so, planning on starting my first ar build and am new to the platform. Looking for insight on the project.
Needs/Wants-
Sub ~2500 bucks, can go a little over but i don't really want to. Can they be Built well at this price point
lightweight/skelatonized if at all possible
this will be a short to intermediate range hunting rifle... 25~300 yds for Wisconsin Whitetail
would like to have it in a caliber i already own/reload preferably a 7mm-08 as i don't currently run a .308 in anything i own
i have been doing a fair bit of reading on the subject of building one (i'd rather not buy a complete rifle as i have built all my other hunting rifles) and am still pretty confused as not all part are on the same page fitment wise, which i found kind of odd. haven't bought any of the parts yet but im looking at a F1 lower and upper, Any experience with these? Good, bad or otherwise. looking at them strictly from an aesthetic standpoint because who wants an ugly Rifle LOL? some good reliable brands for all the little pieces? Good barrels?
i have a fair bit of bolt gun building experience but have never ventured into this platform so feel free to to correct any ideas i have.