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Posted: 10/14/2017 1:32:42 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/15/2017 7:25:30 PM EDT
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Anyone know if Forward Controls Design's billet bolt catch works on these receivers?
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Posted: 10/15/2017 7:26:03 PM EDT
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For those with 18” BA premium 308 barrels, what ammo are you getting good results with?
I have tried FGMM 168 and Priv Match 168 and cant do better than 2” at 100 yard with front bipod and rear bag. Using M5e1 set. All scope mount bolts were rechecked, parallax was set at 100. Build has about 80 rounds through it now. Barrel nut was torque/loosened/torqued three times at 65 foot lbs using reaction rod. Aero nitride bolt headspace passed. All parts new. Sprinco orange spring and standard Aero carbine buffet. Larue MBT. Used a 6.5C bolt gun and 223 semi on same trip and had no issue repeatedly getting sub Moa with those at 100. |
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Posted: 10/16/2017 8:46:51 AM EDT
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I don't have a BA barrel, mines a Mega 18", and it shoots sub .5" MOA all day long at 100 yards, with PPU 168 Match, and I'm rusty as fuck behind the glass.
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Posted: 10/16/2017 9:38:08 PM EDT
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My BA Hanson seems to prefer 175 grain FGMM quite a bit over the 168 FGMM
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Posted: 10/16/2017 10:22:40 PM EDT
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My BA Hanson seems to prefer 175 grain FGMM quite a bit over the 168 FGMM Will try no muzzle device as well next time to see if impact on accuracy. Only odd damage is to front edges of barrel extension (on 12oclock lug and 3oclock lug) where the bolt seems to be hitting it right on edge and left small dings. And sliver of backside edge of one of the bolt lugs is showing bare metal instead of the nitride finish. |
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Posted: 10/16/2017 10:23:45 PM EDT
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Dupe
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Posted: 10/17/2017 9:34:20 AM EDT
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Could somebody help me out with the following:
I have a Faxon Big Gunner profile mid-length barrel in .308 I'm looking to mate with an M5E1 upper in the future. I bought an SA adjustable gas block from Faxon, and an Aero mid-length gas tube for use with this setup. Upon test fitting, I found the tube extends maybe a half to three quarters of an inch beyond the barrel extension, which looks woefully short compared to how far the gas tube protrudes into the uppers on my two AR-15 builds. 1) About how far does a gas tube need to protrude into an M5 series upper to work properly? 2) Is my gas tube too short? If this is in the wrong place, kindly delete or move. |
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Posted: 10/17/2017 9:55:36 AM EDT
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Could somebody help me out with the following: I have a Faxon Big Gunner profile mid-length barrel in .308 I'm looking to mate with an M5E1 upper in the future. I bought an SA adjustable gas block from Faxon, and an Aero mid-length gas tube for use with this setup. Upon test fitting, I found the tube extends maybe a half to three quarters of an inch beyond the barrel extension, which looks woefully short compared to how far the gas tube protrudes into the uppers on my two AR-15 builds. 1) About how far does a gas tube need to protrude into an M5 series upper to work properly? 2) Is my gas tube too short? If this is in the wrong place, kindly delete or move. You've likely got a carbine tube. Measure it. Carbine should be about 9.75". Midlength should be about 11.75". |
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Posted: 10/17/2017 11:47:13 AM EDT
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If I were building a 20" .308 with rifle gas and an adjustable gas block, could a carbine buffer tube be used? Would I need a special .308 buffer? Also can someone please confirm that if I use rifle buffer tube a standard ar15 rifle buffer can be used.
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Posted: 10/17/2017 1:20:06 PM EDT
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If I were building a 20" .308 with rifle gas and an adjustable gas block, could a carbine buffer tube be used? Would I need a special .308 buffer? Also can someone please confirm that if I use rifle buffer tube a standard ar15 rifle buffer can be used. Thanks Lots of folks run carbine buffers on a rifle length gas system. However, you'll likely have to fiddle with the gas settings on your adjustable GB if you don't want to buy a dedicated buffer. Most use a heavier buffer, like H4ish. Not sure about your second question. I'd avoid if possible. Right tool for the job, etc. If you insist on doing this, make sure you start low on your gas settings. As far as interfacing with the BCG, I believe the AR10 and AR15 buffers have the same interface dimensions; that is: it's not the forward face of the buffer that will cause issues. Similar tuning can be done using different k recoil springs. |
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Posted: 10/17/2017 1:58:17 PM EDT
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So anyone try an a2 stock with one?
Haven't seen any in the pics |
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Posted: 10/17/2017 2:41:14 PM EDT
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So anyone try an a2 stock with one? Haven't seen any in the pics |
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Posted: 10/18/2017 1:45:34 AM EDT
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So anyone try an a2 stock with one? Haven't seen any in the pics |
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Posted: 10/18/2017 10:23:01 AM EDT
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What brands are people using for barrels on these receiver sets? Or do most just use the AP barrels?
Also, is there a quad rail that works with these receiver sets or are we limited to the hand guards that AP sells forge M5? Thanks! |
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Posted: 10/18/2017 11:06:30 AM EDT
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What brands are people using for barrels on these receiver sets? Or do most just use the AP barrels? Also, is there a quad rail that works with these receiver sets or are we limited to the hand guards that AP sells forge M5? Thanks! Handguards are plentiful too. You can look at SLR, they have a lot of them. You need to search the AR10 section under DPMS High (which is the style/pattern of the receiver) and anything there will fit. |
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Posted: 10/18/2017 5:39:59 PM EDT
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What brands are people using for barrels on these receiver sets? Or do most just use the AP barrels? Also, is there a quad rail that works with these receiver sets or are we limited to the hand guards that AP sells forge M5? Thanks! as far as HG's go, not all brands do such a good job of matching the Aero M5 rail height, it seems there's some variance on interpretation of "DPMS LR-308 high". in addition to the obvious Aero rails, it seems that SLR's line up nicely (I haven't boughten one yet), i've used several of the UTG Pro MTU026SSKB rail (15" keymod), and it matches the rail height nicely (and affordable at $150). it helps to look at pics of others builds, take a close look at the receiver, rail interface. |
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Posted: 10/19/2017 12:29:42 AM EDT
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My Aero M5 has a barrel from that barrel maker who can't be named on this forum. 22" fluted stainless beauty.
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Posted: 10/19/2017 10:37:29 PM EDT
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Anyone know if Forward Controls Design's billet bolt catch works on these receivers? After breaking one of Aero's bolt catches, my Forward Control's Billet one arrived yesterday. Looks great, feels great, and I'll soon know if it works great. First observation - it sticks out much further when locking the bolt back. I'll upload some pictures soon. |
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Posted: 10/20/2017 6:37:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryI went slightly different almost all ordered.
Rifle Build (New) 6.5 Grendel 1. Faxon 18" .750 Nitrided (mid length) 195 GB 2. Monster bolt 55 GB 3. Magpul MOE FDE Rifle stock 68 Amazon 4. 5/8 crush washers x2 6 Joe Bob Outfitters 5. gas tube roll pin x2 2.5 JoeBobOutFitters 6. Spikes gas tube med. melonite 16 Joe Bob Outfitters 7. JP Lower parts kit no trigger 40 Joe Bob Outfitters 8. A2 Rifle Stock Completion Kit 38 Joe Bob Outfitters 9. Seekins adjustable gas block 58 Brownells 10. BCM Gunfighter charging handle med mod 4 50 Brownells 11. AP Enhanced Upper/MLOK Rail 15 219 Granite Ridge Outfitters 12. Sharps Blem NPR BCG 139 Granite Ridge Outfitters 13. Smith Enterprises Vortex FH 95 Brownells 14. Magpul BAD Lever 28 Brownells 15. Lee 3 Die Set 38 Amazon 16. 17. Larue MBT Trigger 99? Larue Black Friday 18. E-Lander Magazines 18 Alexander Arms 19. Cerakote my Diamond Lowe 80 Cerakoters |
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Posted: 10/20/2017 7:05:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryI went slightly different almost all ordered. Rifle Build (New) 6.5 Grendel 1. Faxon 18" .750 Nitrided (mid length) 195 GB |
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Posted: 10/20/2017 7:55:24 AM EDT
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For those with 18” BA premium 308 barrels, what ammo are you getting good results with? I have tried FGMM 168 and Priv Match 168 and cant do better than 2” at 100 yard with front bipod and rear bag. |
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Posted: 10/20/2017 10:02:30 AM EDT
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I went slightly different almost all ordered. Rifle Build (New) 6.5 Grendel 1. Faxon 18" .750 Nitrided (mid length) |
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Posted: 10/20/2017 11:45:28 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/21/2017 5:07:16 AM EDT
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Are you really building a Grendel on a large-frame Aero M5 receiver set? Did you mean 6.5 Creedmoor, or are you building an AR15? It will be a great gun either way. Nice build list! I spent a few weeks going back and forth on the parts, finding some deals, etc. I am excited to build an AR in not .223. I was thinking .308, but I have an Armalite AR-10TC I dont shoot and got a Tikka .308 Sporter a while ago to do distance shooting. |
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Posted: 10/21/2017 5:49:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/21/2017 7:10:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/21/2017 7:11:31 PM EDT
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So does the one on the right work?
If so, how do you like it? Last, how much and where can one procure one? I’ve heard numerous accounts of OEM AP M5 bolt catches breaking and this would be a nice alternative or backup. |
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Posted: 10/21/2017 7:49:52 PM EDT
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Latest pic of my M5's.
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Posted: 10/21/2017 9:31:03 PM EDT
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So does the one on the right work? If so, how do you like it? Last, how much and where can one procure one? I’ve heard numerous accounts of OEM AP M5 bolt catches breaking and this would be a nice alternative or backup. Quote HistoryQuoted:
So does the one on the right work? If so, how do you like it? Last, how much and where can one procure one? I’ve heard numerous accounts of OEM AP M5 bolt catches breaking and this would be a nice alternative or backup. Quoted:
This is the Forward Control lever ? And that's why I got it. Ran into a similar problem with my 9mm ARs... broken bolt catches until I switched to Billet. |
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Posted: 10/21/2017 11:28:19 PM EDT
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I hope they offer a military discount, cuz damn ... that’s a good bit for a bolt catch.
Thanks for the heads up and link. |
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Posted: 10/22/2017 12:18:48 AM EDT
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Just finished this up today
M5 reciecer set 15” mlok hand-guard all duracoated magpul od green by yours truly. Magpul ubr od green MIAD od Larue mbt 22” ba fluted barrel Aero black nitride bolt Geissle 20 moa mount/pst gen ii 5-25 moa Mack brothers mb762l  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/22/2017 9:25:06 AM EDT
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Looks like you like green.
Nice truck and matching blaster. |
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Posted: 10/22/2017 10:12:23 PM EDT
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I hope they offer a military discount, cuz damn ... that’s a good bit for a bolt catch. Thanks for the heads up and link. |
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Posted: 10/22/2017 10:33:26 PM EDT
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^^^^^ this is too true
My wallet/bank account is suffering getting this AR10 together ... and I still need some tools (upper/lower vice blocks), glass, bipod, mags and Ammo. |
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Posted: 10/23/2017 12:53:37 AM EDT
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I just put together an M5E1 w/ Ballistic Advantage 20" 6.5 CM barrel that really shoots great. So far I have put 60 rounds of Hornady Black 140gr BTHP and 20 rounds of Hornady 147 ELD-M through it. The largest groups at 100 yd have been around 1 inch. Yesterday I shot four groups with the Black which resulted in three groups <0.5 in and the last group right at 1 in. With the SLR sentry 8 adjustable gas block, it was very easy to get the gas dialed in where it was ejecting at the proper angle. Only two stovepipes which took place while I was adjusting gas to get it right (had it turned way down to start), so I don't really count those. From front to back, Rugged Surge suppressor on a Rugged three port muzzle break, BA 20" 6.5 CM barrel, SLR Sentry 8 gas block, M5E1 keymod rail (extremely stiff, I like), Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x32 MOA in 20 MOA LaRue LT-745, Aero nitride BCG w/ high pressure bolt, RRA varmint 3.5 lb two stage trigger, LaRue RAT stock. Recoil is exceedingly mild, the gun basically shoots itself. The only thing I would change would be to have purchased a fluted barrel, but for how much I paid for this one I can't complain. A scope upgrade will happen in the future when I get off the fence about what I want. 
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Posted: 10/23/2017 1:02:42 AM EDT
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Very nice. Glad to hear it’s running great.
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Posted: 10/23/2017 12:47:13 PM EDT
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Looks like you like green. Nice truck and matching blaster. |
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Posted: 10/23/2017 8:52:43 PM EDT
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Today's outing was quite successful as well. The barrel seems to like 140 gr Hornady black pretty well, with groups hovering right under 1" center to center. It really prefers the factory Hornady 147 ELD so far, though. I shot three groups with this stuff today, the first was just over 0.5" center to center and the last two were just under 0.5" at 100 yd. 100% reliability since getting the adjustable gas block dialed in at first. Beyond 10 yd, the loudest part of the equation was the impact on steel just behind the target. I put about 200 yd between myself and the gun w/ my brother shooting it and couldn't hardly believe my ears, you would have no idea someone was shooting a full power rifle if you didn't know what was going on. I was shocked at how quiet it is with the Rugged Surge in short configuration. Pic below of my shooting position and the final group of the day w/ Hornady 147 ELD. So far, I love this gun
https://i.imgur.com/6z42TJB.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LYw7H6Q.jpg |
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Posted: 10/23/2017 8:53:28 PM EDT
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Today's outing was quite successful as well. The barrel seems to like 140 gr Hornady black pretty well, with groups hovering right under 1" center to center. It really prefers the factory Hornady 147 ELD so far, though. I shot three groups with this stuff today, the first was just over 0.5" center to center and the last two were just under 0.5" at 100 yd. 100% reliability since getting the adjustable gas block dialed in at first. Beyond 10 yd, the loudest part of the equation was the impact on steel just behind the target. I put about 200 yd between myself and the gun w/ my brother shooting it and couldn't hardly believe my ears, you would have no idea someone was shooting a full power rifle if you didn't know what was going on. I was shocked at how quiet it is with the Rugged Surge in short configuration. Pic below of my shooting position and the final group of the day w/ Hornady 147 ELD. So far, I love this gun
https://i.imgur.com/6z42TJB.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LYw7H6Q.jpg |
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Posted: 10/24/2017 1:22:01 AM EDT
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What scope is that? |
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Posted: 10/24/2017 7:50:22 AM EDT
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Anybody use the V7 SR25 bolt catch in their Aero lower? Looking at it as a cheaper alternative to the FCD bolt catch.
VSeven Bolt Catch |
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Posted: 10/24/2017 11:38:42 AM EDT
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Latest pic of my M5's. |
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Posted: 10/24/2017 12:15:53 PM EDT
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Those look awesome man!! What is the part number on those handguards? They look like the Midwest Industries one I want, but I want to make sure I get the right one. |
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Posted: 10/25/2017 4:49:33 PM EDT
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Anybody use the V7 SR25 bolt catch in their Aero lower? Looking at it as a cheaper alternative to the FCD bolt catch. VSeven Bolt Catch  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 10/25/2017 6:31:43 PM EDT
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I have one in mine. It seems to be a fairly close match to an Armalite AR10 bolt catch I had in my parts bin. But I haven't function tested this build yet. Still waiting on takedown & pivot pins and some go/no-go gauges. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/472704/LR308_-343824.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/472704/LR308_3-343890.JPG |
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Posted: 10/25/2017 7:38:33 PM EDT
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I'm new to the build thing and just ordered my AP M5e1 upper and lower. If you don't mind me asking - what is the barrel & handguard length? I like the looks of your rifle. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: I have one in mine. It seems to be a fairly close match to an Armalite AR10 bolt catch I had in my parts bin. But I haven't function tested this build yet. Still waiting on takedown & pivot pins and some go/no-go gauges. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/472704/LR308_-343824.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/472704/LR308_3-343890.JPG AERO M5E1 BUILDER SET W/15" HANDGUARD Proof Research 16" CF PR-10 Barrel SLR Ti Sentry8 w/Aero melonite gas tube 2A Ti X4 Muzzle Brake along with a JP crush washer Magpul MBUS gen2 front flip sight (with KNS 'V' notch post) KAC Micro rear flip sight (peep) Lantac 308 E-BCG Radian NiB Raptor charging handle Radian NiB Talon safety AERO M5 td & pivot pins V7 S7 NP3 bolt catch V7 Ti mag release (this just failed on me June 2019. Stripped out the mag button as I had it barely on there) KNS anti walk pins Hiperfire Eclipse Magpul UBR gen2 JP Silent Captured Spring H2 Ergo Tactical Deluxe grip V7 Ti grip screw.......cause why not? |
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Posted: 10/27/2017 6:00:01 PM EDT
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I just picked up a set of "extended" take-down, pivot pins for my Aero M5, these are designed specifically for the Aero M5 set, with the right length, the detents in the right place, nice fit, they work great. the knobs are similar to the YHM EZ Pull pins for the AR-15, but the have some ornamental divots added to them, and the take-down pin has a cross hole. I would've preferred to have a set without these ornamental embellishments, but I'm happy enough just to have knobs that are easy to grasp. makes take-down for cleaning, inspection a whole lot easier. got them off of fleabay for $20/set shipped.
just fyi. |
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Posted: 10/27/2017 11:58:28 PM EDT
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Just need the Go/No-Go Gauges. Trying to be patient! Ordered them as an in stock item last Monday.......
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Posted: 10/28/2017 7:54:12 AM EDT
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Just need the Go/No-Go Gauges. Trying to be patient! Ordered them as an in stock item last Monday.......https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/472704/20171027_181432-345978.JPG |
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