weaponizer Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 I just got this on friday, as some others here, i am going to try to build a carbine as light as i can...Uploaded with ImageShack.us
Jgun Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 So, what are your plans with regards to the upper/barrel/handguard,stock, if light weight is your goal? One of the things that I found while building my .308 AR's was that there is a difference in weight between the different upper/lower sets. Some of the billet sets are several oz. heavier than the AR-10 set. The other components all become a matter of personal preference/planned purpose, and your budget. Since you've started your build with a lightweight lower, you'll just have to see how far your willing to go to make that lightweight carbine. Good luck.
jfeenin Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 I can't wait to see this thing grow into a full blown carbine. <munch> <thumbsup>
weaponizer Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Posted July 3, 2011 I will keep you all up to date, i just sent uncle Armalite some money, and i'm waiting for a reply to a question from Battle Arms about a trigger combo...Any suggestions are welcome, while i've been building Ar's since the 60's (yes you read that right) i know little about the AR308's, this seems to be a great site to get that information, and so far i see a great bunch of guys willing to share it without the usual BS that you get from other sites...
imschur Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 I dont have any good images of a stripped AR-10 lower. Any chance you can take some for me? I can photoshop the serial out perfectly.
weaponizer Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Posted July 3, 2011 I dont have any good images of a stripped AR-10 lower. Any chance you can take some for me? I can photoshop the serial out perfectly.No problem, will do......Do i PM them to you?
imschur Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 No problem, will do......Do i PM them to you?Ill pm you my email
weaponizer Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Posted July 3, 2011 Okay, just give me a few days to take some good pictures....
weaponizer Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Posted July 3, 2011 Talk about the saying "while the cats away the mice will play" Wife is staying with son and grandkids, and i'm home alone with all my paid off credit cards <laughs>I think i used every sponser on this site... <lmao>
imschur Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 Ballistic Reload almost got me. I have a $10 Brownells gift card. You know thats going to cost me a bundle to spend <lmao>
RayGun19 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 For a trigger, Gieselle SSA from B.A.D. in combo with their A.S.S. And if you use their promo code on here, it's CHEAP and free shipping.Just an awesome combo. And you can't argue with a trigger SOCOM uses.
weaponizer Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Posted July 4, 2011 For a trigger, Gieselle SSA from B.A.D. in combo with their A.S.S. And if you use their promo code on here, it's CHEAP and free shipping.Just an awesome combo. And you can't argue with a trigger SOCOM uses.You can't use the promo code anymore with the Giessele combo, i pm'ed them and they said they were "close to losing money on it" so they had to stop it, but that didn't stop me i bought the SSA combo, like you recomended, except i got the enhanced model...I have Giessele triggers in all my AR's except my MK12 model 0 which has a KAC, (i like the Giessele better) ...
RayGun19 Posted July 5, 2011 Report Posted July 5, 2011 Well, I don't want them to lose money. It's a great deal regardless. But I do wish I'd ordered mine already. ;)I'm glad you were happy with my recommendation. I'm not always right, but I have a habit of when I am, it's the nail on the head kind. <thumbsup>
BLACKTIP Posted July 5, 2011 Report Posted July 5, 2011 I have this AR10 I picked up at a pawn shop for $600 and I've been thinking about havingthe barrel cut to 14.5", add 1 1/2" muzzle break, Magpul stock/grip leave it with a mid- length gas and milspec hand guard to make a absolute minimum size/weight rifle.Here is a photo shopped image of what it would look like
weaponizer Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Posted July 7, 2011 Got some goodies today... :)Uploaded with ImageShack.usCouldn't wait to put them in.. ;DUploaded with ImageShack.us
weaponizer Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Posted July 22, 2011 Sorry for the long wait, i've been doing 2 at the same time, one 15 and one 10, and i was trying to get them to look and weigh as close as possible...The Ar10 is only 1lb more than the 15, and without skimping on the 10...The 15 is about 7lb 15oz. and the 10 is 8lb 15oz...Uploaded with ImageShack.usUploaded with ImageShack.us
weaponizer Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Posted July 22, 2011 Here are the specs. AR-10 AR-15Armalite upper and lower LaRue billet upperArmalite BCG POF billet lowerTac-one charging handle JP bolt carrier W/bravo boltB.A.D. ASS ambi safety Bravo charging handle large latchGeissele SSA-e trigger Geissele triggerNoveske 16" fluted barrel Noveske 16" afghan barrelTroy 13.8 rail" Troy 13.8" rail Ace entry stock Pinned CTR buttstock w/ modified extensionSlash carbine buffer 9mm buffer w/ modified Armalite spring FSC 223 muzzle brake (pinned)FSC 30 muzzle brake (pinned ) Magpul Buis Magpul Buis (coming monday) Magpul B.A.D lever Ambi safety
98Z5V Posted July 23, 2011 Report Posted July 23, 2011 Any sub-10lb .308 AR is a great achievement - you've done very, very well. <thumbsup>Add another pound for the full LR20 Pmag, and you're still inder 10lbs, loaded. That SWEET! 8)
edgecrusher Posted July 23, 2011 Report Posted July 23, 2011 If you don't mind my asking, I don't own a 15 and I'm wondering why a 9mm buffer?
weaponizer Posted July 23, 2011 Author Report Posted July 23, 2011 If you don't mind my asking, I don't own a 15 and I'm wondering why a 9mm buffer?The 9mm buffer is a little heavier than the standard one, and i it slows the cycling down just a wee bit, and i find that it gives me better control on rapid firing...
weaponizer Posted July 23, 2011 Author Report Posted July 23, 2011 Any sub-10lb .308 AR is a great achievement - you've done very, very well. <thumbsup>Add another pound for the full LR20 Pmag, and you're still inder 10lbs, loaded. That SWEET! 8)Thank you!!
jcal73 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Posted November 30, 2011 Got some goodies today... :)Sorry if this is a dumb question, I'm really new at the AR-10 stuff. I am doing as much research as I can to build one that I want.Does the grip have two holes in it, one for the takedown pin detent and spring one for the safety detent spring?If I am totally incorrect please tell me! (I've been pretty dumb my whole life)<dontknow>Thanks!Jeff
Robocop1051 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Posted November 30, 2011 Sorry if this is a dumb question, I'm really new at the AR-10 stuff. I am doing as much research as I can to build one that I want.Does the grip have two holes in it, one for the takedown pin detent and spring one for the safety detent spring?If I am totally incorrect please tell me! (I've been pretty dumb my whole life)<dontknow>Thanks!Jeff@Jeff, There isn't a .308 specific grip made that I know of. That being said, all the grips should be the standard AR15 grips with one hole, for the safety selector.On an AR15 the take-down detent spring is installed horizontally and held in with the receiver plate. On a 308, the receiver is too long to mount the spring in the same manner. Instead the spring sits flat against the top of the pistol grip. The only grip that really has an issue with this is the Magpul MIAD. There is a missing area of plastic that the spring normally sits on. For AR15's that isn't an issue, but for 308's we have to be a little crafty.I guess that's my loooong way of saying, there should only be one small hole in your pistol grip.
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