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    Not often it's expensive. I have put it on paper though, no difference I saw between it and ball ammo.

    Ok, just checking. I shot a box or 2 to make sure the POA/POI is correct & that my gun shoots it fine and since I have just left it in the magazines.

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    Niceeeeee!!! That is very similar to the look I wanted. Maybe I should consider a 13 or 15" hand guard rail instead of quad rail. I wanted to be able to attach a light on the side and the option for a grip. I think I can still do that.

     

     

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    I went for a long handguard on my 14.5" barrel - 13" BCM KMR:

     

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    Staking requires a $10 tool from Home Depot and 5 minutes of your time. It's really a no brainer

    Or a $6 tool from Amazon (that they sent me 2 of... anyone want one?) 

     

    I ended up tightening by feel & staking.

     

    I also put that picatinny rail attachment up front (offset) b/c, from when I handled it, that feels like the perfect place I want to index my support hand.

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    Hi all, my lower parts kit will be here Monday, my bcm upper Wednesday, and stock and buffer Thursday, all that's left is figuring out which hand guard to choose. I want to thank everyone so much for all the help, you guys really helped me out alot, not only with choosing what to purchase, but giving me the confidence to attempt my first build. One last question, I really want this build to be a super solid rifle, do you guys think I should forget about using the Anderson stripped lower I have and get something else? Thanks again.

    You'll like the BCM upper. Mine came in last week & I mated it to my stripped lower. Really nice quality here. I ended up going with the 14.5" + pinned BCM comp mod 1 & the BCM KMR 13" rail. Completely happy.

     

    I also have the Anderson lower & assembly was a breeze. I don't really think the manufacturer of the lower matters from the research that I've done. I wouldn't worry about it.

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    Thanks for all the advice, guys. Going with the BCM buffer kit & fixed length carbine. Those are the last parts that are due in next week.

     

    Otherwise, I have everything else assembled, including the ACT trigger. Man this thing is crisp. One thing I know I'll want to change very shortly is the grip. The regular A2 grip + my small hands are uncomfortable. That tab is just digging into my ring finger.

  22. Posted

    Thanks for that link to Midwest PX. I ordered some mags from them earlier this week; they ship fast! I hear great things about that ACT trigger so for that price, why not. In fact, I ordered a few minutes ago & already have a shipping label created. I'm definitely a repeat customer.

     

    I'll probably go with the Magpul Fixed Carbine (link). If I went with the BCM milspec receiver extension kit, which buffer weight would I select for my setup? 

  23. Posted

    Hi, guys. Looking for some advice for my first build after doing a ton of research the past few weeks.

     

    Here is what I've ordered so far:

    • Anderson Lower
    • BCM Standard 14.5" Mid Length (LIGHT WEIGHT) Upper Receiver Group (link)
    • BCM BCG
    • BCM Gunfighter CH Mod 4
    • BCM Gunfighter Comp Mod 1

    Still unsure what handguards I'll be doing. Probably going to try the MOE, but have used a friend's quad rail & liked the feel of his AR, too.

     

    Where I need help is the LPK & stock/buffer. I was going to order this from PSA, but I don't feel like waiting 3-4 weeks since all my other parts are due in tomorrow.

     

    Is anyone here partial to a particular LPK & stock/buffer? I'm more so in the dark about stock & buffer. I know that I can get a myriad of LPKs like Spikes, CMMG, DPMS, Joe Bob, Rock River, Radical, Daniel Defense, etc.

     

    Also, am I missing anything in this build? Rear sight or optic, I guess?

     

    Thanks in advance!

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