PeterLindsey Posted February 2, 2014 Report Posted February 2, 2014 Any recommendations on my first build? Ive just tuned into you guys and definitely for a new home lol. Its goin to be a slow build cause my wallets not what it should be. Any brands or ideas to entertain or stay away from would be a big help. Thanks in advance and im gonna love my home away from home.
shibiwan Posted February 2, 2014 Report Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Welcome from AZ! Buy a complete rifle that fits your budget if possible. Probably the best bet for now since there 308AR parts aren't really standardized and could end up being a headache. Edited February 2, 2014 by shibiwan
planeflyer21 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 Welcome from AZ PL! Yup…complete rifle, mod it out as you can.
shibiwan Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) ...forgot to mention - new "complete rifles" also come with warranties, which could be handy in solving any teething problems. Used rifles - buy it from someone you can trust so you don't end up inheriting someone else's problems Edited February 3, 2014 by shibiwan
washguy Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 Hey Peter welcome aboard! build it....you will find its rewarding...and you can purchase parts as your wallet will allow.....Mega is my fav....quality thru and thru...throw down on a matched upper/lower and go from there :) Wash
BLKSHEEP Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 Hey Peter welcome aboard! build it....you will find its rewarding...and you can purchase parts as your wallet will allow.....Mega is my fav....quality thru and thru...throw down on a matched upper/lower and go from there :) Wash If you're set on building Wash is correct, start with a lower receiver, get a matched upper/lower set if you can swing it. I'm going to recommend the DPMS/SR25 pattern receivers only because they're easier to find parts for so here's a few to ponder... Black Rain Ordnance > http://308ar.com/308ar_parts.htm Tactical Machining (Uppers should be in stock soon) > http://tinyurl.com/lozmgat http://tinyurl.com/md22got DPMS- LR-308 > http://tinyurl.com/n8s83br http://tinyurl.com/mv8wnss Sun Devil > http://www.shop.sundevilsales.com/308-Upper-Receivers_c5.htm VC Defense > https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=4102 MKM Maten (Badd Ass) > https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=3480 Mega Maten > https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=2200 Fulton Armory > http://tinyurl.com/m4ah5f3 Quentin Defense > http://quentin-laser.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=274 JD Machine > http://www.riflegear.com/p-2762-jd-machine-tech-308-lowerupper-set.aspx http://www.goldenstatetactical.com/JD-Machine-Tech-308-Billet-Lower-Receiver-Shipped-p/gstjdm308smlr.htm AXTS > http://axtsweapons.com/products/AX762 SI Defense > http://si-defense.com/store/page/3/
Dane Armory Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 Welcome from AZ ! All good advice ^^ , depending on your budget ! Buy a complete upper ,DPMS pattern then build the lower half from parts. Much easier to do and affordable,you will be building your own gun and the upper headspacing issue will be taken care of. You will be able to customize the lower as you see fit.
EasyEJL Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) If you're set on building Wash is correct, start with a lower receiver, get a matched upper/lower set if you can swing it.I'm going to recommend the DPMS/SR25 pattern receivers only because they're easier to find parts for so here's a few to ponder...Black Rain Ordnance > http://308ar.com/308ar_parts.htmTactical Machining (Uppers should be in stock soon) > http://tinyurl.com/lozmgat http://tinyurl.com/md22gotDPMS- LR-308 > http://tinyurl.com/n8s83br http://tinyurl.com/mv8wnssSun Devil > http://www.shop.sundevilsales.com/308-Upper-Receivers_c5.htmVC Defense > https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=4102MKM Maten (Badd Ass) > https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=3480Mega Maten > https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=2200Fulton Armory > http://tinyurl.com/m4ah5f3Quentin Defense > http://quentin-laser.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=274JD Machine > http://www.riflegear.com/p-2762-jd-machine-tech-308-lowerupper-set.aspxhttp://www.goldenstatetactical.com/JD-Machine-Tech-308-Billet-Lower-Receiver-Shipped-p/gstjdm308smlr.htmAXTS > http://axtsweapons.com/products/AX762SI Defense > http://si-defense.com/store/page/3/Left out Shadow Ops Weaponryhttp://www.shadowopsweaponry.com/products/181-dpms-ar-10-lower-receivers-so-308d-elite-308-win-sniper-rifle.aspx :) Edited February 4, 2014 by EasyEJL
washguy Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 Peter The reason I like Mega MA10 is because when you buy the matched upper/lower billet they come with a charging handle,and the takedown pins,and also the pesky detent pin on the front is already installed and so is the ambi bolt catch.....makes it easy peasy to start your build. also it has a tension screw,so if ever your upper/lower gets any slop you can adjust for it,but Ive never had to do this....they are built so exact you can hardly see the line where the upper and lower come together! money well spent and not that much more either than other brands :) Wash
mineralman55 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 Welcome aboard Peter. Your wallet should abandon all hope here. SI Defense has matched upper/lower AR308 sets in stock now (at least last week they did). a lot of folks here use them. They are an excellent platform to begin your build.
Rsquared Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 Hi Peter. I'm one of the Armalite guys around here. Don't listen to these guys. You can find parts for AR-10's fairly easy as long as you stay on top of what you're looking for. Go buy yourself an AR-10 carbine to start with. As you learn about the platform, you'll become comfortable enough to build one after a while. Either an Ar-10, or an AR308 patterned rifle. Though I'd stick with the Armalite style. I mean, once you're driving a Lincoln.....you don't wanna change over to a '73 chevette. <lmao> Oh, and get ready to laugh as these guys start to lay into me. No worry. I can take it. I'm used to it. <lmao> They're all just jealous.
washguy Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 "Though I'd stick with the Armalite style. I mean, once you're driving a Lincoln.....you don't wanna change over to a '73 chevette. " Yeah.....a '73 Lincoln = Armalite hahahaa isnt it the 21st century now? LOL :) Wash
unforgiven Posted February 5, 2014 Report Posted February 5, 2014 73 Chevette is a collectable :blink: Just sayin. :P
98Z5V Posted February 6, 2014 Report Posted February 6, 2014 I'm one of the Armalite guys around here. Don't listen to these guys. Peter, listen here - THIS is sound advice. DO NOT listen to THAT GUY ^^^... DO NOT. <lmao>
Rsquared Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 Hmmm. As the pig in the commercial said. Guess I just walked right into that one. You know what I meant Peter. Don't trust these other guys. The one's like, Instigators....enablers in chief's...and so on. And most of all, that unforgiven guy. He'll bait you in....while someone sneaks up behind you and pulls a hood over your head......and it's all down hill from there. Next thing you know......you wake up in a drunken stupor in the back of a short bus going to god knows where (why does this look like Mass.?)....surrounded by a buncha drunks laughing and holding large caliber weapons. <lmao>
shibiwan Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) ^^ :cookoo: :strokin: Edited February 7, 2014 by shibiwan
Rsquared Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 ^^^^And you act like it doesn't happen.
Matt.Cross Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) Welcome to our group of shady and questionable characters, despite all the trouble you will get in just for hanging out with us, there's a lot of good help to be found here. Enjoy the forums, and trust no one. P.S. Beware of the silverback gorilla on an ATV. He is bad news. :hail: P.P.S. Beware of the one they call "enabler", he is also bad news. >:D P.P.P.S Beware the LEO in shining armor atop a motorcycle. Bad news. C:-) P.P.P.P.S Ya know what, this list could go on forever, play it safe and beware of them all! <outtahere> Edited February 7, 2014 by Matt.Cross
Sisco Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 Welcome to our group of shady and questionable characters, despite all the trouble you will get in just for hanging out with us, there's a lot of good help to be found here. Enjoy the forums, and trust no one. P.S. Beware of the silverback gorilla on an ATV. He is bad news. :hail: P.P.S. Beware of the one they call "enabler", he is also bad news. >:D P.P.P.S Beware the LEO in shining armor atop a motorcycle. Bad news. C:-) P.P.P.P.S Ya know what, this list could go on forever, play it safe and beware of them all! <outtahere> A little paronoia is a good thing, they are all out to get me anyway.
shibiwan Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 ^^^^And you act like it doesn't happen.
unforgiven Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 :eek7: I see youuuuu......I'm the only sane guy here...just ask me. :hunter:
Rsquared Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 UUhhhhhh. Yeeeaaahhhhhh. Sorta like Oddball in Kelly's Heroe's Woof woof woof!
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