AR-15 for under $500

[vwfred69]

I think the rear site is on sale or clearance

 

[smith7.3]

I found this.
PTAC 16" Mid-Length 5.56mm 1:7 Upper with BCG and Charging Handle
It's ordered.
A local dealer has a complete lower assembly for $110.
So I have done it for roughly $427 shipping included.
Now the waiting begins...
10-15 business days before shipping.

Thanks for the link, just ordered mine and a buddies!

 

[Hornett]

Thanks for the link, just ordered mine and a buddies!

My pleasure.

Actually regarding the rear sight, I have a Tasco Pro Point ready to go on it.

 

[7urtle]

I want to build buy an AR but I am totally new to the genre.
Is it possible to buy the parts and make this happen?
This may have been posted before, but I did a search.
What are good places to get inexpensive parts?
Any direction is more than I have now.

i could built a whole 16" ar for $450 on black friday deals

 

[throttletony]

I found this.
PTAC 16" Mid-Length 5.56mm 1:7 Upper with BCG and Charging Handle
It's ordered.
A local dealer has a complete lower assembly for $110.
So I have done it for roughly $427 shipping included.
Now the waiting begins...
10-15 business days before shipping.

congrats.
I've heard mixed reviews on the PTAC gear, but I think it was mostly folks that were expecting a sub-1 MOA gun for cheap. As long as you have realistic expectations (2-3 MOA), I think you should be happy with it.
Also, Palmetto generally stands behind their stuff, although it might take a little convincing to get cust srvc to help if there were a problem (folks say it's hard to get someone on the phone)

Give us a range report after you shoot it and about the overall fit and finish

 

[Jeremy1066]

1:7 and 1:9 are both fine for 55gr projectiles. Sheesh. The 1:7 absolutely does not need expensive heavy bullets to do well. It's just more flexible.