AR-15 Build

[huntin1]

For years I have been convincing myself that my bolt guns got the job done and I really didn't need an AR, but the past few months the urge has gotten to be too much. So, after looking at factory offerings, I decided to build one myself and finally got all the parts together. Nothing fancy, just a basic rifle.


http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/huntin1/AR15%20Build-2_zpsscyhh508.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/huntin1/AR15%20Build-1_zpsmaxt0prm.jpg


Aero Precision stripped lower
Seekins LPK and adj. low profile gas block
DS Arms 6 position buffer tube
DPMS buffer/spring
BCM upper assembly, charging handle and pistol grip
Stag Arms BCG
Brownells B-TAC 16" 1 in 7" 5.56 NATO, socom profile barrel
Magpul MOE stock
Troy 13" Alpha Rail Handguard

[J.Baker]

Looks good - almost a twin to my S&W M&P15 TS. I still need to get one of those snap-on cheek risers though - seems I never think about it when placing an order.

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[snowgetter1]

The AR bug is addictive. I have now built two, 6.8 spc and 223. The 6.8 is for my daughter to deer hunt and it works great. The 223 is a 24" .750 gas block prairie dog gun. It is hands down the best gun I have for dogs. Currently building a twin to the 24" to help the barrel cool off some. I would put a picture up but it won't load from my iPad. :(

[NicfromAlabama]

Good looking first build, and you will be much more satisfied with the fact that you put it together. As said, it is VERY addictive. I am putting together an 18" upper this weekend. So many possible configurations out there, you can't stop at one.

[huntin1]

Thanks guys. Yeah, I fear I've started something that may get out of hand. I think I need another upper in 300 Blackout for this rifle and I am already planning another complete rifle, maybe something in 6.5 Creedmore.

[J.Baker]

Here's my other one, a custom build based around Anderson receivers.

Anderson upper and lower receiver
Anderson BCG
RRA LPK
Geissle SSA-E2 trigger
A2 Buttstock Assy
MOE Grip
Enhanced Trigger Guard
CMMG Ambi Selector
BCM Gunfighter Mod 4 charging handle
Troy LP Gas Block
DPMS 18" SASS Fluted BarrelTroy 15" Alpha Rail
PA M4-72 Compensator
American Defense Recon 30 STD QD Mount
NightForce SHV F1 4-15x50 MOA optic

Only thing I would change on this is the barrel. It's a well made and shoots good, it's just heavy as all get out. I actually had to open up a standard AR barrel nut about 0.040" to get it to slide over the barrel. Barrel diameter also makes the barrel/forearm assembly/disassembly a bit of a jigsaw puzzle. Eventually I want to change it out for an 18" pencil barrel, I just haven't been willing to spend the money to do it.

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I also have two Spike's stripped lowers that still need built into rifles, but they've been collecting dust for 4-5 years now. I don't shoot the two I have enough to justify building more, but I've got them if I need them.

[243LPR]

I have more uppers than lowers. Gotta fix that!

[L11.11]

...but I've got them if I need them.ahaha amen brother!! I bought a bunch of the PSA stripped when they were $40. I'm in same boat. I have one SBR'd lower, probably should Form 1 another one or two. Anyway, for now my wallet's focus is bolt gun precision work. I'm the opposite of OP.

[Blackholegun]

Nice builds, it is fun.
Here are a couple I built 6.5 Grendel and a 223 Wylde

[Iowa Fox]

The ARs are a lot of fun for sure. One part at a time stretched out and you hardly notice your spending money

[huntin1]

The ARs are a lot of fun for sure. One part at a time stretched out and you hardly notice your spending money


Not sure that I have the patience to do it that way.

[Nathan gravitt]

Haha, we're all addicts!!

[243LPR]

What height is the cheek riser on the stock? I have the SWFA one piece mount and would like to get a little higher on the stock. I see they come in a bunch of heights.

[huntin1]

That one is 1/4", but I also got rid of the scope mount and scope pictured and went with a Burris PEPR mount and a 4-18x40 scope. Here's how it looks now. I kind of wish I had gotten the 1/2" riser, and I may do so before fall.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/huntin1/Supressed%20AR_zpswhwjslkh.jpg

[Balljoint]

Got the bug several years ago had it at a Savage Shoot, and now have an upper in 300 BLK

[huntin1]

Yeah, I'm considering a 300 BLK build, I just have to convince my wife that I need one. :frusty:

[austir]

What snap on cheek rest/riser do you guys recomend?

[huntin1]

Mine is a Magpul, it's the only one I've used and seems to work ok.

[DesertDug]

Nice looking build. Have done two small frame builds and one large in 308 but I am here do to my 110 .270 Winchester build. Depending on how that one comes out, I am already thinking 6.x light weight large frame may be in my future.

[huntin1]

And the addiction continues. New upper, 6.5 Grendel, 20" barrel. Dang it, now I'm going to have to build another lower.