Texas4Ever

Not yet. I'm holding off buying any more parts until I have a better understanding of what I need. Unless you see something you KNOW I am going to need and suggest I buy before it becomes unavailable?

Thanks all for the warm welcome. Since my original post a few days ago, I have spent many hours reading on this sight more and more about the rabbit hole I have started down. I also understand that I used the term "AR10" in my original post and I now realize that is NOT what I am building. I will blame the marketing industry on my ignorance...LOL. The more I read, the better I am understanding the challenges of this project. I am excited as it is clear this type of rifle isn't for the faint of heart (and I like that). My original thought process was to stick my toe in the water with the easy AR15 kit just to get familiar with how these guns work. Once I did that, I saw why that platform is so popular. Right away I thought a similar design in a 30 caliber would be really cool. My assumption at the time was it would be a similar project as I saw complete kits on the market. Doesn't look like "complete kits" are going to be available anytime soon (or maybe ever again). I plan on continuing to research and shop for individual parts as I find them available and make educated decisions on components to make sure my final product runs and shoots as I expect. Will likely work on getting the complete lower done for now then make a final decision on the upper package at some point in the future. I'll probably just lurk here for now until I have more specific questions. Thanks again for not making fun of my ignorance. 🤪

I'm new too. From west of Fort Worth. What part of Texas?

I do know where that is. I went thru there over Thanksgiving. I'll check out the link in Abilene.

I'm close to your brother.

I'm due west of FW far enough to be happy.

Hello.. found this forum doing research on a new AR10 build. Kinda new to ARs but I have a lot of experience with custom build cars and a few guns. I have a pretty well equipped shop. Started getting into these guns when my step-son joined the Army a few years ago and started talking about them. Bought a PSA AR15 complete kit about a year or so ago just for kicks to see what all the hub-bub was about and it works good and I like the gun. But it's just a .223. Started looking at building an AR10 and by the time I wanted to pull the trigger and buy one, complete kits are non-existent anymore with the stuff going on in the world. Anyways.. I was able to get a 5D Tactical 80% lower that is a DPMS Gen 1 style. I have the lower parts kit and buffer tube kit also from them on the way. I haven't decided on an upper package yet but it will be .308. I also have decent optics from another gun I want to use on this one. I am looking for input into the upper parts I should consider. I'm not afraid to piece it together as long as the compatibility is good. Ohh.. Looking to use this gun on hogs and coyotes at a 100-250 yard range (or maybe further) at some point. So barrel twist and length and even load data would be welcome.