New to 308 Build

DarkMagic · 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

Armed Eye Doc · 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.

DarkMagic · 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

EngrBob · April 15, 2017

What is wrong with Frankenstein builds, like this 6.5 Creedmore?

jtallen83 · 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!

DarkMagic · April 15, 2017

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

ChaoticReason · 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

DarkMagic · 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

ChaoticReason · April 15, 2017

d'oh! sorry mate. Reading too many forums and getting builds mixed up. ;)

Edited April 15, 2017 by ChaoticReason

Jetdoc · 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! :thumbup:

unforgiven · 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.

DarkMagic · 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

Jetdoc · April 16, 2017

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

DarkMagic · April 16, 2017

Is that nickel boron

unforgiven · 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.

Jetdoc · April 16, 2017

43 minutes ago, DarkMagic said:

Is that nickel boron

Yes it is.

DarkMagic · 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.

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the safe/fire looks cheesy

DarkMagic · 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

unforgiven · 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.

DarkMagic · 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

Jetdoc · April 16, 2017

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

jtallen83 · 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!

DarkMagic · 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

jtallen83 · 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.