The stripped receiver set is $975.
They are extremely similar, with the Modern Varmint having more bells and whistles such as an ambidextrous bolt release and side charging handle. The method in which the trigger is installed precludes us from offering the Modern Varmint receiver sets for sale as "stripped receivers". To bring the Sporter to a lower price point, we have designed it to use more commonly available parts and be more "DIY friendly." As such, we can sell them as stripped receiver sets.
Cheaper than Maccabee, nice! Will we need any proprietary parts, or can we expect the vast majority of milspec and lightweight bolt carriers, bolt, barrels and handguards to work with it? From what I can remember (and please correct me if I'm wrong), the MV had proprietary parts that didn't allow customers to build it themselves entirely.