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    AR-15 Build


    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.







    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

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    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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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.
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    I have more uppers than lowers. Gotta fix that!
    "An armed society is a polite society"
    "...shall not be infringed" What's the confusion?

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    Quote Originally Posted by J.Baker View Post
    ...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.

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    Nice builds, it is fun.
    Here are a couple I built 6.5 Grendel and a 223 Wylde
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    The ARs are a lot of fun for sure. One part at a time stretched out and you hardly notice your spending money

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iowa Fox View Post
    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.

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    Haha, we're all addicts!!

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    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.
    "An armed society is a polite society"
    "...shall not be infringed" What's the confusion?

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    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.


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

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

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

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

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    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.

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    And the addiction continues. New upper, 6.5 Grendel, 20" barrel. Dang it, now I'm going to have to build another lower.
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    The FAB Defense GLR-16 has the option for a thumb wheel adjustable cheek riser if you're so inclined. I have one on an AR and like it quite a bit. It's made teaching younger shooters (ie kids) easier as it can be adjusted to the height that they need vs an adult.
    https://www.fab-defense.com/en/categ...heek-rest.html
    FTR in 223, BA LE Tactical in 308, 110 Flatback in CBI 6mmBR Norma, Others

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    I've looked at that FAB stock, I may use one on the next lower I build. But that's going to have to wait a bit, I just ordered a new handgun.

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