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AlaskaTRX wrote:M? The wife was none too pleased. I blame NPR...
The look on her face was absolutely priceless after you opened your Christmas present and she asked what rifle the scope (which you left out of the picture) was for.
Edit to add; the look on your face as you answered her was pretty good, too.
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Whirlibird wrote:Were I in the market for budget AR's, I'd be ordering the premium kits from Palmetto.
The included barrel is made by FN.
The PTAC blem kits (from Palmetto) are even less expensive, today's special of a 1-8, 16" nitride barrel M4 kit is $389, with blem lowers being $70. It's a flattop upper so some optic or buis is needed, better the price, not bad.
PTACs don't have the best reputation for quality. Although that may be getting better. I haven't done any recent research.
I have 2 of their mid-line stainless Freedom uppers and am quite happy w. performance for the buck.
I looked at the Ruger. It's nice, the delta ring is a big plus, but I dont like the way they changed to location of the front sight tower pins. They are on the top of the barrel insted of the bottom. The pins should be tappered and not fall out. Have your frind call Ruger.
Smith's new Sporters are nice and the local shop has them for under $600.
I have been using the PSA PTAC kits to do budget builds and have had great luck. They are just bulit from blem parts.
I think it cost me $460 to build my last one.
If you hunt around you can find good deals on parts. Here are a few places to look.
JSE Surplus: Great price on parts and barrels
PSA: Rifle kits and complete uppers (sign up for their email for daily deals)
Delta Team Tactical: great price on parts, optics and upper build kits.
M1 Surplus: all around good prices, but outstanding prices on slings.
CDNN: they always have good deals
Optic Planet: Good deals
Fat Boy Tactical: good prices, Anderson lowers for $39.95
Do not relish to feel what the men that used these weapons felt when they saw the elephant. For the elephant has tusk and to see him is to have his tusk dig deep into your soul. You will always have a part of you that will be cold and empty.
They're also giving free shipping on it, at least through noon Eastern time Saturday, 4/9.
What is this word "need" you speak of?
Go ahead, twist my arm.
If it makes you feel better, they had it for $159.99 two months ago.
Do not relish to feel what the men that used these weapons felt when they saw the elephant. For the elephant has tusk and to see him is to have his tusk dig deep into your soul. You will always have a part of you that will be cold and empty.
