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Well starting a AR15 build got a question

Discussion in 'Guns & Hunting' started by scrappletaco, May 8, 2011.

  1. May 8, 2011 at 3:23 PM
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    Well decided to start a ar15 build. I already got my lower receiver and ordered a BCM Gunfighter charging handle with sticker of coarse. Now the question i have is does anyone know where i could get a complete upper receiver with a 1:9 twist. Also want a 16in. in. barrel and 5.56 nato chambering for around 500 bucks. Any help would be appreciated thanks guys.
     
  2. May 8, 2011 at 4:37 PM
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    Why does it have to be 1/9 twist?

    Anyways, this is what I would get hands down.http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-...eiver-light-weight-p/bcm-urg-mid-16lw bfh.htm
    Add some Magpul handguards for ~$30 and you've got a top quality carbine.
     
  3. May 8, 2011 at 5:30 PM
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    Uhhh... he is gonna need a bolt and bolt carrier too. Thats 100-150 right there.

    The ONLY reason youd want a 1/9 twist barrel over a 1/7 and I mean the ONLY reason is if you want to use it with a .22 rimfire conversion... and even then you are better off getting a dedicated .22lr upper IMO.
     
  4. May 8, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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    Well the length could be longer as for the twist rate i was told for varmints and plinking I wouldn't need the 1:7 that was for heavier bullets. the 5.56 nato is the only thing i really want. I like to be able to shoot with or without a bipod,use a scope, and be able to take it of and use iron sights for screwing around. Hope the extra information might help. I'm having trouble finding upper receivers not sold out.
     
  5. May 8, 2011 at 5:36 PM
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    This ar15 is going to be all around rifle so maybe this will help you guys help me lol.
     
  6. May 8, 2011 at 5:42 PM
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    There is a new place out of here that offered a really good deal on ar's. I'm not sure if they still offer the low price. Search del-ton.com.
     
  7. May 8, 2011 at 6:55 PM
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    Thank man i checked that del-ton site they only have incomplete uppers.
     
  8. May 8, 2011 at 7:24 PM
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    Buy once cry once.


    Speaking from experience, the 1/7 twist will work just fine on 45gr. on up.
     
  9. May 8, 2011 at 7:26 PM
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    And I'd steer clear of Del Ton.
     
  10. May 8, 2011 at 7:31 PM
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    Yeah I'm thinking of going with stag uppers but im asking to get more ideas. Members on ar15.com don't recommend Del-ton either.
     
  11. May 8, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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    I'd own a Stag upper if it was just for plinking and hunting. You should also check put CMMG in that price range.
     
  12. May 8, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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    What are some good sites for uppers. google has very little info on uppers.
     
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    Midway USA list quite a few, in several brands.
     
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    Yeah im trying to keep my build to about a grand so im looking into everything to try to get what i want the first time around.
     
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    This is why I was trying to guide you to BCM or equivalent brand.;)
     
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    You should try gunbroker.com, its pretty much the ebay for guns. M4carbine.net has alot of good info on builds also.
     
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    Yeah I wish BCM would get some damn uppers in stock and i'd buy one
     
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    There is Daniel Defense and LMT to consider too. Both just as good as BCM...
     
  19. May 8, 2011 at 9:33 PM
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    I have a BCM upper and BCG. Never let me down yet. Also have a DSA ZM4 Upper on another build. Def not bad for the price for a plinker.
     
  20. May 9, 2011 at 5:20 AM
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    Ok im going to look into daniel def. and lmt today at work and see what i can find.
     

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