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Jul 3, 2019 14:08:23 GMT -5
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Post by joelmoney on Jul 3, 2019 14:08:23 GMT -5
Can you tell the difference in accuracy if an Anderson lower were used on a build? I know quality barrel an trigger are important but how important is the lower it’s self?
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Jul 3, 2019 14:34:18 GMT -5
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Post by deadeer on Jul 3, 2019 14:34:18 GMT -5
Can you tell the difference in accuracy if an Anderson lower were used on a build? I know quality barrel an trigger are important but how important is the lower it’s self? My buddy is a part time basement gunsmith and builds them regularly. He said that the brand issue is a myth. As you stated, barrel and trigger are key. He has 7 personal guns with cheap components, and he is a long range prairie dogger. Said they are all minute of prairie dog. He has some kills over 1,200yds he says, and thousands at 500yds and under. My cheap builds are way better than I ever expected so far. A lot of variables (and luck) of course! |
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Post by joelmoney on Jul 3, 2019 14:43:28 GMT -5
It amazes me how a compete build can be done for less than the price of a TC encore barrel.
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Jul 3, 2019 16:55:14 GMT -5
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Post by deadeer on Jul 3, 2019 16:55:14 GMT -5
It amazes me how a compete build can be done for less than the price of a TC encore barrel. And I am an Encore guy! Lol |
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Jul 3, 2019 18:05:47 GMT -5
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Post by joelmoney on Jul 3, 2019 18:05:47 GMT -5
I was a Contender guy for a quite a while these prices amaze me. Of course I don’t especially want to price out my 458 build. My guess is total cost of 1,300 to 1,500 without optics. Even at that for a fully customized 100% custom gun that price isn’t bad. I am thinking of putting together a couple low cost builds for coyotes. I also would like to put away a stash of lowers. Now after shooting and getting comfortable with it I never want to be without at least a couple Ar’s at my disposal.
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Post by smokelessk on Jul 3, 2019 18:22:46 GMT -5
Now is the time to build. Before the next presidential election gets all heated up. I would bet all my AR's that the market will change dramatically as the election nears.
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Jul 3, 2019 20:30:04 GMT -5
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Post by joelmoney on Jul 3, 2019 20:30:04 GMT -5
Now is the time to build. Before the next presidential election gets all heated up. I would bet all my AR's that the market will change dramatically as the election nears. That would be part of the reason I wanted to pickup lowers now. I just don’t want to pick up the wrong ones. |
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Jul 5, 2019 18:53:12 GMT -5
Post by ELR-Va on Jul 5, 2019 18:53:12 GMT -5
My 2 cents. If the lower matches the upper with no wiggle you are good to go. Got wiggle? Add small strips of Gorilla tape to fill the gap between the two, it doesn't take much to take out the play. Trim excess with a razor blade, inside and outside for a neat job. If your pins push in and out with reasonable pressure you're good to go. It's like bedding a bolt gun.
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Jul 5, 2019 19:17:25 GMT -5
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Post by deadeer on Jul 5, 2019 19:17:25 GMT -5
These are 2 loads I put together by literally closing my eyes and picking a load off the list. A powder I am just trying to burn up that was given to me. Cheap BCA 223 Wylde, 1-8" twist, Anderson lower with their parts kit. JP trigger springs and a buffing wheel. Not too bad so far.   nearest arvest bank |
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Post by joelmoney on Jul 6, 2019 0:45:33 GMT -5
Well proof is in the pudding! Deaddeer have you put either of the “buffed” triggers on a scale? I doubt I would be able to hold a group like that on a running coyote. Them are some pretty nice groups.
Too bad semiautomatics cant shoot worth a darn.
Too bad you need to spend thousands to get a decent custom gun.
Too bad 1-8” twist don’t shoot light bullets.
You are making me question myself why I put a TriggerTech trigger in my build. Maybe my next build will be on the cheap to see if I can get your results. AR Crack! How dose one shake the addiction?
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Post by deadeer on Jul 6, 2019 6:12:52 GMT -5
This is a brand new addiction to me too. Lol. My wallet wont let mine go to far tho.
Trigger pull weight is 3.5-4#. The JP springs alone lower the weight, but the buffer and sandpaper gets rid of the creep. You would be shocked how good they turn out!
Definately try one next time. Only couple bucks.
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Jul 9, 2019 19:42:21 GMT -5
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Post by deadeer on Jul 9, 2019 19:42:21 GMT -5
I guess I am an official crack addict now. I ordered a 450bm upper already. Honestly, this should be it for the year. 🙄 lol
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Post by joelmoney on Jul 9, 2019 20:46:52 GMT -5
I guess I am an official crack addict now. I ordered a 450bm upper already. Honestly, this should be it for the year. 🙄 lol . We are a little over half way threw they year and they make a 6.5 Grendel upper. 😁 |
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Post by hillbill on Jul 9, 2019 21:00:17 GMT -5
Having built a bunch of ARs I can tell you that the high dollar lowers and uppers are nice but not necessary, I also have a fix for upper/ lower fit, a permanent fix, as far as I know I am the only dummy in the country that does it but it works. If you guys are interested I will elaborate, maybe do a tutorial since I have a new to me barrel I need to install on a cheap upper.
On triggers: JMO here so take it for what it's worth
The best money you can spend on your AR is in two places
1. buy a quality barrel
2. buy a decent trigger
while you can "work" a milspec trigger and make it no so awful (been there done that several times) my money will put a decent trigger even in a beater truck gun, it's money well spent, there are lots of good triggers to choose from these days that don't cost a fortune.
Again JMO...
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Jul 9, 2019 23:27:05 GMT -5
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Post by joelmoney on Jul 9, 2019 23:27:05 GMT -5
Bill you might be understating your abilities. I would most certainly be interested in seeing ANY tutorial you do.
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Jul 11, 2019 20:07:12 GMT -5
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Post by deadeer on Jul 11, 2019 20:07:12 GMT -5
I guess I am an official crack addict now. I ordered a 450bm upper already. Honestly, this should be it for the year. 🙄 lol . We are a little over half way threw they year and they make a 6.5 Grendel upper. 😁 Already got that one! 😂 |
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Post by deadeer on Jul 11, 2019 20:08:56 GMT -5
I guess I am an official crack addict now. I ordered a 450bm upper already. Honestly, this should be it for the year. 🙄 lol One thing you really got to give BCA credit for is speedy delivery. I ordered on Monday night, and the new 450bm upper was on my doorstep Thursday 11am. Will test her out this coming weekend. |
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Jul 11, 2019 22:51:00 GMT -5
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Post by joelmoney on Jul 11, 2019 22:51:00 GMT -5
I have been very happy with them so far. Until BCA upsets me I’ll continue to use their stuff. Their price is tough to beat. Their quality is everything I need. I am not using these things as bench guns. My purpose for AR’s killing critters and sub MOA accuracy will suit my needs just fine. I will be picking up Anderson lowers. I’ll try doing a trigger job and see how it turns out. I do really like my 2 stage Trigger Tech but they are more expensive than a BCA upper.
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