Jst2fst Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Well looks like I want a new gun nothing wrong with the Hi-Point. I'm looking to do a build on a rifle on a budget. I'm planning on doing this this summer when I'll have some free time. I'm looking to spend $400-$500 max. The calibers are what ever works for the price but really don't want a .22 cal. Looking for a decent setup including scope. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. I have no idea what parts to use and or where I can get them. I know plenty of you guys have done this and continue to. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Are you talking an ar build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Are you talking an ar build?Yea, I should of mentioned that my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 can an AR be built for $500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 NO.. Buy a used one from someone and youll still be lucky if you only spend 500 just for the rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 can an AR be built for $500?That's why I'm asking if I need to add more funds I can do that now instead of later when build time comes if everything works out. Its either a build or just buy a carbine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 its gonna be rough and require lots of research. Looking for .556 or .223 will be yourbest route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 its gonna be rough and require lots of research. Looking for .556 or .223 will be yourbest route.That's good to hear, all I have is free time when I get off work why not look up parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 anyone have a website about ARs for dummies? i dont know much about them, or what parts are needed for them? ide like to start piecing one together slowly whenever i run across good deals, but i have no idea what would be needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 I have a friend who has built a lot of ARs. He likes this site: http://www.del-ton.com/Default.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Here's a virtual AR15 buildier. http://www.ar15builder.com/?mc_ID=4033 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 anyone have a website about ARs for dummies? http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Midwayusa.com has interactive gun schematics and their prices are just as fair as anyones and heir customer service is second to none. I also used brownells.com for some of my parts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 OK someone paid me to build one for them before and they wanted me to make it as cheap as possible. We can talk here in a bit and I can see what I can come up with. Truthfully if you could come up with a bolt carrier and handle I could probably pull this off.I am not counting shippingSpikes lower - 99DSA M4 style upper - 275parts LPK - 59Stock and buffer - 39 (standard A2)Collapsible - 59-79All and all you would be close. Will it end up being a 1000 rifle? No. Will it be a safe functional AR, Yes. Will it cause you any issues, no. Not in the grand scheme of things.God I hate to say this. You can order a Varient of a M4 from Delton in a complete kit for 465-485, add a lower and you are Golden. you can find cheaper lowers on the market but personally I would go with the Spikes.Ultimately you would be more toward the 650 mark with shipping and everything else.A lot of shops will charge you to do your transfer for the lower, Let me know if you decide to get one and I can direct you to my shop to get one, where they do no such thing. save you at least 20.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Checked out some of the links and see some that I like and the help from the virtual builds. Looks like this is going to be a fun summer project n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Here's a virtual AR15 buildier. http://www.ar15builder.com/?mc_ID=4033Thats pretty cool except it don't have many of the parts im using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Looks like I'm gonna get the M-14 kit and try and find a lower for it using .223 cal should work with my budget. Knowing me I'll change my mind a hand full of times before it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walther_gsp Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Looks like I'm gonna get the M-14 kit and try and find a lower for it using .223 cal should work with my budget. Knowing me I'll change my mind a hand full of times before it's done.Honestly, thats a good way to go for your first AR. Especially if its going to be a plinker/zombie gun. Detailed instructions for assembly of the lower can be found in the Build It Yourself section of AR15.com. All you'll need is a set of brass punches and some patience. I'd also recommend ordering a spare front take down pin spring and detent, just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 link to kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastieSSSC Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 that AR builder website is pretty legit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 link to kit?Here's one but its outta stockhttp://www.del-ton.com/Rifle_Kit_p/rkt101.htmAnother One http://www.del-ton.com/Rifle_Kit_p/rkt103.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 thanks! seems simple enough...dont know what most of those parts are, i would have to do some research before i ordered anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 thanks! seems simple enough...dont know what most of those parts are, i would have to do some research before i ordered anythingYea, all I need is a stripped lower and its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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