I am trying to finish my build and would like some advice on finishing my build..The purpose is shoot  100yrds or less but capable of shooting steel at 300yrds with .223.. Oh my state needs a 16" barrel or more and muzzle brake.. I was looking to get the GM barrel with 1:8 twist and AIM BCG or PSA .. I am not sure on what to get in optics but limit is about $350 or so for barrel ,bcg,and optics and mount , Any suggestion??



What I need
Barrel (midlength gas system )
BCG
Optics

What I already
Anderson Upper & Lower
DPMS Trigger
Hogue grip
Magpul handguard
UTG model 3 stock and tube

barrel:

check out ballistic advantage or faxon...prolly lookin at $150-200.

BCG:

aim surplus nitride for $89 is GTG....$90

Optics:

check primary arms' brand of red dots, scopes or whatever you want they are pretty cheap and good quality


hopefully this helps you out

I have the GM-M8 mid length barrel..very nice and reasonably priced.  Ballistic Advantage is also a good option ( I have barrels from both vendors).  PSA was having a special on blem BCG's (I think it was $74.99)  I have a few Anderson BCG's that I got from Primary Arms for $85/ea.  They have been working fine.

Thanks for the great info


I just found out that I got a utg red dot to use from my man ..  I am not whether to use the utg and upgrade trigger to pof or something similar or use stock trigger and get better optics

Does the brake need to be welded in your state?

BTW, that GM-M8 barrel is a great choice.  You won't find a better shooting barrel anywhere near that price.

RRA has their BCG p/n AR0032AGRP for 87.00.

Well this shit sucks I am waiting on my refund to finish my rifle and will be my first gun on my Firearms ID .. Here is catch,the bone in my lower jaw is almost gone and not much is holding it together.. They saying I shouldn't shoot my AR until I have surgery to fix my jaw(Install membrane and syn bone marrow) and it heals first WTF..





Please explain how one is better than the other??

If i were in your shoes, I'd do this

Faxon 16'' Pencil Barrel - $180 shipped - http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XFXB16PM&name=FAXON+FIREARMS+16+IN.+Pencil+.223%2f5.56+4150+QPQ+Nitride+Barrel&groupid=6477
AIM Nitrided BCG - $90 shipped - http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XAIMBCGN3BDG&name=AIM+AR%2fM16+.223%2f5.56+Nitride+9310+MPI+Bolt+Carrier+Group&groupid=723
TRS-25 - can be found for sub-$60 on Amazon Warehouse deals if you keep an eye out.

OR

Ballistic Advantage 16in, mid-length - $130 -http://www.primaryarms.com/ballistic-advantage-ar-15-556-nato-16-mid-length-barrel-12x28/p/babl556015m/
AIM Nitrided BCG - $90 shipped - http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XAIMBCGN3BDG&name=AIM+AR%2fM16+.223%2f5.56+Nitride+9310+MPI+Bolt+Carrier+Group&groupid=723
Primary Arms Micro-Dot w/ Full Co-witness Riser - $120

Either one could bust your budget by 10 or 15 bucks (RDS price on option one, shipping on option 2).  You're bascially choosing between a little better barrel on the first choice, and a little better RDS on the second.  I'd go with the better barrel. I've run several TRS 25s, and for the shooting you're describing they'll work fine.   No prob with the folks suggesting PSA for a BCG, but i like AIM's fast (and free) shipping so they're my preference over PSA.

 

My max spent is really only a guide line than anything
Here is what I was thinki
16" Gov't / Socom, 5.56 NATO, Mid-Length, 4150 QPQ-http://faxonfirearms.com/16-govt-socom-5-56-nato-mid-length-4150-qpq/
Or
GM-M8 16" Mid Length gas system 5.56 NATO-http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/gm-m8-16-mid-length-gas-system-5-56-nato/
AIM
Nitride BCG
or
Boron BCG
Bushnell AR 1-4 24mm(

I prefer a chrome lined barrel on my high use rifles, at least until there is a definitive comparison between chrome and melonite (which I also like), and the GM barrel is a mid weight which provides a stiffer barrel than a light or pencil profile can...less POI shift at high temps than a lighter profile.

If its not that important to you then get a lighter barrel.

Faxon and Ballistic Advantage make great products,  I just prefer the medium profile and chrome lined GM...or a Spikes "Optimal Profile" if you can find a deal on one, but they are a bit pricier than the others.

I really liked the med profile and chrome lined and seems the best quality for money.. I could use a pencial barrel cause I shoot a couple and then change shooters..
Is there any real difference between the boron or nitrided coating ?? Otherwise I was looking to get the Aim evo3 bcg if they come avaible again..

Well I went threw something and found I was missing a couple things.. I am trying to spend  about $600 max and right now I have no extra parts  .. Would it even be possible to finish the build with that kind of budget with shipping included  ??Also the parts listed below are my suggestions and can be changed..






What is left
Barrel-Gm 16" mid 1:8 twist
BCG-Aim or PSA
Stock kit -I can get UTG PRO Model 3 for $60 shipped but is there a cheaper and better option ?
Ammo-Was looking at Freedom Ammo
Mags-
Case-
Optics w/mount-Bushnell 1-4 24mm Cheaper version and not sure on mount
Trigger-Purchased-RISE ARMAMENT DROP IN TRIGGER 3.5LB SPORT RA140SST $99 shipped
Extra parts-


Sorry i don't mean to be a pain..

Updated trigger to RIse Armament sport trigger sale ..

Boron (nickle boron) is an actual coating that can, in some rare cases, flake off...whereas nitride (melonite, etc) is a chemical treatment that does not add to the dimensions or have the ability to flake off.

Thanks for the great info and will stick with Nitride and now to find the rest of the parts on the list..

Build Update
Any suggestions would be great Thanks  

Barrel-Not sure on barrel cause GM is still not in stock and might have to get something else
BCG-(Ordered) PSA Blem Prem BCG
Stock kit -(Ordered) Magpul MOE stock kit from PSA
Ammo-Was looking at Freedom Ammo
Mags-(Ordered) D&H 10 round mags with yellow followers
Case-
Optics and mount  (Got & Ordered) I picked Millet Tactical rings and ordered Bushnell 1-4 24mm scope for $113 shipped
Trigger-Purchased-RISE ARMAMENT DROP IN TRIGGER 3.5LB SPORT RA140SST $99 shipped
Extra parts-(Ordered)PSA BCG rebuild kit
Still working on what extra parts I need to get



Oh has anyone bought or used the Rise Armament Sport trigger cause I picked one up from Jse Surplus and the reviews are bad and I am trying to figured if I got screwed and order something else or see what I got???
http://www.jsesurplus.com/RISEARMAMENTDROPINTRIGGER3.5LBSPORTRA140SST-1.aspx

What kind of life span do you expect from that barrel and what kind of Warranty??
Thanks

Does anyone have any other suggestions for barrels in 16" mid length and 1:8 or 1:9 twist for about $150 and are in stock or should wait for the GM m8 barrel ??

Seriously consider the Faxon.  Great barrel and great customer service.  Cant go wrong.