Assembling an AR from a kit like del-ton sells is a piece of cake. There are few tricks like using a big clear plastic bag to install some of the springs in (this keeps them from getting away!) There are plenty of assembly how-to's on the webz...
I am no gunsmith and it takes me maybe 40 mins to assemble one - maybe an hour your first time, carefully following the directions and double checking as you go.
Well worth the $200-$300 in savings IMHO.
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You're more than welcome to join the party!Originally Posted by Nautilus
Palmetto or AIM for lower parts kits ...
If you plan to buy uppers, I suggest you look at Armalite's mid-length. Of the 4 ARs that I've owned, it is by far my favorite. Light, compact, and with A2 sights. Simplicity at its finest.
http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.asp...e-63fe2c75d131
Let us know what you decided. And post some pics of your artistry.
+1 on Armalite. I have a 20" A2 from them and love it. It came with M4 feed ramps and the rubber o-ring on the extractor spring. The only down side is the weight to the HBAR barrel
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Last edited by NAPOTS; 11-28-2011 at 07:29 PM.
If you really want to build a tack driver long range weapon you don't need some big fat super heavy bull barrel. What really works is buying a quality ... MATCH quality barrel. Kreiger Barrels make such barrels.
My match rifle has a 20" HBAR type AR-15 stainless 1 in 7.7" twist barrel. I have shot many a 10 shot group with it from bagged rest that was under .3" at 100 yards. .400" groups are the norm from that barrel. This is why at 600 yards if I can dope the wind right the shots will cluster inside a grapefruit sized circle, say about 4 inches. You do get what you pay for in a barrel but even so you still have to handload for them to get the best performance out of them.
The down side to a Kreiger barrel is the price. http://www.kriegerbarrels.com/DCM__A...246-wp3394.htm I seem to recall paying about $425 for mine back in 1996.
On kits ... the sky is the limit.
It won't be long until you realize you didn't buy enough receivers.
Don't forget the different caliburs available
22lr, 5.7, 5.56/.223, 6.5, 6.8, 300 Blackout, 7.62x39 ... are just the common ones
I'm eyeballing the SHTF 50BMG uppers now! $1,800 for a five shot 50BMG!
6.8spc, .458 socom, or .300blk. Keep it simple with light weight hand guards, good stock, a2 flash (if available,) and a good set of back up sights.
Recommend FN or BCM uppers otherwise.
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Have you heard anything from them? I ordered 5 the same day you did, I received an order confirmation, but nothing since. I shot them an e-mail yesterday just asking for a heads up on how far backed up they were on shipping and to make sure they received my FFL and they haven't e-mailed me back yet.
They got to Saleen's last week and I picked them up yesterday. They look nice even if naked...
I picked up mine on the 20th. Gave one to my brother for Christmas and already have 3 complete rifles assembled. The last one I'm saving. I'll post up pics when I get a chance.
just picked up mine last Saturday
How did I miss this thread??? I bought 5 receivers a couple years ago when the bottom fell out of the AR market and I couldn't pass on $35.00 each. I built two rifles so far. A basic 20 inch heavy barrel with glass and the 300BLK.
May I suggest you consider a 300BLK of some configuration? It's a very cool, up and coming cartridge. I suspect it will surpass 6.8 sales this year.
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