semi-custom truck gun?

[fly boy]

I don't know if there is such a thing, but my question for the forum is..... Is it plausible to have a semi-custom plinker 5.56 for a budget build? I was going to just buy a PSA rifle kit, but decided, is it possible to shop around and get something a little upgraded? I already have a lower, so here would be the list of needs....

budget: $550ish
Wants: Nickel Boron BCG or equivalent, Stainless barrel, low-profile gas block,
Optional if budget allows: BCM gunfighter Charging handle or something similar
later on down the road add-ons - bitchen looking flash suppressor (subjective I know, sorry).

Thanks.

[ray1970]

If you're just talking about putting an upper together, you can meet your criteria for around $500. I recently put a couple of uppers together with stainless barrels, pinned gas blocks, ALG Defense handguards, Rainier receivers, and BCG's from Aimsurplus. Total cost was under $500. You can add a bit more to that price if your lower is stripped and needs to be finished out.

[Great-Kazoo]

It's possible, i don't consider your list to be a custom build. Just items other than offered with on line packages. The bbl & bolt carrier will put you over $2-250. That's 1/2 your budget.

IF it's a truck gun outside of function for your piece of mind. Why drop $$$ on it? Keep it cost effective and functional.
Here's everything minus the lower. DSArms has good deals.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-1...rifle-kit.html

[Joe_K]

Brownells is running a special on a complete Aero Carbine (minus the handguard, and stock)
The specs are all Mil Spec except it has a mid length gas system, and a low profile gas block.
Buy a MI ind. Gen 3 Free float rail, add sights, and a light, pick up a $20 stock and your done.

[ray1970]

The specs are all Mil Spec except it has a mid length gas system, and a low profile gas block.

And the barrel isn't chrome lined per mil-spec either.

[Joe_K]

And the barrel isn't chrome lined per mil-spec either.

True, although Nitriding is an arguably better all around finish.

[ray1970]

True, although Nitriding is an arguably better all around finish.

Wasn't referring that it was inferior. Just not military specifications.

Keep in mind, mil-spec doesn't necessarily mean the best. It just means the best the government is willing to pay for that they feel meets their needs.

[fly boy]

If you're just talking about putting an upper together, you can meet your criteria for around $500. I recently put a couple of uppers together with stainless barrels, pinned gas blocks, ALG Defense handguards, Rainier receivers, and BCG's from Aimsurplus. Total cost was under $500. You can add a bit more to that price if your lower is stripped and needs to be finished out.

It's possible, i don't consider your list to be a custom build. Just items other than offered with on line packages. The bbl & bolt carrier will put you over $2-250. That's 1/2 your budget.

IF it's a truck gun outside of function for your piece of mind. Why drop $$$ on it? Keep it cost effective and functional.
Here's everything minus the lower. DSArms has good deals.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-1...rifle-kit.html

I only said "truck gun" because I'm not looking for a precision shooter. Yes I want to be on paper at 100yards, but I don't need to be sub-moa either. Something for fun, and looks nice.

I was looking at the PSA's and that's why I had to post the question. I like the Nickle boron BCG and stainless bbl for looks and maintenance. But I also wanted a low-pro gas blocks so I can put optics on it if I wanted without the interference of the front sight

[Great-Kazoo]

I only said "truck gun" because I'm not looking for a precision shooter. Yes I want to be on paper at 100yards, but I don't need to be sub-moa either. Something for fun, and looks nice.

I was looking at the PSA's and that's why I had to post the question. I like the Nickle boron BCG and stainless bbl for looks and maintenance. But I also wanted a low-pro gas blocks so I can put optics on it if I wanted without the interference of the front sight

Any OTC upper will give you COM, sounds liek it's the item you seek. Most if not all will do 1-4" MOA, less off bench with bags.

Here's a RDS, great co-witness with stock front & fold down rear. Gives one the option of BUIS or RDS.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/burris-a...ire-sight.html

With a magnified optic say 1-4x, you look right through the front sight. Never noticing it's there. The spouse runs this with stock / A2 front sight post.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/burris-m...iflescope.html

[fly boy]

Any OTC upper will give you COM, sounds liek it's the item you seek. Most if not all will do 1-4" MOA, less off bench with bags.

Here's a RDS, great co-witness with stock front & fold down rear. Gives one the option of BUIS or RDS.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/burris-a...ire-sight.html

With a magnified optic say 1-4x, you look right through the front sight. Never noticing it's there. The spouse runs this with stock / A2 front sight post.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/burris-m...iflescope.html

it is the few items I do seek, hence the "semi-custom". I was worried about the a2 front sight being in the way if I put on a red dot or holographic on it. Maybe I will run into sportsmans and see if they have any a2's I can personally handle and make me change my mind (currently very hung up on the low-pro gas block).

I have:
DD multi-cal stripped lower
Grip, mid-length handguard, butstock

Shopping list:
5.56 SS BBL
Nickel Boron BCG - OR CHROME
oversized charging handle - similar to a BCM gunfighter

Remaining items:
What would you suggest?