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Posted: 11/22/2014 2:08:25 PM EDT
Just built my second lower in 20 minutes, and not one spring shot across the room not one part went flying, unlike my first built which took a week because I had to order parts that shot across the yard, I build outdoors under my carport.
This build is a core 15 lower on a BCM upper for my oldest son for Christmas, I gave my youngest son a 4" 357 revolver he wanted planing my third build for the spring.
What have you guys done to me? I'm addicted is there a cure?
Link Posted: 11/22/2014 2:15:08 PM EDT
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No there is no cure in fact it only gets worse. Wait until you decide 223 is not enough and you want a 9mm or 308.
Link Posted: 11/22/2014 2:27:54 PM EDT
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Yes, it gets easier, and actually more fun every time.  It's a combination of experience and lower frustration that does this.

I recommend building indoors, seated, and on a non-carpeted floor.  I can't remember the last time I had a spring-loaded something get away from me, but I'm still prepared for it.  Some people recommend putting the lower in a large freezer bag when installing "launch-capable" parts, but I got past that part of the learning curve before I heard of this technique.

And yes, it's not only easier, it's even more habit-forming.  It's a terminal disease with a prognosis for more spending and eventual need for a larger (or another) gun safe.  There's no hope.  At least you have a support group here!
Link Posted: 11/22/2014 2:33:53 PM EDT
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I am at the .308 stage.....
Link Posted: 11/22/2014 3:26:22 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 11/22/2014 3:45:58 PM EDT
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Yes, it gets easier, and actually more fun every time.  It's a combination of experience and lower frustration that does this.

I recommend building indoors, seated, and on a non-carpeted floor.  I can't remember the last time I had a spring-loaded something get away from me, but I'm still prepared for it.  Some people recommend putting the lower in a large freezer bag when installing "launch-capable" parts, but I got past that part of the learning curve before I heard of this technique.

And yes, it's not only easier, it's even more habit-forming.  It's a terminal disease with a prognosis for more spending and eventual need for a larger (or another) gun safe.  There's no hope.  At least you have a support group here!
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Too easy!

I build outdoors in a pile of orange and red leaves.
Link Posted: 11/22/2014 10:06:24 PM EDT
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+2 for advanced stages of brd.
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