AndonD454 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Hey guys, I have had a complete AR lower half sitting around forever and it's finally time to start looking for its better half. I need a complete upper assembly that fits the following:18ish " barrel.223 (or 5.56)Fairly accurate1:8 or 1:7 twistNo bull barrel (hate the awkward front-loaded weight)Doesn't have to be in stock ATM, I can wait a few monthsUnder 700 dollaReaddddyyyyy.... Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/AR-15-18-Rifle-Upper-Group-s/158.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop%2Fbrowse&category=ar15completeuppershttps://www.primaryarms.com/Complete_Uppers_s/1611.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndonD454 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Do you guys own any of these companys' products? It would be helpful to know if you have had positive experiences in the past, especially with build quality. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 AndonD454 said: Do you guys own any of these companys' products? It would be helpful to know if you have had positive experiences in the past, especially with build quality. Thanks!Build quality and rep is excellent, honestly hard to go very wrong with most anyways. The BCG and barrel is where many like to spend extra money where it isn't even needed or gonna make much of a difference, a good trigger job and some nice furniture is worth it though. You can't be real picky these days, take what ya can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 http://palmettostatearmory.com/I use them for a lot of things and prices have always been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) Anything from Palmetto is price wise a good choice.That 18 inch barrel severely limits the choices.Most stuff is 16 or 20.The two 18 inch barrel uppers I listed have stainless steel barrels.There are no sights. You'll need a pair of sights and/or optics.edit: make sure you're looking at a 5.56 and not a 6.8 or other caliber. Edited May 7, 2013 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndonD454 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 ReconRat said: Anything from Palmetto is price wise a good choice.That 18 inch barrel severely limits the choices.Most stuff is 16 or 20.The two 18 inch barrel uppers I listed have stainless steel barrels.There are no sights. You'll need a pair of sights and/or optics.edit: make sure you're looking at a 5.56 and not a 6.8 or other caliber.I could do anything 16-20.. I actually prefer a shorter barrel on an AR but I am hoping to make this more of a hunting/target gun since I already have a civilian carbine. If the extra 4 inches is going to be worth the bulk, I have no problem going 20. I also don't want a 15+ lb gun since I'll be chasing pigs from time to time.Thanks for the suggestions so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner75 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 you planning on going with a chrome moly lined or a stainless barrel? Chrome lined is usually a little more costly, but the stainless is slightly more accurate. In my opinion they are both just as easy to clean. The chrome barrel will allow you to shoot steel case ammo easier vs the stainless. When you go to make your barrel selection look at your twist rate, the higher the twist rate, the more accurate over longer ranges, I personally like a 1:7 but a 1:9 will suffice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndonD454 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Gunner75 said: you planning on going with a chrome moly lined or a stainless barrel? Chrome lined is usually a little more costly, but the stainless is slightly more accurate. In my opinion they are both just as easy to clean. The chrome barrel will allow you to shoot steel case ammo easier vs the stainless. When you go to make your barrel selection look at your twist rate, the higher the twist rate, the more accurate over longer ranges, I personally like a 1:7 but a 1:9 will suffice too.My current barrel is a 16" 1:9 chrome lined so I think I want this one to be longer, with more twist and not chrome lined. 1:7 seems about right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner75 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Dont forget about Mega Arms Cohttp://megaarms.com/ar-15/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndonD454 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 ReconRat said: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/AR-15-18-Rifle-Upper-Group-s/158.htmThe more I look at this, the more I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 If you are thinking of pig hunting with it you may want to go with the 6.8 or the. 300blk out. Over the 5.56 round for more stopping power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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