belfy56 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Posted April 12, 2015 Hey guys I am attempting to build my first lr-308 I'm trying to decipher compatability between companies and manufacturers... What are the main things I need to worry about? I know my upper and lower receiver have to match but what about bolt, barrel, trigger assembly? Like I said first build ever I thought it'd be a fun project for me and my dad before I join the USAF! Any help or links to Posts would be appreciated!
belfy56 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Posted April 12, 2015 Sorry for the double post phone must have posted twice
belfy56 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Posted April 12, 2015 What I am trying to accomplish with this build is hunting/ just plain fun shooting... Me and my dad have hunted together my entire life! I think it would be cool to do a build that will allow me to hunt with it, but also throw a couple cool attachments on it for the hell of it and just have a plain good ol time shooting!
Robocop1051 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Posted April 12, 2015 As far as matching goes.... It just means that the parts must be of the same pattern, ie; AR-10, LR-308, LAR8, Etc. Upper and Lower must match Upper and Barrel Nut/Handguard must match Barrel [Extension] and Bolt must match Buffer and Receiver Extension (Buffer Tube) must be compatible with each other.
Malig8r Posted April 12, 2015 Report Posted April 12, 2015 Welcome to the forum from Washington. Robo already gave you the skinny on compatibility so now you know. Look forward to a progress report and pics.
belfy56 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Posted April 13, 2015 Thanks guys we are splitting the cost on things and buying piece by piece so progress will be slow but I will definitely keep you posted!
washguy Posted April 15, 2015 Report Posted April 15, 2015 Welcome aboard Belfy ! since you and your Dad are doing this together... the thickness of your wallets must match too....credit cards or cash...we will help you thin them out :) Wash
ucemike Posted April 17, 2015 Report Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) Hey guys I am attempting to build my first lr-308 I'm trying to decipher compatability between companies and manufacturers... What are the main things I need to worry about? I know my upper and lower receiver have to match but what about bolt, barrel, trigger assembly? Like I said first build ever I thought it'd be a fun project for me and my dad before I join the USAF! Any help or links to Posts would be appreciated! I am also an AR virgin and doing the same thing you will be (building my first)... to that end I have also been looking at the maten upper/lowers (which I saw in another post you are also considering). I found this and thought it might be useful for you. http://megaarms.com/maten/compatibility/ This fella does a walk thru of sorts as well. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp29WXahmeC-qb0qw72Sr3lfMNg25BgUw Edited April 17, 2015 by ucemike
washguy Posted April 17, 2015 Report Posted April 17, 2015 Mega matched upper/lowers make for a quality easy build..you cant go wrong :) wash
AdamO Posted April 17, 2015 Report Posted April 17, 2015 Mega matched upper/lowers make for a quality easy build..you cant go wrong :) wash Nothing wrong with Mega, they are a premium product for sure. However if cost is a concern then I would make the same statement for Aero Precision and a fraction of the cost <thumbsup>. Welcome from AZ!
unforgiven Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 Welcome from indiana brother and THANK YOU for you'r service.
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