AR building

WarriorDriver · 01-30-2009, 09:14 AM

Websites? Info? Id like to put together a 100yd MOA auto shooter.. anyway, anyone help?

Thanks

Coug91 · 01-30-2009, 10:12 AM

This should be everything you will need.

Build it yourself

WarriorDriver · 01-30-2009, 10:24 AM

wow, nice, thank you.. PS, what can one expect to spend piecing one together?

Mic · 01-30-2009, 10:47 AM

Always going to depend on what you want. you can spend as little as 600-700, or as much as your imagination and pocketbook will allow.

WarriorDriver · 01-30-2009, 10:50 AM

Yeah, I figured, any places you guys recommend in buying the parts from? or all over?

Thanks!

WarriorDriver · 01-30-2009, 11:39 AM

whta about kits like this?

AR-15 standard military issue rifle kit

FatFugg · 01-30-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WarriorDriver

whta about kits like this?

AR-15 standard military issue rifle kit

I am hesitant of kits because I have heard of them using out of spec, inferior parts. I'm sure there has to be some company that sells a kit that is high quality, but I don't know which one it would be. I personally like to pick & chose my components so I know exactly what I am getting.

WarriorDriver · 01-30-2009, 11:53 AM

Ok, good to know. Thanks again.

Coug91 · 01-30-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FatFugg

What he said! They have any & all info you may need to build an AR.

Site's?

These guys have been the best at keeping their prices down in the post-Obama age!

I just picked up a Rock River 16 inch bull barrel upper complete with bolt-carrier & charging handle for $595.00 from them last week!

They currently have Rock River lowers for $165.00!

Firearms, ar15 parts, ar15 accessories, m16, ar15 kns

Their supply has been limited, like everyone's right now, but when they get stuff in they are good at not charging an arm & a leg for it.

pkfirearms = reputable dealer. I picked up a 16" middie before Christmas from them after someone posted on arfcom that they were available. ordered on tuesday, had it friday. arfcom has lots of good info for how to build stuff, people selling parts, pieces, optics, etc.

FatFugg · 02-03-2009, 12:31 PM

Any one looking for AR uppers PKFirearms has a couple of differant Rock River 16inch complete upper available right now! These usually don't last long!

PK Firearms | Online Store

GixxerPete · 02-03-2009, 03:20 PM

I've been looking at complete "custom built" AR from Rock River. IIRC, with the options I had it was around $1200 or so ready to rock & roll, just add optics.

GixxerPete · 02-03-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarriorDriver

Websites? Info? Id like to put together a 100yd MOA auto shooter.. anyway, anyone help?

Thanks

Doesn't Les Baer advertise 1" 100 yd MOA ARs? They're Not cheap though!

WarriorDriver · 02-03-2009, 04:17 PM

Thats it for a Baer? I dont see a point unless its all bling money.. The DPMS says 3/4"MOA at 100yds and they are $1100

GixxerPete · 02-03-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarriorDriver

Thats it for a Baer? I dont see a point unless its all bling money.. The DPMS says 3/4"MOA at 100yds and they are $1100

I lied.... it's 1/2" MOA.

WarriorDriver · 02-03-2009, 05:50 PM

That sounds betta! Still got nothing on my cheap savage rifle :(

thejrod · 02-04-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

I've been looking at complete "custom built" AR from Rock River. IIRC, with the options I had it was around $1200 or so ready to rock & roll, just add optics.

Hey did you get my IM the other day?
Go with S&W over RRA, or better yet, CMMG.

GixxerPete · 02-04-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejrod

Hey did you get my IM the other day?
Go with S&W over RRA, or better yet, CMMG.

Ya think so? What about Armalite or Olympic or DPMS?

Mic · 02-05-2009, 07:31 AM

They are so much fun to build though! (Not to mention, cheaper).

DPMS makes good lowers. Olympic is best to stay away. Armalite stuff is spendy.

Actually just started working on another last night. S&W M&P15 Lower, which will be mated to a CMMG A3 Upper.

Really not sure what I'm going to do with that DPMS Hi-Rider in the picture. I bought it cause it was cheap (70 bucks). I think I might use it to make a dedicated 22 upper.

FatFugg · 02-06-2009, 06:54 PM

Hmph, look what showed up today! Nice billet lower? What shall I do with it?

thejrod · 02-06-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GixxerPete

Ya think so? What about Armalite or Olympic or DPMS?

No no and no.

AR manufacturers break down into a few different tiers. Opinions vary, but based on facts like mil-spec or not, MPtesting of barrels, quality of barrel steel, etc, they come out like this:

Tier 1
LMT
Noveske
Colt
Sabre Defence

Tier 2
Armalite
Bushmaster
CMMG
Stag
S&W

Tier 3
DPMS
RRA
Oly

Here's the chart:

WarriorDriver · 02-07-2009, 10:16 AM

Hmm, I have someone that is interested in trading a bushmaster for my mini14 and sks... decisions..

krayvon · 05-10-2011, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejrod

No no and no.

AR manufacturers break down into a few different tiers. Opinions vary, but based on facts like mil-spec or not, MPtesting of barrels, quality of barrel steel, etc, they come out like this:

Tier 1
LMT
Noveske
Colt
Sabre Defence

Tier 2
Armalite
Bushmaster
CMMG
Stag
S&W

Tier 3
DPMS
RRA
Oly

Here's the chart:

how did you come up with these tiers? was this a study that was done or did you just make it up? :)
i'm honestly curious about your opinion because i've been dealing with 223s for well over 10 years.

TheRedSkull · 05-10-2011, 02:21 PM

necro-thread?

FatFugg · 05-10-2011, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krayvon

how did you come up with these tiers? was this a study that was done or did you just make it up? :)
i'm honestly curious about your opinion because i've been dealing with 223s for well over 10 years.

I think he pulled it out of his arse necroman!

01-30-2009, 09:14 AM	#1
WarriorDriver Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Ltown, WA Posts: 233	AR building Websites? Info? Id like to put together a 100yd MOA auto shooter.. anyway, anyone help? Thanks

02-03-2009, 12:31 PM	#10
FatFugg Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Dri-Shities Posts: 560	Any one looking for AR uppers PKFirearms has a couple of differant Rock River 16inch complete upper available right now! These usually don't last long! PK Firearms \| Online Store Last edited by FatFugg; 02-03-2009 at 12:33 PM.

02-05-2009, 07:31 AM	#18
Mic Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Wa Posts: 165	They are so much fun to build though! (Not to mention, cheaper). DPMS makes good lowers. Olympic is best to stay away. Armalite stuff is spendy. Actually just started working on another last night. S&W M&P15 Lower, which will be mated to a CMMG A3 Upper. Really not sure what I'm going to do with that DPMS Hi-Rider in the picture. I bought it cause it was cheap (70 bucks). I think I might use it to make a dedicated 22 upper. Last edited by Mic; 02-05-2009 at 07:41 AM.

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FatFugg Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Dri-Shities Posts: 560	Hmph, look what showed up today! Nice billet lower? What shall I do with it? Last edited by FatFugg; 02-07-2009 at 08:56 AM.

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01-30-2009, 10:12 AM	#2
Coug91 Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Spokane Posts: 223	This should be everything you will need. Build it yourself

01-30-2009, 10:24 AM	#3
WarriorDriver Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Ltown, WA Posts: 233	wow, nice, thank you.. PS, what can one expect to spend piecing one together?

01-30-2009, 10:47 AM	#4
Mic Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Wa Posts: 165	Always going to depend on what you want. you can spend as little as 600-700, or as much as your imagination and pocketbook will allow.

01-30-2009, 10:50 AM	#5
WarriorDriver Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Ltown, WA Posts: 233	Yeah, I figured, any places you guys recommend in buying the parts from? or all over? Thanks!

01-30-2009, 11:39 AM	#6
WarriorDriver Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Ltown, WA Posts: 233	whta about kits like this? AR-15 standard military issue rifle kit

01-30-2009, 11:53 AM	#8
WarriorDriver Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Ltown, WA Posts: 233	Ok, good to know. Thanks again.

02-03-2009, 03:20 PM	#11
GixxerPete Marksman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Renton, WA Posts: 480	I've been looking at complete "custom built" AR from Rock River. IIRC, with the options I had it was around $1200 or so ready to rock & roll, just add optics.

02-03-2009, 04:17 PM	#13
WarriorDriver Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Ltown, WA Posts: 233	Thats it for a Baer? I dont see a point unless its all bling money.. The DPMS says 3/4"MOA at 100yds and they are $1100

02-03-2009, 05:50 PM	#15
WarriorDriver Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Ltown, WA Posts: 233	That sounds betta! Still got nothing on my cheap savage rifle :(

02-07-2009, 10:16 AM	#21
WarriorDriver Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Ltown, WA Posts: 233	Hmm, I have someone that is interested in trading a bushmaster for my mini14 and sks... decisions..

05-10-2011, 02:21 PM	#23
TheRedSkull Rifleman Joined: Apr 2011 From: Corvallis, OR Posts: 190	necro-thread?