Hey everyone-
Decided to do an AR build (Poor Man's Style).
Wanted to keep costs down to a minimum, so here she is...
Specs:
DPMS Sportical 5.56
Typical AR platform
Things it DOES NOT have:
Dust Cover
Forward Assist
Shell Deflector
Chrome Lined Barrel
Things Added:
Levang Comp
Badger Ext. Latch
Hogue Grip
Magpul CTR Stock
Harris Bipod
Glass:
Center Point Adventure Series 4x16, 40mm
For all purposes, I wanted to keep it pretty simple and cheap, so I went with a basic AR platform, and cheap glass. Now before you start ripping into me about what a cheap skate I am-I just want to say that this build serves its purpose and doesnt break the bank.
I was initially worried being a "Left Hand" shooter that the brass would end up hitting me, not the case. The Sportical ejects the brass far away from the shooter and there is really no need for the forward assist-have not had any issues, a dust cover would be nice but really isnt neccesary.
Had time today to go out and try out the scope I had just purchased, a Walmart Special-
I was shooting either Remington or American Eagle 55gr. FMJ
Here is my target, 10rnds/100yds
Conclusion, there are alot of threads about what is the cheapest or best AR to buy/build, I believe its all personal preference. Yes you can spend a fortune if you want, or you can go cheap. I wont sit here and bash anyone because of what they bought/built/own.
My setup works for me, now initial costs werent bad if your looking to pickup one of these AR's.
Cost:
DPMS Sportical: I got a deal on this, retail they run around $699 give or take, I right around $599-not bad being new.
CenterPoint Scope: (Walmart Special) $69
All the other add on's are just personal preference, but I had most of that stuff from other AR's of mine. Just a note, the Sportical does not come with any sights-you get a hard case and (2) 30rnd mags/cleaning kit.
I use 20rnd Pmags with ranger plates, works good with a bipod. So I can say that this is a cheap and great shooter!
Thanks for looking!
Decided to do an AR build (Poor Man's Style).
Wanted to keep costs down to a minimum, so here she is...
Specs:
DPMS Sportical 5.56
Typical AR platform
Things it DOES NOT have:
Dust Cover
Forward Assist
Shell Deflector
Chrome Lined Barrel
Things Added:
Levang Comp
Badger Ext. Latch
Hogue Grip
Magpul CTR Stock
Harris Bipod
Glass:
Center Point Adventure Series 4x16, 40mm
For all purposes, I wanted to keep it pretty simple and cheap, so I went with a basic AR platform, and cheap glass. Now before you start ripping into me about what a cheap skate I am-I just want to say that this build serves its purpose and doesnt break the bank.
I was initially worried being a "Left Hand" shooter that the brass would end up hitting me, not the case. The Sportical ejects the brass far away from the shooter and there is really no need for the forward assist-have not had any issues, a dust cover would be nice but really isnt neccesary.
Had time today to go out and try out the scope I had just purchased, a Walmart Special-
I was shooting either Remington or American Eagle 55gr. FMJ
Here is my target, 10rnds/100yds
Conclusion, there are alot of threads about what is the cheapest or best AR to buy/build, I believe its all personal preference. Yes you can spend a fortune if you want, or you can go cheap. I wont sit here and bash anyone because of what they bought/built/own.
My setup works for me, now initial costs werent bad if your looking to pickup one of these AR's.
Cost:
DPMS Sportical: I got a deal on this, retail they run around $699 give or take, I right around $599-not bad being new.
CenterPoint Scope: (Walmart Special) $69
All the other add on's are just personal preference, but I had most of that stuff from other AR's of mine. Just a note, the Sportical does not come with any sights-you get a hard case and (2) 30rnd mags/cleaning kit.
I use 20rnd Pmags with ranger plates, works good with a bipod. So I can say that this is a cheap and great shooter!
Thanks for looking!
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