i have a basic understanding of the ar platform , and only about three days of reading worth of knowledge on the 308 ar , mostly from this site , so thanks for that , i wish i would have found this particular site before purchasing my new lar 8 , i may have went a diffrent direction . but my situation being what it is ill try and make the best of it ,im no stranger to breaking out a dremmel and a welder if need be ,but i hope that wont be neccasary glad to meet you all