around $1200...and its a COLT...lol. Decisions decisions...good thing I have a few months.

unfy:
Akin to an old IT phrase - no one ever got fired for buying Microsoft/oracle (or colt  >:D)

Dan W:
I would be leery of Olympic's spotty quality control. You could get a good one or a very bad one

I don't own any Colt's, but I definitely would consider one if the price is right.

You would still need to upgrade the trigger on a factory Colt, as they are no better than any other GI item

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