an d how much of that is PERCIEVED value?- ie because I've got a SPRINGFIELD, mine is so much better than your 305- well if you want to play that game i've got 3 usgi m14s that are all NICER than your commercial springfield- now with these kits, what's being PROPOSED is replacing everything but the RECEIVER with usgi parts- like upgrading your f150( ptooie) to a 350 with all the bells and whistles- and he's also talking about BRAND NEW US MADE SEMI auto RECEIVERS down the road for those of us like me that have the real thing and are willing to invest time and money to get the best- as for my build - well, it's a TRW and that alone should tell you what caliber of quality parts i'll be using