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  1. 07-21-2011, 02:45 PM #1
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    First AR15 Bottom Build

    I built my first AR15 bottom yesterday. I had a pretty good "How To" booklet with pictures. Not difficult at all. There are a lot of little springs which look a lot alike and some pins which are similar. Overall it's pretty simple. The parts for the most part are smaller than an M1 Garand but not difficult, I'd say on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the most difficult it was about a 4. Next build will be easier. I'll post pictures once I add the upper and butt stock. The upper will either be a .22 or a .308.
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    After the first one its much easier.
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    Yup, I've done two and the 2nd went much faster than the first. However, Bill, since you didn't post pics yet, it didn't happen and you're full of it, upper or not.
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    a standard ar-15 lower is NOT compatible with 308 winchester- you'd need an AR-10 lower for that.
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  5. 07-22-2011, 11:51 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by MajorD View Post
    a standard ar-15 lower is NOT compatible with 308 winchester- you'd need an AR-10 lower for that.
    Major, I appreciate the heads up. What's your opinion of this add:
    http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ARR3021-1.html
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    +1 on the lowers being a snap.

    Now I want to build an upper from scratch. I'm looking to do a 20 or 24 inch bull barrel.

    Since it's not a run and gun type rifle, I'm going with an upper without forward assist or dust cover.

    Now I need to decide on a barrel without breaking the bank.


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    Ar's are fun to bulid. When i was diagnosed with luekmia 3 years ago. My sweet wife bought me 2 ar lowers which i built when i felt good. very fun but. They kindy have cheap interal parts compared to the m1 garand. peace toolman

    On a side note: Check out model1sales.com they have some great upper combos on the sight shipped straight to your living room door. shaw barrels i believe usa made.
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    As funds allow I want to build a M16A1. I got an upper and a barrel. That's a start.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cal30M1 View Post
    As funds allow I want to build a M16A1. I got an upper and a barrel. That's a start.
    I think I got rid of all my M16 Retro parts, I'll have to look
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  10. 07-23-2011, 06:15 PM #10
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    I got a whole rifle of Orlando's M16 retro parts!!

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