I am an avid shooter/hunter looking to build an AR15. I have been around guns for many years but recently found myself wanting to build an AR. Due to my lack of knowledge on these guns I am here for advise.

So for starters I am looking for a parts list I cannot seem to find anything helpful on google. I know the major parts ie barrel, stripped upper, stripped lower, furniture, trigger, bolt carrier group, its the little things I need now. If you have a link to a comprehensive list that would be great. As well as tools I need.

I have few parts selected and will list my choices when I have gathered a few more for opinions.

Thank you for your help in this endeavor of mine.

Ill give this a shot.

Upper
Lower
BCG
Barrel, gas tube, FSB, Flash hider, crush washer, d-ring, weld spring, barrel nut
Lower parts kit
Buffer tube/spring/buffer/stock/castle nut/end plate
BUIS and/or optic
Handguards or rail
Charging handle

And that's about it, besides that you'll need mags and ammo, and the tools to assemble all of the above

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AR15 Build Sheet

Well, if all the info above doesn't get you going,     you shouldn't be building a firearm!!!!!!

As for learning the AR15................................................  spend as much time on this forum as you can and read everything here,  remember  read  10 times more than you type and it won't be long before you are a couch commando like the rest of us, lol!!!!!!  

SH:  The build tutorial posted at the top of this sub forum is very useful in guiding you through all the little detail parts required.  Also, Brownells has a number of videos on YouTube that do the same.  You'll need a few special hand tools, starting with some roll pin punches for the lower assembly.  For the upper you will need a receiver block to hold the upper receiver in your bench vise and a wrench to tighten the barrel nut.  I don't use a torque wrench because the torque required is modest and (unlike automotive engines) the exact amount not all that critical.  Most late model handguards come with a proprietary barrel nut and an included wrench. Others use a standard GI barrel nut wrench. SLR and BCM handguards use a simple crescent or 1-1/4" open end wrench.  In summary, building your own AR is not difficult and very rewarding.  I say go for it. - CW

Thank you for the advise.

For starters I have been reading a lot (this site and others) and gathering a parts list. So far what I know for sure is that I plan to get a PSA stripped lower (sentimental reasons mostly) and then looking at a stripped upper from areo precision and a green mountian 16" barrel. I have a BCG in mind but still looking.

I still need furniture and the small key items.

If y'all have and words of caution with my current selections please let me know.

With things like a lower parts kit do you "get what you pay for" would it be wise to spend more or run cheaper?

Well I am not sure where your budget is, but I would look into a custom trigger from Geissele, and for furniture I would look at a Free Float Rail and lopro gas block. As far as stocks there are many good options I prefer Magpul.