Is it worth building your own ar 15? Building your own ar 15 is definitely worth it. However, Building your first ar 15 can be an eye opener. Internet videos can make it look easy and it can be if everything comes together. There are occasions where parts simply don’t fit together as they should. I had some of these issues and at first it was frustrating, but in the end, I’m glad it happened as I learned so much more by going through the process.
Once you figure where all the parts go and how they fit together it becomes much easier and is a little addicting. I really enjoyed being able to pick out the specific parts that I wanted to get so that I could customize my ar 15. Good luck to you if you decide to go on this journey.
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Check barrel nut again for proper torque, along with your scope mounts which I’m sure you did fine you seem competent. That’s about all I can say if not I’d say send the barrel back to criterion it sounds like you did everything right not sure why it turned out opposite of your initial intentions. but hey ya win some and loose some. either way still a nice perfectly serviceable rifle! sounds like it will have no issue shooting minute of man if need be!
" i wanna build aN AR15" $780 for an upper! no thanks
I finally get my lower today 🙌 after 3 months of waiting my build will be done. Getting a completed build was too pricey so I decided to go with a first piece together and honestly it feels amazing 👏
You can't exclude fliers from your group!
I did not see your full parts list or know of your mechanical skill set. Having said that, have you hand lapped the upper receiver? Also for maximum accuracy, did you carefully, target match style, break in your barrels? What is the twist rates for your barrels & what weight rounds are you using? If you are using 1:7 twist rate barrels, try using 75+ grain Hornady match grade ammo. If you are using 1:8 or even 1:9 twist barrels, use 62-68 grain Hornady ammo. Stay away from steel core ammo. For lube, just use automotive/motor full synthetic oil. Good luck! Nice video.
sorry about your tack driver maybe check head space
they are too lego you just tried to put lego small onto lego large nice video
Over the last 45 years, I've built dozens of ARs to different spec-levels, from precision DMR's, to hunting, to SHTF grab-and-go's, to truck-gun pistols, etc. I'm sorry you've had challenges with your builds but I'd like to emphasize to those who may be thinking about building their very own 1st AR-GO FOR IT!!! Just do your due diligence, research parts and suppliers, determine WHAT you're building your AR for-FIRST. Is it for home defense, hunting, SHTF, plinking, truck-gun, etc.? It's a very rewarding experience-every time you complete one and test-fire it successfully!
Assuming your optics are correctly and securely mounted, I would re-torque the barrel nut. Make sure when you bring it up to its final torque spec, you back it off, then tighten it to that same torque spec two more times. Remember, the minimum torque value is 30, the maximum is 80 “-ish”. There are various schools of thought on what the correct torque value final setting is, but whatever you go with, it should be different than what you’re using now as it has proven to not work with your gun. Make sure to put molybdenum grease on the threads of your receiver and your barrel nut, and on the barrel extension.
The other thing I would do, is to try out various muzzle devices. Muzzle device is add mass to the barrel, which affect the harmonics/accuracy. Unless you have a muzzle device that can be tuned to the harmonics, you’ll just have to try different ones until you find the one that works best with your rifle and a given load.
Switch scopes with mounts to recheck accuracy on both.
Well if you talk to the snobby people who love semantics you didn't "build" anything. You "assembled" the rifle lol. I have assembled/built a few. I am no expert what so ever.
Your experience kinda mimics life in general.
Nice helpful honest video.
Good luck in all you do!
It is not a build,it is an aseembly.
I really hope to see update videos on this build. Ty
I built one once that wouldn't put two rounds into the same zip code . I retorqued the barrel nut and now it shoots acceptable groups . There's a pretty large range of acceptable torque specs. . I 've found about mid range works for me . QA must not be what it used to be . I built all my ARs about 7-10 years ago and it seemed no matter where the parts came from they all played together well .
YES BIG YES
Building your own firearm is truly the last freedom we have under the 2nd amendment. Without it the 2A is dead as every other possible way to own a firearm is attached to some form of useless government intrusion and regulation. This is why we have a duty to stand up and protect the 80% community.
Thank you very much sir! Most of the videos on this topic are so hyped up and overly extravagant. This is simple, straight-forward, very informative and will definitely help those struggling with the decision to build or buy! Will share!
I really enjoyed building my AR, 9mm pistol. Installing the main components went well and I love how it shoots. What is you opinion on NBS and Davidson Defense complete uppers? Great channel!
i built a lower and put a used upper i had with 22 lr converter in it, the other ar 15 ati design I used stuff i had except lower parts and carbine -regular sliding stock buffer tube and carbine slider part m4 style i used the style stuff i knew from other ar 15 i had use parts to make a cheaper one!
Great video!
Milspec means lowest common denominator.
for me it was worth it… i got what i wanted for around 2-300 cheaper than buying one of the store.
I always wanted to give building my own a try, this is some good inspiration
Dopeeeeeee!!
Gordy Gritters offers a extreme accuracy ar building class. I'm sure it's worth every penny.
Check the barrel crown for any burrs, nicks or imperfections. Check your scope mount and rings. Check the scope as well.
How extensive of a barrel break in are you planning on?
To add, check your mounts if you haven't already.