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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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08/19/12 01:58 AM
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I'd suggest getting a good barrel , never heard of marks armory but u can get some good barrels cheap
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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08/19/12 02:12 AM
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Never heard of them either, was a few members on arfcom talking about running this upper with good results. Figured it would be worth giving a shot.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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08/19/12 02:32 AM
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I used the palmetto state lpk on mine and it was great. I wish I would have just went ahead and spent a few extra dollars and got the magpull stock on it though. Pm me if you need any help on the build. They're a ton of fun to do. Goodluck!
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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08/19/12 06:15 PM
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Thanks jtz821! Yeah I may end up changing out the stock, but I personally kinda like the basic M4 style stock. Dunno, have had my eye on the Magpul CTR though.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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08/20/12 04:01 AM
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I love those Spikes lowers, it's a shame that they engrave the flag backwards though! Good luck with the build
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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08/20/12 10:41 PM
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Thanks jtz821! Yeah I may end up changing out the stock, but I personally kinda like the basic M4 style stock. Dunno, have had my eye on the Magpul CTR though. . Anytime! This is the one I should have gone with http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-str-lower-build-kit.html?utm_source=STR+%26+1911&utm_campaign=Constant+Contact&utm_medium=email
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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08/22/12 12:49 AM
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If you have not used the hogue grip and personally prefer it I wold recommend looking at the ergo grip.
my preference is ergo, magpul, hogue.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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08/22/12 02:11 AM
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Looks like its gonna be a fun rifle!
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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08/22/12 02:19 AM
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I will give you my 2 cents on that single point sling plate you are looking at buying even though you didnt ask for it. I thought the single point sling thing was going to be the ultimate way to attach a sling to a AR. Boy was I wrong!!! If you plan on standing alot doing gaurd duty or something then they are fine. If you plan on doing much walking or running they suck! They just allow the gun to move around WAAAAY to much for me unless you have at least one hand on the gun at all times. I have found the 2 point sling like the V-Tac design to be much better for moving and hunting type situations.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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08/22/12 04:00 AM
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I will give you my 2 cents on that single point sling plate you are looking at buying even though you didnt ask for it. I thought the single point sling thing was going to be the ultimate way to attach a sling to a AR. Boy was I wrong!!! If you plan on standing alot doing gaurd duty or something then they are fine. If you plan on doing much walking or running they suck! They just allow the gun to move around WAAAAY to much for me unless you have at least one hand on the gun at all times. I have found the 2 point sling like the V-Tac design to be much better for moving and hunting type situations. I could not agree with you more. I carry an sbr as a duty rifle that came with a single point. I hated it from the get go and went back to a 2 point.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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08/22/12 11:02 AM
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I love those Spikes lowers, it's a shame that they engrave the flag backwards though! Good luck with the build there's a specific reason for that... gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze behind as the soldier moves forward on the battle field
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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08/22/12 01:58 PM
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I love those Spikes lowers, it's a shame that they engrave the flag backwards though! Good luck with the build there's a specific reason for that... gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze behind as the soldier moves forward on the battle field
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/13/12 06:10 PM
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Ok so few changes in plans and a little progress made. Scrapped the idea of doing a 300 BO, gunna stick to a .223/5.56 for this one. Have decided to build a predator rig out of it basically. Gunna do a magpul CTR stock in OD green, either magpul or hogue od green grip this weekend. Will update with more pics after but for now here is what I got. Now for an upper im thinking 16-18 inch barrel, low profile gas block, Nikon M223 scope. No need for flip up buis or anything with it just being a dedicated hunting rig with a scope I wouldnt think.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/13/12 06:13 PM
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The stupid pin for my trigger guard mushroomed on the end instead of driving all the way in, gotta get a new one now.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/13/12 08:04 PM
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The stupid pin for my trigger guard mushroomed on the end instead of driving all the way in, gotta get a new one now. Did you use a standard punch or a roll pin punch?
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/13/12 08:05 PM
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Looks like u knicked the lower pretty good trying to beat it in ?
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/13/12 08:18 PM
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The stupid pin for my trigger guard mushroomed on the end instead of driving all the way in, gotta get a new one now. Did you use a standard punch or a roll pin punch? standard punch Looks like u knicked the lower pretty good trying to beat it in ? Yeah got a couple little knicks, not too worried about it as I'm sure it will gain a lot more out using it. Not gunna be a safe queen, will just touch it up with a little Alumablack and roll with it.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/13/12 08:31 PM
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Actually most of the silver you are seeing there is the pin itself, it mushroomed instead of driving in. The only spot on the receiver that is knicked is the little spot right below the pin.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/13/12 09:06 PM
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Actually most of the silver you are seeing there is the pin itself, it mushroomed instead of driving in. The only spot on the receiver that is knicked is the little spot right below the pin. Invest in a roll punch set. They are not expensive (I think harbor freight sells them)...they are the right tool for the job!
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/13/12 09:52 PM
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I love those Spikes lowers, it's a shame that they engrave the flag backwards though! Good luck with the build there's a specific reason for that... gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze behind as the soldier moves forward on the battle field From Army uniform regs (AR-670-1, 28-18 c. (2)) The full-color U.S. flag cloth replica is worn so that the star field faces forward, or to the flag's own right. When worn in this manner, the flag is facing to the observer's right, and gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward. The appropriate replica for the right shoulder sleeve is identified as the reverse side flag.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/13/12 10:54 PM
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Ok got the pin to punch in better now, looks a ton better. Hit is with a black paint pen and you can't even tell.
Gunna run Saturday to get the stock, grip, slingplate and a stock wrench so I can button this lower up for good.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/14/12 01:03 AM
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I would stay away from the drop in style quad rail. I personally dislike quads anyway. But get you a good free floating tube it rail. YHM are great for someone in a budget. But the troy tubes I run are about the lightest out there and you can add rail sections where you need them. My 15" tube is 13.6oz. That is lighter than the carbon fiber tubes.
Get the right tool for the job. Get a strong vise and upper vise clamp. Get the right tool for the job
Get quality parts the first time.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/14/12 02:12 AM
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Definitely Target, I swung by ACE on the way home and grabbed some better tools for the job. Now I am very satisfied, got my oops fixed. Will post pics tomorrow when I get to work.
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