Mhaire Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 So, I got talked into building a .308...like that was tough. The wife “loved” the idea 😂 Anyway, my buddy Has built a few AR15’s so I’m willing to follow along. This is an 80% build. The parts That were recommended are: LR-308 Noreen 80% - It comes with kit. A decent entry FCG; stock. Probably replace both later as money allows AreoPercision M5/ Fwrd Asst SS 18” 1/10 & hanguard
Mhaire Posted March 28, 2019 Author Report Posted March 28, 2019 It didn’t let me finish so I’ll start over! So, I got talked into building a .308...like that was tough. The wife “loved” the idea 😂 Anyway, my buddy Has built a few AR15’s so I’m willing to follow along. This is an 80% build. The parts That were recommended are: LR-308 Noreen 80% - It comes with kit. A decent entry FCG; stock. Probably replace both later as money allows LR-308 AreoPercision M5/ Fwrd Asst Iron-Nitride BCG/ Ambi Chg Hndl/ SS 18” 1/10 & hand guard What I’m concerned about is the fit between the upper and lower. I’ve seen the Noreen 80 and M5 listed together as a “sale kit” but the wording makes me wonder about their compatibility. When I do a search about it (the threads are several years old) but it says that there are some issues with the exterior look of the fit. Internals seem to be fine though which is really what matters. Does anyone have any experience with this?
unforgiven Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 There is a lot of information here just need to Google fu your way to it. So first large platform build and it's a franken rifle, good luck. First thing we try to encourage is upper/lower same manufacturer for fit up .
ar-mountaineer Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 While I haven’t completed my first rifle yet I started out with an 80%. It really is true that you want an upper and lower from the same manufacturer for a finished look. While all the DPMS pattern parts are “compatible” the fit and finish will likely NOT be what you were after. Like I said I started with an 80 and then I had to find an upper that would aesthetically look good on it. I found one and with the measurements was 1mm off on each side. As much money as I was putting into this thing and the closest I could find was 2mm was not good enough for me. So I ended up ordering the matching serialized lower. I have a few 80% that I will keep for “future” governmental issues if the need ever arises (they’ll only get my serialized lower if it comes down to it) but any large frame build I am getting a matching set from now on.
Mhaire Posted March 28, 2019 Author Report Posted March 28, 2019 Got it, so if I continue down the path of no return....I should either just buy the matching AP M5 lower receiver or the matching Noreen Upper receiver; got it. As far as Frankenrifle...it's rained 60 inches since July of last year and they can't dig the foundation for my house yet. What else am I going to do?Got it, so if I continue down the path of no return....I should either just buy the matching AP M5 lower receiver or the matching Noreen Upper receiver; got it. As far as Frankenrifle...it's rained 60 inches since July of last year and they can't dig the foundation for my house yet. What else am I going to do?
unforgiven Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 I see all the damage the fukin rain has caused , hope you and your family are doing well. I just got another M5 lower from Gundock, $117.00 shipped. We like to see guys shoot and not waste time and money. Better to spend money on parts that work brother. Just my 2 mags.
Mhaire Posted March 28, 2019 Author Report Posted March 28, 2019 Yeah man, we're all good. There's a plan in place...just not meant for us to get stated yet is all. It will happen. Just means I have other things to work on...like this build. I don't want to waste money either. Lord willing, I have time to work on it and projects are my life. That being said I also don't want to piss away time in the woods. As per Gundock...out of stock...
dubya Posted April 3, 2019 Report Posted April 3, 2019 Aero just had the M5E1 builders set which included the upper, lower and a Quantum handguard on sale for $299. If you are a first time buyer from their site there is a coupon to take an additional 10% off your entire order and I believe free shipping. I think it's out of stock now though.
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