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Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

Jakerz

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I'm toying around with the idea of an AR-10 as my next build and I want to build it from parts. My question is what lower would you consider the "best" to build a new gun from?

I prefer it to fit a DPMS Upper over Armalite

Jake
 
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Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jakerz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm toying around with the idea of an AR-10 as my next build and I want to build it from parts. My question is what lower would you consider the "best" to build a new gun from?

I prefer it to fit a DPMS Upper over Armalite

Jake </div></div>Then you're not building an AR10. If you want to build an R10, use an Armalite lower. You want to build a semi auto .308.
 
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Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

Hmm, thanks guys the Meta stuff looks amazing, I like the setup and its not really a bad price at $630ish for the upper, lower, charging handle and all.

Got an newbie question for you AR guys, if I buy that, and all the internals do I need to get a Smith to install a barrel on that upper?

Jake
 
#9
Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

Unless you want to buy a wrench and vise block, and borrow a torque wrench....and you know maybe buy a set of go nogo gauges...unless your brave...

if you buy a new barrel most places will install it if you send them your upper, and thats also a good time to get your bolt trued.
 
#10
Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

with a few basic tools, you could do it all yourself. some fore ends and barrel nuts need a special wrench, some use a basic wrench. before you select one see whats needed to install it
 
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Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

I had heard that Krieger had a special on their AR barrels and they come with a headspaced bolt. Don't know but I'm considering doing a rifle build myself. Can anyone recommend a good upper with a left side charging handle like the LWRC REPR?
 
#14
Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

JP makes a dpms version, not positive that you can buy just an upper though...


american spirit arms sells an upper that is left side charger but it is AR10 style.
 
#19
Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

You may want to consider a JP Enterprises lower. I did not see a lower on their web site but they may offer one. JPE is quality stuff.
 
#20
Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

I love my fulton lower. You can custom build uppers off there website, but there pretty pricy. They also have a kreiger barrel option. I almost did one a few months back in 6.5 creedmoor.
 
#21
Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

IRA makes the best looking IMO. I dont know about fit, but they are tight. I have one for my Armalite. The finish is the best I have seen. They are also one of the most expensive.
 
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