Building an AR 15 input please

[Gatorade]

Originally Posted by Arley

Complete ,though not hard to put together it was a good price . A little lower than PSA.

So then you are 100% ready to shoot?

[Arley]

Originally Posted by Gatorade

So then you are 100% ready to shoot?

WEll when the stuff comes in then wait a bit for cooler weather . Shooting in 110 no fun . This well give me time to lay in some dies / powder etc . Got to look for some brass , none available where I use to get it . Once fired is much cheaper .

Thanks for the intrest , Wife not at all . SWGAS she says .

Arley

[BlackKnight]

I'm a little late to the party and you've already received a lot good advice.
I like building rifles for a couple of reasons, customization, and I like working with my hands. I used to be a cabinetmaker, and loved building models as a kid. Even as an adult I used to build model RC cars. It's a matter of working with my hands then enjoying the finished product.
So, building things relaxes me.

I'm currently putting some money together for my next AR. I'm going to start with a Battlearms upper/receiver combination.
Going to start with this;
http://www.battlearmsdevelopment.com...r-receiver-set

[Gatorade]

Originally Posted by BlackKnight

I'm a little late to the party and you've already received a lot good advice.
I like building rifles for a couple of reasons, customization, and I like working with my hands. I used to be a cabinetmaker, and loved building models as a kid. Even as an adult I used to build model RC cars. It's a matter of working with my hands then enjoying the finished product.
So, building things relaxes me.

I'm currently putting some money together for my next AR. I'm going to start with a Battlearms upper/receiver combination.
Going to start with this;
http://www.battlearmsdevelopment.com...r-receiver-set

Exactly why milling an 80% lower is on my list! Crafting something from parts and knowing the inner workings is something I enjoy.

[Caleb]

Those B.A.D lower/uppers are sick! They have been on my wish list for a while now.

[BlackKnight]

Originally Posted by Gatorade

Exactly why milling an 80% lower is on my list! Crafting something from parts and knowing the inner workings is something I enjoy.

I wouldn't mind doing that except according to ATF that rifle dies with the owner. It cannot be sold or left to family.
I consider all my weapons assets. If I die first, my wife will sell them at current market value and use that money as she wishes. Same if I leave them to my children.

[Arley]

Very excited PSA has shipped my stuff .

So stupid question . I have never put a rifle together from separate parts by different " Makers " Is there anything I need to do or check prior to shooting it ? I know about the safety checks but past that I m not sure .

Thanks ,

Arley

[Gatorade]

Originally Posted by Arley

Very excited PSA has shipped my stuff .

So stupid question . I have never put a rifle together from separate parts by different " Makers " Is there anything I need to do or check prior to shooting it ? I know about the safety checks but past that I m not sure .

Thanks ,

Arley

The only thing you need to do is make sure the upper and lower fit well together. If they are loose there are plastic or rubber inserts you can use to tighten up the it between them. Mil spec insures that most parts are mix and match with little to no custom fitting.

[Gatorade]

Originally Posted by BlackKnight

I wouldn't mind doing that except according to ATF that rifle dies with the owner. It cannot be sold or left to family.
I consider all my weapons assets. If I die first, my wife will sell them at current market value and use that money as she wishes. Same if I leave them to my children.

Actually you can sell it. As long as the original intent was to make it for yourself. Down the line you can sell it but you may need to engrave a serial number on it. I am not sure if things are different in NJ but according to federal guidelines it can be made transferable.

[BlackKnight]

Originally Posted by Gatorade

Actually you can sell it. As long as the original intent was to make it for yourself. Down the line you can sell it but you may need to engrave a serial number on it. I am not sure if things are different in NJ but according to federal guidelines it can be made transferable.

That's not how I understood it. It's a federal thing not state.
I got it directly from an ATF agent I worked with for a number of years. According to him if you make and serialize it you in essence became a firearms manufacturer, thus need a federal license as well as to sell it.
Like I said I'd love to do one, though. I just don't want to take that chance. Even if I die and left it to my family I don't want to leave them with that headache.