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Posted: 1/21/2021 6:02:32 PM EDT
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Quoted: I really want to build an Aero M5 rifle. With everything out of stock, and the current political situation, will I be able to in some time? Or did the ship sail? |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 6:06:52 PM EDT
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I would say you're SOL to build one. Since there really isn't any established standards and you're more or less at the mercy of getting your parts from one company, and if that company is having stock problems right now, I would say you've missed your chance. If you just want to BUY one then you could probably, without too much trouble but it will cost you.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 6:08:13 PM EDT
[#3]
Need a DPMS .308 upper too.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 6:08:24 PM EDT
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Go to larue, they ship in two weeks
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Posted: 1/21/2021 6:11:56 PM EDT
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I beg to differ. I just finished up my build about 20 min ago. I was able to source everything from primary arms except for the lower that was local and the BCG. I was lucky to get that from a place in VA. The parts are out there you just have to look.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 6:13:14 PM EDT
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I started building an AeroPrecision M5 last Spring when the pandemic hit.
I was able to get everything except the handguard. It's as if everything disappeared all at once. You just have to persistently check AeroPrecision and their preferred vendors every day. Set up email alerts as well. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 6:13:24 PM EDT
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CDNN has been blowing out Bushmaster and Remington AR10 parts since the Remington bankruptcy. All DPMS pattern stuff, and as of a few days ago it was all still available and pretty reasonably priced.
So not Aero, but available. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 6:14:04 PM EDT
[#8]
"If it's not made by Armalite, it's not an AR-10!"
LarryG...may he rest in peace. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 6:16:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Go to larue, they ship in two weeks  Been waiting on a rail for over half a year. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 6:27:19 PM EDT
[#10]
Do you remember the year 2013? Same thing.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 6:59:51 PM EDT
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Be patient. One part at a time.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 7:03:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: CDNN has been blowing out Bushmaster and Remington AR10 parts since the Remington bankruptcy. All DPMS pattern stuff, and as of a few days ago it was all still available and pretty reasonably priced. So not Aero, but available. Ditto this. I just slapped a 2nd one together last week using a CDNN/DPMS lower. Already had a leftover barrel/upper from the previous build. Found a bolt/carrier assy locally. Grabbed a XH Heavy rifle buffer and spring from Heavybuffers.com Sourced the A2 stock from a local buddy. Timney 4lb trigger, KAK pins, charging handle and Hogue grip came from Midway USA. Topped it off with a Vortex Diamonback 4-14x44. Nothing fancy or expensive. Just a shooter/frankengun I slapped together.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 7:04:21 PM EDT
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I'm building one at the moment. Probably not the best time since parts are hard to find. But I found most. Shipping seems to be slow though...
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Posted: 1/21/2021 7:23:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/21/2021 7:34:04 PM EDT
[#15]
Only if it's Armalite.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 7:35:57 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I beg to differ. I just finished up my build about 20 min ago. I was able to source everything from primary arms except for the lower that was local and the BCG. I was lucky to get that from a place in VA. The parts are out there you just have to look. Yup  |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:21:49 PM EDT
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Quote Historyunless something's changed isn't that company (among others) a whole other discussion by itself? |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:23:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:24:50 PM EDT
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Well it wasn't Aero but I got in on the DPMS deal at CDNN..barrel from Primary Arms... didn't have a 308 and didn't feel like I could wait to get the parts I wanted.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:25:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Go to larue, they ship in two |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:27:22 PM EDT
[#21]
What’s the point? I can pull the pins on my ar, slap on my 6.5 upper and have superior performance to a .308.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:30:07 PM EDT
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I bought some tools hoping to build one in the future but I don't think I'll get to at this point. Besides, even when I was making oil and gas money, ammo was $$$. I did build a .300blk but couldn't afford a case of qammo so that's just sort of sitting there too. No way can I afford a case now, and it if it ever comes back down to somwhat reasonable prices, ARs might be on some ban list at that point.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:35:23 PM EDT
[#23]
I’m in a similar position, OP.
I recently decided that I’d like to build an M5, unfortunately I can’t justify what it would cost to do so right now. I’ve considered buying the receivers and BCG to put away, but I’m not sure there’s any point in having only part of it. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:42:34 PM EDT
[#24]
Fuck it. I’m building one.
Gonna wear a .308 TA11 ACOG, too. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 8:53:37 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: unless something's changed isn't that company (among others) a whole other discussion by itself? Quote HistoryQuoted: unless something's changed isn't that company (among others) a whole other discussion by itself? I’ve read a bunch of bad reviews about them, but rolled the dice on a DPMS .308 BCG and I received it with no issues. It went into this:  Attached FileDPMS lower-$100 Ballistic Advantage barrel-$80 (new, pawn shop) Aero stripped upper-$101 Aero Atlas S-1 rail-$198 w/ coupon DPMS BCG-$125 B5 stock-$40ish Aero scope mount-$90 Primary Arms 1-8x-$3?? MBT-$80 LPK, buffer tube-parts bin Buffer and spring-$30 All bought from October on last year, but I did spend a lot of time finding what I wanted for a price I was comfortable paying. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:26:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What’s the point? I can pull the pins on my ar, slap on my 6.5 upper and have superior performance to a .308. The point is that it's 1000 times easier to find bulk 308 brass than 6.5 cm. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:33:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What’s the point? I can pull the pins on my ar, slap on my 6.5 upper and have superior performance to a .308. Yea! Get that 6.5 dim tracer..... Wait.... 6.5 tracer..... Oh.... 6.5 ap...... Damn. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:37:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Go to larue, they ship in two weeks Got my AR10 lower in two weeks. Been 4 weeks waiting for the UU... so far. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:39:30 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What’s the point? I can pull the pins on my ar, slap on my 6.5 upper and have superior performance to a .308. That really depends on how you quantify superior performance. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:39:52 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Fuck it. I’m building one. Gonna wear a .308 TA11 ACOG, too. Do it. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:47:58 AM EDT
[#31]
Quoted: I really want to build an Aero M5 rifle. With everything out of stock, and the current political situation, will I be able to in some time? Or did the ship sail? I’m sure someone, somewhere, there’s an Aero M5 receiver set for sale. If you want to build one then pony up now before it’s too late. Some of us lived through the AWB. The next one won’t sunset...and your only saving grace may be true fact that there’s so many AR’s in this country right now that SCOTUS might (wouldn’t hold my breath) rule such a ban unconstitutional. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:48:40 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Do it. I have the same thing, but it doesn't seem like enough given the rifles capability. So I ended up going to Accupoint 5x20by50mm |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:49:45 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Fuck it. I’m building one. Gonna wear a .308 TA11 ACOG, too. Best .308 “battle rifle” optic out there... |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:50:20 AM EDT
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Finished this one up not too long ago. Not sure why I built it, though. Sort of thinking about trying to sell it.
 Attached File |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:53:51 AM EDT
[#35]
Aero had blemished lowers in stock a couple of weeks and uppers the next week.
That’s a long way from a complete gun but parts are still available, you just need to look for them. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:54:55 AM EDT
[#36]
I just sold one a month ago, complete aero M5 rifle with 20" barreled upper.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:56:32 AM EDT
[#37]
I, too, pondered this. Was pondering since last year once everything turned to shit. But my situation wouldnt allow me to spend the money even if I could.
 My conclusion: If you/we're lucky. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:57:06 AM EDT
[#38]
In my opinion you’re not missing much if you don’t go with Aero M5. I finished a build about 1 1/2 years ago and to be honest the fit between the upper and lower was not very satisfactory for me. Has a gap between the two halves you can damn near read a newspaper through. It works, just not up to the quality fit and finish I was expecting.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:57:12 AM EDT
[#39]
Quoted: I really want to build an Aero M5 rifle. With everything out of stock, and the current political situation, will I be able to in some time? Or did the ship sail? https://www.gunbroker.com/item/889907819 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/889262999 There’s literally dozens of them on GB. They’re selling for (search completed auctions) for under $300. If that’s not affordable right now to at least have the lower on hand, then no...it’s quite possible you aren’t going to have a chance to build one. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:18:31 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I’m sure someone, somewhere, there’s an Aero M5 receiver set for sale. If you want to build one then pony up now before it’s too late. Some of us lived through the AWB. The next one won’t sunset...and your only saving grace may be true fact that there’s so many AR’s in this country right now that SCOTUS might (wouldn’t hold my breath) rule such a ban unconstitutional. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I really want to build an Aero M5 rifle. With everything out of stock, and the current political situation, will I be able to in some time? Or did the ship sail? I’m sure someone, somewhere, there’s an Aero M5 receiver set for sale. If you want to build one then pony up now before it’s too late. Some of us lived through the AWB. The next one won’t sunset...and your only saving grace may be true fact that there’s so many AR’s in this country right now that SCOTUS might (wouldn’t hold my breath) rule such a ban unconstitutional. Aero has uppers available and CDNN has DPMS lowers with LPK, buffer, tube, spring, and stock. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:19:36 AM EDT
[#41]
Larue big block UU kit and stripped lower receiver.
You’re welcome. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:20:32 AM EDT
[#42]
Dis gonna be a safe thread...isnt it?
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:27:25 AM EDT
[#43]
Glad I was able to put my M5E1 together back last Jan for under $800 not including the Leupold.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 6:53:37 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Glad I was able to put my M5E1 together back last Jan for under $800 not including the Leupold. That’s pretty good! The cost of my receiver set and SLR handguard alone were that price after tax and shipping. Edit- it was actually closer to $700. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 9:45:09 PM EDT
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Here’s a cheap in stock barrel:
https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/bca-ar-10-barrel-16-4150-parkerized-heavy-barrel-308-mid-length-gas-system-w-1-10-twist |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 9:49:30 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What’s the point? I can pull the pins on my ar, slap on my 6.5 upper and have superior performance to a .308. Plus 6.5 barrels, BCGs, and mags are still available. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:37:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: "If it's not made by Armalite, it's not an AR-10!" LarryG...may he rest In peace. Larry passed away? Seriously?  Now that I think about it I can’t remember the last time I saw one of his posts. |
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