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AR Build
« on: January 02, 2015, 03:09:08 PM »
OK, getting the lower figured out and I can't stop....  Just a side note, I will not be putting thousands of rounds through this gun.  I will likely be shooting whatever is the cheapest ammo, 55 and 62 grain.

I've found these components, any feedback on brands or other?

Barrel - Radical Firearms 16" mid-length melonite or 16" M4 profile phosphate, both are 1:7  $102
BCG - PTAC 5.56 Full Auto Nickel Boron BCG $90
Upper - Anderson assembled incl. charging handle and gas tube  $103

or Stripped Upper Receiver & BCG Kit (Bushmaster) $119

Thx
« Last Edit: January 02, 2015, 03:18:44 PM by lokidog »

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Re: AR Build
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2015, 05:45:38 PM »
OK, getting the lower figured out and I can't stop....  Just a side note, I will not be putting thousands of rounds through this gun.  I will likely be shooting whatever is the cheapest ammo, 55 and 62 grain.

I've found these components, any feedback on brands or other?

Barrel - Radical Firearms 16" mid-length melonite or 16" M4 profile phosphate, both are 1:7  $102
BCG - PTAC 5.56 Full Auto Nickel Boron BCG $90
Upper - Anderson assembled incl. charging handle and gas tube  $103

or Stripped Upper Receiver & BCG Kit (Bushmaster) $119

Thx

That's a good deal on the BCG with nickel boron, as far as Anderson components, they are cheap but well made. I have put a few of their lowers together and they are all in spec. Keep in mind these were $45 lowers! The parent company produces aerospace parts if I remember correctly.
 Never heard of Radical Arms, but man that is cheap.

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Re: AR Build
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2015, 05:55:31 PM »
Looks like they're all pretty solid parts. I couldn't see many negative reviews really.
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Re: AR Build
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2015, 06:23:35 PM »
Thanks, how about the barrels?  I don't know what melonite is, guess I should do an internet search.   :chuckle:

Looks like melonite might be the better one?

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Re: AR Build
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2015, 06:43:24 PM »
The barrel a friend of mine is getting for his build is Black hole Weaponry out of St. Helen's OR. It's a bit pricier and it'll have a muzzle break on it, too.
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Re: AR Build
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2015, 08:59:00 PM »
Melinite is supposed to be more accurate but less durable. Also harder to re-throat/rechamber if I understand correctly.
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Re: AR Build
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2015, 10:00:14 PM »
Melinite is supposed to be more accurate but less durable. Also harder to re-throat/rechamber if I understand correctly.

Thanks, I don't think I'll shoot enough to wear out the chamber though.   ;)

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Re: AR Build
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2015, 06:21:02 PM »
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Re: AR Build
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2015, 06:37:23 PM »
Melinite is supposed to be more accurate but less durable. Also harder to re-throat/rechamber if I understand correctly.

I've never heard of anyone setting an AR barrel back. You would have to remove the barrel extension and re-thread and then the gasport and gasblock shoulder would need a modified gastube.

Melonite/nitride is a relatively cheap process when done in quantity and at the end of the day is just hype.


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Re: AR Build
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2015, 06:41:49 PM »
Shoot 'em like you stole 'em.
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Re: AR Build
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2015, 09:01:17 AM »
OK, so I think these are my two barrel alternatives.  Are there any issues to be aware of with the carbine vs. mid-length gas system?

https://www.primaryarms.com/Radical_Firearms_16_Mid_Length_Barrel_1_7_Twist_p/rf1617m.htm  $102

http://www.redbarnarmory.com/RBA-16-M4-1-7-p/rba16m417.htm $85

Also, I've seen mixed reviews of the PTAC BCG, though the negative reviews seem to be older ones, any thoughts?

Thanks y'all.

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Re: AR Build
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2015, 09:47:51 AM »
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Re: AR Build
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2015, 02:24:21 PM »
Mod 1 , has just about doubled their prices over the last 3 years.

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Re: AR Build
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2015, 02:27:38 PM »
Thanks guys, how about carbine vs mid-length gas system on a 16" barrel?   ;)

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Re: AR Build
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2015, 07:57:54 PM »
Mod 1 , has just about doubled their prices over the last 3 years.



I guess that's why my 204 complete bull barrel upper was spendy. I just found them last year........
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