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  1. #1
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    Default My New AR-15 build...

    Merry Christmas to me!(and all of you!)
    some of the parts are years old that i got from various sources, cheap, like buttstock, springs, etc....I'll try to put a money value on parts for build cost

    Specs:
    DPMS forged lower ($90)
    DPMS lower kit ($40)
    buttstock (spare parts, but like $30 with tube/buffer/spring)
    1/7 Colt Chrome Lined 20" HBAR threaded barrel (old gun takeoff, but $200 or less)
    4 rail freefloat tube (used, $45)
    harris tilt bipod (used, $35)
    bipod adapter ($15)
    Yankee Hill Machine folding sight gas block ($78)
    rail covers ($16)
    DPMS charging handle ($12)
    Smith Enterprises Vortex flash hider (old, unknown $)
    Colt Bolt and Carrier, NOS ($150)
    MAtech mil issue BUIS (back up iron sight) ($85 used)
    ARMS scope riser (unknown $)
    DPMS teflon finished flattop (used, $50)
    BEC scope, 3x9 illuminated, range drop turret, (cheap, $70, this will get replaced when my redfield gets back from repair)

    screwed it together myself.
    might replace the buttstock with an adjustable Magpul MSS, so if i do, add $250:-)
    Used a teflon finish upper for easier cleanup, i plan on using this gun with my suppressor alot, makes blowback cleanup a little easier.
    should be accurate, if previous experience with the Colt Hbars barrels i've used.

    pics



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    Default Re: My New AR-15 build...

    Very nice. I like

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    Default Re: My New AR-15 build...

    Nice. Good looking gun.

    Aside from springs and such, the only things that really wear out (without breaking) are barrels, I wouldn't expect any problems with the veteran parts.

    If you're serious about the adjustable stock, check out the Vltors. It's a personal preference thing, but I prefer the Clubfoot over any of the Magpul stocks, the Crane/LMT SOPMOD, or the "CAR" style stocks.

    Whose bipod mount are you using? I've been looking for one, but haven't been able to put my hands on one yet.
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    Default Re: My New AR-15 build...

    DPB: this is almost the 90th AR I built...I'm not at all worrried about "veteran parts"...I can about build these things with my eyes closed these days, including barreling the uppers.

    the one i built before this is another DPMS, and i used the original barrel and bolt from my Colt m16....that was made in 1971.
    shoots great.

    the barrel was mine from an old SporterII Colt I had that i put a old skinny barrel on.

    as for the stock, I dont like the Vltor stuff, it has a very cheap feel to me, and it looks kinda cruddy in my opinion also.
    I'm happy with the magpul stuff, i have 2 of the M93 collapsing stocks on guns now...I sold a Magpul MSS on a gun last year, that was a sweet stock.


    the bipod mount I got is a first samco, it fully supports the front, side, and rear of the harris bipod so it doesn't mess up anything on the gun itself
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    Default Re: My New AR-15 build...

    yeah you have a very slick collection jaybell, most impressive, i kinda like the way that ar looks with a solid stock, it goes better with that heavy scope you got on it. You just a collector or do you sell some stuff as well?
    Drakin
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    Default Re: My New AR-15 build...

    Quote Originally Posted by DrakinClaw View Post
    yeah you have a very slick collection jaybell, most impressive, i kinda like the way that ar looks with a solid stock, it goes better with that heavy scope you got on it. You just a collector or do you sell some stuff as well?
    Drakin

    I'm a shooter, not so much a collector.
    I dont really have any safequeens.
    I have a collection, but they all get shot

    I do very little selling, when i do, its to buy something else more interesting
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    Thumbs up Re: My New AR-15 build...

    Quote Originally Posted by JayBell View Post
    I'm a shooter, not so much a collector.
    I dont really have any safequeens.
    I have a collection, but they all get shot

    I do very little selling, when i do, its to buy something else more interesting
    im with you on that jay. i tend to keep all the guns i buy

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    Smile Re: My New AR-15 build...

    nice build, Jay.. your collection is quite impressive.. thanks for sharing the pix

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    Default Re: My New AR-15 build...

    heh, picking up 2 new DPMS receivers tomorrow, more ARs being built, weds night!
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