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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Aero Precision .308 M5 Everything (Page 16 of 82)
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Anyone know where to get an m5 stripped lower? Seems like they are out of stock everywhere I'm in the same boat. I have damn near everything but the stripped lower. I ran into that same problem back in Dec '15. Himmed and hawed at getting a complete and decided to get one anyway, I already have like 3 LPK's. Soon I as bought one they went out of stock and came back a few weeks later. IMO you are best to check their site often and be ready to pull the trigger as soon as one is posted as in stock. . Instock ATM |
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What barrel nut wrench are you guys using to get over the BA barrel. I tried using my Gem state and the barrel is too big. What barrel nut/rail are you using? Most large frame ARs use a proprietary wrench or something other than a standard armorer's wrench. |
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What barrel nut wrench are you guys using to get over the BA barrel. I tried using my Gem state and the barrel is too big. What barrel nut/rail are you using? Most large frame ARs use a proprietary wrench or something other than a standard armorer's wrench. I am using a Rainier Arms Switch, it was on sale for 194.00 |
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What barrel nut wrench are you guys using to get over the BA barrel. I tried using my Gem state and the barrel is too big. What barrel nut/rail are you using? Most large frame ARs use a proprietary wrench or something other than a standard armorer's wrench. I am using a Rainier Arms Switch, it was on sale for 194.00 is this applicable? |
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What barrel nut wrench are you guys using to get over the BA barrel. I tried using my Gem state and the barrel is too big. What barrel nut/rail are you using? Most large frame ARs use a proprietary wrench or something other than a standard armorer's wrench. I am using a Rainier Arms Switch, it was on sale for 194.00 is this applicable? Yup the barrel is bulled out I use the gem state tool. I just ordered a PRI 308 barrel nut wrench, I hope it works. http://www.amazon.com/PRI-Dpms-Barrel-Torq-Wrench/dp/B00JF79XPC?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00 |
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How many rounds do you have on the phase 5? I want to build an aero for a duty rifle, but the bolt release issues are scaring me. Might go with a Armalite def10 instead. Quoted:
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I had a CMMG 308 bolt catch from a 308 lower parts kit that worked fine in my Aero M5 receiver. I bought the Aero bolt catch later and it did not function properly in terms of locking the bolt back on a Pmag magazine, unlike the CMMG one. I have since replaced it with a Phase 5 extended bolt release, which I also have had no problems with so far. How many rounds do you have on the phase 5? I want to build an aero for a duty rifle, but the bolt release issues are scaring me. Might go with a Armalite def10 instead. I only have about 250 rounds through my Aero M5 308, so no data here on the long term reliability of the Phase 5 bolt release. This was recommended to me by other members on this site. |
| Okay you can add Gem state AR wrench and Precision reflex to barrel nut wrenches that work on a Ballistic barrel/ Rainier arms switch barrel nut. The gem state doesn't go over the barel and the PR barrel nut wrench doesnt line up with the holes on the nyt. I was trying to get this thing done and get shooting this week but I guess that is not going to happen. I might just post it on the EE and get a M1A and call it a day I have been trying to get this thing together for 2 weeks just to find out the tools don't work and order another one and wait another week. If anyone is looking for one please pm me, it would be a whole rifle deal no parting. unless someone knows something about barrel nuts. |
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There are no wrenches. A fortis wrench? Quoted:
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That's a Fortes switch rail, order their wrench and you will be gtg! I have one and it works great! There are no wrenches. A fortis wrench? Yes. OOS on their website but likely in stock elsewhere. http://fortismfg.com/fortis-switch-barrel-nut-wrench |
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Just finished mine up.
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Aero takedown pins and bolt catch (Tried Black Rain and they weren't long enough) Aero BCG Aero Buffer and Buffer Spring Extended mag release button Ballistic Advantage 18" Syrac Ordinance clamp on adjustable gas block CMC Trigger KZ ambi safety (On the way) Super sniper SS 16x42 |
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Finally got the my latest Aero M5 308 build out to the range. Always love shooting the 308. Very easy to get the Anderson adjustable gas block set up. It adjust from the front, ala SLR's (the best), but cost a lot less. Don't have to take the handguard off to adjust either. Bushnell 4-12 AR BDC dialed in great. Got to do a something with the trigger. Had light primer strikes. Probably due to the JP springs. Gonna get a RRA NM. The KAK barrel ran great!
Ran some extra Wolf steel case I had laying around. I figure if I can get that to run, anything will. 
Here is 10@100 yrds off hand with a bipod. The flyers were all me, but at least I was consistent in my flinching! It was pretty windy as well. 
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Aero Builder set.
Aero / B A 18" SS barrel, alumhyde black UBR BTE tanker CH MOE grip (ugh) Milspec LPK Aero pins DPMS bolt catch Seekins mag release Seekins adjustable gas block (had it on hand - would rather have a front adjusting) toolcraft BCG (next time - nitride) Larue MBT 2S Troy HK style folding sights Brake off amazon. JP clone I think DPMS Spring and buffer. Just needs an optic. Sighted it in with irons and played around for about 100 rounds. No failures after gas block was adjusted. 
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Finished my M5 build-up project this past weekend; I wanted to build it identically to my precision AR15 (the lower AR in the picture). I still need to cerakote the barrel, and I've got a 6-24x50 PST coming in that will replace the Leupold VX3 in the picture.
This was my first venture in the LR308 world, and it's different than the 5-6 AR15s I've built up in the past. Aside from all the differences with the LPKs, I had issues getting the magpul MIAD grip to fit with all but one of the rear inserts. I'm hoping this thing is a shooter; I've got enough cash tied up in it where it ought to. Specs: Aero Precision Stripped Upper Lower Set Aero Precision NiB BCG 20" Lilja .260 Remington Barrel SLR 7-Series Adjustable Gas Block 15" SLR Solo 308 Rail Aero Precision LPK Timney Trigger Magpul PRS Stock Magpul MIAD grip SilencerCo ASR Brake American Defense 20MOA QD mount 
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Buddy and me built them together and I think the only similar parts were the builder kit from aero and a aero bolt carrier, but we did have different barrel nuts on our builder kit, his was more standard.
I did a Aero builder kit Aero barrel Aero bcg and gas system Magpul moe grip (regret it after playing with his ergo with the palm shelf) Rainer Rac comp Nikon m308 Phase 5 release Geiselle ssa trigger Aero lower kit Pmag Axts charging Handle Harris bipod Magpul foregrip Magpul prs 
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About to start collecting the parts for my Aero M5 build. Wish me and my wallet luck!  Good luck! Any ideas on what parts your planning on? I bought a Rainier match barrel for my 5.56 pistol and was so happy with it that I'm gonna go with them for my .308 barrel. Upper and LPK will be Aero Precision and maybe even muzzle break if I can find a deal on one. Probably gonna go with a tubular handguard because the only thing I'll be attaching to it is a bipod As for glass I've had good results with all of my Vortex optics so I'll likely go that route for this as well. |
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I bought a Rainier match barrel for my 5.56 pistol and was so happy with it that I'm gonna go with them for my .308 barrel. Upper and LPK will be Aero Precision and maybe even muzzle break if I can find a deal on one. Probably gonna go with a tubular handguard because the only thing I'll be attaching to it is a bipod As for glass I've had good results with all of my Vortex optics so I'll likely go that route for this as well. Quoted:
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About to start collecting the parts for my Aero M5 build. Wish me and my wallet luck! Good luck! Any ideas on what parts your planning on? I bought a Rainier match barrel for my 5.56 pistol and was so happy with it that I'm gonna go with them for my .308 barrel. Upper and LPK will be Aero Precision and maybe even muzzle break if I can find a deal on one. Probably gonna go with a tubular handguard because the only thing I'll be attaching to it is a bipod As for glass I've had good results with all of my Vortex optics so I'll likely go that route for this as well. Sounds awesome, what vortex glass? I have been interested in vortex lately from their red dots to scopes but haven't pulled the trigger yet. |
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Sounds awesome, what vortex glass? I have been interested in vortex lately from their red dots to scopes but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Quoted:
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About to start collecting the parts for my Aero M5 build. Wish me and my wallet luck! Good luck! Any ideas on what parts your planning on? I bought a Rainier match barrel for my 5.56 pistol and was so happy with it that I'm gonna go with them for my .308 barrel. Upper and LPK will be Aero Precision and maybe even muzzle break if I can find a deal on one. Probably gonna go with a tubular handguard because the only thing I'll be attaching to it is a bipod As for glass I've had good results with all of my Vortex optics so I'll likely go that route for this as well. Sounds awesome, what vortex glass? I have been interested in vortex lately from their red dots to scopes but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I have the Crossfire II with BDC reticle if I'm not mistaken? It was dead nuts on right out of the box and has held zero perfectly. This was on a 5.56 rifle though so I'm not totally sure how it'll handle the increased recoil of .308 I also have a Sparc II and Strikefire II which have both been awesome. I had an EOTECH before and honestly I prefer the Vortex optics Just my .02 |
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I have the Crossfire II with BDC reticle if I'm not mistaken? It was dead nuts on right out of the box and has held zero perfectly. This was on a 5.56 rifle though so I'm not totally sure how it'll handle the increased recoil of .308 I also have a Sparc II and Strikefire II which have both been awesome. I had an EOTECH before and honestly I prefer the Vortex optics Just my .02 Quoted:
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About to start collecting the parts for my Aero M5 build. Wish me and my wallet luck! Good luck! Any ideas on what parts your planning on? I bought a Rainier match barrel for my 5.56 pistol and was so happy with it that I'm gonna go with them for my .308 barrel. Upper and LPK will be Aero Precision and maybe even muzzle break if I can find a deal on one. Probably gonna go with a tubular handguard because the only thing I'll be attaching to it is a bipod As for glass I've had good results with all of my Vortex optics so I'll likely go that route for this as well. Sounds awesome, what vortex glass? I have been interested in vortex lately from their red dots to scopes but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I have the Crossfire II with BDC reticle if I'm not mistaken? It was dead nuts on right out of the box and has held zero perfectly. This was on a 5.56 rifle though so I'm not totally sure how it'll handle the increased recoil of .308 I also have a Sparc II and Strikefire II which have both been awesome. I had an EOTECH before and honestly I prefer the Vortex optics Just my .02 That's good to know, I had a eotech and did the refund option and got a m21 which I like but didn't really think about the washout issue which has become a problem with the only solution being a little light but the battery life is terrible. I was looking a lot at the strike fire and the sparc ar. |
For the life of me, I could not find much in the way of accuracy results for the stock Aeroprecision M5E1. So, I just had to build up my own to find out. I present to you my "almost" stock build with some real world testing, on the bench at 100 yards with a 10-15 crosswind.
Ingredients: - M5E1 lower receiver using Aero's LPK - M5E1 16" .308 CMV complete upper - Magpul CTR stock & MOE grip - Geissele 2GS trigger - Kahntrol Systems HexMod brake - Nikon M-308 4-16 BDC 800 scope - Harris Bipod w/ PrimaryWeapons mount. 10 lbs. (as pictured, without ammo) 
First and Second Set: Sierra GameKing using 150gr 41gr. Vihtavuori N135 with first the shot group was 0.75 MOA (to the right). After adjusting the windage, the second group was 1.25 MOA including the flyer. 
Third Time's the Charm: Hornady A-MAX 168gr using 40gr. Vihtavuori N135 helped make a 4 shot group at 0.60 MOA. I didn't want to push my luck with a 5 shot group. :-) |
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I'm hoping this thing is a shooter; I've got enough cash tied up in it where it ought to. Nice build. I have been considering a Lilja barrel for my next upper, but haven't decided yet between the 6.5 creedmoor or .260 remington. How does it cycle for you? |
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By request of another member I'll post some photos of my M5 build, completed last year (my original build thread was archived). This build took my first deer this year.
Final build list: -Aero M5 receivers -Aero LPK -Aero BCG -Geisselle SSA -Knight Armament Co URX II rail -Rainier Arms Select 1/11 Twist stainless barrel -Surefire Brake -SLR Sentry7 Adj. GB - melonite -SLR melonite Gas tube -Ergo Grip -Rock River Arms Buffer tube -Cav Arms C1 (A1) stock -DPMS SPR plate -DPMS AR10 buffer and spring -Matech rear sight -Delton/PRI charging handle -Seekins Billet Mag Release button -Upper assembled By Boltcarrier.com (KAC armorer) -Nikon 3-9x40 Prostaff BDC reticle on a Burris Pepr mount (it was pulled from a previous hunting AR setup). -Caldwell Bipod Adapter -Harris Bipod (can't remember the model, bought it super cheap off of EE) -Fancy Rustoleum Paint Job (Camo Khaki/Camo Earth Brown with a faint hint of Camo Deep Forest Green, all colors left over from a rattle can multi-cam job on another build from years ago). It was all black until yesterday when I figured I'd give it the rattle can treatment. (The previous owner of the Rail had it painted and I was unable to remove all the paint, several of the parts such as the bipod, rear sight, SPR butt plate, etc were well worn and used as well.) 
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I'm sorry if this has been asked, I googled it for 45 minutes and could not find a discussion about it. Aero precisions website states that their M5 uppers have M4 feed ramps, is this a typo? I'm looking for a forged 308 upper to put my Larue predatar barrel in because I'm swapping it with a Larue 260 barrel when available. I was hoping to use the aero upper because the price is right.
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By request of another member I'll post some photos of my M5 build, completed last year (my original build thread was archived). This build took my first deer this year. Final build list: -Aero M5 receivers -Aero LPK -Aero BCG -Geisselle SSA -Knight Armament Co URX II rail -Rainier Arms Select 1/11 Twist stainless barrel -Surefire Brake -SLR Sentry7 Adj. GB - melonite -SLR melonite Gas tube -Ergo Grip -Rock River Arms Buffer tube -Cav Arms C1 (A1) stock -DPMS SPR plate -DPMS AR10 buffer and spring -Matech rear sight -Delton/PRI charging handle -Seekins Billet Mag Release button -Upper assembled By Boltcarrier.com (KAC armorer) -Nikon 3-9x40 Prostaff BDC reticle on a Burris Pepr mount (it was pulled from a previous hunting AR setup). -Caldwell Bipod Adapter -Harris Bipod (can't remember the model, bought it super cheap off of EE) -Fancy Rustoleum Paint Job (Camo Khaki/Camo Earth Brown with a faint hint of Camo Deep Forest Green, all colors left over from a rattle can multi-cam job on another build from years ago). It was all black until yesterday when I figured I'd give it the rattle can treatment. (The previous owner of the Rail had it painted and I was unable to remove all the paint, several of the parts such as the bipod, rear sight, SPR butt plate, etc were well worn and used as well.) https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13267899_10206460392404431_6842674461324204472_n.jpg?oh=d40ef7c15542b699945a12dcf17c7237&oe=57DBB61C https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13332847_10206460393364455_9156715277452885612_n.jpg?oh=9f93e76a6efbfe477625e22e7f333ddf&oe=57CF4B20 https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13237698_10206460456806041_901015151768791187_n.jpg?oh=efd8fd83294e7127f539fc9612546d8f&oe=57DB9A58 Love that  !!
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By request of another member I'll post some photos of my M5 build, completed last year (my original build thread was archived). This build took my first deer this year. Final build list: -Aero M5 receivers -Aero LPK -Aero BCG -Geisselle SSA -Knight Armament Co URX II rail -Rainier Arms Select 1/11 Twist stainless barrel -Surefire Brake -SLR Sentry7 Adj. GB - melonite -SLR melonite Gas tube -Ergo Grip -Rock River Arms Buffer tube -Cav Arms C1 (A1) stock -DPMS SPR plate -DPMS AR10 buffer and spring -Matech rear sight -Delton/PRI charging handle -Seekins Billet Mag Release button -Upper assembled By Boltcarrier.com (KAC armorer) -Nikon 3-9x40 Prostaff BDC reticle on a Burris Pepr mount (it was pulled from a previous hunting AR setup). -Caldwell Bipod Adapter -Harris Bipod (can't remember the model, bought it super cheap off of EE) -Fancy Rustoleum Paint Job (Camo Khaki/Camo Earth Brown with a faint hint of Camo Deep Forest Green, all colors left over from a rattle can multi-cam job on another build from years ago). It was all black until yesterday when I figured I'd give it the rattle can treatment. (The previous owner of the Rail had it painted and I was unable to remove all the paint, several of the parts such as the bipod, rear sight, SPR butt plate, etc were well worn and used as well.) https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13267899_10206460392404431_6842674461324204472_n.jpg?oh=d40ef7c15542b699945a12dcf17c7237&oe=57DBB61C https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13332847_10206460393364455_9156715277452885612_n.jpg?oh=9f93e76a6efbfe477625e22e7f333ddf&oe=57CF4B20 https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13237698_10206460456806041_901015151768791187_n.jpg?oh=efd8fd83294e7127f539fc9612546d8f&oe=57DB9A58 Love that !!
How does it shoot? Eats anything I put through it. I'll admit, I'm not the best shot so the groups haven't been what I had hoped for (yet) |
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here's a pic of my M5 with a BA 308 barrel with the M4 feed ramps. https://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz300/rpol98/G%20and%20A/P1020295_zpsjjq2nh2y.jpg Thanks, guess I'll have to look elsewhere. |
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Geissele any will be good Timney has both single & two stage LaRue MBT-2S very good trigger These there triggers are my top picks for drop in. Quoted:
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What trigger drop in kits work? Timney any good? Geissele any will be good Timney has both single & two stage LaRue MBT-2S very good trigger These there triggers are my top picks for drop in. Thank you |
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