Dark Halo Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I went with the seekins button and ar10 release to be safe. Should get it back from cerakote this week and be ready to put together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose screw Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 New guy here too! I just got my Aero in and have a question. The ejection port cover will not close without a lot of force,and I'm a big man. It looks as if the upper receiver does not have a groove milled in it like my 15's do. Is it supposed to? I wanted to know before I broke out the dremel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmonster Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Mine was super tough to get to snap closed too but it seemed to work in pretty quick. For a while I did not think it was going to close at all, but now it seems to snap closed pretty easy. I would just give it a bit before you break out the dremel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamO Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Mine was super tough to get to snap closed too but it seemed to work in pretty quick. For a while I did not think it was going to close at all, but now it seems to snap closed pretty easy. I would just give it a bit before you break out the dremel This... (coming from another Aero owner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose screw Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks for the information. I have been working the door and seems to loosen up some. Glad I asked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher67 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I did not even try another bolt catch as I got the Aero with my other bits. The AR-10 mag release is only maybe 3/16 longer than the AR15 but it does make the difference. I did both the AR10 unit and a Seekins button, but I think just using a Seekins button with a standard AR15 one would work. You only need just a bit more, I had it together with just AR parts and it worked fine there was just not much of the mag release button showing. Can you post a pic of the AR10 mag catch with the Seekins button? I picked up a Armalite AR10 Magazine Catch & now all i gotta do is order a Seekins button. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmonster Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Mmm. What do you want to see? It looks just like a mag release button with no hole. Its there something specific your after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher67 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Mmm. What do you want to see? It looks just like a mag release button with no hole. Its there something specific your after? Just interested to see how far the mag release button sticks out, I want to compare it to the stock Aero version. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmonster Posted March 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 I looked though the pic's I have and dont have anything that really shows. I'll try and remember to snap something next time I am in the shop and have it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher67 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I looked though the pic's I have and dont have anything that really shows. I'll try and remember to snap something next time I am in the shop and have it out.areo8.jpg Very nice build! <thumbsup> :auto: Hard to see mag release in that picture though. :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmonster Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Im headed to the shop, I'll try and get you a real picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher67 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Im headed to the shop, I'll try and get you a real picture. Awesome, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Christopher67 Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 image.jpg I truly appreciate this, thank you. How is the fitment between your upper/lower receivers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmonster Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Its not loose, Its not super tight either. It fits up well enough that there is no real rattle or movement but the takedown pin is not tight. I did not buy a "matched" set of receivers. I just got another lower and am going to start the next one. Only shot this one once and already building another :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher67 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Its not loose, Its not super tight either. It fits up well enough that there is no real rattle or movement but the takedown pin is not tight. I did not buy a "matched" set of receivers. I just got another lower and am going to start the next one. Only shot this one once and already building another :-) Yea my take down pin is not tight at all either, according to AERO they told me there are no matched sets cause they are forged. KNS Precision is making their take down/pivot pins now maybe we have the older pins. I was told to contact customer service to see if they need to be swapped out. Edited March 18, 2015 by Christopher67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBoyBilly Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Well I'm starting my Aero M5 build. I bought the receiver set back in the fall but pushed it to the side since I had other projects in queue. I ended up buying the M5 Specific pins and some other components that were fairly priced to get it to $99 for the free shipping. Rest of the stuff i'll source off Brownells/Midway since their pricing for parts is generally cheaper... So looking at your previous posts, it looks like when I purchase a DPMS LPK, it comes with an AR15 mag catch which will cause the mag release button to be too shallow? Sounds like I need to buy an AR10 specific mag catch with the DMPS LPK? Or the other option would have been to of bought the LPK offered by Aero? I'm guessing that LPK has specific parts in it that is compatible with the M5 where as the DPMS LPK isnt. That would explain the major price difference in the two LPKs when searching online. Edited March 23, 2015 by BadBoyBilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBoyBilly Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 my bad I re-read it and it looks like you might have used an AR15 mag catch from spare parts? If I order a specific 308 LPK I should be fine i'm assuming since the kit should come with a mag catch designed for the 308 platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmonster Posted March 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Just finished up Aero #2 When can I start on #3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmonster Posted March 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 my bad I re-read it and it looks like you might have used an AR15 mag catch from spare parts? If I order a specific 308 LPK I should be fine i'm assuming since the kit should come with a mag catch designed for the 308 platform. You are correct I first tried a AR15 mag catch, however I think you will run into the same issue with some .308 LPK's. I would think if you buy Aero's you would be good to go but several of the others just use the AR15 mag catch as well. I bought AR10 mag catch's and Seekins buttons for both these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Just finished up Aero #2 When can I start on #3? You're already late... <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Go for a lighter rifle this time it is hard but it can be done I have a DPMS I reworked and got it down to 8 and 1/2 lbs..... very nice rifles you have built welcome...from Idaho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmonster Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I am Idaho born and raised myself. The second rifle even though it has a 18" barrel is considerably lighter than the first. I would guess it's 9.5 lbs or there abouts. I have an extra BCG and am going to start gathering bits. Most likely what I will do is compete another upper first and then at some point build a lower for it. I would like a heavy 24" upper and a light SBR upper but more than likely both will have to wait a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher67 Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I bought AR10 mag catch's and Seekins buttons for both these. ironmonster, this the AR10 mag catch you bought? http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.aspx?item=11203200&Category=93c41860-4ca2-43ee-8ca9-dc09b1a5bf2c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmonster Posted April 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Yep, looks like the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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