I want yet another AR-15

[1075tech]

Disclaimer: I didn't read every Post in this thread.

It depends on what you want it for. Just looking for a 2-3 MOA blaster? Buy cheap. Just be warned that if you decide you want accuracy, you'll spend more in upgrades.

You want a half MOA target rifle? Take your time and buy quality components. Spend the most on a quality trigger, barrel, and optics. Build it yourself. You'll learn a lot and have pride in the final product.

If you were closer, I have most of the tools and would help you.

I'll edit to add that my very first build, I did the lower and bought a complete upper. I've since rebuilt that one.

Since then, I've built 4 or 5 for others and 5 for myself. Complete builds from parts.

My most accurate is a 16" 6.5 Grendel that is constantly 1/2 to 3/4 MOA at 100 yards with factory ammo.

My most expensive is my 6.5 Grendel side charge pistol. I'm guessing 1200+/-.

 

[redtail]

Retro A1

All the cool kids do it.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Retro A1

All the cool kids do it.

I've actually thought about going with an m16a4 build.....
I probably won't even do it but I think it would be cool.

 

[Vapor]

Let us know if you get to:

"Instructions unclear, penis stuck in buffer tube."

 

[96coal449]

I bought the upper from white oak armament. I used it for predator hunting.

Shop IN STOCK UPPERS | White Oak Armament

Find the best selection and prices on in-stock IN STOCK UPPERS .

www.whiteoakarmament.com

This is my choice for an upper.
Without a doubt.

 

[GOPerfect]

This is what I am thinking thus far:

Upper... https://andersonmanufacturing.com/am-15-assembled-upper-receiver.html

Lower.... https://andersonmanufacturing.com/am-15-stripped-lower-receiver.html

Hand grips... Ultimate RPTR M-Lok Bundle

Barrel... 5.56 NATO, 16" Stainless Steel M4 Barrel, 1:8 Twist, Carbine Length Gas System | Barrel

BCG/Charging handle... AR-15 Nickel Boron Bolt Carrier Group & Ambidextrous Charging Handle - 5.56/.223/300AAC | CBC Precision AR's

Lower parts kit... Lower Parts Kit, AR15 | CMMG Inc.

 

[Vapor]

Despite all the jokes, I have found anderson stripped lowers to be in better spec than palmettos and maybe even spikes.

They are still Anchor Harvey.

 

[GOPerfect]

Trigger... ST Battle Trigger

 

[Vapor]

Kotaboy32 on youtube did a vidoe on a budget 3 gun build vs an ultimate.

For the budget he used a bca barrel.

His conclusion? The $650 budget build did 90% as well as his top tier $2700 build.

 

[GOPerfect]

Gas tube... Melonited Gas Tube

 

[Vapor]

The spikes trigger will be solid.

I have the alg similar version. Solid preformer.


This is still my favorite. Uses full power springs and gets them down to 4lbs.

LaRue Tactical MBT-2S Trigger - LaRue Tactical

Sorry for all the replies. I'm passionate about this stuff.

 

[GOPerfect]

Sorry for all the replies. I'm passionate about this stuff.

That was the whole reason for starting this.

I want to build, I want to learn and I do not want to talk about politics, Covid, people, the news, work and so on.

 

[96coal449]

Besides Geissele, anyone know of any manufacture for good triggers that fit a large pin Colt?

 

[Twogunwilly]

Get a "Jack" lower. Always wanted one. Someday when I have disposable income.
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$350. in a local gun shop minus the fancy paint job. If it's still there.

 

[dsdmmat]

Yeah, I am thinking about doing a JACK10 one day. Trouble is now that I can make the lowers from 80% receivers I have a hard time buying a completed one. Guess I am a cheap bastard. I also want to grab one of the overthrow lowers. oh the decisions one has to make....

 

[GOPerfect]

Yeah, I am thinking about doing a JACK10 one day. Trouble is now that I can make the lowers from 80% receivers I have a hard time buying a completed one. Guess I am a cheap bastard. I also want to grab one of the overthrow lowers. oh the decisions one has to make....

I wish I could make an 80% complete. I really want a non serialized AR

 

[Twogunwilly]

Yeah, I am thinking about doing a JACK10 one day. Trouble is now that I can make the lowers from 80% receivers I have a hard time buying a completed one. Guess I am a cheap bastard. I also want to grab one of the overthrow lowers. oh the decisions one has to make....

The make an 80% Jack if you can find it in stock $250

 

[dsdmmat]

Trigger... ST Battle Trigger

grab a TACCON 3MR if you can find one. Tac-Con - 3MR AR-10 & AR-15 Trigger | Raptor AK-47 Trigger

 

[GOPerfect]

grab a TACCON 3MR if you can find one. Tac-Con - 3MR AR-10 & AR-15 Trigger | Raptor AK-47 Trigger

Wow, that is a bit pricey

Don't forget, I'm just a civil servant

 

[BDinPutnam]

If you're not planning on using the stock trigger, you can buy damn near any lower parts kit.

Personally, I think CMMG has the nicest milspec trigger "out of the box"- but otherwise you're paying a premium for parts you aren't even going to use if you're going to swap in a drop in fire control group.

 

[GOPerfect]

If you're not planning on using the stock trigger, you can buy damn near any lower parts kit.

Personally, I think CMMG has the nicest milspec trigger "out of the box"- but otherwise you're paying a premium for parts you aren't even going to use if you're going to swap in a drop in fire control group.

See, that's the one I picked. This research thing is pretty nice.

 

[dsdmmat]

Wow, that is a bit pricey

Don't forget, I'm just a civil servant

buy once, cry once

 

[GOPerfect]

buy once, cry once

That's a lot of tears.

 

[Twogunwilly]

KAK LPK, nice trigger IMO

KAK AR-15 Complete Lower Parts Kit

DetailsThe KAK Industry AR-15 lower parts kit is a one stop purchase to get everything you need to complete your first or tenth lower receiver. This AR-15 LPK is made up of Mil-Spec components for maximum compatibility with all lower receivers. It not only comes with the small springs, detents...

www.primaryarms.com

 

[dsdmmat]

The make an 80% Jack if you can find it in stock $250

already have a couple of the AR15 size jack lowers, want to do the JACK10 (308 sized) next. Don't think those are out in 80% configuration yet.

 

[dsdmmat]

Gas tube... Melonited Gas Tube

unless you just want the black gas tube buy the standard SS one. the melonited one will not get you anything extra, except lighter in the wallet.

 

[GOPerfect]

unless you just want the black gas tube buy the standard SS one. the melonited one will not get you anything extra, except lighter in the wallet.

I thought the black would look better with the barrel and hand guards

 

[FrankenCub]

I thought the black would look better with the barrel and hand guards

Paint it before you put the handguard on.

 

[dsdmmat]

Paint it before you put the handguard on.

paint tends to burn off.

 

[GOPerfect]

Paint it before you put the handguard on.

The one I chose is under 20 bucks