New AR build status...

I am planning a new build. My BOHICA lower was supposed to come in at the beginning of the month, but they had a bad batch so it was postponed till the start if July.

This is what I plan on it looking like in the end. Kind of. I used Brownells AR-15 builder and they didnt have everything I wanted. Such as the Noveske Pig, black Pmags, VLTOR MUR upper receiver, and the 10.5 barrel. The one in the pic is an 11.5.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...T/98c3ec72.jpg

So far heres what I have.

Bohica Lower already paid for. Just waiting for it.
http://www.primalrights.com/cart/ind...d&productId=10

Have my DPMS lower parts kit.

Mil Spec buffer tube setup will be ordered this week when I get paid. Hopefully.

Then I just need to get the VLTOR EMod stock, and the upper, then get my NFA stamp and all the accessories.

I cant wait.

Whats the process for getting an SBR stamp anyways? I want to do it, but I have no idea how.

And thats a sweet rig.

Go to the BATF website and get them to send you a Form 1, which is the form to manufacture a weapon. The cost is $200 and it takes a few months to get approved. If you get the bbl before you get the stamp, then you dont want to get caught with it. Even if they arent together. Having a barrel under 16 inches and an AR is constructive possession.

Found someone selling the upper I wanted for $150, and they have it in hand. I talked them into holding it for me till I get paid. :D

This is what Im getting. He has the one with out the forward assist, but Ill be sending it to VLTOR and they will put the F/A on it for $50.

http://www.vltor.com/mur-images.htm#Image%201

Dude

What the fuck

$150? Fuck you.

:D

That thing is gonna look sick on that lower I got too.

Check out this lower srs.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=132266769

Yeah I've seen those before, they're really nice. The only thing I don't like about them is the font of the text.

Yea the font came across kinda gay. But besides that it would make a sick ass gun with the right stuff.

Got my buffer tube assembly in today. My upper should have been here today, but I think it may have gotten delayed.

So once I get that, Ill STILL be waiting for the lower, and once I get that, all I need is the barrel and a bolt carrier group to have a fully functioning firearm. :D

I wish they would hurry the fuck up with my lower.

lookie what I got.


http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...T/efebfe36.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...T/8f109530.jpg

Found a Youngs Chrome M16 bolt carrier group for ~$170 today. :D

Have the barrel on order. Should take like 2 months though. STILL waiting on the lower. They are finished, but the company that made them just moved so they have to wait for the BATF to ammend their FFL so they can legally send lowers out.

Dude wtf.

Where did you find it? I've been hunting for a Young NM FA BCG for a while now and short of gunbroker I can't find a damn thing.

I'm ordering a POF billet lower tomorrow. It's the only billet lower I can find that will accept the redi-mod and is still from a reputable company I know I can trust.

www.adxtactical.com

I was talking to the owner about my barrel and told him I was looking for a chrome BCG too, so he told me he had a few that he didnt need for builds in the shop. Im calling them tomorrow to arrange payment. I love that company. They have hooked me up with so many good deals on hard to find stuff. Im only paying $275 shipped for my barrel with the front sight. Once I get the bbl, then all I need are optics and some kind of handgaurd. Not including the stuff I have on order I just havent gotten yet.

They dont have the regular chrome BCG listed, but they have the national match one if you are willing to pay that much.

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www.adxtactical.com

I was talking to the owner about my barrel and told him I was looking for a chrome BCG too, so he told me he had a few that he didnt need for builds in the shop. Im calling them tomorrow to arrange payment. I love that company. They have hooked me up with so many good deals on hard to find stuff. Im only paying $275 shipped for my barrel with the front sight. Once I get the bbl, then all I need are optics and some kind of handgaurd. Not including the stuff I have on order I just havent gotten yet.

They dont have the regular chrome BCG listed, but they have the national match one if you are willing to pay that much.

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Thanks for the tip, I always forget to check Addax. One Young NM BCG coming right up!

If you sign up at AR15armory.com you can get a discount too.

So I called today and got it and they hooked me up with it for $140 + $6.95 S&H.

Fuck yea.

So I got quite a bit of money for my birthday and was also able to order this.

http://www.adxtactical.com/store/pc/...&idcategory=54

:D

I also ordered some Hornady TAP ammo, a few tools for the build, and a charging handle. So now all I need is the lower to come in, the pig brake, gas tube, and the barrel.

Adda MAGPUL ASAP sling plate to that too.

Just got my YNM BCG in today. This thing is fookin nice.

Yea, I got mine in a week or so ago. My VLTOR CASV-EL should be here in a few days too. Only thing I still have to pay for is the barrel and the KX3.

Im getting tired of waiting for the lower, so Im canceling that order, and Ill be ordering a Black Rain Ordnance one.

Where you ordering that Black Rain Ord Lower from??

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Where you ordering that Black Rain Ord Lower from??

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Not sure yet. Ive seen a few online, but Im also thinking about getting a Noveske lower. Im not 100% sure yet.

I e-mailed the guys at Black Rain and they said that if you have a local dealer you do business with, then you can have them contact BRO and they should be able to get it for you. Or you can try places like Gun Broker.

well if you go with the Black Rain Ord Lower let me know Im the seller on Gun Broker and run Defiance Armory

oh and your Avatar is freaking me out she looks like someone I use to know LOL

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well if you go with the Black Rain Ord Lower let me know Im the seller on Gun Broker and run Defiance Armory

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lmao thats where I was looking. What kind of deal can you cut me? :D

YA YA

Oh the Black Rain Ordnance charging handles should be out next week come out next week

I got the lowers and uppers, and soon charging handles

you're a fat one mister grinch

I ended up going with a Spikes Tactical lower. Just ordered that, a pistol buffer tube (Ill have this build as a pistol till I get my NFA stamp, then Ill be able to put the stock on), and a stubby Tango Down vertical fore grip for my other AR. I really love those B.R.O. lowers, but they are a little too much for me.

I have the money for the barrel, and Im just waiting for that to come in. My lower should be in next week, and once I get that and the barrel Im done.

Got my lower yesterday and put it together in like 25 minutes. All I need now is the barrel.

Shitty iPhone pics.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...T/ce29b316.jpg


http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...T/b342885c.jpg

That is going to be one beautiful fucking rifle when its finished. Good work.

Mine has unfortunately been postponed temporarily. As of right now, I could probably very easily finish it with the funds I have, but I have found other things to spend my money on.

How do you like the Spikes lower? Thats currently one of my considerations, next to another Mega.

Its really nice. But the finish isnt as flat as my VLTOR upper. Im actually looking to get a regular upper and possible get rid of the VLTOR.


EDIT: Not because of the finish lol. Apparently they dont do the forward assist swap anymore, so Im stuck with an upper with no F/A. Ill either swap this one for a regular upper with F/A + cash, or just buy another upper and keep this one for a bench gun build.

Well if you really are considering ditching the VLTOR because of the FA, I'll gladly take it off your hands. I was actually looking for a MUR withOUT an FA. Is the MUR finish really that flat though? Like, completely matte? That might change my decision on a lower lol.

Its the flattest Ive seen. Ill try and get a good pic for you. What kind of upper you got? For a new upper with F/A and $50 its yours. Its an awesome upper, and I wish I could get the F/A put on, but this is going to be my go to gun, and I want all the things like a F/A on it.

EDIT: My Spikes Tactical has almost a semi gloss finish to it though, so it does make it look more flat. I put it on my Stag which is pretty used, and its isnt that bad. Plus if you wipe it down with oil occasionally, it can knock the shine up a little over time.

A local gunsmith shop has these: http://www.57center.com/ in stock. Interesting concept, and tempting to try out, but between magazine and ammo expense I think I'll stick with 5.56.

Ammo is about the same as 5.56. But mags are alot more. And I never really like those uppers. Not much room for optics. Either irons, or a red dot and you would have to mount it too far back for me.

My barrel order got pushed back another 1.5- 2 months. So I may go look elsewhere.

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Ammo is about the same as 5.56. But mags are alot more. And I never really like those uppers. Not much room for optics. Either irons, or a red dot and you would have to mount it too far back for me.

My barrel order got pushed back another 1.5- 2 months. So I may go look elsewhere.

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I say you buy a CHF upper off bravoco, take the barrel for your own, and sell the stripped upper. I'm sure a stripped bravoco upper could fetch you a good bit, and all their components are top quality so you know you're getting a good barrel.

EDIT: What barrel were you looking at, anyways?

The one I have on order is a White oak bbl. Not sure what brand Ill get now though. Need to find something in stock.

I found a Sabre Defense bbl. Hopefully I can get it.

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Ammo is about the same as 5.56. But mags are alot more. And I never really like those uppers. Not much room for optics. Either irons, or a red dot and you would have to mount it too far back for me.

My barrel order got pushed back another 1.5- 2 months. So I may go look elsewhere.

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Yeah, not really interested in that. Primarily due to financial constraints. Besides, I have more than fifty M16 mags, and little desire to buy expensive mags for a pea shooter less effective than 5.56.

The 5.7 is mainly a submachine gun/pistol round. I just do see a use for it in a long weapon. If I get a 5.7 gun, it will be a SBR PS90.

Daaammniiiitttttt

I made the mistake of going down to the fun store to poke around today. I'm back in the mood for building. Probably going to order a POF Billet lower tonight. Fuck me. I feel like I should anyways, I've had this RRA LPK sitting around for like 2 or 3 months now collecting dust, plus the Youngs NM BCG I ordered last month-ish.

Although I was VERY tempted by the S&W MOE carbine they had down there. Gotta say though, not impressed with the MOE handguards. EXTREMELY wobbly, even under almost no force.

Hows it coming along, Anony?

Barrel should be here early next week. After that I'm done. But I'll still need to get my NFA stamp so I can put a stock on it. So it will be a pistol for a while. I ended up getting the Sabre barrel. Paid about 100 more for it. But it's a better quality bbl, it comes with the flash hider and delta ring, and most importantly, it was in stock.

All the stuff I've heard about the MOE hg's wa good. Maybe that was a bad set. Or not installed right.

!!

Spikes lowers are on sale for $90! Forget the POF billet, looks like I'm going with a Spikes.

EDIT: What the FUCK. Spikes closes at 12EST on Fridays?! Fuck that. Oh well. The order is place, I just have to fax them a copy of the FFL on Monday (hopefully... I hope SOMEONE is there on a holiday) and my SBR build is back in action. :D

I found the light im putting on it.

http://www.fenixlight.com/viewnproduct.asp?id=42

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I found the light im putting on it.

http://www.fenixlight.com/viewnproduct.asp?id=42

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Very nice. Whats the price tag on one of those puppies?

I just ordered a MOE stock and a MIAD. I like my CTR well enough, but I don't think it's worth double the price for the lock feature, and all the MOE's I've handled are pretty tight to begin with.

THey sell for around $90. For the stock on mine Im probably going with the new Magpul ACS.

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THey sell for around $90. For the stock on mine Im probably going with the new Magpul ACS.

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I know you're building an SBR, but just so ya know UBR's are in stock in black at PKFirearms if you want one for your other AR. They seem to be coming back around slowly. I almost grabbed one just for the hell of it.

I do want to get a FDE UBR for my other AR. Im turning that one into a 16 in SPR.

This scope: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Mille...0dms%201-4.htm

And this mount: http://www.americandefensemanufactur...&product_id=47

Then I plan on getting the whole thing painted FDE.

Actually, Ill ptobably go with the Fenix TA21 light. It has a shitload more settings, and is a 2 cell flashlight as opposed to the TA30 which is a 3 cell, so the TA21 will be smaller.

Just ordered a B.A.D. and ASAP. I got the B.A.D. because I plan on putting a redi-mod on it. My build is going to be a duty rifle, and I highly doubt I'll have an extra mag on me when the time comes that I may have to use it, thus my reasoning for the redi-mod.

I am so fucking excited to build this rifle. I can't wait to see yours when its done either, Anony. It looks very nice so far.

EDIT: If you're interested, they're in stock here: http://westernsportonline.com/index....products_id=61 theres 19 left.

Im not posting anymore of mine till its done. :D

I have an ASAP plate, and I like it. Ill probably pick up a B.A.D. and see how I like it. And I decided to go with an Aimpoint Micro on my SBR.

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Im not posting anymore of mine till its done. :D

I have an ASAP plate, and I like it. Ill probably pick up a B.A.D. and see how I like it. And I decided to go with an Aimpoint Micro on my SBR.

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For $34, I figure they're worth a try. I mean, I know its going to help in my situation at least, but if you try it and don't like it, its not exactly breaking the bank plus I'm sure you could find someone that would buy it.

Also, those guys at Western Sports Online are good guys. That was my first time ordering from them and I'm definitely impressed. Their website had a glitch that made me think I was getting free shipping, so I checked out and placed my order and about half an hour later the owner of the store e-mailed me and told me about it. He still honored the free shipping anyways, but warned me just in case I notice it in future purchases. Good customer service over there. I mean, I was just impressed with the fact that he even took the time out of his Sunday to e-mail me.

I'm not so sure what I want to do about optics. I've tossed around the idea of a Micro, but I'd really like to try one out. I got to mess with my first real Eotech teh other day and I gotta say I'm not too impressed. The reticle was very fuzzy and hard to focus on, and I have 20/15 eyesight. I'll see if anyone else has any others I can test out, maybe his was just poorly set up?

I have TERRIBLE eyesight. EOTechs are blurry if you dont know how to look through them.

Both eyes open, and dont focus on the reticule. Look through it and focus on the target. When I first got mine it took me a little while to get used to it, but now I love it. The reason it was hard for you to focus on is because you arent supposed to focus on it.

I had a little problem last night. I was cycling the bolt to get it good and worn in for when I got the bbl, and the charging handle started getting harder and harder to pull back. Then it started sticking towards the back. I figured it out though. The part on the charging handle where it contacts the bolt carrier was getting worn down, and making metal shavings. I looked at the CH on my other AR with about 2500 rounds through it, and it shows no wear except for a little on the finish. E-mailed Bravo Co. about it, and they have me a new one on the way.

Do you just have a regular ol' forged CH from them? I really like their new Gunfighter CH's, and I'm thinking next time they're in stock I might have to grab one.

Yea, just a regular one. I may get a gas buster if I decide to get a suppressor later on.

My Spikes lower shipped today :D. I'm so excited, this is going to be a fun week. I've got a lower, MOE stock, ASAP, BAD, and MIAD all coming in the mail within the next week. I was hoping to scrape up enough cash to place an order on a Redi-Mod too just so I could have my entire lower done all at the same time, but that doesn't look like it'll happen this week.

I should probably find out if someone locally can engrave this for me before I put it all together, because I'd rather only have to ship out the lower if I have to, and don't want to be bothered with disassembling the whole thing if I do.

They are pretty easy to take apart if you need to. Ill try and get mine done locally when I get it engraved.

Got my barrel. :D

Im going put it on, and then Ill come back home, check the headspacing, and go shoot it some. Pics coming soon.

PICS PICS PICS!

I just ordered a Redi-Mod and some Magpul anti-tilt followers and Ranger Plates for all my USGI mags. All I really needed was a firing pin retaining pin (I bent the shit out of mine while reassembling my bolt the other day), so I used it as an excuse to binge some more, because I'm sure as hell not paying $8 in shipping for a $1 part. :D

I'll get some pics when I get off. I also ordered an ARMS 40L sight. That should be here next week.

Heres a crappy iPhone pic. Still isnt operational though. Having a hard time backing the barrel nut some to get the gas tube through. Im going to my grandfathers tomorrow, and we will get it done then. I might have to cut the delta ring off and take a pipe wrench to the barrel nut. Good thing I have an extra set.

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Heres a crappy iPhone pic. Still isnt operational though. Having a hard time backing the barrel nut some to get the gas tube through. Im going to my grandfathers tomorrow, and we will get it done then. I might have to cut the delta ring off and take a pipe wrench to the barrel nut. Good thing I have an extra set.

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WHERE?!

You tease.




I really need to slow down. I'm spending too much too fast lol. Just ordered a Gear Sector ASP and claw hook adapter... and I don't even have my lower yet, let alone a whole rifle. In other news I did get my MOE stock and MIAD in today. Lower is coming Tuesday. ASAP and BAD at an undisclosed date next week. Redi-Mod is who-knows-how-far out. BFG's wesbite says 4-6 week ship time.

Still pretty undecided on what I want for an upper/barrel. I'm stuck between 12.5 (which is hard as FUCK to find) 11.5 or 10.5. If I go with 11.5 or 10.5 it will be either a complete BCM or complete Spikes. But at that point, I'm not sure if I want an FSB or not. I'm kiiiiinda leaning towards an FSB for the sole fact that I know its going to work when I need it to, since this is going to be my go-to rifle and I can't afford the chance of something failing. Throwing an extra mechanical part in the mix when I could have something fixed just kinda adds to that slim chance.

Go with the FSB for a duty rifle. They are pinned in the barrel, which makes them the most sturdy gas blocks available. Period. You can beat the shit out of it and it wont turn like a clamp mounted GB will.

And I must have forgotten to post the pic. lol

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...T/9842b7c1.jpg

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Still pretty undecided on what I want for an upper/barrel. I'm stuck between 12.5 (which is hard as FUCK to find) 11.5 or 10.5. If I go with 11.5 or 10.5 it will be either a complete BCM or complete Spikes. But at that point, I'm not sure if I want an FSB or not. I'm kiiiiinda leaning towards an FSB for the sole fact that I know its going to work when I need it to, since this is going to be my go-to rifle and I can't afford the chance of something failing. Throwing an extra mechanical part in the mix when I could have something fixed just kinda adds to that slim chance.

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Ok, the barrel length thing could be its own thread in itself, but Ill try and break it down. For every inch, you will gain velocity and with velocity comes a higher maximum effective range. My 10.5 in will be effective out to about 100 yards with some 75 gr 5.56.

Now when I saw effective I mean the bullet will still have enough velocity to fragment in the target. You will still be able to hit targets out to as far as you want. Its just that they will just have a .22 caliber hole punched in them. Ive seen the Diablo PWS 7 in barrel upper hit a man sized target at 300 yards.

Ill see if I can find the chart with all the muzzle velocities and 100 yard velocities for different bbl lengths.

I finally got to shoot it today. It functions fine. Only got to shoot like 20 rounds, and I let two of my little sisters shoot it. They loved it.

Awesome. Have you started your SBR paperwork yet?

EDIT: Got my BAD and ASAP in today. So much Magpul goodness on my desk right now. Lower comes in tomorrow!

No. I probably wont mess with that till I get my tax return next year.

And Ive decided to change the look. Im selling the VLTOR CASV-EL rails and Im gonna get a LaRue 11 inch free float rail, and the Diablo PWS CQB comp.

Mmmm, got my lower in today and all assembled. This thing sure is sexy.

EDIT: Man, this RRA LPK is ridiculous. I used one on my other build too, but its nowhere near as nice as this. There is almost absolutely no creep, and the break is nice and sharp. It's definitely a pretty heavy pull, but the fact that I barely have to squeeze it makes up for it.

Wanna buy my VLTOR rails?

I got my ARMS #40L BUIS in and its a pretty nice unit.

And I met a guy with a registered SBR so I slapped my upper on and shot it. Man I need to get this thing registered. Thats my next priority. Its sick with the stock.

My lower looks so lonely.

It looks so nice with everything on it, drenched in Magpul goodness. So much so that I think I'm too impatient for the SBR paperwork right now. I might buy a 14.5" and have it pinned and welded, then sometime down the road finally get on the paperwork and have the barrel cut and threaded.

EDIT: In other news I got my BCM Gunfighter CH in the mail, and a shitload of Magpul followers and ranger plates. That was a fun little project. Now all my USGI mags are up to par.

I traded my cheap magnifier for 6 mags with magpul followers. 4 Colt, and 2 Okay mags. Even got an 8 mag pouch too.

Get a 11.5 in bbl and pin one of those 5.5 in brakes on it. That way you dont have to get it cut.

Started working on my Form 1 today. I just need to get it signed by the Sheriff, get two passport photos, and save up the $200.

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I ordered a new light for the pistol. So Ill be putting the Insight M3 back on my XD45. This is the light I ordered. For the price, it seems great. Ill make sure to do a review for it when I get it in.

https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.ph...roducts_id=1641
You can find them for as low as $85 and for that price, its hard to beat with all the features it has.