AR-15 Build Thread

[Hoshneer]

I started my first AR-15 build and thought I'd share my experience with everyone and ask if others would like to post their builds as well. It will be fun to discuss things we've learned and see people take in a new hobby in general.

I am building a the lower receiver at the moment but decided to drop a 3# Velocity trigger in at the last moment which will be nice. I will upload some pictures of the parts and update as I'm getting everything done.

Git really lucky and snagged this kit for $50 at a local shop and noticed they sold for $200 at a shop down the street.

As I move forward I'll update. I also owe a ton of gratitude to a friend who isn't on here that is mentoring me through this step by step. A truly good BOTL.

Let's see your pics!

 

[dscl]

I shall be following this thread with much interest.

 

[Frank Rizzo]

Did the same. Found out I had more fun building the damn thing than shooting it. if you run into trouble, there is a pretty good knowledge base over at m4carbine. Good luck!

They're not too shabby for whitetail

 

[Hoshneer]

Thanks I'll check it out and I'll also check are local hunting laws!

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[Frank Rizzo]

Thanks I'll check it out and I'll also check are local hunting laws

Yeah, game wardens get a little uptight if you use FMJ or ball ammo. So no M855 steel penetrator!

 

[Angry Bill]

Just remember, Everyone has their own opinion on the perfect AR. Build it, but be prepared to make changes in the future,

 

[mwlabel]

What do you plan to do with it? What's your budget?


(Am I a broken record yet?)

 

[Hoshneer]

What do you plan to do with it? What's your budget?


(Am I a broken record yet?)

It's for function only it did up looking pretty bad ass but I wanted a rifle for self defense and your usual 2nd amendment I sound crazy when I say it stuff.

 

[Hoshneer]

So..
Nickel Boron BCG
16 inch 7*1 Twist Stainless Barrel
Mag Flare
BAD lever
Ambidextrous Charging Handle
3# Trigger
Forward flash suppressor
JP Silent Captured Spring

I haven't bought an optic but I think I have a grand in it.

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[ElectricMayhem82]

Does anyone know anything about DaytonaTactical? I've got deal on a few stripped lowers and probably will be building up an AR pistol, AR rifle, and buying an .308 receive for a long bull barrel. Anyways, they have lots of uppers that are cheaper than anyone else, but have no idea to the quality. The pistol is a fun gun, don't really need anything, but cheaper parts. The 5.56 rifle I don't mind skimming on some parts, but others like the trigger group is prefer more quality. The .308 I'd like a quality free-float barrel and hand guard, trigger group, and stock set.

Any info on reviews would be awesome.


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[Deadman's Point]

You get what you pay for typically with uppers.

 

[boltman]

It's for function only it did up looking pretty bad ass but I wanted a rifle for self defense and your usual 2nd amendment I sound crazy when I say it stuff.

You don't sound crazy to me Hoshy. You sound sane and intelligent. The second amendment is there to protect citizens from the tyranny of their own government. And if anyone thinks it can't happen here they haven't studied history.

 

[Hoshneer]

You don't sound crazy to me Hoshy. You sound sane and intelligent. The second amendment is there to protect citizens from the tyranny of their own government. And if anyone thinks it can't happen here they haven't studied history.

Thanks brother, I put quite a few rounds threw it and have found I'm loving the iron sights. It's shoots like a charm and the trigger I put in still blows my mind.

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[joe45]

Looks good Hoshy. Nice work!

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Glad I found this thread!! Just bought my lower today.

Still deciding on my wants/needs/must haves. Leaning towards a Stag lpk but am unsure of my trigger choice, will buy a spikes upper to match the lower, and have my heart set on a Daniel Defense barrel(cold hammer forged/chrome lined/sub moa). I plan on building this as a multipurpose rifle (home defense/shtf/varmint/target/possible hunting). I'm buying this a piece at a time as budget allows (am very open to trading my home rolls for parts if anyone has an interest in that), am wanting to keep costs as low as possible, but am not willing to rush the build by cutting costs buying junk parts. I want this rifle to be reliable and accurate. My Grampa always used to say, "buy cheap, buy twice" and that old cowboy never steered me wrong. I'm open to suggestions on what parts/manufacturers/vendors I should be looking at, and also which I should steer clear of

 

[Rod707]

Glad I found this thread!! Just bought my lower today.

Still deciding on my wants/needs/must haves. Leaning towards a Stag lpk but am unsure of my trigger choice, will buy a spikes upper to match the lower, and have my heart set on a Daniel Defense barrel(cold hammer forged/chrome lined/sub moa). I plan on building this as a multipurpose rifle (home defense/shtf/varmint/target/possible hunting). I'm buying this a piece at a time as budget allows (am very open to trading my home rolls for parts if anyone has an interest in that), am wanting to keep costs as low as possible, but am not willing to rush the build by cutting costs buying junk parts. My Grampa always used to say, "buy cheap, buy twice" and that old cowboy never steered me wrong. I'm open to suggestions on what parts/manufacturers/vendors I should be looking at, and also which I should steer clear of

Your grandfather sounds like a great man brother! Lacking the tools to put my rifle together piece by piece I settled on a pre-built upper by BCM and was able to piece my lower together with stripped DPMS lower, VLTOR stock, and a CMMG lower parts kits. Troy flip up front and rear BUIS. My goal was same as yours brother.

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[BrewinHooligan]

Your grandfather sounds like a great man brother! Lacking the tools to put my rifle together piece by piece I settled on a pre-built upper by BCM and was able to piece my lower together with stripped DPMS lower, VLTOR stock, and a CMMG lower parts kits. Troy flip up front and rear BUIS. My goal was same as yours brother.

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He was the best man I've ever known. It's hard to believe he isn't with us anymore, but he is with me every time I cast a rod or pull a trigger.

 

[Ga Gator]

I went cmmg LPK, without the standard trigger. And I used the ALG combat trigger. I am very impressed, light crisp pull. And it didn't break the bank.

ALG is owned by Geissele



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[JG358]

Glad I found this thread!! Just bought my lower today.

Still deciding on my wants/needs/must haves. Leaning towards a Stag lpk but am unsure of my trigger choice, will buy a spikes upper to match the lower, and have my heart set on a Daniel Defense barrel(cold hammer forged/chrome lined/sub moa). I plan on building this as a multipurpose rifle (home defense/shtf/varmint/target/possible hunting). I'm buying this a piece at a time as budget allows (am very open to trading my home rolls for parts if anyone has an interest in that), am wanting to keep costs as low as possible, but am not willing to rush the build by cutting costs buying junk parts. I want this rifle to be reliable and accurate. My Grampa always used to say, "buy cheap, buy twice" and that old cowboy never steered me wrong. I'm open to suggestions on what parts/manufacturers/vendors I should be looking at, and also which I should steer clear of

Geissele is all you need to know when it comes to ar triggers.

 

[Ga Gator]

Hooligan is this your first build? I just finished my first.

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