Azhiaziam AR

AZhiAZiAM

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Fresno,CA
So I've wanted to build an AR for quite awhile now since I'm getting into guns more and more. Just never had the guts to attempt to teach myself or build one. Well today it changed went to a LGS and got a fairly good deal with my glock17 and a Aero Precision stripped lower. This will be for "plinking" as you call it and a little home defense. I'm looking into shooting around 100-200 yards low mid 70's to low 80's grain ammo. I've done quite a lot of reading obviously not enough but I'm learning so bare with me, as of right now I get to pick it up on the 23rd and I want to have the stuff to build the lower part by then. Looking at running for a 1:8 barrel at around 16-18" for the shooting I'd like to do. suggestions are welcome here is the lower I got.

Aero Precision Lower
Cmmg LPK
Magpul MOE, butt stock, front grip, pistol grip, Mags.


Adams Arms upper
Upper Receiver: A3 Flat-Top, Forged
Barrel Length: 16"
Barrel Contour: Government
Barrel Material: 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel
Muzzle Thread Pattern: 1/2"-28
Chrome Lined: No
Barrel Finish: QPQ Melonite / Black Nitride
Twist Rate: 1 in 7"
Chamber: 5.56x45mm NATO
M4 Feed Ramps: Yes
Bolt Carrier: 1-Piece w/Integral Piston Strike Face
Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider
Gas System Length: Mid, Short Stroke Piston Operated
Gas Block Diameter: 0.750"
Handguard: 2-Piece Magpul MOE, Mid-Length, Black
Sights: None, Single Rail Gas Block
Weight: 4.23 lbs


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dhyde79

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Amarillo, TX
So I've wanted to build an AR for quite awhile now since I'm getting into guns more and more. Just never had the guts to attempt to teach myself or build one. Well today it changed went to a LGS and got a fairly good deal with my glock17 and a Aero Precision stripped lower. This will be for "plinking" as you call it and a little home defense. I'm looking into shooting around 100-200 yards low mid 70's to low 80's grain ammo. I've done quite a lot of reading obviously not enough but I'm learning so bare with me, as of right now I get to pick it up on the 23rd and I want to have the stuff to build the lower part by then. Looking at running for a 1:8 barrel at around 16-18" for the shooting I'd like to do. suggestions are welcome here is the lower I got.

Ok, off the bat: 70-80gr ammo is match grade ammo and fairly heavy, and you'll only effectively be able to hand-load it for cost. 55 and 62gr are your milsurp Amos and common weights.

Before you go balls out planning this gun, look into exactly what your local laws are, as I seem to recall Cali recently banned lead ammo, which means you're shooting Barnes Vor-TX ammo (pricey) and maybe some of the 50gr "leadless frangible" stuff, at which point, the cost of ammo may dictate that you go sell that lower for as much as you can. (Not being a downer, being realistic)

Aside from that stuff, a 16" 1:8 twist would do you great, but, with the ammo issues that may come to pass soon, a 1:9 may be better, especially if you have the no-lead ammo restriction to deal with...

As far as building your first AR, you've got lots of people on here with experience to pull from...you'll do just fine...
 

AZhiAZiAM

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Fresno,CA
ill looking into that right now, i didn't think about that being an issues as far as ammo, F$*!king cali loll i read a lot of the other restrictions on the laws but didn't think about ammo, since 556 is so easy to find here.
 

dhyde79

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Amarillo, TX
ill looking into that right now, i didn't think about that being an issues as far as ammo, F$*!king cali loll i read a lot of the other restrictions on the laws but didn't think about ammo, since 556 is so easy to find here.

Was so easy to find, from what I recall hearing they passed the law, I don't remember hearing anything on start dates...
 

dhyde79

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Amarillo, TX
so hyde you were right, but it only has to do with taking wildlife. If i read correctly and that doesn't go into effect until 2015. but you were absolutely correct. thanks for the heads up on that. http://gov.ca.gov/docs/AB_711_2013_Signing_Message.pdf

Good to know...

So, I still say stick to 1:9 or 1:8
55gr and 62gr will be your cheap and easy to find ammo...but, that's purely your decision. Don't forget when you build yours, 10rd mags and bullet button mag release, lest it be a felonious rifle...check into specifics in your laws on muzzle breaks/flash hiders, and stuff like that...

As far as pistol grips, everyone that's tried the utg sniper grip on mine has absolutely loved the feel of it....

Stocks are your call, the Ctr is good, Im moving to the PRS or perhaps the UBR stock...actually, the UBR is an awesome setup if you don't mind spending for it...
 

AZhiAZiAM

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Fresno,CA
CMMG LPK, comes with magpul moe buttstock, grip trigger guard in FDE


still deciding if i want to buy a complete upper since i've found some good ones on sale lately because of the holidays or slowly piece one together.
 
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AZhiAZiAM

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Fresno,CA
took advantage of black friday, order the Adams arm mid length complete upper. i have all the parts i just need to put it together now. should be fun.
 

AZhiAZiAM

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Fresno,CA
i do need some suggestions on some optics though, i've been reading quite a bit on them and for now i just need something to learn with. was thinking just the flip up magpuls for now. later down the road ill be dropping some cash on it. but for not more or less learning the gun type of optics.
 

NismoFire

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Whatever you do, DON'T PUT MAGPUL MBUS ON YOUR GAS BLOCK. It'll melt.


Regardless of what optic you go with, you'll want to run some sort of iron sights as backup in case your optics go down.
 

AZhiAZiAM

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Fresno,CA
Whatever you do, DON'T PUT MAGPUL MBUS ON YOUR GAS BLOCK. It'll melt.


Regardless of what optic you go with, you'll want to run some sort of iron sights as backup in case your optics go down.

ya read both those things. guess i should of been more direct, i'm looking for more of close range optic than a distance one. 250 yards give or take.
 

dhyde79

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Amarillo, TX
I personally believe the range of your optics decides what sort of setup you go for on the iron sights.

I should also point out that I'm nearly adamant against "optics" that *REQUIRE* batteries to be functional. Illuminated reticles are fine, red dots and other such things are against my gun philosophies.

I would say if you want a sub-500m gun, get a decent, compact 3-9x and put it on, and some of the 45deg canted iron sights, so you have the scope for 100-500m, and iron sights zeroed at 200m just like the scope, so, you can cant the gun over a bit to use the iron, or twist of the wrist back to scope.

That philosophy comes from my military training, and what's comfortable and makes sense for how I feel the rifle will perform best.

Feel free to modify to suit your personal needs and uses obviously.
 
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SKAVYNGR

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Lexington, KY
Primary arms is great. However, for free floating handrails, I'd actually dump money into something you REALLY want and am wanting to keep in the long run. My AR was once non free floating (Knights Armament), switched to free floating (Samson Evolution), now I'm back to non free floating (VLTOR CASV). See how expensive it can be?


-Jonny
 

AZhiAZiAM

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Fresno,CA
Primary arms is great. However, for free floating handrails, I'd actually dump money into something you REALLY want and am wanting to keep in the long run. My AR was once non free floating (Knights Armament), switched to free floating (Samson Evolution), now I'm back to non free floating (VLTOR CASV). See how expensive it can be?


-Jonny

Why the switch everything ive read free float is better. Nismo i was just looking at a yankee hill but wasnt big on how that one looked.
 
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jmnielsen

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Lincoln, NE
I have a Midwest industries 15" SS G2 and love it. Very nice rail and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Also check out parallax tactical rails. High quality and not so high price. I have a couple and love them as well. Also, consider one a little longer than 9". Not sure about you but I have long arms and needed something longer, and it's nice to have the real estate to add a light or something later on without crowding your hand placement. A little bit longer rail won't add a whole lot of weight, either.
 

AZhiAZiAM

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Fresno,CA
question for you guys, im putting my lower together right now. when itry and put my safety selector on. it wont fit because the back end of the trigger is still up about 1/8 inch. what did i do wrong? i'm following step by step instructions from arf.com
 

AZhiAZiAM

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Fresno,CA
put together the lower, shoot able. Still some small things i want to do FDE handrail, and optics just haven't made up my mind which optics. pretty cool putting it together took me about 30 mins ran into a snag that i just didn't catch watching the youtube video. other than that easy peasy.
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jmnielsen

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Lincoln, NE
put together the lower, shoot able. Still some small things i want to do FDE handrail, and optics just haven't made up my mind which optics. pretty cool putting it together took me about 30 mins ran into a snag that i just didn't catch watching the youtube video. other than that easy peasy.
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Looks good! Make sure you check everything with a fine tooth comb. I've seen numerous times where someone put one together without double and triple checking things and it never ends up good. (saw a guy that didn't check BCG and there was no cam pin, upper blew up but luckily no one got hurt.)
 

AZhiAZiAM

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Fresno,CA
Looks good! Make sure you check everything with a fine tooth comb. I've seen numerous times where someone put one together without double and triple checking things and it never ends up good. (saw a guy that didn't check BCG and there was no cam pin, upper blew up but luckily no one got hurt.)

ya when i shoot it i'm going with a buddy that has built numerous ar's so i already told him he had to check over my work for me :) but thanks nielsen!
 

AZhiAZiAM

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dhyde79

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Amarillo, TX
Comp... Compensator? Flash Suppressor? Ultimately the thing that's at the end of the barrel. -Jonny

Flash hider/flash suppressor, muzzle brake, and muzzle compensator are similar things but all mildly different...

Flash suppressors/hiders don't do anything to modify recoil, they just help you not have a fireball at the end of your barrel that's as easy to spot in the dark.

Muzzle brakes are designed to help cut recoil, and in doing so inadvertently help with the flash for everyone but you (and make it painfully LOUD for the shooter typically)

Muzzle Compensators usually are a cousin of the brake, and just try to keep muzzle rise to a minimum.

At least, that's what I've always been taught.
 
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