AR-15s

You're right of course...sorry for the diversion!

I have a couple of yet-to-be-machined lowers. Are there any manufacturer's uppers I should avoid? Whatever I build will be a Sporter/plinker. Websites or manuals you can recommend? Thanks in advance.

Avoid Bear Creek stuff. For a budget upper I’d go with Del Tron or PSA if you want to buy it complete.