mac83 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Posted September 15, 2011 Hello everyone! Another noob to the .308, but not the AR. I'be been lurking for the past couple days (please forgive), while I wait for my "cool off period" to expire and I can head back down to JD Machine and pick up the matched set i ordered. Trying to get as much info as possible before I start pouring money into this build.This is an awesome site, already learned A TON!
edgecrusher Posted September 15, 2011 Report Posted September 15, 2011 welcome. i learn everyday here. <thumbsup>
prison_planet Posted September 23, 2011 Report Posted September 23, 2011 Did you have JD build it or are you doing that? They built my lower and I have been piecing the rest together.
mac83 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Posted October 7, 2011 prison_planet, I've been doing the build myself, along with a 6.8, and a 5.56 for the OL.
MaDuce Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 Welcome aboard. I hope things go well for you here. JD receiver sets look great. I know nothing about function though. LOL.
mac83 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Posted October 10, 2011 MaDuce, I've had a 5.56 with a with a JD lower, and have been pleased. I'll let everyone know how this .308 works out. The shop is really cool, especially when it comes to customer service.
zumabob1957 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Posted December 1, 2011 I also have just received a JD Machine upper & lower 2 weeks ago. With xmas coming I am holding off going any further. I have a big list with all my new friend here @ 308ar.com . I bought my Sig 516 complete . Did'nt do my home work from start to finish. Made some costly mistakes. I'm going to listen and take suggestion with this one and hopefully get what I want the first time.
zumabob1957 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Posted January 24, 2012 I love my JD Machine upper & lower. But the service is not so good. I got a lower parts kit. When I got to the catch bolt pin on the parts kit it was threaded and the lower was not threaded . I sent the lower back to JD to fix. Rather than go into detail. I have made several calls and its finally fixed but they just wont send it back to me. I am itching to get this 308 going. Do I have to go get it myself.
Robocop1051 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Posted January 24, 2012 They make beautiful stuff, but I fear the best part of their company split off when Kaiser Mil Tech left. I've heard bad rumor about their business practice too. All that is opinion and hearsay. Don't let that take away from their quality of work. They are very good at what they do. They are also extra affordable for us Cali boys. If you are near the SD area, I say stop by their shop. I talked to one of their machinists on the phone a year ago. He was very helpful and took care of me in a few days.
unforgiven Posted January 24, 2012 Report Posted January 24, 2012 There is 2 ways of going about getting things done, the nice way and the not so nice way.You already tried nice...so >:D
zumabob1957 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Posted January 25, 2012 Called JD Machine this morning and they told me that he would call back with an answer. I called back in the afternoon and I was told that the lower had not been sent. I told them that I would pick up @ the Costa Mesa show. Why is it so hard to plop the darn thing in the the mail or UPS. Its been fixed for 3 weeks. I love there products and that they are in California. I plan to buy more stuff from them if I can work this poor service out. I hope to visit their shop. JD just opened a show room that they never had before. Maybe that's the problem with the service. Next time I post I well be asking on how to put the lower parts kit together. Hopefully.
zumabob1957 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Posted January 26, 2012 Called JD yesterday to confirm that my 308 lower would be at the Costa Mesa Gun Show. They said it was sent out that day. That am I going to get when it comes UPS. makes me a little nervous Hopefully we well find out Friday or Monday.
sinsterurge Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 Welcome from the peoples republic of Illinois! ;D
unforgiven Posted January 27, 2012 Report Posted January 27, 2012 Welcome from Indiana brother sinsterurge.
zumabob1957 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Posted February 2, 2012 All is well @ Zuma Beach . I received my lower the next day with the bolt catch pivot threaded. It came back in perfect shape. Bought a bolt carrier @ the Costa Mesa Gun Show, so I have a complete gun less hand guard and barrel. I hope to be complete under 2000.00 So far I have 1260.00 into it. My thoughts on a barrel is 14 1/2" to 16" w/Vltor 2 1/4" flash hider , free floating hand guard, and raised gas block. I saw a Lewis Machine 16" for 466.00 . A bit pricey. Could use the help.
zumabob1957 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 Any suggestions on a 16" barrel and handguard for a mid -length
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