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 07-30-2008, 08:18 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 |  School me on the AR
So instead of buying a built AR15, I am looking to build one for myself. Ive shot and disassembled one, but when it comes to the terminology and differences between brands I am lost.
First off, I have been reading everything I can on http://cmmginc.secure-mall.com/shop/
But when it comes to the different add-ons for the lowers and the add-ons for the uppers, I have no idea what to get extra or what to not worry about.
Any information you can throw at me I will greatly appreciate! | 
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| 07-30-2008, 09:04 PM | #2 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
There's a couple of good threads in the AR Forums that you should read up first.
There is a How To: thread in the Knowledge Base on the assembly of the lower parts as well, along with pictures. Sign up to support the site, it's $12, and get full access to that handy piece of literature.
After that, you should have some ideas, and the guys here can help you get pointed in the right direction.
JD __________________ "as for my Sword & Spear we will serve the throne, but NEVER that man who sits upon it" - Achilles - Warrior of Warriors
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Dillinger didn't have to let me try Cammenga Mags before I bought them; but he is a man of great character & a man who's word to me now is a good as gold. If he recommends it I know its good stuff.
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| 07-30-2008, 09:08 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: West of Louisville KY, Indiana Posts: 1,496 |
I just recently bought my first AR and the gun dealer gave me the choice to build it or buy a pre-assembed one. The kit he had was beginner friendly, all you have to do was put the peices together like a Lego kit. He said it cost the same as the pre-assembled rifle and you can pick and choose what parts you wanted. What I mean is you could buy a collapsible stock and a 16" barrel and make a carbine or you could buy a 20" barrel and make a rifle. I opted to go with the ready built one cause it had everything I wanted already. I could call the gunstore owner and find out some info on the kit if you would like. | |
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| 07-31-2008, 02:16 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 3,252 |
I bought one of mine from RRA only because it came with stainless bull barrel, a bunch of National Match components, and a 3/4" moa accuracy guarantee. I also got it at $300 off retail... __________________
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| 07-31-2008, 04:32 PM | #5 | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 |
Thanks for the replies, just to clarify, I am looking for a 20" barrel to do some distance and varmint shooting. I have seen a couple pre-built ones that I like, but I am a fan of building my stuff. I guess its the sense of accomplishment for shooting what you built. | |
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| 07-31-2008, 06:36 PM | #6 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
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Originally Posted by charlescarr51
Thanks for the replies, just to clarify, I am looking for a 20" barrel to do some distance and varmint shooting. I have seen a couple pre-built ones that I like, but I am a fan of building my stuff. I guess its the sense of accomplishment for shooting what you built.
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Building your own is definitely pretty cool. Look around, get some ideas, and then come back, or shoot me a PM, and we will see if we can't steer you in the right direction for what you are looking at doing.
JD __________________ "as for my Sword & Spear we will serve the throne, but NEVER that man who sits upon it" - Achilles - Warrior of Warriors
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Originally Posted by doctherock
Dillinger didn't have to let me try Cammenga Mags before I bought them; but he is a man of great character & a man who's word to me now is a good as gold. If he recommends it I know its good stuff.
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