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I got my receiver set and put everything together. Everything fit great, I used a CMMG LPK and the only thing I'm worried about right now is the bolt catch seems to be a little loose in the slot. I'll have to wait until my BCG get here to really see how it works. The pivot pin doesn't bother me at all now that I have it together, it's recessed below the surface a MM or two which is ok since I don't see myself taking it apart much. The upper and lower fit is pretty tight, I got mine as a set so if you order them separately it might be different but that's with any of them in an AR platform.

Tag for later, was looking at this as well

I got my receiver set in tonight. I'll post up pics in the first post. If you guys have any questions let me know. I do have a question though, the hammer is hitting the bolt catch when its all the way forward, is this normal on the 308? ** Guess I can't edit the first post** On the fitment of the upper and lower receiver, it was very tight and if anyone was wondering about it I wouldn't hesitate to order another set. As of right now my only concern is the bolt catch mentioned above. The pivot/front pin is just slightly below the surface of the receiver and I don't mind that since it's not likely I'll be taking it down much. The receivers did come with the pin/screw/bolt for the forward assist and the bolt catch, I just hadn't seen it mentioned before and I thought I would if anyone was wondering about that. If you'll notice the BCG is the only thing missing, I'm just waiting on it to come in since I got on the pre-order for the nickel boron group through Aero.

Keep us posted on that 98, I planned on reloading the brass as well.

I think your fine since that's what you paid and your not trying to sell. I got mine straight from Aero, paid a little more but still a great price for a 308 receiver set.

I would go ahead and order the receiver set if I were you since its gotta go to an FFL and it's on sale right now. After that I would take the time to plan out the build and not rush into it like I did. Nickel Boron BCG's aren't needed I've always just had the plain stuff so I wanted to see what it was about since it wasn't too much more than the regular one with the presale.

From what I've seen the Aero M5 sets are DPMS High: http://www.primaryarms.com/Aero_Precision_M5_308_Stripped_Upper_Receiver_p/apar308503.htm I have everything on hand to build my rifle, just waiting on my receiver set and the nickel BCG from Aero. I'll post up pics in my build thread as I progress through the build. I would also recommend getting the pivot/front pin from Aero if you don't get their LPK since they need to be a little bit longer. If I would have known this I would have just got their LPK

yeah that's why I'm debating on even building it. Might just keep it around until my brother decides to build something

Well I have almost all the parts in hand, hopefully. Receiver set is en route, and still waiting on word from Aero about the BCG. I got an AR15 upper free with the barrel and I don't know if I should sell it or build a 7.62x39 or 300 blackout. I hate how spare parts turn in to rifles...

Thanks for the heads up on that, I'll have to check it out when I get some time off.

yeah it was a 308 handle I ordered. I called Aero and they are waiting to get the lowers back from coating and the BCG is looking like January now. as of now I have the stock assembly, upper parts kit and the hand guard here, and everything else should be here wed with the exception of the receivers and bcg.

Yeah it's a stock kit so it has the stock, spring, buffer, tube, nut, and plate. I guess I'll have to wait and see how things end up fitting together. I'll be calling to see if my receiver set has shipped yet here in a minute.

I've build a few AR-15 rifles and figured I would try my hands at a 308 build. This is my parts list for now, it's what I've ordered and am currently waiting on. Partslist: Aero Precision M5 receiver set - En Route Aero Precision Nickle Boron BCG - on preorder list Parts in hand: A2 style flash suppressor (Surplus Ammo & Arms) Black Hole Weaponry 18" barrel YHM Low Profile gas block Mid-length gas tube (Surplus Ammo & Arms) UTG Super Slim Handguard - got it since it was cheap but feels good in my hands Standard Charging handle (Surplus Ammo & Arms) CMMG LPK DPMS buttstock assembly DPMS Forward assist and dust cover If you see anything that will cause any problems let me know since I don't get a lot of range time as it is

Parts list is up in the first post, if I'm missing something let me know. I know I don't have any optics since I don't know what I want to use I'm going to start a thread over in the build section.

There is no rush "hour," its just traffic and you don't know when it'll hit. Funny you mention the motorcycle accident becuase I was in a head on collision earlier this year. My wife and I are ready to leave we are just waiting to finish school, hopefully anyway. I'd love to hear about ranges since the only good ones I've heard about are in West Virginia. I'll try to get a parts list up here in a bit

and I'm in Alexandria, right outside of DC

Thanks guys, all the parts are ordered for now. I'll post up a list when I get a chance, took my last exam for school today and gotta get up early for work so time is in short supply right now

I got one of their barrels, never shot it. Customer service pissed me off so bad I sold it.

Just checking in here, starting a new build on an Aero Precision set. Just waiting on the parts to come in, this will be my first 308 build. Partslist: Aero Precision M5 receiver set Aero Precision Nickle Boron BCG - on preorder list A2 style flash suppressor (Surplus Ammo & Arms) Black Hole Weaponry 18" barrel YHM Low Profile gas block Mid-length gas tube (Surplus Ammo & Arms) UTG Super Slim Handguard - got it since it was cheap but feels good in my hands Standard Charging handle (Surplus Ammo & Arms) CMMG LPK DPMS buttstock assembly DPMS Forward assist and dust cover My build thread started:

New here, from Northern VA