My First Build, Finally

[ltorlo64]

Finished it yesterday.

Here is what it started as.

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww19/ltorlo64/100_1392.jpg?t=1305086600

Here is how it ended up.

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww19/ltorlo64/100_1395.jpg?t=1305086600

My only real complain is with the buffer tube screw in the butt plate. I screwed it in as far as I could but there is just a little bit of slop in the butt stock. I can't wait to shoot it.

[AK-J]

This might sound silly, but did you remember to put in the "buttstock spacer"? Only thing I can think of that might explain your "slop".

Looks nice. :thumbsup:

[abpt1]

:thumbsup:

[ltorlo64]

This might sound silly, but did you remember to put in the "buttstock spacer"? Only thing I can think of that might explain your "slop".

Looks nice. :thumbsup:

Yup, it is in. From what I can tell, without it I wouldn't have been able to get the buttstock to tighten at all. But, I did use it, and as a final check, I had no left over parts!

[Klawndyke]

Very nice indeed.. i like those 20" barrels..

we need a range report:fighter2:

[5.56NATO]

An outstanding combat rifle if there ever was one.

[Schuetzenman]

Looks good like a flat top should! Congrats. Next we need a range and accuracy report.

[TEN-32]

Like :thumbsup:

[O.S.O.K.]

Nice - well done!

Remove the screw and grind a bit off of the end - it might be hitting the end of the channel....

[pastfinder]

Looks great! Where's your kit from, Del-Ton?

[ltorlo64]

Looks great! Where's your kit from, Del-Ton?

It is a Del-Ton A3 upper on a Aero Percision lower.

[Schuetzenman]

It is a Del-Ton A3 upper on a Aero Percision lower.

How tight is the pin lockup of the upper to the lower. Any rock or movement between the two? This does effect weapon accuracy.

[Viking350]

Looking good. I have the parts for my first build on order. Del-ton upper and plum crazy lower. Not much building required. Kinda trying to ease into it.

[ltorlo64]

How tight is the pin lockup of the upper to the lower. Any rock or movement between the two? This does effect weapon accuracy.

I have noticed no movement except for the between the butt stock and the lower, and that is just about 1/32 or less fore and aft movement. Everything esle seems very tight.

[5.56NATO]

I have noticed no movement except for the between the butt stock and the lower, and that is just about 1/32 or less fore and aft movement. Everything esle seems very tight.

There is something not milspec going on here.

[Schuetzenman]

I have noticed no movement except for the between the butt stock and the lower, and that is just about 1/32 or less fore and aft movement. Everything esle seems very tight.

Shorten the bolt as was advised so it can draw in tighter. 1/32 nd inch, possibly 2 to 3 threads shorter should do it.

[pastfinder]

Nice...same situation for myself, except I used a Del-Ton lightweight kit on an AP lower.

[pastfinder]

I added an accu wedge on mine as it had a tiny bit of side to side play. Everything is nice and tight now.

[Klawndyke]

Nice - well done!

Remove the screw and grind a bit off of the end - it might be hitting the end of the channel....

I agree..

the only other thing is the nub on the stock that holds it in place to the reciever is not correct.. and i dought that

[kimberkid]

If you don't have a grinder at your disposal, pick up a countersunk washrer or nylon / fiber washer at your local hardware store. It will settle in the counter sunk hole and take up the slop nicely.

[gpwasr10]

Very nice indeed.. i like those 20" barrels..

we need a range report:fighter2:

Hell yeah, the best config for an AR IMHO.

As a matter of fact... he built the same first rifle I did...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/dudemaestro/AR-15.jpg
^ My first build.

How it ended up....
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/dudemaestro/AR-1.jpg

I have adjusted the fore-end so the front sight BUIS fold down rewards, and put a sling on it since then though. One of my favorite guns easy... mostly cause the time I put into it.