DarkMagic Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 Hello, Im sure that I'm not the only one to post about this but there is entirely too many brands out there. Im looking to build a 308. I was leaning towards DPMS, PSA, Aramalite or Stag arms. I just read a bad review on here about armalite. And I also read a bad review about Palmetto State Armory. Im really stumped. Im not looking to spend a fortune on one but something reasonable. I also don't want to have any issues with it. I really would like to have a compensator that is pinned and welded but no big deal if its not. I also would like to be able to buy a stripped lower and a complete upper from the same company. Not too long of a rifle either. Maybe 16". Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 Welcome to the forum. You have the right idea to begin with. Buy the upper and lower from the same manufacturer to avoid the headache of misaligned parts. There have been a couple of recent PSA builds that have seemingly gone well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMagic Posted April 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 Spikes was also in my list, they will build the upper for me before they send it but they don't have a picture what it will look like so I really don't want to be surprised. Anderson has an unassembled kit for $950 but a few buddies of mine built uppers and they said its a pain and to just have that done from the company. Anderson will also not sell a stripped lower so then again back to the drawing boards. I don't want some frankenstein build. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngrBob Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 What is wrong with Frankenstein builds, like this 6.5 Creedmore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 Are you thinking pin and weld to keep as short as possible? I did that on a 5.56 build for the wife and have been very pleased with the outcome. As far as uppers being a pain to build, I'd rather build two uppers than go furniture shopping with the wife, much less painful for me and I'm used to having gas port size issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMagic Posted April 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) Yes that is correct jtallen. Haha I have never done an upper build but if I did I would order every part from the same company so there is no issues. Both of my buddies told me to buy it complete because it's a p.i.t.a. Also I don't mind furniture shopping my wife isn't difficult. Lol Engrbob - nothing wrong with Frankenstein guns. I just want the gun to have some sort of value in the future and be one brand. Edited April 15, 2017 by DarkMagic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticReason Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 2 hours ago, DarkMagic said: Spikes was also in my list, they will build the upper for me before they send it but they don't have a picture what it will look like so I really don't want to be surprised. Anderson has an unassembled kit for $950 but a few buddies of mine built uppers and they said its a pain and to just have that done from the company. Anderson will also not sell a stripped lower so then again back to the drawing boards. I don't want some frankenstein build. Thanks If I'm not not mistaken, I thought you could get a stripped lower from Anderson? http://www.primaryarms.com/anderson-manufacturing-ar-15-stripped-lower-receiver-ar-15-a3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMagic Posted April 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 7 minutes ago, ChaoticReason said: If I'm not not mistaken, I thought you could get a stripped lower from Anderson? http://www.primaryarms.com/anderson-manufacturing-ar-15-stripped-lower-receiver-ar-15-a3 That's ar15 -556 -223 I called Anderson they don't sell ar10 308 762x51, only complete lower or complete gun kit $950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticReason Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) d'oh! sorry mate. Reading too many forums and getting builds mixed up. ;) Edited April 15, 2017 by ChaoticReason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdoc Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 6 hours ago, EngrBob said: What is wrong with Frankenstein builds, like this 6.5 Creedmore? Now that's one Bad ASS TCB rifle ! Nice job Bob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Aero has a good product in there M5 model. I have a .308 M5 upper for sale in the "for sale section" that has a Battle comp compensator welded on for 16.1" overall length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMagic Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Thank you unforgiven but I really would like new and as far as barrel I would like cvm or the nitride. The company has what I'm looking for, but ofourse there bcg is out of stock like every other site. I YouTube'd upper build and it honestly didn't seem hard if your handy, have tools & have a brain. One thing I didn't like on aero is there stripped lower for safe/fire it looked cheesy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdoc Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 (edited) One of our members makes BCGs they are great and in stock. Here's mine. http://www.dwilsonmfg.com/store/p18/AR10_Bolt_carrier_Group.html Edited April 16, 2017 by Jetdoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMagic Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Is that nickel boron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Barrel is Stainless with low round count. D. Wilson BCG is Nitrate new. Nothing chessy about Aero products. Good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdoc Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 43 minutes ago, DarkMagic said: Is that nickel boron Yes it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMagic Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 8 minutes ago, unforgiven said: Barrel is Stainless with low round count. D. Wilson BCG is Nitrate new. Nothing chessy about Aero products. Good luck with your search. the safe/fire looks cheesy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMagic Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 4 minutes ago, Jetdoc said: Yes it is. I didn't see that as an option on his website only nitride and nitride blemish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 I prefer the pictogram over safe/fire marking my self. I sold a lower because it had safe/fire on it. Just my 2 mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMagic Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 45 minutes ago, unforgiven said: I prefer the pictogram over safe/fire marking my self. I sold a lower because it had safe/fire on it. Just my 2 mags. I see, honestly Its only preference. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdoc Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, DarkMagic said: I didn't see that as an option on his website only nitride and nitride blemish Select the NiB option he has four left. Here's the link for the NiB option http://www.dwilsonmfg.com/store/p18/AR10_Bolt_carrier_Group.html Edited April 16, 2017 by Jetdoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Jetdoc said: Select the NiB option he has four left. Here's the link for the NiB option http://www.dwilsonmfg.com/store/p18/AR10_Bolt_carrier_Group.html NIB may be slicker but it also can flake off where QPQ cannot. I have both types from Wilson and honestly the difference in cleaning is negligible. I bought one of his blems and can't find the blem, they are a steal for $155! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMagic Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Honestly I rather keep it all the same company so I have 0 issues. My question remains what is the better of the 5 companies I listed? DPMS,PSA,Anderson,Spikes, Armalite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 When it comes to Armalite if you are talking about an polder B model I'd say it is tops, the newer stuff after the ownership change has NOT impressed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMagic Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 A newer A model. I just liked the idea they were in business the longest and they have everything i was interested in for a decent price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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