new project ar15 w/ questions

[chrmm22sr]

I recently took on a project of building an ar15 Im pleased that its almost finished but not so happy with the upper.

Its a preban 16 inch A2 upper. Is there any real benifit of having a fixed carry handle and is a Bushmaster preban chrome lined a2 upper any good I think i would have rather had a flat top with detach carry handle

third thing I need a bolt assembly any ideas on were i can get a cheap one as in inexspensive to finish this rifle

anyone ever use a MGW 90 round drum any good I got one its in great condition got on a trade thinking of selling i'll attach pics let me know if its any good

[Legion_Prime]

For an inexpensive bolt go with BCM. You can find cheaper bolt groups out there, but I wouldn't want them in my rifle. BCM is not only some of the best stuff currently being made, it's also priced very competetivly.
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-B...0auto%20mp.htm

[tonyfac]

i agree about the BCM, in fact, i ordered one on Monday and it should be here today or tomorrow. As for the upper, if i was starting new, i would go with the detachable, but if you got the fixed cheap, keep it. you can always put a scope on it if you need to or sell the completed rifle to get the one you want.

[orionz06]

Definitely go with the BCM bolt. I am emailing away trying to get an answer, but somewhere along the lines of 30% of bolts fail prematurely if they are not made per the TDP, ie, if you get a cheap bolt, it is more likely to break. At only slightly more than a cheap bolt anyway, the BCM bolt is what I would call a bargain.

Also, if you are concerned with the upper, it can be swapped out for $90 for a new flat top upper, but you will need to replace the rear sight, a Daniel Defense fixed rear runs around $60, to $150 give or take based on rear sight selection will be the price.

[electronics]

For an inexpensive bolt go with BCM. You can find cheaper bolt groups out there, but I wouldn't want them in my rifle. BCM is not only some of the best stuff currently being made, it's also priced very competetivly.
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-B...0auto%20mp.htm

Listen to Legion_Prime about AR's. He knows things. Dark, terrible things.

[chrmm22sr]

Im going to look into those bolts thanks guys also yeah Im kind of growing on the upper but I may sell the gun to get the one I need


anyone know about this drum I posted the pic of whats a good asking price?

[chrmm22sr]

did some research the drum is actually pretty nices goes for around 100$ plus used maybe I can even find a fellow member on here who is interested in tradeing a bolt they may have taken out for it I'll hit the classfieds and ask around for interest

[nfafan]

I recently took on a project of building an ar15 Im pleased that its almost finished but not so happy with the upper.

Its a preban 16 inch A2 upper. Is there any real benifit of having a fixed carry handle and is a Bushmaster preban chrome lined a2 upper any good I think i would have rather had a flat top with detach carry handle

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Makes for a good KISS carbine.

[chrmm22sr]

yeah maybe I'll keep it as is just add a bolt had some interest from members on tradeing used bolts they had around for my drum think i will do it if they are serous i'll do it

[chrmm22sr]

anyone looking to get rid of an extra bolt or a spare? Maybe you upgraded ill take a milspec bolt this mag/drum is in good shape