I think palmetto is trying to get on the Map. as you know fierce competitor Spikes. Which are very good rifles I have built on them my self but my last built was a Palmetto A3 upper with bolt for $499.00. And i think it is the bomb I would not mind spending the GRAND with the aim point for that set up. Seems like a no lose proposition. It a marketing plan, I say go for it. My upper stated 7 days to build and then ship I received it in 6 days. First class quality no complaints here about palmetto.
Hell the aimpoint being worth 400, say atleast 60 for the lower. Hell sell the upper if you dont like and buy a bcm or spikes. You dont really loose out.