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/r/ar15

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Is this the best bang for my buck for a prebuilt upper?

Hello all I’m looking for a good reliable upper preferably under $800 bucks. Would this BCM upper be a good option?, or is there other better choices…

5 Comments
2024/11/10
03:53 UTC

1

Rail to Upper Gap

Am I tripping or was this gap always there I just never noticed before? (Just reinstalled the rail after getting some work done on it)

0 Comments
2024/11/10
03:48 UTC

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I heard we are showing LWRC’s dominance

LWRC DI 5.56 Burnt Bronze Vortex razor 1-6 Holosun 407c on canted T. rex mount Cloud defensive OWL light Flannel daddy sling

1 Comment
2024/11/10
03:46 UTC

1

Lol….

Ordered the upgraded extractor and when I pulled the bolt out, I see this….. I’m thinking to myself where the heck is the oem extractor, spring, and punch. Then it hit me. Last time i went shooting I had a failure and a spring was hanging out of the bolt. At the time I had no idea where the spring was from. So I stuffed it in my range back and packed up. Now I know what it was lol.

From my M&P 15-22

0 Comments
2024/11/10
03:40 UTC

6

Honest opinions?

It works for me and what I want it for but I don’t see the bipod/handstop combo much at all. Should next item be a better parts or a suppressor?

1 Comment
2024/11/10
03:31 UTC

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Bought a secondhand T2 with a messed up screw hole. Will aimpoint repair this or is it going to cost an arm and a leg to fix?

I know I’m probably 100% fine running with 3 screws but this hurts my OCD. Thought it was just a stuck screw but this is the current state. Not upset at all with the seller as they were very forthright, just wondering if I have any options. Thanks for any insight.

6 Comments
2024/11/10
03:00 UTC

28

Bought my first AR. I’m a sucker for the classic look

Armalite/Eagle Arms M15A2

6 Comments
2024/11/10
02:57 UTC

7

11.5 223 wylde build update...

3 Comments
2024/11/10
02:55 UTC

5

Is 1/5 Twist too much for 8.5” 300blk

Will be strictly running subs, suppressed

Currently building a new rifle for short range shhh.. Just bought a G stripped upper, lower, and rail. I’d hate to chop up a $250 hand guard lol but I will if a 7.5 or shorter would be better suited.

Pic of 14.5

1 Comment
2024/11/10
02:43 UTC

2

Help valuing AR pistol

Hey trying to gauge value on my gun, built it about a year ish ago. Has roughly 700-800 rounds fired and a in excellent shape. I’ve got 2 AR-15 pistols and this one just doesn’t get shot much anymore. I’d like to maybe sell it or likely trade for maybe a 14.5 or something along those lines. Specs are:

Upper Bcm Blem upper Ballistic advantage Hanson 11.3 BA carbine tube and gas block Bcm FDE mcmr-10 rail Microbest luxe Bcg Brown radian charging handle A2 fh Bcm kag hand stop Bcm qd sling mount Lower PSA lower Sba3 with wise men split fix Radian talon FDE Magpul FDE grip Larue mbt-2s Carbine buffer/spring Extras Streamlight rail mount 2 Primary arms slx md25

7 Comments
2024/11/10
02:31 UTC

9

Two peas in a pod

Nobody likes the NFA, let’s be real!

0 Comments
2024/11/10
02:27 UTC

53

SPR night set up

LMT Specwar upper, noveske 12.5 mid, LMT E-BCG, Radian CH, SC Irregular handstop

EWS sbr'd lower, B5 furniture, EWS lpk, Geissele super 42 and h2

Ecco 5x5 suppressor NF 1-8 NX8 Reptilia AUS 39mm , RMR 06, KAC UNS-SR Luna IR illuminator

0 Comments
2024/11/10
02:05 UTC

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Question for the hive mind!

I have a 13.7” p/w 5.56 build that i currently run a Viper PST II 1-6x with an offset 507 on. I’m building a 10.5” 300blk build and have a Holosun 515 w/ Unity Fast Micro coming and have debated getting a Tacom Alpha or Axeon for the super/sub zero discrepancy. The main purpose for my 5.56 is a shtf grab-a-gun that can do most of what I’d want it to. The 300blk is for hunting (supers and subs) and for fun. Which optic setup would you put on which and why? I’ve been debating and am not sure what I want. I have the option of getting a vudu 1-10 or possibly a PA Glx 2-10 as well for either. What say you!?

0 Comments
2024/11/10
02:04 UTC

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SPR

1 Comment
2024/11/10
01:59 UTC

3

ACOG TA-110 questions

I’m set on getting TA-110 with cross line. Should I get red or green? I live in area 8-9 months all green surrounding. Will be on 14.5” GPR.

Also will piggy back a red dot. Which ACOG mount and height do you recommend?

3 Comments
2024/11/10
01:58 UTC

10

Tune up

Both shooting clean 👌 Ready to LARP

PS need light for DD

0 Comments
2024/11/10
01:32 UTC

0

7.5” barrel 556 question

So green tip isn't effective due to the barrel being to short But what about hollows or FMJ at close range?

1 Comment
2024/11/10
01:26 UTC

0

Muzzle brake off center slightly, question.

I recently switched uppers(I don't like forward assists) and when I screwed the brake back on I noticed it's about five degrees canted to the right looking toward the muzzle. It's minute but I noticed it. Should I redo it or is it fine. It was a bitch and a half getting it off the first time.

0 Comments
2024/11/10
01:26 UTC

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What is this stuff called on the scope and suppressor? Thanks!

9 Comments
2024/11/10
01:24 UTC

44

Boy howdy I love 13.7”

515 is legit too.

5 Comments
2024/11/10
01:22 UTC

12

This took forever….

Started out anodized. Removed anodizing and then polished forever! Looks cool though. Fingerprint grabbing bitch though!!

18 Comments
2024/11/10
01:22 UTC

7

Can’t get this on to fucking save my life

How tf do Yall get these the FUCK ON MAD OVER IT FUCKING BULLSHIT

27 Comments
2024/11/10
01:16 UTC

4

Winter Range Day

0 Comments
2024/11/10
01:08 UTC

3

Videos or programs on bulging an AR?

Any videos or programs that go step by step on bulging an AR? Including all the necessary parts and tools? Better if they can show me as if I were completely ignorant about guns lol.

*building (Damn auto-correct)

Thank you for those that provided me great info and for the good sense of humor! Glad to know most of us in the gun community are welcoming and don’t take ourselves too serious. Keyword most.

24 Comments
2024/11/10
00:56 UTC

7

Ready for the hunt!

Firearm deer season in our state opens this Friday! I’m ready to take anything from 0-250 yards!

Who’s with me?

Franken AR15 Budget 350L dedicated rifle, 18in barrel (I should move to a 20in)

Sig MSR 1-6

Omega 36M

S&W R8 with SRO

Let’s gooooo!!!

5 Comments
2024/11/10
00:54 UTC

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She basic but she run

0 Comments
2024/11/10
00:40 UTC

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