Finished ultra budget AR Plinker

[ieatlead]

So, I just finished my budget plinker. I assembled a del-ton M4 rifle kit on a CMMG lower. Del-ton says that they headspace and test fire. Should I take it to get checked again for head space by a gunsmith prior to firing?

 

[chubbyzook]

del-ton is a stand up company i would trust them

 

[ieatlead]

I have to say say it all went together really easily. I'm pretty happy with it.

 

[The Lox]

Got any more details or pictures? Price breakout?

 

[Randman]

I have built 11 AR's that had DTI parts and uppers...They were all excellent shooters..Delton is a great company

 

[Rum Runner]

Got any more details or pictures? Price breakout?

Yeah, what's the definition of a "budget ar"? I am hoping like $500-$600.

 

[blackwater]

I recently purchased a budget ar for 600 I thought it was a great deal so I couldn't pass it up, I'll post a pic if any one wants to check it out?

 

[chubbyzook]

budget ar should be 500-600 range, ultra budget should be like 300 bucks lol and yes its possible

 

[San Antone RR]

a $300 22lr AR?

 

[chubbyzook]

.223 ar would be cheaper, used parts all the way though

 

[ieatlead]

All prices with shiiping/Tax where applicable.

Stripped CMMG lower = 104.00
Tapco 30 Rnd Black Magazine = 10.24
Del-ton M4 Rifle Kit = 507.23
Rear Sight = 32.46
total = 653.93

That seems to be a good price to me. I wanted the easiest solution and del-ton seemed to have the most complete kit in my eyes.

I got the default set up:
Barrel: (Specs will change depending on option that is choosen)
4140 Chrome Moly Steel
16" Length
1x9 Twist
A2 Flash Hider
Manganese Phosphated
Phosphated under Front Sight Base
Taper Pins in A2 Front Sight Base
Threaded Muzzle
M4 Profile Barrel
Chamber:
5.56 X 45 mm
Bolt And Carrier: (Specs will change depending on option that is choosen)
Phosphated 8620 Steel Carrier Assembly
Carpenter 158 Bolt
Heat Treated and Plated
Mil-Spec
Chrome Lined Carrier Interior
Carrier Key - Chrome Lined, attached with Grade 8 Screws
Properly Staked & Sealed Gas Key
Handguards: (Specs will change depending on option that is choosen)
Carbine Length
Aluminum Delta Ring
Single Heat Shield
Upper Receiver: (Specs will change depending on option that is choosen)
Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum
A3 Flat Top with T-Marks
Hard Coat Anodized
Mil-Spec
Ejection Port Cover and Round Forward Assist
Right Hand Ejection
Bore's surface is coated with dry film lube, over the anodized surface
Buttstock: (Specs will change depending on option that is choosen)
M4 6 Position
Reinforced Fiber
Commercial Sized Tube

 

[ieatlead]

Looks like this is in the wrong forum, should be in Rifle.

 

[Rum Runner]

Yeah, I didn't notice this was rimfire, hopefully a mod will move it.

Nice job. Only question - what about the rear sight? Was that included or was that an extra?

 

[Rum Runner]

budget ar should be 500-600 range, ultra budget should be like 300 bucks lol and yes its possible

I'll bite. I know how to get in the $500-$600 range. How do you get in the $300-400 range? And what is the trade off?

 

[ieatlead]

Yeah, I didn't notice this was rimfire, hopefully a mod will move it.

Nice job. Only question - what about the rear sight? Was that included or was that an extra?

I forgot the sight, it was 32.46 including tax. That makes the total $ 653.93.

In order to get an AR below the 500-600 range would require using used parts or it's .22 version? I could be wrong though.

 

[chubbyzook]

I'll bite. I know how to get in the $500-$600 range. How do you get in the $300-400 range? And what is the trade off?

most people buy a basic ar and before shooting it much or even at all begin to change it, they sell their factory stuff and you pick it up you can buy a complete plum crazy lower for 140 bucks which would be pretty cheap unless you are like me and have alot of extra lpk parts.