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Some more parts came in today and since I am still waiting for the lower and gas block to complete things I took some weights of the pieces I have. The Aero parts are noted. Weights so far: Barrel = 2# 8oz Criterion 18.5" lightweight profile from Fulton Armory Brake and washer = 4oz Bully Brake from Overkill Customs here in WI Upper & barrel nut = 1# 3oz 1st part of Aero enhanced upper combo 15" keymod handguard = 9 oz 2nd part of Aero enhanced upper combo BCG = 1# 6oz Aero NiB Stock, spring, buffer, & RE = 1# 3oz Pistol grip = 3oz LPK = 4oz Aero 308 LPK Total of these parts = 6# 12oz Right now I can't remember if the charge handle was in the upper when I weighed it so the total might be a tad heavier by a few ounces. Even if the lower and gas block amount to 2# total I'll be looking at around 9# total for the bare rifle. Add in about 1 1/2# for scope, mount, sling, and swivel rings it will be pushing 11# or so I think. How close am I?

From the sound of those a .308 guage set will work. Now to see if a local gunsmith can do it once the rifle is finished.

For now I'm staying with the trigger in Aero's LPK. I've read reports its better than the usual milspec triggers in ARs, which I have gotten used to. I already have a Nikon 3X9X50 scope waiting for its new home to be finished. Hopefully I can get an answer on headspacing the bolt to the barrel.

Yes I know its missing a few pieces but at least I know the rest is on the way from Aero Precision. The heart of the rifle will be an Aero 308 lower, the M5E1 upper receiver/keymod handguard, their 308 NiB BCG, and 308 LPK. I hope to see the rest of the parts come in this next week. The barrel is the 18.5", .308 AR, Light Weight, 1X10 twist, chrome lined, match quality, by Criterion sold by Fulton Armory, with a Bully Brake from Overkill Customs on the end. 20 round Pmags and 5 round ASCs for hunting. I've been reading as much as I can find in preparation for building this rifle and after reading about checking headspace I have a question about checking it on this barrel. On Fulton Armory's site they call the chamber a hybrid. "Our Hybrid Match Chamber allows use of .308 Win & 7.62x51 mm NATO Calibers" http://www.fulton-armory.com/barrelfatitan185lwcm1x10750gasblockchrome-lined.aspx I know both .308 and 7.62 headspace guages exist. Which one would give an accurate indication of proper headspace? I only intend on using commecial brass/bullet handloads in it and not wanting to risk anything I thought I'de ask those with way more knowledge than I have.

I bought a new one.

PM sent FaRKle.

Sorry, the classifieds in other forums are usually combined. Now I know they aren't here.

As the title says, I am looking for a MOE milspec stock. Let me know what you have and how much. I can paypal or postal money order.

Got those covered. Thanks

Thanks for the info. The pieces for my build are starting to trickle in.

Wet I knew, thanks. Any factory ammo thats better than others?

I'm in the process of putting together a 308 AR using Aero Precision parts and a Criterion barrel from Fulton Armory. The barrel has already had about 200 rounds through it but the rest of the rifle is brand new never fired. What would you suggest to use for ammo for the first trip to the range for the initial function tests?

Are there any different tools required for a 308 build opposed to an AR15 build? Do the larger upper/lower receivers need different vice blocks, or other tools?