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firehawk wrote:Whew... I paid $600 for my upper which I thought was a little high at the time. I am glad I bought one when I did because any higher price and I would have just stuck with the 77/44 I have. Personally I could not have justified $700-$800+ for an upper.

That's the range you pay for those WSSM based ones that Olympic sells, but then they're a serious departure from conventional AR components, so you'd expect it to be reflected in the price. Unless Rem/BM really intends to get out of the caliber, which I just don't see happening, it's a matter of sitting tight until the next production phase. I'm betting by mid-March at the latest. A month and a half is worth waiting for a decent price. I can relate to the feeling you get when you have everything but the upper as I went through that myself. Heck, I had loads done and waiting for a month before my upper came. It was maddening...

Hoot

I have one on back order at Cabela`s. After what I have been reading about Bushmaster discontinuing them and gave BM a call. They said they are backed up but still producing both lengths of uppers so just be patient..

jetdr21 wrote:I have one on back order at Cabela`s. After what I have been reading about Bushmaster discontinuing them and gave BM a call. They said they are backed up but still producing both lengths of uppers so just be patient..

Thanx for the update JetDr and welcome to the electronic campfire!

Its amazing how you can talk to the same company and get 2 different stories! Im hoping i like Tridents upper because it sounds like Bushy is going down hill fast!

I havent had anyone complain yet... i think youll be happy, if not like i said..gimme a call, bad publicity doesnt sell product.

I bought my 20" 450 upper from Walsh Gun and Tackle (989) 856-4465 off Gun Broker. $549.95 12/18/11. Best price I could find. Hit them up and see if they can get you one.

I called Walsh Gun & Tackle and talked to Scott about a month ago. He put me on a list for a 20" upper as soon as he can get his hands on one. He cant get a definite answer out of Bushmaster either.

Sorry to hear that. I was lucky. I got the wild hair and he was the best price I could find. Academy did have the camo Remington here for 1275.00 with A2 stock and 18" barrel. I could check and see if they still have that complete rifle for you. If that is something you are interested in.

Thanks for the offer but i went ahead and ordered a custom built upper from Trident Arms. I think i'm gonna be happy i did since they have already worked alot the bugs out of it. It should be at my doorstep early this coming week. I cant wait to shoot it, Just ask JAmes from Trident. I'm like a kid who can't wait for christmas to get here.

Can I ask what it cost you and some of the tweeks they have done to it?