Hi I'm new here. Well, I've been lurking a while but just recently registered.
Anyway, I have a few questions about uppers. I'm in the process of ordering parts for my first build (well, semi-build, I'm probably going to get a complete lower, but I haven't fully decided yet). So Monday I ordered a Bushmaster 14.5 heavy upper. I ordered it complete, but since it'll take like 6 weeks for me to get, he said I could call back and remove the charging handle and bolt carrier assy.
I'm considering the RRA bolt carrier assembly and charging handle, but I'm a little unclear about a few things that searching the forums didn't really yield the answers I'm seeking.
-I know that the bolt carrier assembly listed
here is everything I need in that regard (since it clearly states this
hatall I need to have a complete upper? Or do I need the charging handle latch, latch spring, and latch pin in addition? Or would Bushmaster include all of that and all I need is literally just the charging handle itself (and bolt carrier assy obviously)? This is unclear to me, and neither site seems to specify exactly what I'd need.
-Would I need any special tools to assemble the charging handle and bolt carrier assy to the upper?
-Would Bushmaster or the RRA stuff include instructions for how to do this, or do I have to get instructions seperately?
And a little OT, I like the price of the complete RRA lower on that site (even though it's sold out of course). Are there any known fitment or finish issues between the Bushmaster uppers and RRA lowers? Should I just pay for the overpriced Bushmaster lower just to ensure proper fitment and finish compatability? Is the nut wrench required to attatch the upper to the lower different on the RRA lower than it is the Bushmaster (or are they one in the same)?
I think that's all the questions I had (only a dozen or so
hanks (I swear I looked through the forums but didn't find clear answers to my questions)