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Posted: 10/12/2012 12:37:58 PM EDT
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New member here, been lurking for awhile taking notes about my first build. Decided to with a 16" mid-length with a rifle length rail for my first. I would like to keep the cost below $1000, before buying optics. Let me know what you think of the parts list so far.
Upper- -AIM 16" CHF Bravo 13 Upper Receiver(Complete). I have posted the link below as I am not sure if this is a quality upper. It does have a DD 1:7 twist barrel which I have read are good. I am mostly concerned with the BCG as it does not state a manufacturer name, although name isn't everything. http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XAIMDD16BRAVO13&name=AIM+16%22+CHF+.223%2f5.56+Bravo+13+Upper+Receiver&groupid=586 -Magpul MBUS front and rear sights Lower -PSA blem lower -Daniel Defense LPK -Magpul CTR stock -PSA buffer tube, ,buffer, spring, castle nut -magpul ASAP I first thought I would build everything from parts, but that upper is a good deal from others I have looked at in that price range. If this upper/build would not be a quality rifle, please let me know your suggestions as I am new to this rifle. Thanks |
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New member here, been lurking for awhile taking notes about my first build. Decided to with a 16" mid-length with a rifle length rail for my first. I would like to keep the cost below $1000, before buying optics. Let me know what you think of the parts list so far. Upper- -AIM 16" CHF Bravo 13 Upper Receiver(Complete). no problemI have posted the link below as I am not sure if this is a quality upper. It does have a DD 1:7 twist barrel which I have read are good. I am mostly concerned with the BCG as it does not state a manufacturer name, although name isn't everything. http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XAIMDD16BRAVO13&name=AIM+16%22+CHF+.223%2f5.56+Bravo+13+Upper+Receiver&groupid=586 -Magpul MBUS front and rear sights Not my favorate Lower -PSA blem lower no problem -Daniel Defense LPK no problem -Magpul CTR stock no problem -PSA buffer tube, ,buffer, spring, castle nut no problem -magpul ASAP no problem I first thought I would build everything from parts, but that upper is a good deal from others I have looked at in that price range. If this upper/build would not be a quality rifle, please let me know your suggestions as I am new to this rifle. Thanks The BCG which is your biggest concern Looks good to me, here are the specs off AIM web site. Complete 5.56 Bolt Carrier Group. Complete with Bolt Carrier, Bolt and Firing Pin, Military Spec. Heavy Phosphate Coated, and feature a properly staked gas key. BCGs are machined from Carpenter 158 Steel. Gas Keys are also hardened. HPT/MPI Bolt Carrier has 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 phosphate finish inside and out with 1.2.2.2 MIL-STD-171 hard chrome bore. Mil-Spec firing pin retaining pin with 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 phosphate finish Mil-Spec cam pin with 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 phosphate finish. Mil-Spec firing pin with 1.2.2.2 MIL-STD-171 hard chrome finish. Tool steel extractor, shot peened, 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 phosphate finish, fitted with a Mil-Spec black extractor spring insert and Mil-Spec Viton o-ring. All bolts are Individually High Pressure Tested (HPT) and then Individually Magnetic Particle Inspected (MPI). All bolts are shot peened per the current Mil-Spec. Bolts have 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 phosphate finish inside and out. Bolts are CNC machined from Carpenter No. 158®. Carrier key is attached with Grade 8 hardware and properly staked per the Mil-Spec. Carrier key has 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 phosphate finish inside and out. Mil-Spec tool steel carrier key. Carrier has 5.3.1.2 MIL-STD-171 phosphate finish inside and out Mil-Spec 8620 tool steel M16 bolt carrier w/shrouded firing pin. The Barrel is Danial Defense (good stuff) and everything else looks good Buy it, or keep looking after this election is over 6 months or so I am hoping prices will again drop or see what happens around Black Friday Sales But if it were me BCM is the one I have been lusting over  " />
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When it comes to the stock, you could probably purchase the stock and buffer assembly all in one at Palmetto. I would save a few bucks and go for the MOE stock over the CTR, my buddy has a CTR on his 16" middy and I have the MOE on my 20" rifle and the feel of his even with the lock down doesn't seem worth the few extra bucks.
Just my opinion though, the MOE is solid and doesn't wiggle for me (mil spec buffer tube). |
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thanks for the suggestions. i think i am good to go with the BCG because i read somewhere it is just an unnamed Spikes tactical BCG and like rgerh said, the specs look good.
and I did see on Palmetto's website a lower build kit with the MOE or CTR stock for $120 and $140 respectively so that will help save some money from buying the parts separate. again, thanks for the help |
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