Possible to build ar for $600???

[black2002ls]

I went cheap on my first build and the trigger is what I felt lacked the most.

A little bit of polishing will improve a stock trigger.

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[Denny]

There will be big sales once this Jade Helm shit blows over.

[Chili]

I bought this bushmaster locally, new at a shop, for a little over $700. I knew I could build cheaper but I didn't want to dick with building and wanted instant gratification. Plus, a warranty is nice.

http://www.bushmaster.com/firearms/XM-15.asp

[motoman]

Some of those PSA kits just seem really cheap. Like $399? What reasons should I use to avoid something that cheap? What does it not come with that say, the $599 kit does?

Operational wise, what would I notice different in actually shooting it?

To answer this question, until you get into the higher end AR's, you're not going to notice a difference in how it shoots. The only difference you're going to see is aesthetics. There are 5 or 6 machining companies that mill the parts for nearly all the other companies out there.

[ceyko]

I bought this bushmaster locally, new at a shop, for a little over $700. I knew I could build cheaper but I didn't want to dick with building and wanted instant gratification. Plus, a warranty is nice.

I have a couple of bushies and no issues.

Along with OP - the gun above and similar can be had for 600-650. No taxes, no paperwork.

I think whore them out the way I want. Many people buy or build ARs, put 200 or less rounds down them and then want to get rid of them. (I don't know why, they just do) Typically you'll get them for 50-150 cheaper than new - again no taxes or paperwork. Especially if you get them to sell without all the tacticool stuff on it - which most of that is personal preference anyway.

[ceyko]

To answer this question, until you get into the higher end AR's, you're not going to notice a difference in how it shoots. The only difference you're going to see is aesthetics. There are 5 or 6 machining companies that mill the parts for nearly all the other companies out there.

Good points and if a 1000, 2000, 5000 dollar rifle is "worth it" is up to the individual. Personally for me, when you were indoctrinated with the GI rifles - it is not. I shot a couple of the higher end ones and I could see some improvements, but again - personal preference.

[Pro88LX]

kit came in the mail today from psa. upper was completely assembled. took me about 10 mis to assemble the lower. fit and finish is great. got the "freedom 1/7 stainless" kit for 399 shipped.