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Bpopp: /* Resources */

2016-03-27T04:58:27Z

Resources

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	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvsxDFUVZVE Barrel Length - 16, 18, or 20"] - 18" sounds like a good all around pick		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvsxDFUVZVE Barrel Length - 16, 18, or 20"] - 18" sounds like a good all around pick
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIF9TuTMfoc M-Lok vs Keymod] - general consensus seems to be that M-Lok is better supported, but keymod is more functional (vhs/beta)		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIF9TuTMfoc M-Lok vs Keymod] - general consensus seems to be that M-Lok is better supported, but keymod is more functional (vhs/beta)

	~~== Resources ==~~

	* [http://www.gunbot.net/ Gunbot] - Bot that scrapes current prices for ammo and allows easy sorting by price per round.

	== Suppliers ==		== Suppliers ==

Bpopp: /* Suppliers */

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Suppliers

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	* [https://www.magpul.com/products/buttstocks Magpul] - These guys have a full line of attractive, modern furniture that are very popular		* [https://www.magpul.com/products/buttstocks Magpul] - These guys have a full line of attractive, modern furniture that are very popular
	* [https://danieldefense.com/furniture/pistol-grips.html Daniel Defense] - Attractive Pistol Grips		* [https://danieldefense.com/furniture/pistol-grips.html Daniel Defense] - Attractive Pistol Grips

			=== Ammo ===

			* [http://www.gunbot.net/ Gunbot] - Bot that scrapes current prices for ammo and allows easy sorting by price per round.

	= Parts List =		= Parts List =

Bpopp: /* Construction Guides */

2016-03-27T04:55:33Z

Construction Guides

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	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvsxDFUVZVE Barrel Length - 16, 18, or 20"] - 18" sounds like a good all around pick		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvsxDFUVZVE Barrel Length - 16, 18, or 20"] - 18" sounds like a good all around pick
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIF9TuTMfoc M-Lok vs Keymod] - general consensus seems to be that M-Lok is better supported, but keymod is more functional (vhs/beta)		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIF9TuTMfoc M-Lok vs Keymod] - general consensus seems to be that M-Lok is better supported, but keymod is more functional (vhs/beta)

			== Resources ==

			* [http://www.gunbot.net/ Gunbot] - Bot that scrapes current prices for ammo and allows easy sorting by price per round.

	== Suppliers ==		== Suppliers ==

Bpopp: /* Gas Tube, Port, and Suppressor */

2016-03-25T23:36:16Z

Gas Tube, Port, and Suppressor

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	[[File:IMG 0429.JPG\|700px]]		[[File:IMG 0429.JPG\|700px]]

	What I ended up doing that worked much better was to put a piece of thin wood between the upper bottom/top and the teeth. This held it very firmly without scratching the metal, but I wish I had just bought a vice block.		What I ended up doing that worked much better was to put a piece of thin wood between the upper bottom/top and the teeth. This held it very firmly without scratching the metal, but I wish I had just bought a vice block. So minus the gas tube, here's the completed rifle.

	[[File:IMG 0427.JPG\|700px]]		[[File:IMG 0427.JPG\|700px]]

Bpopp: /* Gas Tube, Port, and Suppressor */

2016-03-25T23:28:42Z

Gas Tube, Port, and Suppressor

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	[[File:IMG 0429.JPG\|700px]]		[[File:IMG 0429.JPG\|700px]]

	What I ended up doing that worked much better was to put a piece of thin wood between the upper bottom/top and the teeth. This held it very firmly without scratching the metal.		What I ended up doing that worked much better was to put a piece of thin wood between the upper bottom/top and the teeth. This held it very firmly without scratching the metal, but I wish I had just bought a vice block.

	[[File:IMG 0427.JPG]]		[[File:IMG 0427.JPG\|700px]]

	= Lessons Learned =		= Lessons Learned =

Bpopp: /* Gas Tube, Port, and Suppressor */

2016-03-25T23:21:17Z

Gas Tube, Port, and Suppressor

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	This rail was actually kind of a pain to get right, too. After tightening the barrel nut down snug, it ended up being in the wrong position to tighten the handguard down. I tried tightening it more, but it felt way too tight, so I ended up having to back it back off. It came with some spacers, so I think I'll need to try those. The handguard is in a good position now, but I'd prefer to have the barrel nut tighter.		This rail was actually kind of a pain to get right, too. After tightening the barrel nut down snug, it ended up being in the wrong position to tighten the handguard down. I tried tightening it more, but it felt way too tight, so I ended up having to back it back off. It came with some spacers, so I think I'll need to try those. The handguard is in a good position now, but I'd prefer to have the barrel nut tighter.

	The flash supressor needed to be wrenched down pretty tight too, since it is a timed A2. Unfortunately early in the process I didn't have my upper mounted in the vice very well and I ended up scratching it a little bit. It's not too noticeable, but it will bug me.		The flash supressor needed to be wrenched down pretty tight too, since it is a timed A2. Unfortunately early in the process I didn't have my upper mounted in the vice very well and I ended up scratching it a little bit. It's really not too noticeable, but it will bug me.

	[[File:IMG 0429.JPG\|700px]]		[[File:IMG 0429.JPG\|700px]]

Bpopp: /* Lessons Learned */

2016-03-25T23:20:28Z

Lessons Learned

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	# Figure out exactly what you need before you start buying. I had planned on moving slower, but got caught up in the excitement of the build. I passed up on lots of good deals because I didn't know I needed them. Similarly, I jumped on some deals that turned out to not really be "deals". This probably cost me $100 over the entire build.		# Figure out exactly what you need before you start buying. I had planned on moving slower, but got caught up in the excitement of the build. I passed up on lots of good deals because I didn't know I needed them. Similarly, I jumped on some deals that turned out to not really be "deals". This probably cost me $100 over the entire build.
	# Be patient. Multiple times over the course of my build, I've found the items I purchased the night before for significantly less. Unfortunately shopping for AR parts is not as easy as buying computer parts. You may need to spend a few weeks shopping for components in order to figure out what prices are low, and which are marked up at premium.		# Be patient. Multiple times over the course of my build, I've found the items I purchased the night before for significantly less. Unfortunately shopping for AR parts is not as easy as buying computer parts. You may need to spend a few weeks shopping for components in order to figure out what prices are low, and which are marked up at premium.
			# If you build the upper yourself, buy a vice block. They're only $10-15 and you'll need it for the suppressor and barrel nut. I tried to improvise something and ended up scratching my upper.

Bpopp: /* Gas Tube, Port, and Suppressor */

2016-03-25T23:16:16Z

Gas Tube, Port, and Suppressor

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	The flash supressor needed to be wrenched down pretty tight too, since it is a timed A2. Unfortunately early in the process I didn't have my upper mounted in the vice very well and I ended up scratching it a little bit. It's not too noticeable, but it will bug me.		The flash supressor needed to be wrenched down pretty tight too, since it is a timed A2. Unfortunately early in the process I didn't have my upper mounted in the vice very well and I ended up scratching it a little bit. It's not too noticeable, but it will bug me.

	[[File:IMG 0429.JPG]]		[[File:IMG 0429.JPG\|700px]]

	What I ended up doing that worked much better was to put a piece of thin wood between the upper bottom/top and the teeth. This held it very firmly without scratching the metal.		What I ended up doing that worked much better was to put a piece of thin wood between the upper bottom/top and the teeth. This held it very firmly without scratching the metal.

Bpopp: /* Gas Tube, Port, and Suppressor */

2016-03-25T23:16:03Z

Gas Tube, Port, and Suppressor

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	The flash supressor needed to be wrenched down pretty tight too, since it is a timed A2. Unfortunately early in the process I didn't have my upper mounted in the vice very well and I ended up scratching it a little bit. It's not too noticeable, but it will bug me.		The flash supressor needed to be wrenched down pretty tight too, since it is a timed A2. Unfortunately early in the process I didn't have my upper mounted in the vice very well and I ended up scratching it a little bit. It's not too noticeable, but it will bug me.

			[[File:IMG 0429.JPG]]

	What I ended up doing that worked much better was to put a piece of thin wood between the upper bottom/top and the teeth. This held it very firmly without scratching the metal.		What I ended up doing that worked much better was to put a piece of thin wood between the upper bottom/top and the teeth. This held it very firmly without scratching the metal.

Bpopp: /* Gas Tube, Port, and Suppressor */

2016-03-25T23:14:33Z

Gas Tube, Port, and Suppressor

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	This rail was actually kind of a pain to get right, too. After tightening the barrel nut down snug, it ended up being in the wrong position to tighten the handguard down. I tried tightening it more, but it felt way too tight, so I ended up having to back it back off. It came with some spacers, so I think I'll need to try those. The handguard is in a good position now, but I'd prefer to have the barrel nut tighter.		This rail was actually kind of a pain to get right, too. After tightening the barrel nut down snug, it ended up being in the wrong position to tighten the handguard down. I tried tightening it more, but it felt way too tight, so I ended up having to back it back off. It came with some spacers, so I think I'll need to try those. The handguard is in a good position now, but I'd prefer to have the barrel nut tighter.

	The supressor needed to be wrenched down pretty tight, ~~as well~~. Unfortunately early in the process I didn't have my upper mounted in the vice very well and I ended up scratching it a little bit. It's not too noticeable, but it will bug me. What I ended up doing that worked much better was to put a piece of thin wood between the upper bottom/top and the teeth. This held it very firmly without scratching the metal.		The flash supressor needed to be wrenched down pretty tight too, since it is a timed A2. Unfortunately early in the process I didn't have my upper mounted in the vice very well and I ended up scratching it a little bit. It's not too noticeable, but it will bug me.


			What I ended up doing that worked much better was to put a piece of thin wood between the upper bottom/top and the teeth. This held it very firmly without scratching the metal.

	[[File:IMG 0427.JPG]]		[[File:IMG 0427.JPG]]