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Posted: 7/25/2015 5:48:14 PM EDT
My Ares lower has been siting down at the shop for a few weeks. I finally made it down this morning to pick it up. When I first seen these I was hesitant to try one but figured why not. So I assembled an upper this afternoon and got the gun ready to shoot. Will sight in and shoot it tomorrow.

This lower has the updated 5lb trigger which is nice but hopefully there is an aftermarket one available soon. The trigger and the no bolt hold open/release are my only real complaints.

Here's a few pics of the upper build and finished product.



























Link Posted: 7/25/2015 5:49:50 PM EDT
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What did you pay?
Did I miss what rail?
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 5:52:20 PM EDT
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Did I miss what rail?
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I would rather not post what I paid for it as I got it at cost from a friend that owns a guns shop. The rail is a 15" 2A Armament M-Lok.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 5:54:01 PM EDT
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I would rather not post what I paid for it as I got it at cost from a friend that owns a guns shop. The rail is a 15" 2A Armament M-Lok.
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What did you pay?
Did I miss what rail?


I would rather not post what I paid for it as I got it at cost from a friend that owns a guns shop. The rail is a 15" 2A Armament M-Lok.

I understand.
Rail looks great.
Decent sight picture/ cheek weld?
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 5:54:43 PM EDT
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Dang! I actually kind of dig that!  

They need a .308 version, for sure.

What does the bolt/carrier look like?
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 5:56:05 PM EDT
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I understand.
Rail looks great.
Decent sight picture/ cheek weld?
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What did you pay?
Did I miss what rail?


I would rather not post what I paid for it as I got it at cost from a friend that owns a guns shop. The rail is a 15" 2A Armament M-Lok.

I understand.
Rail looks great.
Decent sight picture/ cheek weld?


Believe it or not, it's perfect for me. I would also add that a side charging upper would probably be better as I have hit my hand every time with charging handle(I guess I've been messing with AR's for too many years).
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 5:56:16 PM EDT
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That is a beauty OP.  How are the ergonomics with that lower compared to a standard AR platform?
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 5:58:42 PM EDT
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More and more I'm thinking I need to buy one of these rifles.

Might make a nice gun to introduce east coasters to the modern rifle world without scaring them off by being too tactical.

Good looking gun, OP!

Edit: What stock height did you pick? I can't decide between the two Ares offers.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:02:07 PM EDT
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Dang! I actually kind of dig that!  

They need a .308 version, for sure.

What does the bolt/carrier look like?
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It's a standard BCG that's been modified. It comes unassembled, you you need a firing pin, bolt, etc. The pin that holds the rat tail on is also the firing pin retainer.

Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:03:31 PM EDT
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That is a beauty OP.  How are the ergonomics with that lower compared to a standard AR platform?
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The ergo's are just like any bolt action rifle honestly. The charging handle is the thing that's awkward for me.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:04:34 PM EDT
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More and more I'm thinking I need to buy one of these rifles.

Might make a nice gun to introduce east coasters to the modern rifle world without scaring them off by being too tactical.

Good looking gun, OP!

Edit: What stock height did you pick? I can't decide between the two Ares offers.
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Thanks, as far as the stock height I'm not really sure. I didn't know they offered 2. I would assume mine was the standard Monte Carlo stock.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:04:50 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:07:03 PM EDT
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What barrel nut wrench are you using if you don't mind me asking???

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Believe it or not it's an old Troy industries wrench I had in my drawer. It locks up on your guys barrel nut perfectly. I've built 4 guns using 2A rails and it's been flawless.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:08:51 PM EDT
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Looks so different.

I want to get one of those lowers to do a precision 6.5 Grendel build.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:09:50 PM EDT
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Looks so different.

I want to get one of those lowers to do a precision 6.5 Grendel build.
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I have a 18" 6.5 barrel on the shelf. I plan to build another upper just for that purpose.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:21:24 PM EDT
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Very nice.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:23:00 PM EDT
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I want one to SBR
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:24:20 PM EDT
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It looks nice, but I really don't get it.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:25:37 PM EDT
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That rifle, in 7.62x39, would sure give a Mini-30 a run for its money.


I like it.


ETA - I read the stock feels kind of crappy, as in low quality. Is this true?
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:25:55 PM EDT
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It looks nice, but I really don't get it.
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Different strokes for different folks I guess. I'm sure they will be a big hit in ban states.

I'm not in one of those states but decided to try one anyway.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:26:03 PM EDT
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Is the stock a custom inherent in the design, or will any stock work with a bit of modding?
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:27:08 PM EDT
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It looks nice, but I really don't get it.
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AWB work around.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:28:19 PM EDT
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This thread needs more of Medicfrost's 68 Pig Fucker Upper.

Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:29:29 PM EDT
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I really kinda like those lowers. life handed down lemons and the free market delivered hard lemonade.

Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:31:43 PM EDT
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Hmm interesting.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:32:27 PM EDT
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Very nice rifle!  I have been on the fence about getting one of these, but now I am sold.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 6:41:58 PM EDT
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It looks nice, but I really don't get it.
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It looks nice, but I really don't get it.


Originally Posted By Elcunning (CA, USA):
Very nice rifle!  I have been on the fence about getting one of these, but now I am sold.

Link Posted: 7/25/2015 7:07:20 PM EDT
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That rifle, in 7.62x39, would sure give a Mini-30 a run for its money.


I like it.


ETA - I read the stock feels kind of crappy, as in low quality. Is this true?
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What's a mini 30 cost?
These are like $800+, right? $499 for the lower.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 7:18:09 PM EDT
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What's a mini 30 cost?
These are like $800+, right? $499 for the lower.
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That rifle, in 7.62x39, would sure give a Mini-30 a run for its money.


I like it.


ETA - I read the stock feels kind of crappy, as in low quality. Is this true?

What's a mini 30 cost?
These are like $800+, right? $499 for the lower.


Mini-30 with the threaded barrel runs about $800-850, but won't be as accurate as one of the Ares.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 7:28:36 PM EDT
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Nice
Im waiting for a 308
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 7:38:23 PM EDT
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It's a standard BCG that's been modified. It comes unassembled, you you need a firing pin, bolt, etc. The pin that holds the rat tail on is also the firing pin retainer.



http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/rccox/Guns/Ares%20SCR/4F85426F-0569-43A3-9728-ACB5A9B04600.jpg
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Dang! I actually kind of dig that!  



They need a .308 version, for sure.



What does the bolt/carrier look like?




It's a standard BCG that's been modified. It comes unassembled, you you need a firing pin, bolt, etc. The pin that holds the rat tail on is also the firing pin retainer.



http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/rccox/Guns/Ares%20SCR/4F85426F-0569-43A3-9728-ACB5A9B04600.jpg
Ohh. Someone took a page from the FAL playbook

 
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 7:41:44 PM EDT
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Mini-30 with the threaded barrel runs about $800-850, but won't be as accurate as one of the Ares.
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That rifle, in 7.62x39, would sure give a Mini-30 a run for its money.


I like it.


ETA - I read the stock feels kind of crappy, as in low quality. Is this true?

What's a mini 30 cost?
These are like $800+, right? $499 for the lower.


Mini-30 with the threaded barrel runs about $800-850, but won't be as accurate as one of the Ares.

$675 and it'd be a mini30 killer
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 7:58:35 PM EDT
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$675 and it'd be a mini30 killer
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That rifle, in 7.62x39, would sure give a Mini-30 a run for its money.


I like it.


ETA - I read the stock feels kind of crappy, as in low quality. Is this true?

What's a mini 30 cost?
These are like $800+, right? $499 for the lower.


Mini-30 with the threaded barrel runs about $800-850, but won't be as accurate as one of the Ares.

$675 and it'd be a mini30 killer


Impact has them for sub $800
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 8:27:35 PM EDT
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^ I'd probably only be interested in the lower.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 8:34:42 PM EDT
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More and more I'm thinking I need to buy one of these rifles.

Might make a nice gun to introduce east coasters to the modern rifle world without scaring them off by being too tactical.

Good looking gun, OP!

Edit: What stock height did you pick? I can't decide between the two Ares offers.
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I want to pick one up as soon as I have the disposable cash. Maybe next spring.

Even without the NY laws I would still want one. I love monte carlo stocks for hunting.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 9:03:27 PM EDT
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Ohh. Someone took a page from the FAL playbook  
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Dang! I actually kind of dig that!  

They need a .308 version, for sure.

What does the bolt/carrier look like?


It's a standard BCG that's been modified. It comes unassembled, you you need a firing pin, bolt, etc. The pin that holds the rat tail on is also the firing pin retainer.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn38/rccox/Guns/Ares%20SCR/4F85426F-0569-43A3-9728-ACB5A9B04600.jpg
Ohh. Someone took a page from the FAL playbook  


Pretty much.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 9:24:31 PM EDT
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Is be curious to know if it has function issues with any magazines due to the short mag well.  Gen 3 pmags come to mind...
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 9:26:31 PM EDT
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Same.  I think it's really well done, but I'm only interested in a  lower.

 
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 9:27:59 PM EDT
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This thread needs more of Medicfrost's 68 Pig Fucker Upper.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Medicfrost/hog68.jpg
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Goddamnit, now you did it. I want one.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 9:56:35 PM EDT
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I'd buy a lower around $300. I'll add it to my watch lists.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 10:06:16 PM EDT
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I kind of want one, just because.  Thanks for posting OP.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 10:07:08 PM EDT
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This thread needs more of Medicfrost's 68 Pig Fucker Upper.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Medicfrost/hog68.jpg
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Dude.    Dude.
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 10:19:20 PM EDT
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Dam OP, out of the numerous builds you've done. This one, is my favorite. I'm guessing because it just looks more different than the usual build posted on here. I'm sure a few will like Medicfrost's version more, not me. It looks like a modern AR take on an M14. Pretty Nice !
 
Link Posted: 7/25/2015 11:50:24 PM EDT
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Dam OP, out of the numerous builds you've done. This one, is my favorite. I'm guessing because it just looks more different than the usual build posted on here. I'm sure a few will like Medicfrost's version more, not me. It looks like a modern AR take on an M14. Pretty Nice !  
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Link Posted: 7/26/2015 12:09:48 AM EDT
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This lower has the updated 5lb trigger which is nice but hopefully there is an aftermarket one available soon. The trigger and the no bolt hold open/release are my only real complaints.
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You know you can order a bolt catch for it from ARES, right?
Link Posted: 7/26/2015 12:13:16 AM EDT
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I want one to SBR
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Ares's LE SBR







 
Link Posted: 7/26/2015 12:14:53 AM EDT
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That's a nice looking rifle, good job, Op.





Damn, now I want one!
Link Posted: 7/26/2015 12:27:14 AM EDT
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This is on my short list.

I plan to move my 18" SPR barrel over to it since I'm going short with my ARs now.

I also have a Norinco AK Hunter with a 20" barrel to go along side it...both should be 50 state legal with 5-round mags.

Link Posted: 7/26/2015 12:48:07 AM EDT
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It looks like an AR15 Saiga.
Link Posted: 7/26/2015 1:05:38 AM EDT
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You know you can order a bolt catch for it from ARES, right?
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This lower has the updated 5lb trigger which is nice but hopefully there is an aftermarket one available soon. The trigger and the no bolt hold open/release are my only real complaints.

You know you can order a bolt catch for it from ARES, right?


I honestly had no idea but thanks for the info. I did a quick search and got it ordered.
Link Posted: 7/26/2015 1:25:27 AM EDT
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The ergo's are just like any bolt action rifle honestly. The charging handle is the thing that's awkward for me.
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That is a beauty OP.  How are the ergonomics with that lower compared to a standard AR platform?


The ergo's are just like any bolt action rifle honestly. The charging handle is the thing that's awkward for me.


Yep.

Retaining the AR's most awkward feature - on a design that emphasizes familiar ergos - seems strange.
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