First 308 AR build

[Bigtig01]

New member from Charleston SC here. I just finished my first build and found a lot of useful information from this site. My build consists of:

PSA stripped upper and lower

PSA LPK

DPMS BCG, rifle buffer, & spring

BHW 20" with rifle gas system

WC gas block

So far it ran with no issues using pmc 308 ammo, but when I tried the federal m80 762 I ran into some FTF issues. A friend explained that the primer strike wasn't deep and may be caused by the round not being fully seated. I'm assuming that the federal isn't generating enough energy. What steps should I take to make this beast eat everything.

Edited November 19, 2014 by Bigtig01

[washguy]

If its brand new...get some more rounds thru the pipe  :)  Wash

[392heminut]

Oil that BCG until it's dripping for break-in! It will probably loosen up a bit after you've put some rounds through it but the general consensus is the 308 AR's need to be ran wet while breaking them in.

[edgecrusher]

Oil that BCG until it's dripping for break-in! It will probably loosen up a bit after you've put some rounds through it but the general consensus is the 308 AR's need to be ran wet while breaking them in.

Truth

[unforgiven]

Welcome from Indiana brother.

[Bigtig01]

 

Thanks for the advice and the welcome. Figured I would include a pic and detail list of the build. I've been reading about the psa 308 issues and I have to say that I'm satisfied with the build. The only issue I had was a slight wobble initially but a strip of felt on the lower shelf has reduced that. 

 

PSA upper, lower, & 308 lpk
DPMS BCG, rifle extension tube, buffer, spring, & forward assist
BHW 20" with rifle gas system
WC gas block

Troy 13.8 rail low profile

Magpul miad 308 grip, 308 prs stock, & flip up sights

Daniel defense muzzle climb mitigator

 

All I need now is a scope and bipod and the build will be complete. 

Edited November 24, 2014 by Bigtig01

[98Z5V]

Good job on that build, tig - that's a sweet looking rifle, man.  <thumbsup>

[Robocop1051]

I'm noticing that PSA, when bought as a set, seem to be working properly. It's only when mixing upper/lower combos that things get screwy.

[FaRKle!]

I'm noticing that PSA, when bought as a set, seem to be working properly. It's only when mixing upper/lower combos that things get screwy.

One guy who came here had a set that didn't work.

[Robocop1051]

One guy who came here had a set that didn't work.

 

I sure as hell don't trust them yet...