Cost to build an upper?

[ctb766]

I have an OD Green Upper/lower that I want built into a complete rifle. I can handle assembling the lower myself, but don't have the tools or the experience in putting together a upper.

I'm guessing my best option would be to purchase all needed parts to finish the upper and then pay a shop to assemble for me.


What would a typical shop charge me to put together an upper?

 

[armed ferret]

....or find a board member near you with the upper vise and a barrel nut wrench willing to show a newbie the ropes....

which is typically even less expensive than paying someone to do it for you....and you learn a new set of skills. skills that make you a nightmare for people like.......oh wait, nevermind that.


where are you located?

 

[TNW]

Just buy my upper

Shoot me a message if you're interested. Premium parts

 

[stu929]

AF to the rescue... possibly

 

[ctb766]

I'm in Baltimore County, Perry Hall.

 

[ctb766]

But I've also had my eye on a complete KMR 13" Upper from BCM. I may buy one of those first for my other lower.

 

[joemac]

You don't need those fancy tools.

 

[trickg]

I'm a home brewer - I've got an upper that will have to be built out at some point and I'm more than willing to put a batch of home brew up as "payment" for help building an upper. Pick your style - I've done everything from really pale beers to oatmeal stouts, to Imperial ales that run about 8% abv. I'm not an ace - only been doing it about 16 months, but I've made some danged tasty beers in that time. Sounds like a fair trade to me anyway.

 

[BradMacc82]

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[pwoolford]

I'm in Baltimore County, Perry Hall.

I'm in White Marsh and could help you assemble your upper.

 

[ctb766]

Thanks for the offer! I may take you up on it when I get around to it. I'm about to start framing and finishing my basement, so it may not happen right away.

 

[armed ferret]

I had to look at a map to know where that is. pwoolford definitely knows his shizzle. he'll hook you up good 'n' proper-like.

 

[pwoolford]

I had to look at a map to know where that is. pwoolford definitely knows his shizzle. he'll hook you up good 'n' proper-like.

I appreciate the compliment sir...although the more I learn the more I respect real gunsmiths!

 

[armed ferret]

that's only because you haven't met Chad yet. once you do, you lose all hope for the human race entirely.

 

[phidelta308]

After looking into it myself for my first (and so far only build), the cost of parts and tools to build the upper start to negate any savings. The only advantage is you can spread the cost out over time.

That being said, there are many members on this board who are very generous with their time and tools, and you may be able to get by without buying any specialized tools. If you have a bunch of uppers to build, or you have a bunch of friends with uppers to build, you may be better off buying the tools.

 

[BradMacc82]

that's only because you haven't met Chad yet. once you do, you lose all hope for the human race entirely.

Case in point:

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[Merlin593]

got to Freestate gun range in Whitemarsh
they'll put the whole thing together for you, test fire it, even sight it in if you have an optic.
they'll charge around $40
you can't beat it

 

[BradMacc82]

That can be beat when you have members that'll do the build for free.

And you may actually learn something too. ;-)

 

[Claybreaker 2]

Case in point:

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Don't show Frosh this picture or bananas will be banned in MD as well. They make the gun look more evil and its for the children.

 

[Tower43]

Might have to keep an eye on this thread. I want to build a 20" later for the Dissy I just put on layaway (And getting next check!) from Engage... Though the lower is stamped CAL: MULTI so I guess I could go 308? maybe? IDK... but I'd love to learn how to actually assemble one myself!