M1a EBR: Build or Buy Built?

[Shatzen]

Hey ODT i really want a m1a ebr with a sage stock. should i buy one already built or build one myself? I need advice and any input y'all have. Thanks

 

[IMDB]

A used bush rifle or a socom will run around $1500 - $1600. A EBR stock is $750. So your looking at $2300- $2500 if you go that route. A Fulton EBR is $3000. You might save a little if you build it yourself.

David

 

[basstracker89]

Try to buy one used just like you want for a deal and you will save money. There are a lot of nice guns coming out of the wood work because people are needing money. Just be patience for the right deal. If there's one thing I have learned over the years is that there is always a better deal...... Personally I think the AR platform is the most accurate semi auto made.

 

[Shatzen]

well I'm in a gun buying frenzy right now. Tomorrow I'm picking up my new ddm4 v5 flat top ar15 and saturday hopefully I'm picking up a used h&k usp 45 tactical off a guy on ODT. Id like to build my own, what platform would you recommend? springfield m1a socom??

 

[edzackley]

Had one in a UBR stock. Don't expect much in the way of accuracy from a Socom. It was doing good to shoot 2.5" at 100yds. Sold it and now have a POF in 308 that is twice the rifle.

POF 308

vs

M1A in UBR

 

[Shatzen]

damn thats beautiful. so what m1a should i buy? just a couple suggestions especially because i was planning on getting a socom but their accuracy isn't good so i need to be pointed in a new direction

 

[edzackley]

Not sure on that one. I know if you go to a M1a match grade, you should do much better accuracy wise, but I don't have any personal experience with them... the socom has been my one and only foray into Springfields...

In a sage UBR or EBR they sure do look good though.

 

[edzackley]

 

[Shatzen]

should i get a 16inch barrel or a 18?

 

[edzackley]

Personally I'd go with the 18". But it all depends on what your goal for the finished product is.