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Hello, I'm getting into building my own AR 15...I have a rough draft as to what to get and where to get them for my project, anyone have previous experience would be highly appreciated for some input! Please PM or comment so I can contact you back with my plans!
Thanks

Edit: I'm not planning on milling my own parts...I guess a more appropriate choice of words would be ASSEMBLING AR's, from pre-made parts. I plan on assembling a high-end competition AR with a 10.5 inch barrel (Bought an NEA one from Target Sports Canada) since I plan on getting into ORA's CQB competitions.
 
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How much are you doing from scratch? ie: building lower, buying complete upper? Some assembly requires no special tools, other pieces do.
 
YouTube is your friend, hundreds of videos on assembling an AR rifle. If I can do it just by watching a few videos anyone can too.
Also scroll down the page in this forum section, practically every week someone will start a thread showing off their build.☺
 
By "built", do you mean assemble from purchased parts, or machine your own receiver from an aluminum block?
 
It is impossible to build a AR15, no one has been able to do it so far, although many have tried.
saxsaxsax said:
Hello, I'm getting into building my own AR 15...I have a rough draft as to what to get and where to get them for my project, anyone have previous experience would be highly appreciated for some input! Please PM or comment so I can contact you back with my plans!
Thanks!
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One of the most satisfying jobs you can do in the field of firearms...you decide everything, I loved my build, both the process and the results.
I offer my 7.5" "before" photo.

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Building your own will cost you 3X as much money... especially with the current rock bottom prices! I have built several, and even buying stuff on sale and non-premium parts will have you paying 1200 bucks for what you could buy for 6-700 bucks right now.

If I were to do it again I would buy a couple of new guns and mix and match.. or at the very least get a snazzy lower and then order an upper or three pre-assembled from IRUNGUNS. You can't beat the price of a pre-assembled upper. The price of you piecing out the barrel, bolt carrier group, and forearm alone are more than the whole upper (pre-assembled) most times.

That being said, it is great fun if you like to tinker.. and you get a very good inside perspective of how the AR operates. But you could take an armourer course with the money you save if you just buy one..lol

Don't forget the cost of tools also.. Barrel/stock wrench, head space guages, barrel/action vice block, etc..

To each their own.. Have fun
 
bobbynewmark said:
Building your own will cost you 3X as much money... especially with the current rock bottom prices! I have built several, and even buying stuff on sale and non-premium parts will have you paying 1200 bucks for what you could buy for 6-700 bucks right now.

If I were to do it again I would buy a couple of new guns and mix and match.. or at the very least get a snazzy lower and then order an upper or three pre-assembled from IRUNGUNS. You can't beat the price of a pre-assembled upper. The price of you piecing out the barrel, bolt carrier group, and forearm alone are more than the whole upper (pre-assembled) most times.

That being said, it is great fun if you like to tinker.. and you get a very good inside perspective of how the AR operates. But you could take an armourer course with the money you save if you just buy one..lol

Don't forget the cost of tools also.. Barrel/stock wrench, head space guages, barrel/action vice block, etc..

To each their own.. Have fun
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This is true to a certain extent. If you're looking for a basic AR, then buying a complete rifle is cheaper. If you want to build something custom to your wants and needs, you're better off building your own. For you're set a custom build, the STI matched upper and lower combo from Freedom Ventures is a great place to start.
 
BooSSted said:
This is true to a certain extent. If you're looking for a basic AR, then buying a complete rifle is cheaper. If you want to build something custom to your wants and needs, you're better off building your own. For you're set a custom build, the STI matched upper and lower combo from Freedom Ventures is a great place to start.
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^^^ what he and Bobby Newmark said... You're crazy to build your own now you have a premium or special build in mind... There are a ton of great off the rack deals now, whether it's a Colt from IRG, or a DD from Wolverine, and you know they'll run flawlessly.
 
Heck, I can't build an upper cheaper than the some of the current prices of AR rifles these days! It seems cheaper to buy a stock rifle and change out a few parts to customize it then sell off the extra parts in the EE.

Nothing wrong with wanting to build one from scratch other than it might cost ya more. Not to mention having to buy some tools and vise blocks etc.
 
Trinimon said:
Heck, I can't build an upper cheaper than the some of the current prices of AR rifles these days! It seems cheaper to buy a stock rifle and change out a few parts to customize it then sell off the extra parts in the EE.

Nothing wrong with wanting to build one from scratch other than it might cost ya more. Not to mention having to buy some tools and vise blocks etc.
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Although, there is something to be said about putting one together on your own. For me, it makes it a bit more satisfying to shoot...especially when you've taken the time to assemble properly, and used all of the proper tools. Don't know if it's just me, but it does give me a good sense of pride and accomplishment. Even after thousands of rounds, it still always brings a smile to me when I squeeze the trigger on my personal builds.
 
BooSSted said:
This is true to a certain extent. If you're looking for a basic AR, then buying a complete rifle is cheaper. If you want to build something custom to your wants and needs, you're better off building your own. For you're set a custom build, the STI matched upper and lower combo from Freedom Ventures is a great place to start.
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Other than the furniture.. there is very little that you could put in your 'custom' rifle that would exceed the specs of a fairly priced pre-assembled upper. You are getting precious little in terms of actual value for a great deal of money.. It is like the guys that spend 20K stereo and body mouldings for their $2500 Honda.. not really worth it.
 
strider007 said:
Although, there is something to be said about putting one together on your own. For me, it makes it a bit more satisfying to shoot...especially when you've taken the time to assemble properly, and used all of the proper tools. Don't know if it's just me, but it does give me a good sense of pride and accomplishment. Even after thousands of rounds, it still always brings a smile to me when I squeeze the trigger on my personal builds.
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Yup. Totally agree with ya on that one. :)
 
Its really easy, super fun, excellent learning experience and noone will know your rifle better then you. Youll have a hick up or 2 youll figure it out and you will be able to work on your own rifle. You will also step i to a new category of gun owner and you will be very proud of your rifle. At least thats how i feel about my build :) just do it buy good parts because if you dont you will only replace them in the future. I started with a upper and a bcg and worked my way from there. Make sure you get a 1 in 8 twist barrel in 5.56.
 
It's a hell of alot of fun, you learn the rifle and it's major components..btw..pick up a few armoury manuals and Sweeny's Gunsmithing The AR15. .knowledge is an asset ...Read 'em from cover to cover before you start putting parts togather, and if you happen to have a friend with prior experience, that's a big plus too....
 
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