First Build

[Kyblue82]

Alright everyone here is my first build parts list:

Aero Precision M5E1 stripped receiver set w/15" Aero mlok rail

Aero lpk

Hexmag pistol grip

Aero .308 carbine buffer kit

Magpul ACS-L stock

Faxon 18" rifle length medium contour barrel

Gamma 762 muzzle device

YHM gas block

Spikes gas tube

Athlon 1-4x24 scope

I think that's about it. I tried to keep as many of the main components from the same company. I know compatibility is few and far between when it comes to .308s, so I thought this bring my first build would keep things a little simpler for me. I had a lot of fun researching and buying parts for this thing. And the build itself wasn't near as difficult as I thought it was going to be. I'll let a few people get a good look at the list, then I'd like to get into some technical difficulties that I've been having out of it. Thanks 

 

 

[98Z5V]

1 minute ago, Kyblue82 said:

Aero .308 carbine buffer kit

Solid parts list, except for that part ^^^.   Personally, I'd run Armalite AR-10 Carbine parts in place of that.  And I do. 

[Kyblue82]

Ok thanks, I'll look into that. Should I post in this topic the problem I've been having or start a separate one for that?

[unforgiven]

1 hour ago, 98Z5V said:

Solid parts list, except for that part ^^^.   Personally, I'd run Armalite AR-10 Carbine parts in place of that.  And I do. 

Same here, I do also. I am happy with my Aero M5. The Nickel boron BCG is a good one to get when they have it on sale.

[Kyblue82]

I went with the nitrided bcg, barrel, blacked out everything, I love that look

[unforgiven]

Very nice brother Aero has some damn good products.

[Kyblue82]

Thanks, I agree. I don't have any prior  experience with any parts manufactures but I am very pleased. I feel like they make a very quality product for the price.

[98Z5V]

2 hours ago, Kyblue82 said:

Ok thanks, I'll look into that. Should I post in this topic the problem I've been having or start a separate one for that?

Throw it down right here, man - thread is already going. 

[Kyblue82]

Sorry I just saw this after I started a new topic, sorry I'm behind times when it comes to forums and threads and chats, bare with me please.

[98Z5V]

No worries - already replied to your other thread - we'll run it where ever it shows up.

[392heminut]

That's a great looking rifle!

I agree with 98 on the Armalite AR-10 buffer system too! Used one in my Matrix build. I have a feeling you'll want to move on to bigger and better things in relation to that 1-4 scope though. These guns can make good use of much higher power scopes easily! The good thing is that if you decide to go to a bigger scope later you can start an AR-15 build for the 1-4 scope! We've had guys start a build because of a lot lesser parts lying around!

[98Z5V]

2 hours ago, 392heminut said:

 We've had guys start a build because of a lot lesser parts lying around!

That's not funny, brother... 

[shepp]

ill merge the two if I see fit no worries 

[washguy]

3 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

That's not funny, brother... 

Damn sure aint funny...oh I have a detent/spring that I found...geez better put it to use with another build   

[Kyblue82]

Defenitely will be upgrading the optics on this thing! I had never used a variable magnification scope before and wasn't sure how it would be. Nothing against the Athlon, decent for the money, but for sure want to stretch it out some.