High End AR-15: If you had 1 choice...

[Wheel Gun]

Honestly I would just like to build one and it would be to my liking however the cost is just as much as a "brand name" rifle. I will have to do some more research.

I hear you. I'm just throwing out the option of buying a high-end upper instead of spending "high-end" money for a complete gun. Good luck. You've got some great options out there.

 

[tou860]

I hear you. I'm just throwing out the option of buying a high-end upper instead of spending "high-end" money for a complete gun. Good luck. You've got some great options out there.

I know choices choices, also I like to keep in mind of ammo and optics.

 

[Owlcreekok]

If money was no object and I did not want to do it myself, I would have a nice chat with Les Baer Custom.

 

[APH Tactical]

A lot of really great options out there! You have a PM.

 

[firefighterguy]

I personally wouldn't build a rifle if I was going to trust my life to it.

I can't believe no one has mentioned BCM. Also check out sionics.

 

[APH Tactical]

+1 on BCM. I love having to use a press to affix a barrel to the upper!

 

[doctorjj]

After owning and shooting numerous AR's and building somemas well, the one that's impressed me the most and which is on my short list to acquire? KAC. They do ambi better than anyone IMO, with the possible exception of AXTS.

Having run light, medium and heavy ARs, I'm a huge fan of lightweights. One that has me intrigued are the Battle Arms Development rifles, but they're too spendy to justify. My next build may be an ultralight.

My latest build weighs under 4lbs with optic. No polymer, no skeletonization, 16" barrel.

 

[doctorjj]

+1 on BCM. I love having to use a press to affix a barrel to the upper!

I don't. That adds nothing to accuracy or any other measurable outcome. BCM is good stuff, though.

 

[NikatKimber]

My latest build weighs under 4lbs with optic. No polymer, no skeletonization, 16" barrel.

I'd love to see a parts list and pictures of that rifle!

 

[APH Tactical]

I don't. That adds nothing to accuracy or any other measurable outcome. BCM is good stuff, though.

I guess is just personal preference. There's something about that feeling like you have a big steel baseball bat in your hand prior to installing the barrel nut, that gives me a good feeling!