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12/8/2012 4:15:49 PM EDT
I've been looking for an AR and have been getting frustrated with finding what I want that's in stock, and usually then it's not set up exactly like I want. I figured I might as well build my own. Never really considered it because I'm not the most mechanically inclined person but after reading the guides here and watching Youtube videos I'm confident I can do it once I pick up a few tools. If I'm going to do it, I'm going to do it right so this isn't a cheap build. Let me know if there are better options or if I'm wasting money anywhere. Also, I know I'm forgetting some stuff I'll need so please point that out, but I have the major stuff covered I think.

Rainier Arms forged upper/lower
Rainier Arms ultramatch 16" barrel
Battlecomp 2.0
BCM LGB .750 gas block (or any low-pro gas block that's in stock)
LMT enhanced BCG (or a Young Mfg. National Match BCG) Not sure which is the better route, both expensive.
Rainier Arms ambi charging handle
DD lower receiver parts kit
Geissele SSA-E
Magpul CTR stock
Troy alpha rail 13" w/ sight
Troy Battlesight rear tritium folding
12/8/2012 7:32:00 PM EDT
[#1]
Looks like a solid build. Some things I see missing are buffer tube kit, buffer, buffer spring, upper received parts kit, gas tube, and a sling. A regular old mil spec bcg will do you just fine.
12/8/2012 7:43:53 PM EDT
[#2]
Take a look at the VLTOR A5 receiver & buffer system for that setup.
12/8/2012 11:43:28 PM EDT
[#3]
looks like a good build sheet.  Any reason to go with the BC 2.0 over a BC 1.0 since you're already going to have a legal length barrel?
12/9/2012 12:34:18 AM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
looks like a good build sheet.  Any reason to go with the BC 2.0 over a BC 1.0 since you're already going to have a legal length barrel?


No, I've been going back and forth between a 14.5" barrel though. I guess I should go with the 1.0 with the 16" and a 2.0 with a 14.5". Actually, after checking the differences between the 3 now it looks like the 1.0 is the standard comp, the 1.5 is for 14.5" barrels and the 2.0 is for suppressors. Guess I picked the 2.0 because I may want to class 3 it and get an AAC suppressor down the road.

Also starting to think the 14.5" is the way to go because I'm going to want a rifle length 18" barreled AR soon for 3-gun and stuff. This build will be more for a defense gun/playing at the range.
12/9/2012 12:42:09 AM EDT
[#5]
Makes sense.  Any BC you go with you will be more then happy with.  I enjoy the one that my wife put on her gun.
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