Author Topic: Help with AR 15 Build (Read 593 times)

Old Moss · « **on:** May 22, 2010, 04:53:10 PM »

Hi folks!

I had posted an earlier thread about putting together a competition rifle. Found out that you can have ar 15 style weapons in Calif if it has a bullet magazine button. Soooo

What lower receiver do you all recommend I start with, Budget is slow so can only buy a piece or two at a time and best buy for the money helps. Yes, I now you get what you pay for so nothing cheap or poorly made.

I am leaning toward a Stag Arms or Rock River. I have a shop near by that carries a lower that has a big spider logo on it

This will be a flat top A4 with a standard A2 butt stock and a heavy 24-26" Bbl, 1-7 twist and a match chamber set-up for 5.56 version not the 223 or a Wilde match chamber.

Thanks for any advice possible

Old Moss

DalesCarpentry · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2010, 06:37:07 PM »

Sounds like you are building the same gun I want to build.

Here is a link to a good stripped lower. I have found them as low as $99.99 on the internet you just have to look hard. Take care Dale
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=815113

Reverend Recoil · « **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2010, 07:40:51 AM »

What kind of matches will you be competing in? NRA highpower or CMP service rifle? Will you be firing at 600 yrds?

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2010, 07:56:28 AM »

I used a LAR grizzly-15 and it worked well . It seems very few make lowers , many buy them stamp their name on them for sale , seems most parts are this way . BBls are mostly by 2 suppliers . I found M&APatrs.com helpful . You might save up to buy a "package" vs a piece at a time as you will save with the package . People like M&A will build you a kit to your requirements .

Old Moss · « **Reply #4 on:** May 24, 2010, 03:57:36 PM »

Thanks folks,

Reverend Recoil, I am not sure what I will choose 1st, am looking at mid range 600 yds in NRA high power, or mid range tactical matches (3-gun matches as well). My old eyes are getting to poor for open sights any more. I want some flexibility to varmint hunt as well.

I figure if I ever want to try CMP I can build another upper to be wgt appropriate and have open sights.

I am also torn with do I want my 1st AR to be on a 308 lg frame in 260 Rem or 6.5 creedmoor. would have to wait a little longer to save up the extra money.

Thanks again, Are there any other thoughts out there?

Old Moss

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2010, 09:36:38 AM »

I hear the best bbls are SS also.