Aero Precision

[harriscal@yahoo.com]

Guys any help to find a barrel and or handguard for non DPMS build? Any help is appreciated 

[Armed Eye Doc]

We are going to need much more detail to make recommendations. 

What parts do you have currently?

What caliber are you looking for?

Any preference on length/profile?

What's your budget?

That should get it started.  Others will likely have more questions.

Also, stop by and start an intro thread to let us know about yourself.

https://forum.308ar.com/forum/22-introductions/

[harriscal@yahoo.com]

Sorry and i will do an introduction after I answer this, I have an Aero Precision Upper and lower M5, I also have a BCG and bolt(308) and charging handle. I'm trying to get a 18-24" barrel and a 15" handguard but unable to locate any. I really don't have a budget and would like to get a proof research or Christenson Arms barrel or a comparable one for accuracy, also any tips on what trigger is the easiest to install? I'm not opposed to 6.5  Creed more just unable to get bolt.  Thanks for your time!

[Armed Eye Doc]

Which bolt/bcg do you have?

[Black_Sheep]

For a hand guard, SLR Rifleworks has quite a few options in high and low profiles and fairly good availability last time I looked. Their stuff isn’t cheap but the quality is top shelf. I used the high profile 15” M-Lok Helix version on my .308 build, I like how their barrel nut doesn’t have to be indexed to accommodate the gas tube and the mounting system is very simple but solid. It’s nice looking too if that’s a concern. 
 

https://slrrifleworks.com/hand-guards/308-handguards/

[harriscal@yahoo.com]

Aero precision Bolt and carrier

[Armed Eye Doc]

Also, do you have the M5 upper or is it an M5E?  The M5E has a specific handguard that will fit it.  The last time someone came through looking for one, they were out of stock.

[Armed Eye Doc]

7 minutes ago, harriscal@yahoo.com said:

Aero precision Bolt and carrier

You will need a DPMS pattern barrel to go with the Aero bolt.

[harriscal@yahoo.com]

Wow  I had no clue, I assumed it wasn't, I have a guy on gunbroker selling a Crietion barrel but thought it was wrong one!

[harriscal@yahoo.com]

I don't have the enhanced upper

[Armed Eye Doc]

If you can wait a bit, there should be others online after they get off work.  They may be able to give you some specific advice about the barrel you are looking at and recommendations for other choices to consider.

[harriscal@yahoo.com]

if i need a dpms pattern barrel, I assume i need a dpms barrel nut as well

[Black_Sheep]

13 minutes ago, harriscal@yahoo.com said:

if i need a dpms pattern barrel, I assume i need a dpms barrel nut as well

Generally, hand guard selection dictates what barrel nut you need to use.

[DNP]

Not so. Armalite and DPMS are different threads. The upper receiver dictates the nut you need, but it also has to work with the guards, so you need a guard that comes with a nut specific to your receiver. And then make sure you have the right height profile for the rail. Ever wonder why so many things get screwed up by manufacturers labeling anything “308” as an AR10?  Guys might seem like they’re being A-holes on here when they jump on that...but believe me there’s a reason for trying to educate the masses. Wish the companies would listen. It would save folks a lot of headache and heartburn. 

[98Z5V]

7 hours ago, harriscal@yahoo.com said:

if i need a dpms pattern barrel, I assume i need a dpms barrel nut as well

Check these guys for barrels.  You might need to call on the phone and see what's available.

https://www.fulton-armory.com/far-308-barrels.aspx

You'll need a "DPMS High Profile" handguard.  Make sure you buy the barrel nut with it, it it doesn't state that it comes with the barrel nut. 

[harriscal@yahoo.com]

Guys, much help  I appreciate all the good info!  Have handguard ordered, just need barrel and drop in trigger, any advice on easiest trigger drop in?

[jtallen83]

55 minutes ago, harriscal@yahoo.com said:

any advice on easiest trigger drop in?

It might not be as easy an install as the cartridge type triggers but the LaRue MBT trigger is not hard to put in and about the best bang for the buck on aftermarket triggers, they are real popular around here.

https://www.larue.com/category/parts-accessories/lower-parts/triggers/

[shooterrex]

^^^^^^^ What he said. I have 5 or 6 of those triggers.

[harriscal@yahoo.com]

i really like single stage but sold out

[shooterrex]

Order one. They will ship it in 2 or 3 weeks. I have never waited more than 2 weeks for a trigger from LaRue.

[DNP]

I’ll give the Larue the 308AR guarantee that rolls out occasionally. If you buy it and don’t like it, I’ll pay you what you paid plus shipping for it. 

[harriscal@yahoo.com]

That's pretty good that product is that good, they not taking orders on out of stock items

[DNP]

I like my Geissele better, but the Larue is a great trigger for the price. 

[Armed Eye Doc]

I have made the same guarantee on several occasions and have yet to buy one from anyone.  I have several in current rifles and one languishing in Arizona.

[Rsquared]

5 hours ago, Armed Eye Doc said:

I have several in current rifles and one languishing in Arizona.