bea175... nice setup, and nice rifles. I have no doubt you paid what you paid, but in terms of what a guy who's looking to build ONE rifle will pay, your costs are not what mine would be.
In reference to the OP, I can say from my experience buying LaRue Tactical products over the past 6-8 years or so, they are very, very good, and their customer service is second to none. Not to mention they support our guys in uniform way over and above the call of profit.
