And so it begins (again!)

[VBshooter]

Well even though I already own a few AR;s ,the bug to build another has bit and here are the base parts, 5.56 NATO ,Should be a nice shooter when complete.. my reasoning for the build was, Hell I don;t have one like this yet!! I'm so easy!

[Yarddawg]

One of these days I want to try my hand at building one. I know from a lot of posts on here that I probably will not save any money by building one, I just think that it would be cool to own a gun that I assembled myself.

In the mean time, I'm going to envy you and your latest build!

[VBshooter]

Once you do get to build one...Buying a ready made pales by comparison. I was hooked the minute I started work on my first one (M4) You save a littte money but that gets offset by tools and miscellanous when you get started, Mostly tools for the uppers,After building a few they start to be cost efficient because you can eliminate the tools needed and have searched the Internet far and wide for deals on parts...

[KaosDad]

It's like a Light Saber - every true Jedi has to build his own.

[gunderwood]

It's like a Light Saber - every true Jedi has to build his own.

[VBshooter]

Here's the finished assembled version.... A2 upper from FN, Stag Arms Lower, other parts from Bushmaster,FN and Stag ...A regular conglomeration of stuff...... Came out good , gonna range test it soon. Got next one planned already!!!

[Taggure]

That is a nice long barrel what is the specs on it?

Looks good make sure you post your range report

Vern

[VBshooter]

5.56 Nato Stag Arms Lower and Parts kit with Ambi Safety
FN A2 upper with Fulton Armory Forward Assist,Ejection port cover and A2 sight set
FN 20" standard barrel 1/7 twist with standard front sight
Bushmaster A2 Rifle Handguards
Standard A2 Flash Hider ,Stag Arms
Stag Arms Bolt carrier,bolt, and silent sling
Hogue enhanced rubber pistol grip
NHMTG 20 round Mil Spec magazine

Will post the range results after I get a chance to get over there, I had to wait for this one to be finished so I am gonna try and get out with it tommorow

[grumpyMSG]

It's looking pretty good, where did you luck into finding the FN M16A2 barrel? They can be pretty hard to come by. I always had better luck with them at the range than a rifle with a Colt barrel.

[VBshooter]

There was a feller by the screenname gunrunner on here and VA gun Forum...He had a few that he was selling along with some uppers, and a ton of parts,,, He still has some A2 FN Uppers and some flat top uppers but no more barrels (damn) I wanted to grab a few more myself,,

[Yarddawg]

Lookin good VB! Can't wait to read the range report.

[VBshooter]

I took it out today and put 80 rounds down the tube,,No problems at all...All good shots and the gun functioned flawlessly, I got to test the D Fender http://www.mgimilitary.com/store/index. ... ducts_id=4 ejection enhancer and it really tosses the brass out better than without one, I shot at 25 yds as that is the longest at the range and its a good range to do it at IMHO... First 3 shots were low and right,,,A few clicks and a turn of the front sight and the next 3 went in just a little left of Dead center,,,, It proved to be a good day and the new rifle has earned its place in the safe. I am gonna do a tactical carbine next with a free float picatinny rail and a few of the good attachments out there.Then I gotta give the AR's a rest and start looking at the M1's and AK's a little closer,,