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AR-15 BS Thread

Discussion in 'Guns & Hunting' started by BulletToothTony, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. Sep 24, 2015 at 10:42 AM
    Polymerhead

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    This is why I like a pinned front sight. Nothing more rugged, and it doesn't have to mean a non-freefloated setup.

    My go-to carbine.
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    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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  4. Sep 26, 2015 at 10:08 AM
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  5. Sep 26, 2015 at 10:10 AM
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    SBR. No cans for me until I move out of this hell hole state :(
     
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    My smith and Wesson m&p15 sport
     
  7. Oct 6, 2015 at 8:25 PM
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  8. Oct 7, 2015 at 8:37 AM
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    I have both the 516 and 716 and absolutely enjoy both but the weight of the 716 is a bit heavy but I would not get rid of it....

    The 516 and 716 is sighted in @ 300 yards .93-1.56 inch groups....
     
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  9. Oct 13, 2015 at 9:22 PM
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  10. Oct 13, 2015 at 11:06 PM
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    Anyone have a link to a video or pointers on switching out a basic handguard to a 15in free float? Putting one on this rifle. I'm gonna be shaving the front sight/ bayonet lug/ sling swivel instead of replacing the gas block. I've found some just figured I'd check in here first.

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  11. Oct 14, 2015 at 5:58 AM
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    You need an armorers wrench. I have the smith enterprise one. And the brownells front sight block tool and taper pin starter punch. If your muzzle device is pinned and welded on, you have to have a gunsmith remove that, then you need a low profile gas block to put in place of the front sight block, or cut off the sight triangle and lugs in bottom. You will have to spend a decent amount of money to do this yourself, or to have a gunsmith do it.

    1. Remove handguard,

    2. Remove front sight block using brownells tool and taper pin punch, (or gunsmith)

    3. Remove barrel nut.

    4. Use snapping pliers to remove delta ring from barrel nut. (Assuming you still need GI barrel nut)

    5. Remove gas tube from FSB, install onto LPGB

    6. Install barrel nut

    7. Install gas block and tube.

    8. Install new handguard

    9. Reinstall or get new muzzle device.

    http://youtu.be/JBeIAjE1BhI

    Link to brownells video on how-to
     
  12. Oct 15, 2015 at 5:30 PM
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    A buddy has the M&P sport. Its a great basic gun. Nothing fancy about it but it shot flawlessly and was pretty accurate too
     
  13. Oct 15, 2015 at 5:57 PM
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    The other option, if using a hand handgaurd that uses the factory nut

    Remove hand guard

    Cut bayonet lug and triangle off of front sight/gas block

    Cut off delta ring and spring

    Install new hand guard

    Samson and Troy Alfa rails work great for this.
     
  14. Oct 15, 2015 at 5:58 PM
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    I have the m&p 15 sport. I enjoy it. Good rifle, good price.
     
  15. Oct 19, 2015 at 8:44 AM
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    I just ordered one of these. While it will be a few months before all the paperwork is complete, I will have the ability to have conjugal visits to use it.
    I got it for $1299. Its good to have friends. Already have the registered SBR lower.

    http://aeroprecisionusa.com/m4e1-sd.html

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  16. Oct 19, 2015 at 8:50 AM
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    Hickok did videos on both the M&P sport and Ruger 556 recently, might want to watch both to see if there's one you like more than the other.

    But as said, they're basic entry level rifles. You can also look at getting a complete upper and lower and just pinning them together (such as Aero Precision, Palmetto, etc)
     
  17. Nov 1, 2015 at 8:50 PM
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    Love my Ruger SR-556, great gun! Only downside is it's on the heavy side (front heavy) due to the full rail. But it shoots great off a bipod from the extra weight!

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  18. Nov 2, 2015 at 6:14 AM
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    Oh nice. I have a Redfield 3-9x50 mounted with the one piece 223 mount.
     
  19. Nov 6, 2015 at 1:05 PM
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    How many of you guys have actually built an AR from just the machined lower? I have a lower just sitting in a box, and I kinda want to build one. So long as it's not a complete nightmare
     
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  20. Nov 6, 2015 at 1:09 PM
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    If you can field strip one, you can build one. There are a million youtube videos that walk you through it. The most fun part of AR's is building them!
     
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