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Posted: 12/19/2015 4:59:01 PM EDT
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Finished the M5 up last night. -Aero Precisions M5 recievers, receiver extension, buffer spring, BCG, LPK -Rainier Arms UltraMatch LR 16" -SLR Sentry 8 adjustable GB -Surefire SOCOM SF3P SR25 -Gunfighter Mod.3 CH -Daniel Defense LITE 762 -KAC BUIS -Geissele SSA-E -LMT SOPMOD Recevier extension, castle nut, and barrel coated in a custom mix of Norrell's Moly Resin to match muzzle device. Receivers and rail Cerakoted in custom color "SOCOM Dark Earth" http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/akratz/ARFCOM/AR10/20151212_155416_zps5t4ck8dn.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/akratz/ARFCOM/AR10/20151212_155639_zpshsqhibbv.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/akratz/ARFCOM/AR10/20151212_155710_zpszcysykxg.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/akratz/ARFCOM/AR10/20151212_155731_zpsevlczfw1.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/akratz/ARFCOM/AR10/20151212_160106_zpshjilrcvr.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/akratz/ARFCOM/AR10/20151212_160134_zpsrdpbg9tq.jpg Where did you find that DD rail? |
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Posted: 12/19/2015 9:00:43 PM EDT
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ARFCOM EE
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Posted: 12/20/2015 12:26:32 PM EDT
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How did you guys install the front pivot spring and detent? I can't get the pin in without having the detent pop out.
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Posted: 12/20/2015 2:17:55 PM EDT
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Well it is a start.
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Posted: 12/20/2015 3:46:40 PM EDT
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How did you guys install the front pivot spring and detent? I can't get the pin in without having the detent pop out. I hold the detent down from the inside with a thick, 1/4" punch or similar. The take down pin can hold half the detent while your tool holds the other half. Pull out the tool real fast while pushing in the pin. Boom |
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Posted: 12/20/2015 3:55:53 PM EDT
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My shipping notice on FedEx still says initiated for the barrel. Did get my reciever set two weeks ago.
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Posted: 12/20/2015 7:04:01 PM EDT
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My Black Friday upper/lower set should be delivered on the 22nd! Time for another build!
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Posted: 12/21/2015 4:20:40 PM EDT
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Range report #3
40 rounds Hornady 110gr TAP 100% function, fired in 5-round sets, BHO 100%. Brass looks good, most cases have no swipes. |
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Posted: 12/21/2015 6:29:33 PM EDT
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Range report #3 40 rounds Hornady 110gr TAP 100% function, fired in 5-round sets, BHO 100%. Brass looks good, most cases have no swipes. were you pushing the speed? or just slow-bench firing? |
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Posted: 12/21/2015 9:39:00 PM EDT
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were you pushing the speed? or just slow-bench firing? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Range report #3 40 rounds Hornady 110gr TAP 100% function, fired in 5-round sets, BHO 100%. Brass looks good, most cases have no swipes. were you pushing the speed? or just slow-bench firing? Some shooting was as fast as sights were back on target... but no crazy "as fast as I can pull the trigger" shooting yet. |
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Posted: 12/24/2015 3:54:20 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/24/2015 6:16:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryWhat barrel? Aero / BA? My parts from Schuyler are finally moving as of yesterday afternoon. |
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Posted: 12/25/2015 9:47:47 PM EDT
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Gorgeous builds in this thread.
I'm gathering parts and almost finished with mine. Down to BCG. I'm looking at Aim's NiB BCG or the one from KAK. Would like a coated one because it'll see a suppressor. Any opinions on either of these or recommendations from you guys? |
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Posted: 12/25/2015 10:14:42 PM EDT
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I could use some advice on a gas block, tube, flash hider and maybe a stock. I am planning on going with a Aero rail. I saw the .750 gas block but it isn't adjustable,
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Posted: 12/25/2015 10:45:04 PM EDT
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I could use some advice on a gas block, tube, flash hider and maybe a stock. I am planning on going with a Aero rail. I saw the .750 gas block but it isn't adjustable, Im going to try one of the BTE gas blocks. |
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Posted: 12/25/2015 10:48:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I could use some advice on a gas block, tube, flash hider and maybe a stock. I am planning on going with a Aero rail. I saw the .750 gas block but it isn't adjustable, This is what I'm going with BA 18" rifle length barrel SLR Sentry 7 clamp on any rifle length gas block Griffin Armament muzzle break or flash hider (taper mount) for my F1 can Magpul fixed carbine stock |
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Posted: 12/25/2015 10:54:03 PM EDT
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This is what I'm going with BA 18" rifle length barrel SLR Sentry 7 clamp on any rifle length gas block Griffin Armament muzzle break or flash hider (taper mount) for my F1 can Magpul fixed carbine stock Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I could use some advice on a gas block, tube, flash hider and maybe a stock. I am planning on going with a Aero rail. I saw the .750 gas block but it isn't adjustable, This is what I'm going with BA 18" rifle length barrel SLR Sentry 7 clamp on any rifle length gas block Griffin Armament muzzle break or flash hider (taper mount) for my F1 can Magpul fixed carbine stock I am planning on going with the PWS FSC30 and I am trying to find pics to see what I like for stocks but a lot of people seem to be using adjustables and mot a lot of fixed. Is the SLR 7 good with a BA barrel? |
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Posted: 12/25/2015 11:44:13 PM EDT
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Well they have different diameter ones for whatever barrel you end up with. The Sentry 7 fits .750" barrels.
I wanted a fixed for my build, but should I change my mind the FCS fits on a carbine buffer tube so it is easy for me to switch to a collapsible stock. |
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Posted: 12/25/2015 11:48:41 PM EDT
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let me know how those Brownells mags do Quote HistoryQuoted:
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16 months in the making. I still have a long way to go to get it where I want it (bipod, scope, mount, maybe even a suppressor) but at least I finally have a functioning rifle. Last August <a href="http://s762.photobucket.com/user/ratjaw/media/308%20AR/image_zpsrdgzzjap.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx270/ratjaw/308%20AR/image_zpsrdgzzjap.jpeg</a> Lots of parts collecting, mostly waiting for and jumping on sales <a href="http://s762.photobucket.com/user/ratjaw/media/308%20AR/image_zpsde73dfpx.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx270/ratjaw/308%20AR/image_zpsde73dfpx.jpeg</a> And finally a complete rifle <a href="http://s762.photobucket.com/user/ratjaw/media/308%20AR/image_zps7wnkxw6b.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx270/ratjaw/308%20AR/image_zps7wnkxw6b.jpeg</a> Aero receiver set, Rainier select 18", AP BCG and CH (plan to upgrade to a BCM 7.62 Gunfighter large latch), SLR 16" Solo hand guard, A2 stock with DPMS 308 rifle buffer and spring, 5 Brownells mags. Still waiting on my Surefire flash hider that's on back order, so I went with an AP bird cage while I wait. Can't wait to get to the range and try it out. let me know how those Brownells mags do Got to put 10 rounds through it yesterday to function check. I can shoot in my back yard but I don't have anything more than a makeshift pistol range so I couldn't test for accuracy at any real distance. The performance of the Brownells mag was...difficult to gauge. I started by loading a single round. Pulled the charging handle all the way back and let it fly. Took aim and got a "click." Turns out the mag didn't feed the round. Tried again and success feeding but it didn't lock the bolt back. Next I loaded two rounds. Both fed properly and the bolt locked back on the empty mag. Then it was three rounds which all fed and functioned correctly followed by another three that fed and functioned correctly. Finally a single round that fed and locked the bolt back. Based on that I had a single Brownells 20 round magizine function 9 out of 10 rounds. Maybe it was a break in kind of thing, maybe there's a problem that is still lurking. Definitely need more test and evaluation time at the range. On a good note I believe I've built a real shooter. I was shooting off hand at about 10 yards but the group was very tight, even though my objective was testing the function of the build and not really even trying to test accuracy. It was enough to give me high hopes for accuracy at real rifle distances. Hopefully next weekend I can get to the gun club and give it a proper workout. |
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Posted: 12/26/2015 4:02:24 AM EDT
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Finished my 308 build on Christmas eve
 Sure was a fun project!
Waiting on a Vortex Diamondback HP 3-12x42 AP M5 stripped upper (Brownells) AP BCG (Schuyler Arms) Schuyler/BA BF barrel Adjustable Gas block/midlength tube (Wilson Combat) 12.5 keymod rail (Odin Works) RAC Compensator (Rainier Arms) BCM Mod4 Gunfighter CH (Red Barn Armory) JMT 80% poly lower (JMT) DPMS lpk (Riflegear) 6 pos milspec stock (Riflegear) CMMG 308 buffer and spring (Riflegear) Magpul ACS-L OD stock (Riflegear) Magpul MOE+ grip (Riflegear) JP Reduced power spring set (Riflegear) Phase5 ebrv2-308 (Red Barn Armory) 
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Posted: 12/26/2015 10:44:15 AM EDT
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Go to the hardware store and buy a clevis pin. Use that to help hold and line things up
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How did you guys install the front pivot spring and detent? I can't get the pin in without having the detent pop out. |
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Posted: 12/26/2015 12:18:03 PM EDT
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Go to the hardware store and buy a clevis pin. Use that to help hold and line things up Quote HistoryQuoted:
Go to the hardware store and buy a clevis pin. Use that to help hold and line things up Quoted:
How did you guys install the front pivot spring and detent? I can't get the pin in without having the detent pop out. I did that once and I also took the detent in needle-nose pliers and pressed it down with a Flathead and then push an allen key over it. |
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Posted: 12/27/2015 1:07:31 PM EDT
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I could use some advice on a gas block, tube, flash hider and maybe a stock. I am planning on going with a Aero rail. I saw the .750 gas block but it isn't adjustable, I like the Fortis gas block and the Magpul PRS |
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Posted: 12/27/2015 9:24:05 PM EDT
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Odin Works or Syrac adjustable gas block. You might not NEED it, but it will definitely make your machine run more efficient and reduce uneeded wear and tear. Stock is totally personal preference.
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I could use some advice on a gas block, tube, flash hider and maybe a stock. I am planning on going with a Aero rail. I saw the .750 gas block but it isn't adjustable, I like the Fortis gas block and the Magpul PRS |
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Posted: 12/28/2015 4:10:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Go to the hardware store and buy a clevis pin. Use that to help hold and line things up Quote HistoryQuoted: Go to the hardware store and buy a clevis pin. Use that to help hold and line things up Quoted: How did you guys install the front pivot spring and detent? I can't get the pin in without having the detent pop out. I used an allen wrench and pushed it down. Worked great. |
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Posted: 12/28/2015 6:44:49 PM EDT
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How did you guys install the front pivot spring and detent? I can't get the pin in without having the detent pop out. This right here. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_4/362116_How_to_install_the_front_Pivot_Pin_using_a__1_clevis_pin___56k_death.html |
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Posted: 12/29/2015 12:08:44 AM EDT
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Schuyler has an awesome deal on an 18" rifle length gas M5E1 upper (MLOCK 15" rail) no BCG/CH for $475 ($482 after you factor in their $7 shipping charge.)
I was very very tempted, and almost ordered it tonight since it's almost exactly what I want...but I decided I want to get the satisfaction from building my upper exactly the way I want it without having any spare parts lying around (lo pro gas block, A2 FH, and a complete M5 upper receiver) tempting me to build another. |
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Posted: 12/29/2015 1:11:21 PM EDT
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This is that upper that schuyler is selling. Mine came today. My M5 builder set and barrel was replaced with this and a lower when it went missing somewhere between the Shuyler mail room and the fedex depot. I'll still have to disassemble it for the adjustable gas block. More work, but at least I have my parts. As such - Lower / upper $525 ish MOE FDE grip - $12 UBR- $199 Larue MBT - $125 Seekins Mag release $5 Still need- Buffer / spring - (Not sure what I'll buy) BTE Adj gas block - $45 BTE Charging handle - $50 Bcg (KAK? Not sure) Est total cost for M5E1 MLOK with UBR and LaRue MBT- Approx $1200 including shipping and transfer fees on the lower. I also have a set of troy HK style sights in FDE i will probably put on it. May or may not paint barrel FDE or black. Not sure yet. Aero LPK minus grip/fcg - $45 |
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Posted: 12/29/2015 4:55:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://scontent.forf1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/7390_1119805971377723_7420041834933324383_n.jpg?oh=acf5da5407fb054b141c60ac8c5d03be&oe=571786A4 This is that upper that schuyler is selling. Mine came today. My M5 builder set and barrel was replaced with this and a lower when it went missing somewhere between the Shuyler mail room and the fedex depot. I'll still have to disassemble it for the adjustable gas block. More work, but at least I have my parts. As such - Lower / upper $525 ish MOE FDE grip - $12 UBR- $199 Larue MBT - $125 Seekins Mag release $5 Still need- Buffer / spring - (Not sure what I'll buy) BTE Adj gas block - $45 BTE Charging handle - $50 Bcg (KAK? Not sure) Est total cost for M5E1 MLOK with UBR and LaRue MBT- Approx $1200 including shipping and transfer fees on the lower. I also have a set of troy HK style sights in FDE i will probably put on it. May or may not paint barrel FDE or black. Not sure yet. Aero LPK minus grip/fcg - $45 Do the M5 FDE lower receivers come with the upper/lower tension screw, like the anodized black ones do? |
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Posted: 12/29/2015 8:00:59 PM EDT
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How long your upper/lower staking to ship ordered mine 12/23
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Posted: 12/29/2015 8:02:43 PM EDT
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Do the M5 FDE lower receivers come with the upper/lower tension screw, like the anodized black ones do? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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https://scontent.forf1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/7390_1119805971377723_7420041834933324383_n.jpg?oh=acf5da5407fb054b141c60ac8c5d03be&oe=571786A4 This is that upper that schuyler is selling. Mine came today. My M5 builder set and barrel was replaced with this and a lower when it went missing somewhere between the Shuyler mail room and the fedex depot. I'll still have to disassemble it for the adjustable gas block. More work, but at least I have my parts. As such - Lower / upper $525 ish MOE FDE grip - $12 UBR- $199 Larue MBT - $125 Seekins Mag release $5 Still need- Buffer / spring - (Not sure what I'll buy) BTE Adj gas block - $45 BTE Charging handle - $50 Bcg (KAK? Not sure) Est total cost for M5E1 MLOK with UBR and LaRue MBT- Approx $1200 including shipping and transfer fees on the lower. I also have a set of troy HK style sights in FDE i will probably put on it. May or may not paint barrel FDE or black. Not sure yet. Aero LPK minus grip/fcg - $45 Do the M5 FDE lower receivers come with the upper/lower tension screw, like the anodized black ones do? Should. My black one didn't but a buddy of mine bought a FDE and it had the tension screw. The upper Aero sent to replace the SHIT cerakote on his first one fit so well into the lower he doesn't use the screw anymore. |
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Posted: 12/29/2015 8:12:13 PM EDT
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https://scontent.forf1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/7390_1119805971377723_7420041834933324383_n.jpg?oh=acf5da5407fb054b141c60ac8c5d03be&oe=571786A4 This is that upper that schuyler is selling. Mine came today. My M5 builder set and barrel was replaced with this and a lower when it went missing somewhere between the Shuyler mail room and the fedex depot. I'll still have to disassemble it for the adjustable gas block. More work, but at least I have my parts. As such - Lower / upper $525 ish MOE FDE grip - $12 UBR- $199 Larue MBT - $125 Seekins Mag release $5 Still need- Buffer / spring - (Not sure what I'll buy) BTE Adj gas block - $45 BTE Charging handle - $50 Bcg (KAK? Not sure) Est total cost for M5E1 MLOK with UBR and LaRue MBT- Approx $1200 including shipping and transfer fees on the lower. I also have a set of troy HK style sights in FDE i will probably put on it. May or may not paint barrel FDE or black. Not sure yet. Aero LPK minus grip/fcg - $45 How do you like the Gas block? |
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Posted: 12/29/2015 8:20:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Should. My black one didn't but a buddy of mine bought a FDE and it had the tension screw. The upper Aero sent to replace the SHIT cerakote on his first one fit so well into the lower he doesn't use the screw anymore. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: https://scontent.forf1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/7390_1119805971377723_7420041834933324383_n.jpg?oh=acf5da5407fb054b141c60ac8c5d03be&oe=571786A4 This is that upper that schuyler is selling. Mine came today. My M5 builder set and barrel was replaced with this and a lower when it went missing somewhere between the Shuyler mail room and the fedex depot. I'll still have to disassemble it for the adjustable gas block. More work, but at least I have my parts. As such - Lower / upper $525 ish MOE FDE grip - $12 UBR- $199 Larue MBT - $125 Seekins Mag release $5 Still need- Buffer / spring - (Not sure what I'll buy) BTE Adj gas block - $45 BTE Charging handle - $50 Bcg (KAK? Not sure) Est total cost for M5E1 MLOK with UBR and LaRue MBT- Approx $1200 including shipping and transfer fees on the lower. I also have a set of troy HK style sights in FDE i will probably put on it. May or may not paint barrel FDE or black. Not sure yet. Aero LPK minus grip/fcg - $45 Do the M5 FDE lower receivers come with the upper/lower tension screw, like the anodized black ones do? Should. My black one didn't but a buddy of mine bought a FDE and it had the tension screw. The upper Aero sent to replace the SHIT cerakote on his first one fit so well into the lower he doesn't use the screw anymore. Nice, thanks for the reply. |
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Posted: 12/29/2015 10:28:11 PM EDT
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I've had my FDE lower order for about 2 weeks. Just got the shipping notice this morning and now I'm looking at their uppers.
This stuff is expensive, I will have to save for the BCG and raptor charging handle and everything else to make it a worthy shooter. ETA: got a 18" FDE upper. Now I'm out of money and officially will have no room to store it unless I sell a few other rifles. Only the 4th rifle bought in the last 30 days. Also this will be my first AR10. |
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Posted: 12/29/2015 11:51:56 PM EDT
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I just got my blem lower and new upper today from my dealer. I can't believe they sold this as a blem! There's just a tiny little scuff right behind the mag release, almost looks like a pencil mark. Whatever though, saved myself a few dollars, and it will be cerakoted anyway. Already have a BA 20" bbl sitting here, now I just need to get everything else. Soon...
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Posted: 12/31/2015 3:03:09 AM EDT
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First time out, not working so great.
Build: Aero M5 Upper/Lower/LPK AR-15 Midlength gas tube BA 16" Mid length barrel Aero M5 buffer tube/weight/spring AIM Surp BCG Nitrided Extracted/ejected some of the time, never fed. Enough to reset the trigger every time. It was sometimes ridiculously difficult to cycle the action via the charging handle. I'm going to take a peak at the chamber for burrs, and try to see how the bcg/gas tube length fits up. Any other suggestions? |
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Posted: 12/31/2015 3:41:40 AM EDT
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just wondering, did you check headspace? only reason i'm asking, is i'm doing a similar build, had 2 barrels from different mfrs, and headspace didn't check with neither of them (they're both very reputable). i had bought a Clymer 308Win HS GO gage, and tried both barrels with 3 different bolts (removed ejectors), no joy, bolt won't rotate into battery, didn't want to pound on it. since the firing pin was out, also tried a cartridge, and it wouldn't seat, so that's that story.
also, how freely does the bolt move in the carrier bore, does it slide in/out, or do you have to use the fwd assist to help it seat? just wondering. also, you didn't mention which mags? |
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Posted: 12/31/2015 10:26:31 AM EDT
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First time out, not working so great. Build: Aero M5 Upper/Lower/LPK AR-15 Midlength gas tube BA 16" Mid length barrel Aero M5 buffer tube/weight/spring AIM Surp BCG Nitrided Extracted/ejected some of the time, never fed. Enough to reset the trigger every time. It was sometimes ridiculously difficult to cycle the action via the charging handle. I'm going to take a peak at the chamber for burrs, and try to see how the bcg/gas tube length fits up. Any other suggestions? Mine is like this. Without a cartridge, the BCG seats nicely with very little spring pressure (you can drop it from 1-2" out). With a cartridge, difficult to hand-cycle and doesn't want to go into battery... resulting in about 20% failure rate for feeding completely. The bullets themselves are getting scraped up from hand cycling and getting some very light linear marks on the brass, running parallel. Once in battery, it fires fine. Mine is with a Mega barrel and AIM NiB BCG. |
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Posted: 12/31/2015 10:54:47 AM EDT
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My Aero bolt catch sheared off yesterday. They're sending me a replacement no questions asked, but I'm going to be on the lookout for a sturdier part.
Does anyone know of a better/stronger bolt catch that will fit the M5 receiver? |
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Posted: 12/31/2015 4:55:21 PM EDT
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just wondering, did you check headspace? only reason i'm asking, is i'm doing a similar build, had 2 barrels from different mfrs, and headspace didn't check with neither of them (they're both very reputable). i had bought a Clymer 308Win HS GO gage, and tried both barrels with 3 different bolts (removed ejectors), no joy, bolt won't rotate into battery, didn't want to pound on it. since the firing pin was out, also tried a cartridge, and it wouldn't seat, so that's that story. also, how freely does the bolt move in the carrier bore, does it slide in/out, or do you have to use the fwd assist to help it seat? just wondering. also, you didn't mention which mags? Quote HistoryQuoted:
just wondering, did you check headspace? only reason i'm asking, is i'm doing a similar build, had 2 barrels from different mfrs, and headspace didn't check with neither of them (they're both very reputable). i had bought a Clymer 308Win HS GO gage, and tried both barrels with 3 different bolts (removed ejectors), no joy, bolt won't rotate into battery, didn't want to pound on it. since the firing pin was out, also tried a cartridge, and it wouldn't seat, so that's that story. also, how freely does the bolt move in the carrier bore, does it slide in/out, or do you have to use the fwd assist to help it seat? just wondering. also, you didn't mention which mags? In order: -No, I did not check headspace. I will try putting a round in and seeing if I can put the bolt (without firing pin or carrier) and report back. -The bolt will close on an empty chamber if I drop it ~1" off or so -The forward assist does not engage the BCG it appears -I am using gen 3 25rd Pmags Quoted:
Mine is like this. Without a cartridge, the BCG seats nicely with very little spring pressure (you can drop it from 1-2" out). With a cartridge, difficult to hand-cycle and doesn't want to go into battery... resulting in about 20% failure rate for feeding completely. The bullets themselves are getting scraped up from hand cycling and getting some very light linear marks on the brass, running parallel. Once in battery, it fires fine. Mine is with a Mega barrel and AIM NiB BCG. I'm not sure exactly what to do with mine. Here is the gas tube length and approximate sitting location of the BCG 
I did find it odd that the way the hole in the cam pin was drilled allowed for the pin to be removed without clocking it. Seems like they should have had it 90 degrees rotated? 
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Posted: 12/31/2015 7:26:39 PM EDT
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Can anybody help with this?
black rain "large frame" pivot KNS .308 pivot KNS .308 take down pin Will these work in an aero M5 .308 receiver? |
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Posted: 12/31/2015 11:28:38 PM EDT
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+Beneviolence: if your fwd assist isn't engaging your BCG, assuming your BCG has the fwd assist serrations, then your fwd assist might be out of spec. i had that issue with the fwd assist that came with my Aero M5 upper. swapped the FA out with a spare from my AR15/M4 stash, and it works fine now. of course, that doesn't solve an apparent bolt headspace issue. side-by-side, you could see that the pawl didn't tilt over as far.
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Posted: 1/1/2016 4:55:28 PM EDT
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I tried working the action without a loaded mag in, this would see if the symptoms of the problem were something other than related to resistance from the carrier dragging across a loaded mag that is sitting too high (receivers out of spec).
1. On an empty chamber, my bolt will slide home with zero force. 2. With an unfired round in the chamber, it has to be dropped from a full pull for the BCG to go into battery. 3. Extracting an unfired round is very difficult, with or without a magazine in (as in bracing the but against my hip) Sounds like what this guy was having: link guess the finger pointing is now to AIM's BCG |
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Posted: 1/1/2016 9:19:27 PM EDT
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I tried working the action without a loaded mag in, this would see if the symptoms of the problem were something other than related to resistance from the carrier dragging across a loaded mag that is sitting too high (receivers out of spec). 1. On an empty chamber, my bolt will slide home with zero force. 2. With an unfired round in the chamber, it has to be dropped from a full pull for the BCG to go into battery. 3. Extracting an unfired round is very difficult, with or without a magazine in (as in bracing the but against my hip) Sounds like what this guy was having: link guess the finger pointing is now to AIM's BCG This is why when I finally dove into the AR10 building game I decided to keep the upper/lower/BCG/and LPK all from the same maker. |
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Posted: 1/1/2016 10:16:41 PM EDT
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This is why when I finally dove into the AR10 building game I decided to keep the upper/lower/BCG/and LPK all from the same maker. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I tried working the action without a loaded mag in, this would see if the symptoms of the problem were something other than related to resistance from the carrier dragging across a loaded mag that is sitting too high (receivers out of spec). 1. On an empty chamber, my bolt will slide home with zero force. 2. With an unfired round in the chamber, it has to be dropped from a full pull for the BCG to go into battery. 3. Extracting an unfired round is very difficult, with or without a magazine in (as in bracing the but against my hip) Sounds like what this guy was having: link guess the finger pointing is now to AIM's BCG This is why when I finally dove into the AR10 building game I decided to keep the upper/lower/BCG/and LPK all from the same maker. I thought I was pretty much doing that. I was going off what everyone else said was compatible from their experience. Hell, someone even relayed the info that AIM's BCG and Aero's are both made by Toolcraft. If that held true, all of those parts (outside of the FCG and mag button are Aero's/made for Aero) |
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Posted: 1/2/2016 2:17:42 AM EDT
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I thought I was pretty much doing that. I was going off what everyone else said was compatible from their experience. Hell, someone even relayed the info that AIM's BCG and Aero's are both made by Toolcraft. If that held true, all of those parts (outside of the FCG and mag button are Aero's/made for Aero) Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I tried working the action without a loaded mag in, this would see if the symptoms of the problem were something other than related to resistance from the carrier dragging across a loaded mag that is sitting too high (receivers out of spec). 1. On an empty chamber, my bolt will slide home with zero force. 2. With an unfired round in the chamber, it has to be dropped from a full pull for the BCG to go into battery. 3. Extracting an unfired round is very difficult, with or without a magazine in (as in bracing the but against my hip) Sounds like what this guy was having: link guess the finger pointing is now to AIM's BCG This is why when I finally dove into the AR10 building game I decided to keep the upper/lower/BCG/and LPK all from the same maker. I thought I was pretty much doing that. I was going off what everyone else said was compatible from their experience. Hell, someone even relayed the info that AIM's BCG and Aero's are both made by Toolcraft. If that held true, all of those parts (outside of the FCG and mag button are Aero's/made for Aero) Never mind me... I honestly have no idea if that's true or not. I hope you get it figured out. I will have all the parts to build my second M5 by the end of this next week... I hope I enjoy the same success as with my first build. |
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Posted: 1/4/2016 12:41:04 AM EDT
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Anyone know if Griffin Armaments SNACH ambi charging handle works ok in the M5?
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Posted: 1/5/2016 3:44:13 PM EDT
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Guys, do any of you have some pics/reports on the accuracy out of the 16in SS barrels with match grade ammunition? Hard pressed to find more than a couple examples AND they are with plinking ammo only. Would love to see THE BEST these barrels can do if possible. Trying to keep the build all Aero!
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