Just picked up one of these lowers w/o the engraving filled in with white.

SNS Industries Skull rifle receiver:


I want to get a flat top upper that I can put a decent scope on, and have a heavy barrel to reduce heat build-up. I truthfully don't know that much about this platform, so I am looking for advice.

I don't want to spend another $1,500 on it, but I don't want to spend $500 and get cheap crap parts either.

Any ideas and suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

 

im selling my fully assembled AR-15 for $850 only 100 rounds threw it

 

kspek has a good knowledge on AR rifles, as does brucelee

 

buy this upper:
http://www.alexanderarms.com/sitesho...cat=14&item=20

 

It really depends on what direction you want to go with. I like the CMMG gas piston upper, it'll run around 700ish for the M4 variant (with the m4 feed ramps) 16" barrel. The gas pistons are a lot cleaner and require less maintenance. Its a flat top as well.

http://cmmginc.secure-mall.com/item/...-II-Upper-1374

 

another 1500? so this is AR #2??

either way, congrats!

 

nice, info?

 

No, I wish. Another 1500 as in that amount in addition to what I gave for the lower.

As far as direction, I am having a hard time deciding between a heavy barrel varmint style barrel similar to the mini-14 I built and regrettably sold, or more tactical style upper with a flash hider, etc. Realistically I'm leaning toward the tactical style for versatility.

 

you can make a tack driver and still have a fairly shory barrel. ive got one of mine w/16" shootin better than 1/2" groups at 250yards. to have a accurate rifle the barrel is only a small part. he correct ammo,proper break in,smooth action all play a big part in accuracy. check out midway usa. they always have smokin deals on random *** parts. i built a entire AR using their sales only and came in under 700.

 

i recommend a mid length over a carbine if you want a short 16" upper. pm me if you have any questions i'll try my best to help.

 

I'll most likely be picking up this one...

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-1...16%20ddox9.htm

Although I'm still not sure if I want to fork out the money for a freefloat rail. I may just get a normal rail. Would make the upper a lot cheaper.

 

I have a bushmaster that is on the banned list in CA that I keep in WA, what did you have to give for the lower? I'd like to purchase an off list lower so I could legally have an AR here.

 

It was $100 - bought it from my dad who lives in WA. The company who made it gave up their FFL as of Jan. 1, 2010 - SNS Industries.

I had all sorts of cool stuff when I lived up there, because the gun laws are actually reasonable. No FFL involvement between private sales, etc. I sold most of it in the interest of paying for school, but in most cases I wish I had not. Additionally, I was ((thisclose)) to buying a Bushmaster AR when the so-called Federal 'assault weapons' ban sunsetted a few years back. The gun shop I used to frequent was selling a few of them with the "Law Enforcement Use Only" stamp on the lower, which became moot - at least in WA state - after the ban was null and void.

 

I really like the look of that upper, with two exceptions: the front sight and the forward assist. Most of the reading I have done has said the forward assist isn't really necessary. Anyone have any thoughts for or against?

Also, thank you to all who have replied so far.

 

I knew you'd be chipping in