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 Re: It’s time for my first AR
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01/09/18 01:04 AM
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Re: It’s time for my first AR
[Re: tenyearsgone]
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01/09/18 01:42 AM
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TFF Caribou
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No interest in a 16” mid length or in PSA. I knew what I wanted, and found it.
Last edited by Tff caribou; 01/09/18 01:59 AM.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: It’s time for my first AR
[Re: tenyearsgone]
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01/09/18 02:57 AM
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RiverRider
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You can absolutely build one for that budget. Be careful because it is addictive. I'm working on a second build and making plans for a third! I'm on number 6. It is very addicting. Not only that...don't go thinking you can pick up a spare upper so you'll have another caliber---it just doesn't stop there. You'll start having these nagging feelings that you can't quite identify for a while, then you'll realize you can't stand to see an upper just laying around. And then another lower will find it's way into your house, and before you know it you've got some 'splainin to do if the better half figures it out. 
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/Kqs020H.jpg) "Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: It’s time for my first AR
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01/09/18 03:30 AM
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TFF Caribou
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You can absolutely build one for that budget. Be careful because it is addictive. I'm working on a second build and making plans for a third! I'm on number 6. It is very addicting. Not only that...don't go thinking you can pick up a spare upper so you'll have another caliber---it just doesn't stop there. You'll start having these nagging feelings that you can't quite identify for a while, then you'll realize you can't stand to see an upper just laying around. And then another lower will find it's way into your house, and before you know it you've got some 'splainin to do if the better half figures it out. Next one will be FOR the better half. Trinity Ordnance has an upper/Lowe/ and handguard in turquoise battle worn cerakote that actually looked amazing. Don’t usually like batteworn, but with the added color, it was sweet.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: It’s time for my first AR
[Re: TFF Caribou]
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01/09/18 04:47 AM
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Geiselle trigger for 2 stage or CMC drop in for single stage. I have both and both are great. x2 I’ve heard really mixed reviews on ARP on other sites. Do y’all currently use them on your rifles? I trust THF recommendations over Reddit. I have a 12.5" ARP in 6.8 SPC II and it has been sub-MOA with everything I've fed it. From my foxhole, I think it's the best bang for the buck at half the price of other "match-grade" brands. Unless I was shooting bench rest (is there such a thing in AR?), I'd have no issues running an ARP. And honestly, I've never read one of those "mixed reviews" for ARP barrels you mentioned.
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Re: It’s time for my first AR
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01/09/18 10:01 PM
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You can absolutely build one for that budget. Be careful because it is addictive. I'm working on a second build and making plans for a third! I'm on number 6. It is very addicting. Not only that...don't go thinking you can pick up a spare upper so you'll have another caliber---it just doesn't stop there. You'll start having these nagging feelings that you can't quite identify for a while, then you'll realize you can't stand to see an upper just laying around. And then another lower will find it's way into your house, and before you know it you've got some 'splainin to do if the better half figures it out. The trick is to build your wife her own  This was her XMas present. There might be barely $600 in this with the LaRue barrel and Diamondhead handguard. I want my Aimpoint she’s “borrowed” back though.  You are right about the whole “I’ll just get an upper to save money”. That only lasted a few months before the other caliber became its own rifle.
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Re: It’s time for my first AR
[Re: tenyearsgone]
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01/10/18 12:53 AM
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The trick is to build your wife her own
Already cashed that check when I built number two. It's number three and four, already in the safe, that I'm fretting.
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: It’s time for my first AR
[Re: TFF Caribou]
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01/10/18 03:44 AM
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Been happy with my Faxon 16" 223 Wylde Gunner profile barrel. Light and accurate. Part of a lightweight, good quality build I did for just under $1k before optic and mount. <6lbs w/o optic and mount. 6lbs 14ozs with optic and mount. Aero upper and lower Geissele SSA-E trigger STNGR handguard (Texas company) AIM Surplus lightweight NiB BCG SLR Sentry adjustable gas block SAA Dragon's Head linear comp Primary Arms 1-8 scope Aero scope mount Minimalist Stock 
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