AR search Part 2....

[dhayse32]

I posted a few weeks back about looking for a "cheaper" AR15, and after looking around I found there really aren't a TON of options. Seems like most come in around $800-$1000 with a few cheaper models. With these prices I have began to get interested in a 7.62 instead (.308)....

What are some good cost friendly options? Also, would it be better to build one from scratch?

Thanks again, always appreciate the help and information!

 

[NyleRN]

If you want ar10 then get ready to pony up, cause a $1000 will be short. Only ar10 I know of that isn't $1300+ is PSA. And those don't have many reviews yet.

ETA: I see Armalite has a bare bones ar10 for $1000

 

[TECKS]

Ive never had good luck with the ar10 and ive owned a dpms lmt and one I franken built. I bought one of these https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/component/virtuemart/shipping-rifles/ptr-gi-kr-detail.html?Itemid=0 and never looked back. 25,000rd warranty I liked my first so much I bought another. They had a deal not too long ago that came with a bunch of mags.

 

[Sniper 79]

A good AR isn't cheap.

30 cal ammo or hand loading components are insane. I would only go the 308 route if money is no object you hand load and have a long range place to utilize it.

 

[jd4320t]

Depending on what you're looking for, I think there are a LOT of good options at $800 and some decent below it.

What are you looking for and wanting to do with the rifle?

 

[Jeremy1066]

When you say "7.62" are you referring to 7.62x51 for an AR? If so, I'm confused by your interest in this caliber since it seems like $1000 is more than you want to pay for an AR? Your options in a 7.62 AR are far more limited than a 5.56, and it will be far more expensive to shoot. Components are not compatible across the board like 5.56 and only two that I can think of under $1000 (PSA and an Armalite). In my opinion, building your own would be a huge PITA considering lack of compatibility with parts unless you have a lot of prior experience.

 

[throttletony]

A good AR isn't cheap.

30 cal ammo or hand loading components are insane. I would only go the 308 route if money is no object you hand load and have a long range place to utilize it.

This is exactly right!!!please listen to this advice. If you are worries about a price difference of a couple hundred dollars, there's no way you'll be able to get much trigger time at nearly $1/rd.

Get a .223/5.56

 

[throttletony]

If you cant find an AR under $800 or $1000, you're looking in the wrong places.
$600 range - dpms oracle/sportical, m&p sport, maybe the new bare bones ruger, or some with composite (plastic) receivers like bushmaster car, even the mossberg mmr is an option
$800+ - gets you better furniture, a regular dust cover & brass deflector. Sometimes gets you free floated barrel and perhaps more quality control. ... then from there you'll get into stainless barrels, hpmt testing qc, fancier furniture, nickel boron bcg, etc.

Check local shops, kyguncoDOTcom, bud's, impactguns, etc

 

[wsenefeld]

My $1,600 .308
Mega 18" barrel
Magpul PRO buis
BCM mod3 charging handle
MFT Engage pistol grip
Magpul CTR stock
Geissele SSA-E
YHM qd brake
Everything else is standard PSA PA-10
Dad's $1,700 .308
Mega 18" barrel
Magpul PRO buis
BCM mod3 charging handle
Magpul MOE+ pistol grip
Magpul MOE rifle stock
Geissele SSA-E
Aero receiver set and bcg, CMMG lpk

 

[Notalentbum]

I have one of the new DPMS GIIs in 308. It was right at $1200 and is a decent shooter.
About a month ago, I bought parts from a couple places and built an AR15. It is a better shooter than my Stag Model 3 and I have just under $463 in it including shipping. I did have a rear sight that I used already in stock so I didn't include that in the price.
If you can't find an AR under $800, you don't know where to look!
I reload for my GII 308 and even then it still costs me roughly 55 cents/round. Not cheap!

Matt

 

[dhayse32]

Thanks everyone. Still very new this the AR platform. Mainly a shotgun/bolt action guy so I have much to learn.

After reading the advice, looks like 223/5.56 is the smarter buy for me. Will probably look to buy a complete upper and lower and go from there. PSA has some great deals on lowers, hopefully I can find a good deal on an upper.

Depending on what you're looking for, I think there are a LOT of good options at $800 and some decent below it.

What are you looking for and wanting to do with the rifle?

100% Coyote gun. I am overpopulated!

 

[TECKS]

Psa is a great place to buy from weekends have great sales. But be ready for a LONG wait on shipping.

 

[Notalentbum]

I was gonna suggest one of PSA's rifle kits but all but one is out of stock. I'm not coyote experienced so not sure what you'd need specifically for them.
All you need other than the rifle kit is a stripped lower receiver and optics.
Matt

 

[Notalentbum]

Psa is a great place to buy from weekends have great sales. But be ready for a LONG wait on shipping.

I must have gotten lucky. From order to range time at Parabellum was under 14 days for my build.

 

[malern28us]

I wasn't going to post, probably shouldn't now but.....
Palmetto has 18 inch COMPLETE stainless uppers in 308 for $649 to 1000....they just had free shipping this weekend. Palmetto also has stripped lowers for $79 to $129....you will need a AR15 lower build kit for $45 from Anderson and 308 specific pins..about $14....you need an 308 specific buffer and spring unless you throw down for an adjustable gas block.
I'm not saying some people on here are giving you bad advice but....

 

[malern28us]

I only say these things as I am putting together an 308 AR right now and have researched it ....instead of telling you something someone once told me....I was told to spring for a matched upper and lower if you want a better fit but I don't know if that's true or not. I did get an Aero upper and lower (matched, stripped) for $210....
That being said....you can piece together an AR15 with really decent parts for $600....or Ruger AR DI rifles are cheap and CDNNsports.com just had piston Ruger AR 15 for $799....

 

[Jeremy1066]

I wasn't going to post, probably shouldn't now but.....
Palmetto has 18 inch COMPLETE stainless uppers in 308 for $649 to 1000....they just had free shipping this weekend. Palmetto also has stripped lowers for $79 to $129....you will need a AR15 lower build kit for $45 from Anderson and 308 specific pins..about $14....you need an 308 specific buffer and spring unless you throw down for an adjustable gas block.
I'm not saying some people on here are giving you bad advice but....

So from your experience, which advice given is bad? How many 7.62 rifles have you built? (So that we know how much faith to put into your experience)

 

[avboiler11]

There are plenty of fine ARs available well under $800. Sure they don't meet the M4 TDP, but for the average shooter will be JUST FINE.

https://www.classicfirearms.com/dlt-delton-sport-lite-ar-rifle

You can easily build a PSA for the same money.

 

[malern28us]

So from your experience, which advice given is bad? How many 7.62 rifles have you built? (So that we know how much faith to put into your experience)

Jeremy,
I would love to call people out but just know better than to even do it as people get "butt hurt." I gave examples of my current build and parts prices..that should be sufficient. I had also left out that someone currently has the S&W M&P10 for $1099...if you are a person that needs brand names. I am to ignorant to be biased towards one manufacturer over another...
I agree in principle with what you had posted ....
I can find .308 ammo all day long for a better price than people have listed but those guys are talking brass case or match grade ammo...

 

[Jeremy1066]

Jeremy,
I would love to call people out but just know better than to even do it as people get "butt hurt." I gave examples of my current build and parts prices..that should be sufficient. I had also left out that someone currently has the S&W M&P10 for $1099...if you are a person that needs brand names. I am to ignorant to be biased towards one manufacturer over another...
I agree in principle with what you had posted ....
I can find .308 ammo all day long for a better price than people have listed but those guys are talking brass case or match grade ammo...

It's all good with me. But your "budget" .308 build is not done yet from what I'm gathering, so you really don't know how tricky or expensive it will be to get one of these things running right either. Keep in mind, the OP will be brand new to the AR world.