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MS, USA
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Posted: 11/8/2018 2:22:39 AM EDT
[Last Edit: RaccoonRanger474]
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After about 4 years of trying out different setups, I think I have finally found my favorite personal setup. About the only things that I might change is swapping to a maritime bolt catch and Airborne charging handle from Geissele, but I haven't been able to justify the purchase yet. I've been running this configuration for about 6 months now. I'm about 600rds in with one competition and few wild hogs on the board. My only problem seems to be that I have too much fun shooting it and I end up tearing through my ammo stockpiles faster than normal. Here is a breakdown of parts;
I debated on getting the adjustable gas block for a while right before I ordered my suppressor. Now every rifle that gets built for my household is going to have one. |
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Posted: 11/8/2018 2:39:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Dangus]
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ETA: You got it.
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MS, USA
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Posted: 11/8/2018 2:45:28 AM EDT
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Lol I thought it was broke there for a minute.
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Posted: 11/8/2018 8:07:33 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/9/2018 8:01:46 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DrywellDweller]
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Posted: 11/9/2018 4:11:52 PM EDT
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I need to catch up
 Aero Precision Pistol by A B, on Flickr
 DPMS Build by A B, on Flickr
 Spikes Spider by A B, on Flickr
 Crusader by A B, on Flickr
Have a couple more, but no pics at the moment. |
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ID, USA
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Posted: 11/10/2018 2:15:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: YDKDY]
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 My First build. Wanted something to shoot steel out to 500 yards or so with a budget of $1000 for the rifle without optics. Guess I built a SPR -ish rifle without really knowing what one was when I started. I learned a lot from lurking here and elsewhere online and had a buddy help a bit as well. I found some great buys out there. Didn't pay a nickle for shipping on anything. It came in just under $1000 with tools included. Got a great deal on the scope for less than $230 shipped. The parts: Lower Receiver - Anderson stripped LRPK - Anderson Trigger - Rise Armament RA140-SST Upper Receiver - Ballistic Advantage assembled Barrel - Ballistic Advantage 17.7" Hanson Mid w/low profile gas block BCG - Aero Precision nitride Handguard - Aero Precision Atlas S1 MLok Buffer Assembly - No name carbine from Ballistic Advantage Charging Handle - Strike Industries Compensator - VG6 Delta Buttstock - Magpul CTR Grip - Magpul MIAD Trigger Guard - Magpul Magazines - Magpul Scope - Nikon M-223 3-12 X 42 Scope Mount - Aero Precision Ultralight I have also picked up a UTG Recon M-LOK bipod which I really like better than a Harris at the range. Still working on loads, but it seems to like 69 gr. Sierra Match Kings and Varget. Can't wait for the next build! |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/11/2018 11:19:13 AM EDT
[#8]
First build in many years (just getting back into AR's)
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Posted: 11/11/2018 2:38:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Skrapmetal]
[#9]
Originally Posted By TheGriz:
First build in many years (just getting back into AR's) https://www.dropbox.com/s/hy9vtjhl7ciivrw/IMG_1379.jpg?raw=1
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/11/2018 2:58:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skrapmetal:
Nice. How do you like the optic? The only two things I'm less than enthusiastic about are 1) the focus ring moves pretty easily - need to use a drop of silicone or something to lock it in place 2) I have the mount all the way to the rear of the rail and I still have to collapse the stock a couple notches to get the eye relief right. I really need a cantilever ACOG mount of some type probably but I'm not keen on spending more money on it yet. It's pretty fast to acquire but nothing equals the speed of a red dot/holo for <100 yds. Time will tell how I like it. Price is right and it comes in FDE 
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Posted: 11/11/2018 3:27:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: turfengineer]
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 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File450 Bushmaster Deer Rifle Saturn Big Bore Upper Tromix Ultra Light 18” mid barrel Stynger 15” light handguard Anderson Lower PSA EPT Lower kit PSA A2 stock Ruger 450 BM Brake Vortex 1-6 ACSS Strike Eagle Vortex mount Windham Weaponary 450 BM 5rd mag |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2018 12:02:10 PM EDT
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Basic Carbine Aero Lower Unknown A2 Upper Colt carbine gas barrel Basic parts kit M4 stock Made this one cheap as a range toy for iron sights. Turned out great and seems accurate the couple times I took it out so far. Potential use as a truck/trunk gun. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 11/15/2018 10:50:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheGriz: So far so good - just got it yesterday and was out this morning to fire the rifle for the first time (ate everything I tried perfectly). The glass is good and I really like reticle other than having to zero for 100 yds for the BDC to work as designed (rather than my normal 50/200 zero). The only two things I'm less than enthusiastic about are 1) the focus ring moves pretty easily - need to use a drop of silicone or something to lock it in place 2) I have the mount all the way to the rear of the rail and I still have to collapse the stock a couple notches to get the eye relief right. I really need a cantilever ACOG mount of some type probably but I'm not keen on spending more money on it yet. It's pretty fast to acquire but nothing equals the speed of a red dot/holo for <100 yds. Time will tell how I like it. Price is right and it comes in FDE |
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Posted: 11/16/2018 9:07:44 PM EDT
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Quote History- PSA PSG-15 Lower - Odin Rifle Works Billet Upper - SLR 5" 5.56 Barrel - SLR 6" Helix Handgaurd - SLR Linear Compensator - SLR Handstop - Odin Rifle Works AFG - Phase 5 Extended Bolt Release - Odin Rifle Works Extended Mag Release - Griffin Armament M2 Sights - Franklin Armory BFSIII Trigger - SI Billet Trigger Guard - SI Charging Handle - SI Aluminum Dust Cover https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/66797/IMG_20180923_160540_jpg-710128.JPG Swapped the Maxim brace for a Strike Industries Viper PDW stock and replaced the Odin handstop with a BCM Gunfighter.  Attached File Attached File |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2018 10:10:15 PM EDT
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I had some spare parts laying around. Those parts became "nucleation sites" for a 9mm build.
Below, you can see the nucleation process starting: 
The finished 
And the break-in at the local indoor range:  PARTIAL PARTS LIST (Just the Important Stuff) - Standard AR-15 Upper Receiver - Standard AR-15 Lower Receiver - Standard AR-15 LPK - Faxon 9mm Barrel, 10.5" long - United Defense Labs 9mm BCG - AR-Stoner 9mm Buffer (extended length, weighs 8 oz) - Wolff Extra Power Buffer Spring - 2nd-Gen PMags with EndoMag inserts So far, it has fired 115, 124, and 147 grain ammo, both in FMJ and JHP flavors, with no major issues. It also runs reliably on cheap Russian 115 grain FMJ. And it can handle Federal 115 grain +P+ JHP. Long story short, it can eat a pretty varied diet. And that makes me happy. |
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Posted: 11/17/2018 4:58:01 PM EDT
[#16]
.22 build in a place I really like
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Posted: 11/17/2018 6:47:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Skrapmetal]
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Built for my wife. She bought the stripped lower, her friend's husband is a manufacturer and had lowers made with his rollmark. Other than the rail and barrel I had the rest of the parts sitting around.
]16" midlength Rainier Arms Mountain barrel (FN-made, CHF, double thick chrome line) Superlative Arms gas block, dimpled and pinned 15" Geissele MK14 temporary Colt charging handle (Geissele on the way) DD chrome BCG BCM comp mod 0, stock, PNT trigger, grip, vfg, receiver extension, QD endplate RTB milspec lower parts kit MBUS sights on the way too, gonna let her get comfortable with those then let her decide what type of optic she wants. 
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Posted: 11/18/2018 1:36:04 PM EDT
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NM, USA
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Posted: 11/18/2018 4:11:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: spjoneser]
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5.56
300 Blackout 
6.8spc 
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Posted: 11/18/2018 5:05:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryMother of pearl, that second rifle 
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TN, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2018 12:52:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: geebo]
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Aero Precision upper and lower, Ballistic Advantage Premium .223 Wylde barrel, Geissele handguard, RRA 2 stage trigger, Primary Arms 4-14 ACSS scope with Daniel Defense mount, Magpul stock and grip.
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Posted: 11/21/2018 8:31:54 PM EDT
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 Attached File Attached FileSpikes Crusader Lower Aero upper CMMG LPK Strike dust cover Bootleg adjustable BCG PWS tube and castle nut Geissele Super 42 spring LaRue MBT-2s Radian Talon safety Radian raptor ch Magpul SLS Moe k2 grip DD front sight, Sig rear(had it spare) Dead air triprong pinned and welded 14.5" FN CHF barrel, M249 spec steel and chrome Patriot brown cerakote |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 11/24/2018 11:49:03 PM EDT
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Home built .300 Blackout Pistol "PDW" Truck Gun:
Closed: 23 2/4s” Extended: 27 ½” Weight unloaded: 6lbs 3.5 OZ Weight Loaded 20rds (110 Noslers): 7lbs 1 OZ 
Upper Aero Complete M4E1 Upper Faxon 9" Gunner match series 5R barrel 1:8 SLR 8.5" Helix rail Scalarworks Peak BUIS Scalarworks Leap MRO Mount Lower 1/3rd Co-Witness Trijicon MRO "Green" RDS (GDS I guess?) SLR Titanium Sentry 7 Adjustable Gas Block Toolcraft nitide BCG Black River Tactical Covert Linear Comp SLR Handstop Lower: Aero Stripped lower Geissele lower parts kit Larue MBT2S Trigger Maxim Defense PDW Brace with JP captured silent spring Buffer Radian Arms Raptor "LT" charging handle Magpul Polymer Trigger Guard Magpul MOE Grip Cool 300 BLK sticker I found on Amazon Magpul MS4 Gen2 QD sling All was bought on sale, starting back in May, still have a couple small parts inbound. Was just out back playing with it. Definitely a 150-200 yard capable gun. Fun ringing steel with it. Would be a little happier with a longer sight radius for the BUIS, but I don't want to give up on the 12 o'clock light position. Very, very, please with the Scalarworks BUIS and MRO mount. Kinda expensive, but light, strong and look like works of art. |
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Posted: 11/25/2018 3:34:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/29/2018 5:13:00 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/30/2018 4:47:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JD42:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/66031/BB7E81CE-41B8-4642-B2A5-44784A95DC2B_jpeg-750564.JPG .45acp build
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TN, USA
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Posted: 12/1/2018 2:32:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: geebo]
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Aero Precision upper and lower, RRA 2 stage trigger, Faxon 16" Gunner barrel, Seekins handguard, Bootleg BCG, Primary Arms 4-14x44 ACSS scope, Magpul stock, grip and fore grip.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/13/2018 7:34:17 PM EDT
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Been collecting parts since Black Friday and have assembled most of the rifle. Still need a charging handle and a decision on optics.
* Spike's "Punisher lower, Aero upper * Spike's CHF CL optimum profile barrel (FN) * Geissele Mk 14 rail in DDC * BCM gas block * B5 SOPMOD Bravo stock & P23 grip in Coyote Brown * SOLGW Blaster Kit (lower parts) * RTB nickel teflon trigger * Spike's buffer tube kit w T2 tungsten powder buffer * MBus Pro sights * Toolcraft BCG I will likely get a PA micro dot (knob, not buttons) but I'm undecided still. Also need some accessories like vertical grip, light mount, forward sling swivel QD, rail panels, etc. I have a tan Vickers sling in the mail too. I'm also not 100% happy with the particular DDC shade I got and how it blends with the B5 Coyote Brown stuff. I may actually have it Cerakoted (or do it myself with Aluma-Hyde) a dark brown similar to the DD Milspec+. 
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Posted: 12/15/2018 2:43:44 PM EDT
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/15/2018 9:44:28 PM EDT
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Ordered a Steiner P4Xi 1-4X24 and Midwest QD Mount for Optics and a brown Radian charging handle.
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheGriz:
Been collecting parts since Black Friday and have assembled most of the rifle. Still need a charging handle and a decision on optics. * Spike's "Punisher lower, Aero upper * Spike's CHF CL optimum profile barrel (FN) * Geissele Mk 14 rail in DDC * BCM gas block * B5 SOPMOD Bravo stock & P23 grip in Coyote Brown * SOLGW Blaster Kit (lower parts) * RTB nickel teflon trigger * Spike's buffer tube kit w T2 tungsten powder buffer * MBus Pro sights * Toolcraft BCG I will likely get a PA micro dot (knob, not buttons) but I'm undecided still. Also need some accessories like vertical grip, light mount, forward sling swivel QD, rail panels, etc. I have a tan Vickers sling in the mail too. I'm also not 100% happy with the particular DDC shade I got and how it blends with the B5 Coyote Brown stuff. I may actually have it Cerakoted (or do it myself with Aluma-Hyde) a dark brown similar to the DD Milspec+. https://www.dropbox.com/s/c4rg4xs474opc1b/IMG_1391.jpg?raw=1 |
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MD, USA
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Posted: 1/11/2019 8:27:05 PM EDT
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USA
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Posted: 1/12/2019 11:06:46 AM EDT
[#32]
All Aero 16" with A1-
All Aero 5.56 & .308- 
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VA, USA
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Posted: 1/12/2019 4:07:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DavidZapr]
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Here is my rendition of a modern A2ish build. It has a Bravo Company A2 gov't upper with a Palmetto Nickel BCG and a Bravo CH(the big latch one) on an Anderson lower. it has a tactical Phantom FH, an adjustable Magpul pro rear sight, Magpul handguards, angled fore grip, fixed buttstock with storage, pistol grip. The lower parts are Palmetto, and the trigger is a Velocity 4lb steel trigger(it always works on even the hardest primers). The scope is a 2.5x Primary arms with the ACSS reticle. All it really needs is a small riser for the scope - I can see a little too much of the front sight post when using it. It is a full size ACOG mount so I'm still working on that. So far its about a 2 1/2 inch group with LC m193, and about 1.5 inch with imi 69gn SMK at 100 yards.
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Posted: 1/12/2019 4:10:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: d16man]
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FN factory anodized set.
19.3 Andro barrel Geissele Mk8 rail, buffer tube, lower 1/3 optic mount, SSA-E trigger, maritime bolt catch, and ach SOB tactical b sling with Alg qd Suppressor in jail. 
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Posted: 1/12/2019 8:21:58 PM EDT
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MD, USA
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Posted: 1/13/2019 10:19:51 AM EDT
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Quick tip, fellas. If you want to build some mk12 and recce clones, and want an excuse for the SO to sign off on the can purchase, build her a rifle with the OPS mounting system. "It'll work on this gun for you too sweetie."
Fuckin GOLD. 
Purple Recce by Armed Ferret, on Flickr 
ohana by Armed Ferret, on Flickr |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 1/18/2019 12:23:37 AM EDT
[Last Edit: mnellis3023]
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Posted: 1/21/2019 4:13:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Schroderson]
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MD, USA
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Posted: 1/21/2019 6:27:51 PM EDT
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IL, USA
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Posted: 1/21/2019 7:59:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Nightmare1508]
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Hey guys, I'm fairly new to the AR world. I've always been fascinated by them and couldn't wait to get to a point in life where I could build my own. That point finally came and I built something that I like. I've only put 240 rounds through it so far, but I've had zero cycling issue with it. I'm sure I'll catch a little flak because I used PSA parts and an Anderson lower but I have zero complaints with it for my first ever AR owned and built. I went with the PSA parts because as usual on the PSA website they always have deals on their brand, so I saved a lot of money. I'm not done with this build as i'd like to add a good sight, bipod, sling, and some other accessories. I wouldn't hesitate to use Anderson or PSA for my next build, but I would like to build something with higher end parts in the future for a precision build. Anyways, thanks for looking, don't shred me too much, the Facebook AR15 Builders group shreds Anderson and PSA owners as it is lol.
Specs: Anderson AM-15 Lower CMMG LPK PSA Upper PSA BCG PSA 18" WYLDE 1/7 SS .223/5.56 barrel PSA Mlok 15" handguard Magpul foregrip Magpul CTR Stock Magpul MBUS flip ups 10 x 30rd Magpul P30 mags 
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IL, USA
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Posted: 1/21/2019 8:07:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Nightmare1508]
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Posted: 1/22/2019 8:35:42 PM EDT
[#42]
Zev Receiver Set
Zev 16 5/8 Handguard Proof Research 18" Carbon Fiber wrapped Barrel Superlative Arms Adjustable Gas Block Geissele Single-Stage Precision (SSP) M4 Curved Bow Geissele Super 42 Braided Wire Buffer Spring and Buffer Fortis LA Stock Surefire Warcomp Cryptic Coatings Mystic Black BCG Misc. Battle Arms Development Lowe Parts     Working on the glass..... |
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Posted: 1/22/2019 8:57:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Hydra-shokz]
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Upper:
-Noveske Gen I upper reciever -Noveske Afghan 5.56 barrel with pinned low profile gas block -Geissele Super Modular Rail MK14 M-LOK 13” -Surefire SF3P-556-1/2-28 flash hider -Daniel Defense chrome bolt carrier -BCM bolt -BCM forward assist assembly -BCM ejection port cover assembly -Noveske/Geissele Super Badass Airborne charging handle -Aero Precision mid-length Melonite gas tube with pin Lower: -Noveske Gen I lower receiver -Noveske takedown/pivot pin set -Noveske QD end plate -Geissele lower parts kit -Geissele SSA trigger -BCM buffer tube -BCM H2 buffer -Colt castle nut -Sprinco “blue” enhanced powered buffer spring -B5 enhanced SOPMOD stock -Ergo 4011 grip Optics: -Kahles K16i SM1 -Geissele super precision hyper-extended 30mm scope mount -Aadland Engineering flip up caps (ordered) Accessories: -Okay Industries (20) 30 round and (10) 20 round magazines -Surefire M300C light -Arisaka M-LOK scout mount -Arisake M-LOK finger stop -Arisaka M-LOK QD sling mount -Magpul M-LOK bipod mount -Harris HBRMS bipod -KMW POD-LOC -Tanks Rifle Shop speedy bipod knob -Magpul MS4 QDM sling -SERT TCC 36” rifle case, black -SERT (2)triple magazine pouch -SERT large horizontal utility pouch -Red Tac Gear rear bag 
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KS, USA
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Posted: 1/22/2019 9:29:59 PM EDT
[#44]
So far on the parts list for this build: Larue predatAR 18" barrel w/me feed ramps(the cause for this build, and I believe the first time I've ever won anything of value). Flat top upper from Ceratac (I've yet to see any rifle I've had, have a better alignment between upper and extension feed ramps). Midwest industries 12.625" combat rail. Faxon low pro .625 gas block. WMD SS nitrocardurized mid length gas tube. VG6 Epsilon 556 muzzle brake. Larue A-Peg grip. Larue RAT stock. Larue MBT. AR Stoner LPK(or PSA or Anderson, which ever of the 3 on hand looks best). Magpul enhanced trigger gaurd. Cerro forge 80% lower. Anderson carbine buffer tube kit. Tom's tactical v2 nitride BCG. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 1/22/2019 11:01:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: john9721]
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My most recent 'boring' build; PSA Lower + Lower Parts PSA .300 Blackout Upper, 8.5" Barrel, 1/7 Twist Shockwave Pistol Brace Vortex Sparc AR Red Dot |
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Posted: 1/26/2019 10:58:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Smithy]
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Built a new upper for my SBR.
TA44 With ACSS DBAL I2 SS SAKERK 5.56 7.5” bear creek 1:7 barrel Anderson upper Spartan Billet lower BCM STOCK SUREFIRE M600 Scout Magpul pro BUIS Gear Sector light mount Magpul pistol grip Magpul vert grip (cut) Radical free float rail Geissele G2S trigger  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/27/2019 4:18:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/27/2019 4:27:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/28/2019 5:06:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ThePontificator]
[#49]
PSA lower with PSA EPT trigger group Gearhead Works Mod 2 brace with Expo Arms H3 Buffer and Damage Industries enhanced carbine spring Magpul K2 grip and enhanced magazine release button Timber Creek QD end plate Trinity Force Gear ambi safety Anderson Mfg. lightweight sporter upper receiver Toolcraft nitride BCG Faxon 7.5" 556 NATO 1:8 nitride barrel Aero Radian Raptor LT charge handle BCM 8" MCMR handguard Magpul MBUS sights (saving up for an RMR or MRO) Tier 1 Citizen KOMP muzzle device (deep fluted flash can) Forward section of a Magpul M-LOK handstop kit (uses short screw) |
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Posted: 1/29/2019 9:33:16 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Thor]
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Two of my pistol builds got cannibalized for my PDW build.
This will be getting switched to a 300blk barrel after I finish my Grendel build. - PSA Space Force Lower - CMC 3.5lb Single Stage - Phase 5 Extended Bolt Release - Odin Rifle Works Extended Mag Release - SI Billet Trigger Guard - SI Extended TD Pins - SI Ambi Safety - SI Viper PDW Stock - SI Viper 15* Grip - Bear Creek Billet Upper and BCG - SLR 5" 5.56 Barrel - SLR 6" Helix Handgaurd - SLR Linear Compensator - SLR Handstop - BCM Vertical Grip - Griffin Armament M2 Sights - Streamlight Protac - SI R.E.X mount with riser - Burris Fast Fire  Attached File |
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