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IHMSA Shooter · July 20, 2009, 12:50 PM

AR15.com will answer many of your questions.

Your budget gives you "Carte Blanche"

Look toward these brand names: Bravo Company, LMT, Noveske, LaRue to name a few.

Knowing your intended purpose for the rifle would help point you in the right direction.

5.56 is a good start. 1X9 twist is a common twist that would allow you to use a wide range of bullet weights. 1X8 or 1X7 might be better if you intend to use heavier bullets. I, personally, would not use a 1X12 twist because it limits your projectile selection.

Multi position stock is a personal thing. BCM makes a good basic M4 carbine stock, but look to Magpul, Vltor or LMT if you want more bells and whistles.

Match triggers are great for target shooting, but I would stick with a stock trigger on a working rifle.

I don't know that anyone is making a cast lower anymore. All the major players new stock lowers will be forged.

Accesories will be determined by the rifles intended purpose.

Hope this helps.

July 20, 2009, 12:50 PM	#2
IHMSA Shooter Member Join Date: November 8, 2007 Posts: 34	AR15.com will answer many of your questions. Your budget gives you "Carte Blanche" Look toward these brand names: Bravo Company, LMT, Noveske, LaRue to name a few. Knowing your intended purpose for the rifle would help point you in the right direction. 5.56 is a good start. 1X9 twist is a common twist that would allow you to use a wide range of bullet weights. 1X8 or 1X7 might be better if you intend to use heavier bullets. I, personally, would not use a 1X12 twist because it limits your projectile selection. Multi position stock is a personal thing. BCM makes a good basic M4 carbine stock, but look to Magpul, Vltor or LMT if you want more bells and whistles. Match triggers are great for target shooting, but I would stick with a stock trigger on a working rifle. I don't know that anyone is making a cast lower anymore. All the major players new stock lowers will be forged. Accesories will be determined by the rifles intended purpose. Hope this helps. Last edited by IHMSA Shooter; July 20, 2009 at 02:20 PM.