In this episode of TFBTV, @JamesReeves is with the boys at @AeroPrecision to discuss how to build a sub-MOA DMR (“Designated Marksman Rifle”) AR-15 like the Navy’s Mk12 (“Special Purpose Rifle”) on a budget of $1,000 or less. The guys piece together a build, test it on the range, and GIVE IT AWAY FOR CHRISTMAS! Want to win? No purchase required, terms and conditions are at GIVEAWAY ENDS ON JANUARY 20, 2023.
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Barrel: 18” .223 Wylde QPQ Barrel:
Upper: M4E1 Enhanced Upper Receiver:
Handguard: 15” Enhanced Handguard:
Stock: A2 Fixed Stock:
Trigger: Schmid 2-Stage Trigger:
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I have a dream DMR I am needing to build some day soon. I need an AR10 with a mag pull PRS stock and a palm shelf pistol grip, 20 inch barrel , 18 inch M-lok handguard and an awesome LPVO with a reflex sight on top plus bipod.
Nice. Will they offer it as a completed upper receiver?
Nice to see a build like this shine with accuracy .
My Ruger MPR shoots .75 with HornyMatch.
Aero precision stuff is just so well made and at such a good price, definitely good value.
I spent $4600 on my custom MK12. Not clone correct just using nice parts
That Schmidt 2stage trigger is incredible value! I’ve got a few of them. Another one I love is the Larue MBT
non coated barrel. thats why all the Mil guns died and tumbled after 5k rounds
Yet another example of when people are bashing Aero it’s usually just them regurgitating things they’ve “heard” from someone else. I’ve built 6 Aero/BA both rifle and pistols and while I will say I think with the small price difference the M4E1 receiver set is a must but with a regular BA barrel and usually I’d do a Midwest Industries handguard I always had great luck out of them. I’d use the ALG AR trigger which is like 50 bucks and is a great upgrade from Mil spec and easy to build for well under a grand. Other than the IWI Zion 15 I don’t know of any other AR on the market that matches the price/quality aspect of Aero?
I got sub MOA from a 16" AR built off an Aero lower. Lost it in the fire unfortunately
Aero passes on the savings of paying their employees shit. It's seriously laughable. Check out their site.
the have to get some good pr after the trex mess, though it would seem they were very forthright in dealing with that mess.
I put a CMMG trigger in my Anderson lower, and it's so much better! Much lighter, it's about 4.5 – 5 pounds, compared to the ~8 pound milspec trigger the lower came with.
Lame. I do their freight deliveries would’ve snuck over tried to lift your shorts had I known you’d be in town.
Nice rifle.
I want to start by saying I love Aero and have many of their guns.
1000 is not a budget AR. That is solidly mid teir.
1000 with scope, bipod, and rifle is budget.
Is this the build that Lucas broke?
I have my ban era Bushmaster A2 lower with a PSA 18” stainless floated upper with Wyld chamber and a Vortex Diamondback Tactile 4×12, she’s a shooter.
sub moa groups… no mention of distance…. looked like 40 yards (maybe it is an optical illusion making it look closer than it is?)
i LOVE aero and im not dogging them but the standard as far as i know is that when people say "sub moa" they are talking less than an inch group at 100 yards, not 40. Even ballistic advantage where they get their barrels from define sub moa as sub minute of angle group at 100 yards.
Maybe Aero could give this build and name and sell it as a package do I just add it to my cart?
Yes, but will they build and sell an 18" Wylde chambered barrel?
This build costs $1100. That's not under $1000, James, you liar.
I did a Aero Upper and lower with aero LPK minus trigger and buffer tube. Midwest industries drop in trigger B5 stock and pistol grip 18 inch spr profile BA barrel Midwest handguard surefure warcomp.
Mk12 Mod 1 Knights rail is a unicorn. Never can find any available 😢
I was about to buy an Aero m5 complete gun for about $1000.. I hesitated and checked YouTube only to see Trex Arms did a video showing Aero's 308 AR-10 is absolute GARBAGE. Literal catastrophic malfunctions and tons of problems throughout.
My mk12 clone has a areo lower, and it's great.
So much budget lately, you feeling ok? Lol.
This makes me feel a lot better about my rifle. I bought a similar set up not too long ago. I can’t wait to get it out to the range
Super fun Video! Thanks again for the content!