[Taurus357]

I have a "mixed bag" AR build. I have a DPMS lower with a bushmasher matchgrade flat top upper. I bought mine assembled, new unfired (cept at factory) upper and a used lower. I love that AR, and while I've come close to trading it in the past for other toys (ps90 usually), I just can't bring myself to do it. I may trade one day, but I just enjoy it to much for the time being. If you want a deal, you must know what a deal is. Which means ALOT of reading and know how much the main components are worth roughly off the top of your head because when that deal comes, you have to be ready to move fast. I watched AR15.com for a bit, missed out on some great deals, but that's how you learn.

 

[Taurus357]

You can get some good loads for 223, and a build is not hard. If he sticks to a complete lower, the rest is easy. No smithing. Hell, if you get a complete lower and complete upper, you can put them together with your eyes closed, quite literally, as it's the two breakdown pins.

 

[Taurus357]

Pick up a shotgun news, lots of options as far as parts. Good thing about building is that YOU choose what you want on it. If you like this about that gun and that about this gun, you get the dang parts and DO IT. ARs are like leggos, you put it together with the pieces you want to use.