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READY GUNNER Things to Know When Building Your Custom AR-15

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We go over some of the things to consider when you build your own AR-15, including barrel lengths, upper and lower recievers, and a whole lot more. Watch for the answers to all the custom build questikons you could ever have.

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  1. I know this video is pretty dated but go with BCM over Spikes. Spikes quality has gone to crap. Their customer service is a joke. They tell you what you want to hear but vert condicending. I have several Spikes AR's and always loved their products until this last year or so. They push products out before they are ready now and have given up quality over quantity. Stay away from their BCG. It is a ToolCraft BCG with their logo. I paid half of what I paid for the NiB BCG from Spikes for a Failzero which I was not impressed with either but the Failzero is a much better BCG than Spike's at half the price.

  2. What is the advantage to a billet lower? Forged will always be stronger. Unless I buy a skeletonized lower, weight is not an issue. Anderson makes their own lower. Odin seems to not be a manufacturer per-se but Ruger, Novske, Spikes, Savage, Seekins, etc, don't actually "MAKE" anything! They have all bought through Odin. When I traced Odin part numbers I got a wild assortment of oddball metal foundries & forges, or a slew of low bid machine shops for the Billet shit. I could give a rat's ass about what is engraved molded or stamped on my lower receiver. Is it mil spec, and will it work. Yes to both, and we are off to the races.

  3. The only thing that I don’t like about the ar is that it needs to be broke down and cleaned daily…
    But my ak and sks just keep on going for thousands of rounds. Just clean them when I feel like it. Lol
    The ar throws a fit, needs to be pampered daily.

  4. I use most of the brands you discuss but Pdms makes half these guys stuff so you come across as a snob when you say you need a raptor charging handle (I have one but there are much cheaper equals)and also something like “the people who come into our store do, anyway” when referring to using a top tier more expensive part or parts kit. Imagine you don’t care as you look like you are an ass but I’m wrong quite often so figured id point it out if you ever decide to try to come off as a more down to earth nice guy, try not to act like //bro voice//‘using noveski or DD is the only way to go unless you are a moron.’ Also your tee shirt is too small but that’s a whole ‘
    nother subject entirely…-

  5. What would you have built for your wife or girlfriend? Hopefully she’s petite like me and (mostly) left eye, right hand dominant (although I will shoot with the right eye too at times). I’m looking for a middle to upper mid budget. I want something I can count on. Not pink but other feminine touches ok (but not necessary).

  6. One big thing about building your own is you can spread the cost out, coming up with the 600 or so to buy a complete one can be challenging but 60 this week, 100 or so in a couple more weeks and before you know it you have a rifle and one built to your preferences

  7. Question? If you had a 14 ' barrel and put on a flash suppressor that's 2' long does that constitute a 16 ' barrel? If the fs is spot welded on, like a Draco barrel flash suppressor ?

  8. thank you for going through every part (or kit) needed and NOT showing us every little pin and where it goes! I've never built an AR (or any firearm!) and this was a great resource for beginning my research/education on AR builds. I know what key components I need to start shopping without watching an hour long step by step!

  9. I'm building my first one. I've got the body parts, barrel, and charger. The main piece I'm having trouble deciding is if I was gas piston or direct impingment. I've read a bit of the two and both have their benefits and faults. One is also much cheaper than the other. Any readers have an opinion? Gas chamber is more expensive, but I've read it's more reliable, but all I've read are opinions in articles.

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