Looking for some opinions. I got a call today from a buddy of mine that he saw a used but practically new AR for sale and he thought i might like it. The shop is asking $799 Its a complete Bushmaster upper and lower, Match grade stainless 16" barrel 1:7, Velocity 3.5lb Trigger, A2 T3 compensator, 45 degree irons and a couple mags. 

shop says its practically brand new build. 

 

I'm thinking of using it as a base for a SPR 

 

You think its a good buy?

I don't know a whole lot about the bushmaster barrels but I know they don't have a great reputation. If you want an spr base I'd just buy a stripped lower and do it yourself. You're going to end up buying a completely new upper anyway.

 

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Build it yourself. Much cheaper and you won't have leftover parts.

 

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Seems average at best. No great bargain, but not a ripoff. I agree, half the fun of an AR is building to your preference.

I've never been able to build a CHEAP AR, not for lack of trying.

Once you decide to build unless you are a real cheap skate, you will tend to build something much better than an average K-Mart special.

Most of your time to build one recides in the 'shopping' of the parts you want. After research, you'll start to say, "Awwwwe, I want that or need that".... The cheapest build I did was about $1200 or so. Not to say it couldn't have been cheaper, because it could definitely be more expensive. The sky is the limit. Just be aware, you'll be hemming and hawing a bit till you find just that right combo.

 

I agree with the others to build something. Once you get all the parts, you'll see it goes together much faster than the shopping part did. The more you build after that, you'll be doing them in no time with your eyes closed.

Cheers!

 

PS: Bushmaster barrels will last a long time unless you plan on beating them to death with many rounds down range. I have an older Bushmaster that seen some rounds and is still cranking fine today.

 

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For the project you indicated, it's a terrible buy.