I am turning my Christmas bonus/OT cash into something useful this year. I am putting together my first AR. Goal with this rifle is budget oriented way to have fun, I am hoping to be around $500 with optics and everything. It will mostly be used as a range blaster although I may use it for deer hunting on crappy rainy days.
I am mostly decided on 7.62x39 for cheap blasting ammo and a bit more punch sub 150 yards hunting. This is also my first 7.62x39 and there appears to be quality hunting ammo available (Federal Fusion, Hornady SST) along with the cheap blasting stuff.
Lower: PSA MOE with upgraded 2 stage trigger. They just raised the price, I nabbed one for 169! It should be delivered Friday.
Upper: Undecided at this point, Bear Creek Arsenal is leading the pack currently but they are sold out at the moment. The price certainly fits for my build
https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/bc...mplete-upper-assembly-ua762chb16110-p-15-lwkm
Optics: I would prefer a low powered scope over a red dot. Leaning towards Tasco World Class 1.5-4.5 Real world out the door price $50
http://www.tasco.com/products/index.aspx?ClassID=13&FamilyID=164&ProductID=674
I usually dont buy cheap scopes but for a range toy I am willing to give it a shot. I may even end up liking it, the reviews I've seen are OK
I will certainly update as parts come in
I am mostly decided on 7.62x39 for cheap blasting ammo and a bit more punch sub 150 yards hunting. This is also my first 7.62x39 and there appears to be quality hunting ammo available (Federal Fusion, Hornady SST) along with the cheap blasting stuff.
Lower: PSA MOE with upgraded 2 stage trigger. They just raised the price, I nabbed one for 169! It should be delivered Friday.
Upper: Undecided at this point, Bear Creek Arsenal is leading the pack currently but they are sold out at the moment. The price certainly fits for my build
https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/bc...mplete-upper-assembly-ua762chb16110-p-15-lwkm
Optics: I would prefer a low powered scope over a red dot. Leaning towards Tasco World Class 1.5-4.5 Real world out the door price $50
http://www.tasco.com/products/index.aspx?ClassID=13&FamilyID=164&ProductID=674
I usually dont buy cheap scopes but for a range toy I am willing to give it a shot. I may even end up liking it, the reviews I've seen are OK
I will certainly update as parts come in