Parts

[IrishCajun]

Morning all, I'm slowly building a rifle with an 18in barrel. I'm in need of some parts but want quality. I will spend what I need to but don't want to over pay. Where do I go to look ???

[shepp]

Welcome to the forum feel free to tell us about yourself in the into section

[Armed Eye Doc]

First, welcome to the forum. 

Second, we're going to need more information about you and what type of rifle you are wanting to build.  Recommendations are easy, but good information is much harder to give if we don't have anything to go on.

For instance, where do you live?  A recommendation for someone in Kansas might get you in trouble in California or New York.

What caliber rifle?  Etc...

[IrishCajun]

Thank you for the welcome. Right now, I have a near complete .308 upper with an 18 in fluted free float barrel. I live in Texas.

[Armed Eye Doc]

What caliber rifle?  

Can you give a list of the parts you have including brands?

What part of Texas?  I am south of DFW.  By your screen name, I would have thought Louisiana.

[IrishCajun]

Doc, I grew up in Louisiana and now live in West Texas. I work in the oilfield. Most of what I have now is Aero. I'm kinda thinking of staying with them because of the tight fit. But now Im needing lpk and a quality but inexpensive trigger. I know what stock I want just trying to slowly pick up the parts. Oh, I also need a BCG and charging handle.

[Armed Eye Doc]

Aero makes a great lower and I would stick with it if you have their upper.  It will reduce problems.

Are you going with a rifle or carbine stock?  

This is great and will work if you use a carbine stock.  It is out of stock.  If you call them, they sometimes can piece one together.

https://www.armalite.com/product/ar10rekit01-6-position-receiver-extension-kit/

A great trigger for not too much is the Larue MBT2S.  At $80, you can't beat it for the price.

https://www.larue.com/products/larue-tactical-mbt-2s-trigger/

I will leave the LPK to others with more experience with them.  There are some parts better than others.

[sagebrush]

if you are using aero upper and lower you need to use their lpk. aero pivot and breakdown pins are longer than most others. 

[IrishCajun]

Sagebrush, where do I find this lpk ???

[Armed Eye Doc]

4 minutes ago, IrishCajun said:

Sagebrush, where do I find this lpk ???

Here is one place

https://www.armorally.com/shop/aero-precision-m5-308-lower-parts-kit-minus-fcg-pistol-grip/

[Armed Eye Doc]

As far as BCG, Toolcraft is a good brand that makes many other companies' product.  You can check at Armorally.com for these as well.

[IrishCajun]

Cool beans. One last question for now, I know that this is a .308 forum but can we also discuss M4s aswell ???

[jtallen83]

For sure, we have section called "Black Rifles".

https://forum.308ar.com/forum/23-black-rifles/

Edited April 11, 2020 by jtallen83
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[IrishCajun]

How can I be added to that ??? Man, I wish that I have found y'all earlier but I'm glad that I have found regardless. Ty

[Matt.Cross]

35 minutes ago, IrishCajun said:

How can I be added to that ??? Man, I wish that I have found y'all earlier but I'm glad that I have found regardless. Ty

All you have to do is follow the link and participate, you're good to go.