mead1985 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 hi guys. i have never built a gun before and i would like to build my own AR-10. i own a couple ak's and small game rifles but i want something that will reach out and touch something. i would really appreciate any help i could get about all the parts i need. i have looked on the internet but i figured i could get alot more help from someone or alot of people on how to go about this and give suggestions on barrels and etc. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJL Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/18321/s/psa-pa10-16-mid-ss-308-1-10-rifle-kit/category/4345/that plus a lower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 If stay away from the PSA stuff till they figure it out, lots of growing pains. What I'm asking of you in order to help is an honest budget. You can't expect us to know your limits, or price your parts with out an idea. Also, this is like boys Barbie, there is a metric shit ton of options on parts/styles, do you even know yourself what you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJL Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 yeah, true, what was I thinking on the PSA thing? sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead1985 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 honestly i want a good dependable rifle that i could use for distance and short range. i have been told to stay away from anything less than an 18" barrel but is there really a big difference? i hope i am not sounding cheap but $1400 could be my budget. i seen a smith and wesson for $1450 and heard that i should stay away from them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJL Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 define distance. if its less than 800 yards, a 16 or 14.5 with a permanently pinned muzzle brake will do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 honestly i want a good dependable rifle that i could use for distance and short range. i have been told to stay away from anything less than an 18" barrel but is there really a big difference? i hope i am not sounding cheap but $1400 could be my budget. i seen a smith and wesson for $1450 and heard that i should stay away from them as well. NEVER talk to that guy ever again. You buy whatever the fcuk you want, and build it to the spec's you desire. We'll be here to help make sure it goes bang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead1985 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I don't need it to shoot farther than 800 yards. Would it be badass if it could? Hell yea but i reckon I don't need it too. How far out would a 16.5 barrel reach out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Mead All of my 16 inchers shoot moa out to 500 yds.....these 308's get heavy real quick,the barrel is much of the weight cause its hanging out front....get a 16" by all means.... im partial to the Mega Ma10 upper/lower matched sets.....they come with most of the intricate detents installed too :) Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead1985 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Thanks. Besides the barrel, what else do you guys recommend for the rest of the build? Like I said earlier, I have no idea what all I need to buy so please any more input on lowers and kits and etc. I know I am asking for a lot of help but I don't know what I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead1985 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Basically I am asking for someone to build one for me. You guys tell me and whatever I decide to pick from what yall suggest, I plan on building in the very near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 My tastes are out of your price range. But as Robocop said, who ever told you not to go under 18" is an idiot talking out his ass. 16"= 6-800 if you can do your part. My suggestion, spend money on a great trigger and barrel. Get a matched upper and lower set of receivers (same brand, at least, matched is better) everything else is up to you. There are plenty of build threads here for you to look through as well as complete rifles for ideas. I don't have time to build you a rifle though. If your going to build, you do the leg work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I have a PROOF 17" barrel. My rifle was built to be optimized for 600 yards... and it is. Check out Lothar Walther, Satern, Rock Creek, Lilja for some STELLAR Stainless Steel options. I built an 18.5" using a Nemo barrel. The owner has shot it out to 1,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjajimmy Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Like Edge, my tastes are a bit more expensive out of a .308, but seeing a list of parts may help you understand what items you need to acquire to build your own. I suggest getting the best barrel you can afford. The barrel and carrier group are the heart of the rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 define distance. I swear when I read his post before yours, this is exactly what I was gonna say... <lmao> Basically I am asking for someone to build one for me. Are you asking if someone here will assemble what you buy? Or, are you asking for what parts to buy, you'll get whatever is suggested, and assemble it yourself? Those are two very different things - and probably nobody here is gonna put a rifle together for you. Handle that, muscle up, and assemble that thing. In a nutshell - pending your response... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolndie7 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 $1400 is going to disappear real fast. Do you plan on mounting a scope as well with that budget? or is that a future purchase? If you really shop around and keep it simple you should be able to stay close to that budget, But if you are gonna try to pull it off within 1400 get the hell away from these guys ASAP! They will talk you into refinancing your house to get that trigger set or bi-pod you only dreamed of..... Seriously though you have stumbled across a wealth of knowledge here. Good luck with your first build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead1985 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 i am not asking for anyone to build the rifle for me. i am asking about parts. i dont know every part that i need to assemble one. i will build it but i don't know every last piece i need and i really appreciate the list NinjaJimmy. i got some money that i can play with if it goes over some. i won't lie, i totally forgot about the scope but that could be a future purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead1985 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 do you guys recommend any sites for the parts? i have looked on brownell's and cheaper than dirt but i don't believe they have everything that i will need or have the quality that some people may recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Did he just say Cheaper Than Dirt?...............................................Here it comes! <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Did he just say Cheaper Than Dirt?...............................................Here it comes! <lmao>^^^^^^ we say that because they are a place that most of us will not support. Post sandy hook they immediately increased their price of pmags to $99 a piece, as well as many other products. Unacceptable. Now, thank you for clarifying. You will need: Receiver sets Buffer tube (or properly known as receiver extension) Buffer/spring Barrel Gas tube Muzzle device Bolt carrier group Hand guard Stock Lower parts kit Grip Trigger Sights (unless optics only) Possibly an upper parts kit (depends on what receiver you buy) Magazines If I missed something others will be along. I like using Rainier Arms for parts reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaRKle! Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Now, thank you for clarifying. You will need: Receiver sets Buffer tube (or properly known as receiver extension) Buffer/spring Barrel Gas tube Muzzle device Bolt carrier group Hand guard Stock Lower parts kit Grip Trigger Sights (unless optics only) Possibly an upper parts kit (depends on what receiver you buy) Magazines If I missed something others will be along. I like using Rainier Arms for parts reference -End plate and castle nut (if adjustable stock desired). -Gas block -Gas tube roll pin (if not included with either gas block or gas tube, this is a toss up). -Crush or peel washers for muzzle device timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Armalite DEF-10. $999. Buy it and then accessorize it however you want using the $400 leftover from your budget. http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.aspx?item=DEF10&ReturnUrl=Categories.aspx?Category=c4bf2a5c-d77d-4f58-8022-95f6afe8e6cf >:D Edited October 16, 2014 by shibiwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Or that ^^ Very good starting point with a warrantee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamO Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Armalite DEF-10. $999. Buy it and then accessorize it however you want using the $400 leftover from your budget. http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.aspx?item=DEF10&ReturnUrl=Categories.aspx?Category=c4bf2a5c-d77d-4f58-8022-95f6afe8e6cf >:D I don't see how you can beat this thing for the money. Not to mention as edge mentioned you've got Armalite standing behind it if there are any problems with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 ^^^^ These are great entries into the 7.62 AR world. I may be labeled as the Armalite pusher (which I proudly stand by), but these are screaming deals by any standard. You can take these and customize them in any way that you like. And these are the "A" pattern, so you can use the popular Pmags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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