Charlotte is an early R604 (again).
Tabitha will soon be a late R603.
I keep track of my parts sources and prices.
In 2009 it was possible to make an R604 for about $750.
Today to replicate that feat is mot along the lines of $900.
The blame is squarely affixed to retro becoming popular and the panic making ANY AR part more desirable as the preferred parts dried up.
Coupled with whomever in DC decided that barrels could not be imported or reimported and you end up with a perfect storm of price increase.
Tabitha will soon be a late R603.
I keep track of my parts sources and prices.
In 2009 it was possible to make an R604 for about $750.
Today to replicate that feat is mot along the lines of $900.
The blame is squarely affixed to retro becoming popular and the panic making ANY AR part more desirable as the preferred parts dried up.
Coupled with whomever in DC decided that barrels could not be imported or reimported and you end up with a perfect storm of price increase.