same here. currently in my hands is a lower parts kit and 2 stage trigger, that's as close as I am to an AR 308 today. Of course tomorrow some more comes in, and more Thursday :D So much was on either a reasonable length back order, or just shipping delay. the place I bought the upper from has a 3-4 week shipping delay for in stock items... Just FYI, my lower is coming cerakoted from the manufacturer, and i'm sending the upper out as soon as it shows up. But i'm not adding a battle rail, as a) my budget is already past the breaking point and b) I really only need a bottom side rail for a handgrip/rest and bipod. I'm not mounting a pile of stuff on the rifle, its going to be used for hunting so I don't really need a flashlight, red and green lasers, a bayonet, etc :)