Building an AR 15 input please

[Arley]

I have all the tools needed including a vice ,
Thanks for the info .

I will need to piece it together because of funds available , plus liking to do this stuff .

"Idle hands " you know .

[milkmanjoe]

I never built an ar...never owned one.....building one seems like it would be a fun thing to do.....

[Gatorade]

Originally Posted by Arley

I have all the tools needed including a vice ,
Thanks for the info .

I will need to piece it together because of funds available , plus liking to do this stuff .

"Idle hands " you know .

Lower receiver and Bolt carrier group would be the hard things to get if election goes south.

I only set out to build one and now have 4 in two different caliber a with one SBR and a pistol. I also am a delta ring assembly away from having all the parts to build a complete upper from swapping parts on those four builds.

[TLE2]

Cheaper: Buy!! Feeling of accomplishment and need to buy new tools: Build!!

[Grizzman]

It is likely cheaper to buy a complete entry level rifle, but PSA's Premium uppers/rifle kits with CHF barrels shouldn't be ignored, and are hardly entry level.

I mounted the dedicated AR scope to my Premium CHF MOE upper and took it to the range a couple weeks ago to see what it would do. I tested it with an assortment of match 69 grain ammo, and it did very well with all of them. It actually did well enough that it'll get a free float handguard soon.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by Gatorade

Lower receiver and Bolt carrier group would be the hard things to get if election goes south.

Agreed.. Get these items now while they are cheap and available. In fact, get two or three.

[GD2A]

I bought a good one first (Colt 6920) so I'd know what mil spec correct is when in came time to build. Assembling the lower is pretty straight forward ... especially if you do it with an experienced friend (thanks, Charlie). I bought a complete BCM upper for that lower - their stuff is freakin fantastic!

[Gatorade]

Originally Posted by GD2A

I bought a good one first (Colt 6920) so I'd know what mil spec correct is when in came time to build. Assembling the lower is pretty straight forward ... especially if you do it with an experienced friend (thanks, Charlie). I bought a complete BCM upper for that lower - their stuff is freakin fantastic!

Yeah lowers can be built pretty quickly, the upper, specifically attaching the barrel to the receiver is the hardest part. Glad I was able to help you Matt!

[Grizzman]

My least expensive AR consists of:

Palmetto State Armory Forged Upper Receiver, 16" Chrome Lined A2 Barrel with FSB & A2 FH, PSA BCG, PSA Lower Receiver, A2 Handguards, BCM receiver extension, BCM Grip, BCM Carry Handle, Magpul ACS Stock, and a PSA LPK.


I've got about $750 in this one. Had I went with PSA receiver extension, a more basic stock and grip, and Magpul MBUS (or PSA Carry Handle), bought when they're on sale, I likely could have assembled it for close to $600.

[Arley]

Looks like I can buy a complete DPMS Orical for around $500. 00 . Can't build one for that .

The DPMS "Sportical " I sold was a nice rifle with the upgrades I had done .

I can add upgrades as I go along . I have scopes that would work and some other stuff I can add .

Just need to save up some shekels,moolaw . Wife not willing to dig into savings .