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Posted: 3/28/2014 10:15:54 AM EDT
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Finally got my first build complete. This was completely from scratch, no pre-assembled components here, and for a hell of a price. Thanks to the arfcom crew for helping give me the knowledge to make this happen. I have been collecting parts since last summer. Finished pinning the gas block yesterday. I took it out today and it functions great.
Parts List-
Total = $719.53 Prices do not include shipping or tax, nor the miscellaneous tools I needed to purchase. Those were maybe around $50. I was able to take advantage of Black Friday sales, Rocket Hub (!) and watching local fun shows for good prices. I wasn't in a big hurry, so I was able to wait for the right prices. Northwest Stripped Upper- 
Drilling the gas block/sight post - jig free. Achieved perfect alignment with the upper receiver. Not sure if I'm lucky or good. We'll say I'm good. 
At the range - this is right out of the bag, never sighted in. 50 yds 
Here's some YouTube videos I found extremely helpful. Installing LPK Installing A2 Gas Block/Post |
Not a bad looking rifle. 
I was looking at getting a PSA Blemished Lower and starting my first build. I'd probably take awhile to do it too and spread the cost out over a few months myself. Got to many other hobbies that cost money too...so have to spread the wealth I do like the looks of that YHM FF Mid Length. So how consistent did you get with it once you got it zero'd in? I thought about building from an 80% lower but I think I break my cherry with a stripped one instead. The less drilling I have to do the better (at least for the first time). |
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