1st AR 15 Build....Its a tack driver

[Griff79]

Just got done with my first build. What a fun time. I know this is pretty run of the mill for you experienced builders but I am surprised at how straight forward it really was. I just used Youtube and the instructions at the other AR site and it went together pretty easily. I think building these is like crack or potato chips, I'm ready to do it again.

I did make one mistake though I installed the trigger guard in backwards and as I was hammering away at the roll pin I had this weird feeling something wan't right and sure enough if you drive a roll pin in better have a way of getting it out. Well Bert at BP Tactical helped me get her squared away and all is good.

Going to put a Nikon Buckmaster 6-18 x 40 on because I have an extra one. Thinking about the one piece Burris rings, any thoughts on them, don't want quick release.

Shoots sub MOA at 100 yards, looking to see how she does a little further out.

Anderson Mfg Lower $50
JSE Rifle Kit $400
Magpul FDE hand guard $0 Fat Bot Tactical swapped it out no charge
Magpul FDE SL Stock $50 Midway
BCG FDE Hand Grip $10 Skully

[Dave_L]

Congrats! Looks good. Building them is definitely an addiction. With how cheap the prices are, Ive found myself saying "why not?" as deals come up. It's like cars, I could find a reason to have one for every day of the week. Haha.

BTW, I love FDE. Good choice.

[ray1970]

I was wondering about the "sea foam green" furniture in the first picture. Then I scrolled down and saw the second picture.

[Big John]

The gun is cool, but the vise in the kitchen is bad ass.

[Great-Kazoo]

I have a used = g-vg take off burris pepr mount (30mm) NOT a QD, available. The last board member who wanted it flaked out, his second mistake.

I've had the QD and went back to standard fixed mount. Realistically with something other than a RDS do you really need a QD mount?

[Irving]

How do you know how well it shoots with no optics on it?

[ray1970]

How do you know how well it shoots with no optics on it?

I suppose you are going to want to see the target for proof next?

[Griff79]

The gun is cool, but the vise in the kitchen is bad ass.

thanks, I bolted it to a banquet table and made a little work space. There is a giant window looking out over downtown right in front of the vise. I'm surprised no one called SWAT.

How do you know how well it shoots with no optics on it?

Shot it as far as I can see, need the glass to go past 100 yards

[Griff79]

Thanks Kazoo, I believe the Nikon is 1 inch. Don't think it will fit, will it?

Griff

[Griff79]

Congrats! Looks good. Building them is definitely an addiction. With how cheap the prices are, Ive found myself saying "why not?" as deals come up. It's like cars, I could find a reason to have one for every day of the week. Haha.

BTW, I love FDE. Good choice.

Thanks I liked the FDE too, it balances out the black nicely.
Griff