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PaulS Super Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:37 pm Post subject: Building AR from 80% lower |
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I have been considering attempting a custom AR build using an 80% lower and building a gun just for my use in longer range accuracy.
If anyone has comments or experience I would be happy to hear it.
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English Mike Super Member
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PaulS Super Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2020 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: Building AR from 80% lower |
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The challenge and the education as well as the pure fun of it.
I already know it is not going to be cheaper than just buying one off the shelf but I can build it the way I want it with my own two hands.
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2020 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: Building AR from 80% lower |
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I did learn to assemble AR lowers inside a big, clear plastic bag. It'll save you a lot of time and aggravation when those damn little springs and pins go flying...
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PaulS Super Member
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Bushmaster Super Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:19 am Post subject: Re: Building AR from 80% lower |
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How often do you have to come out for air?
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Vince Site Admin
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Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: Building AR from 80% lower |
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_________________ Cheers, Vince
Illegitimi non carborundum
(Never let the bastards grind you down)
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.
"Nulla Si Fa Senza Volonta."
(Without Commitment, Nothing Gets Done)
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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:26 pm Post subject: Re: Building AR from 80% lower |
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As funny as that sounds I wonder how many people would wear a bag.
Never underestimate stupidity.
I can make the special tools to put in those springs and detents. I have plans for roll pin starter punches but I am going to have to buy the special wrenches for the buffer tube and barrel nuts. I think I will invest in the vice blocks too, just to make it easier on myself.
I do wonder if I will want another one after I build one... I hear it can be addictive.
_________________ Paul
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:04 pm Post subject: Re: Building AR from 80% lower |
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Bushy, I run an air hose into the bag...
Paul, I've put together a couple of lowers for purchased AR-15 uppers. Now I've got another whole rifle scattered on the work table and most of another in a box underneath. After I finish those I believe I'll try an AR-10. Is it addictive? Well...
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PaulS Super Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 11:13 pm Post subject: Re: Building AR from 80% lower |
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Pumpkinslinger wrote: |
Bushy, I run an air hose into the bag...
Paul, I've put together a couple of lowers for purchased AR-15 uppers. Now I've got another whole rifle scattered on the work table and most of another in a box underneath. After I finish those I believe I'll try an AR-10. Is it addictive? Well... |
Hey Pumpkinslinger,
How heavy can you build an AR10? I don't want to shoot a lightweight 308. I like 10 pound rifles, is there one that comes close?
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Bushmaster Super Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 11:50 pm Post subject: Re: Building AR from 80% lower |
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DPMS Panther .308.
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:44 pm Post subject: Re: Building AR from 80% lower |
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My .458 SOCOM AR-15 weighs about 8.5 pounds, empty with scope. That's almost exactly the same as the Marlin .45-70, with scope. According to Wikipedia an AR-10 weighs between 7.5 and 9 pounds empty, w/o scope. So I'd think making it weigh 10 pounds would be easy.
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Bushmaster Super Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:12 pm Post subject: Re: Building AR from 80% lower |
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I have flip-up iron sights on my AR 10 (no scope). Add the 20 round magazine and it will weigh right at 10 lbs.
I know because I just weighed it with a loaded magazine.
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dhc4ever Super Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 2:51 pm Post subject: Re: Building AR from 80% lower |
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You guys get to play with all the good toys...
Sigh
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