You have $1,000 to spend on an AR Upper

[xpbprox]

My current project
6.5 Grendel

Satern barrel 24" fluted
WCI brake
JD upper
Troy 15" rail
Satern bolt
Haven't gotten the carrier yet or charging handle

For 5.56
BHW 16" SS barrel carbine stole it for $150
YHM mid length diamond rail
RRA BCG
RRA charging handle
YHM gas block
Paracomp

Spent about $480 for the 5.56 upper and it's sub MOA

[FourLoko]

As expected, such a variety in the responses. Liking the ADDAX and would love to support a local vendor but they can't keep anything in stock.

Here's the upper that really has my interest - Rainer Arms CE-16: http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...roduct_id=1722

[xoutxkastx]

As expected, such a variety in the responses. Liking the ADDAX and would love to support a local vendor but they can't keep anything in stock.

Here's the upper that really has my interest - Rainer Arms CE-16: http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...roduct_id=1722

I hear what you mean about keeping stock. Some manufacturers are 6-9 months out before they ship. The wait sucks but its worth it once you get it. The Rainer upper is a nice choice and great price. You'll have some extra money for optics. Do they have a 1-8 twist available?

[xpbprox]

Here's a pic of mine.

$760 total without optics or sling

[xpbprox]

The Troy TRX extreme rail gets very good reviews.

Just picked an a extreme up today

[unusedusername]

You have $1,000 to spend on an AR Upper

Really?? I do??? Why thank you!

Seriously though, what kind of AR are you trying to build? 5.56? 7.62?

Do you want a lightweight CQB build? A precision bench rifle? Something in between?

There are top-tier manufacturers for all the types, and at $1k for an upper you are looking at pretty much top-tier. Probably only H&K is out of your price range.

[FourLoko]

Really?? I do??? Why thank you!

Seriously though, what kind of AR are you trying to build? 5.56? 7.62?

Do you want a lightweight CQB build? A precision bench rifle? Something in between?

There are top-tier manufacturers for all the types, and at $1k for an upper you are looking at pretty much top-tier. Probably only H&K is out of your price range.

Good questions, I was trying not to be too specific. Not 7.62/.308 this time around.

My current AR could be used for CQB stuff though the standard barrel profile can feel heavy when holding it up for too long.

Not a bench rifle. So I guess "something in between" perhaps 3 gun worthy.

[alfred1222]

If I was going to spend 1k or thereabouts I would pick up a Noveske SS upper. Below that I would pick up a BCM/Colt/DD and probably have enough left over for a nice e sight or half a case of ammo.

Acaligunner

This!! For $1000, go with noveske

[Wildhawk66]

If I was going to spend 1k or thereabouts I would pick up a Noveske SS upper. Below that I would pick up a BCM/Colt/DD and probably have enough left over for a nice e sight or half a case of ammo.

Acaligunner

This

[FourLoko]

If $1,000 somehow meant $1,300 or 1,400 then the Noveske might work. Sadly that's not the case.

[teh.killer.of.zombies]

Noveske uppers can be had for a grand..
Second up I'd definitely choose BCM..

[MXRider]

For 3 gun I would go with an 18", rifle gas, stainless upper with a 1/8 twist and a Surefire brake. I want to build an upper like that one of these days, probably using a White Oak Arms barrel.

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[FourLoko]

For 3 gun I would go with an 18", rifle gas, stainless upper with a 1/8 twist and a Surefire brake. I want to build an upper like that one of these days, probably using a White Oak Arms barrel.

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Check this out. Just heard about these the other day. Doesn't look like uppers only yet unfortunately.

Totally awesome: http://coltcompetitionrifle.com/colt-pro-crp-18/

[Peter.Steele]

I'd get Palmetto State ... and then spend the other $600 on ammo.

[MXRider]

Check this out. Just heard about these the other day. Doesn't look like uppers only yet unfortunately.

Totally awesome: http://coltcompetitionrifle.com/colt-pro-crp-18/

Exactly! 3 gun rifles sure are getting popular and the more quality manufacturers in it the better. That sure is a nice looking rifle.

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