I want to build AR but have no clue

[e90bmw]

You can do it. It's really easy. ARs are like Legos for adults.

Just have a clear understanding of the instructions and have the correct instructions on hand.

I'll agree with the LEGO for adults.

I finally ordered all the parts for the two AR platform rifles I'm building.

One is a carbine with the following:
Stag Arms lower
Mako recoil reducing stock -> http://www.themakogroup.com/product_p/gl-shockcp.htm
PSA MOE lower kit

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-black-moe-lower-parts-kit-ca-model.html

No upper yet.
But looking at something in the $600 range

http://www.fulton-armory.com/fariflecal556mmupruniversalprecisionrifle-3-2-2-2-1-3-2.aspx

Number two
Stag Arms lower
Magpul PRS
PSA MOE lower kit

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-black-moe-lower-parts-kit-ca-model.html

No upper yet.
Looking at a Fulton Armory

http://www.fulton-armory.com/fariflecal556mmupruniversalprecisionrifle-3-3-2-2-2.aspx

or http://www.fulton-armory.com/farifle...3-2-2-1-1.aspx
Haven't decided but which ever will be side charge.

[Fireguy]

Question about uppers.

What should I look for in an upper?
Chromed barrel and BCG?
Mid weight barrel?
1in 7 or 1 in 9?

[Rock6.3]

Question about uppers.

What should I look for in an upper?
Chromed barrel and BCG?
Mid weight barrel?
1in 7 or 1 in 9?

What do you plan to use it for?

[ARDude]

Things I have witnessed/fixed for people building a lower:

Cross threaded grip screws.
Incorrectly installed disconnector springs.
Disconnector springs stuck in the bolt stop detent hole.
Broken taps in the takedown pin detent hole.
Backwards hammer springs.
Backwards trigger springs.
Missing parts.
Mis-adjusted (unsafe) adjustable triggers.
Unfitted gunsmith-fitting-needed triggers.
Bent takedown detent springs.
Bent selector detent springs.
Rear triggerguard tab broken off the lower installing triggerguard roll pin.
Lots of incorrectly machined 80% receivers.

Randall,
Add this one...checking a friends build. Somehow he got both buffer tube springs that came with the kit to fit inside! He said he thought that because it came with 2, they both should go in it.

[Jason25]

Randall,
Add this one...checking a friends build. Somehow he got both buffer tube springs that came with the kit to fit inside! He said he thought that because it came with 2, they both should go in it.

Wow... watch your lips when pushing the retainer down. How can you even fit two buffer springs and a buffer into a receiver extension? Didn't know a come along had a purpose when it came to guns.

[SBsasquatch]

Idk. When I built my 1st m4gery I had no clue on how to put it together. Youtube and a diagram was all I used. 1000 rnds later and not even one malfunction. I guess I'm just mechanically gifted. J/k. I have a second lower I'm building now. Piecing it together. Not sure what style I want. Probably gonna do a middy w/ some good glass. GL op

[junior40er]

Where are you located? I love helping people who have never done it before!

You mind giving me a hand? I got complete PSA MOE upper and riffle kit. Lower comes out of jail an week from now. I'm in victorville. Lunch and beer is on me

[SBsasquatch]

I got you junior44er pm me. Located in rancho but I go out to Victorville to visit my people's all the time...

[SBsasquatch]

Oops got the name wrong just noticed my bad....

[ar15barrels]

Randall,
Add this one...checking a friends build. Somehow he got both buffer tube springs that came with the kit to fit inside! He said he thought that because it came with 2, they both should go in it.

I have never seen that one.
Other buffer area mayhem I have witnessed though:
A2 screw in an A1 or "entry" stock stops the bolt from being able to feed properly or lock back on an empty mag.
So much grease applied to spring to reduce "sproing" that the gun would not function.
Wrong length buffer installed.
Wrong spring installed.
Buffer tube improperly installed so the buffer detent is not captured correctly, allowing the buffer detent to jump up into the carrier and lock up the whole gun.

[GM4spd]

I want to build an AR platform rifle, I 've never built a rifle before. I have lots of questions but I dont know what I dont know

It's ok,you have lots of company,you're in the right place Pete

[Fireguy]

I would like to use my AR for shooting out 300 yards for punching paper and maybe varmet hunting.