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I've been building bolt actions for 40-something years, but so far I haven't found a good reason to own anything in the AR category. .223 poodle shooters hold absolutely no interest for me- - - -I've even got a lower receiver and a parts kit stashed away that someone gave me, and I have no interest whatsoever in completing it. Now, a .308- - - -that's almost a real cartridge, just a .30-06 that was picked before it got fully ripe!
If I decide to build up an AR-10 from an 80% receiver, how about some suggestions on which one to buy, including machining jigs and other accessories needed to do a professional-quality job of the project? I've got a full machine shop, and I routinely start with an unturned barrel blank and a milsurp Mauser receiver, and build hunting and/or varmint rifles that will dot a groundhog's eye at 300+ yards. Thanks in advance!
Jerry
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Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH
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It looks like all they sell are complete receivers at outrageous prices. Guess I'll ask somewhere somebody actually posts coherent responses.
jerry
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That's all I had time to respond at the time . My buddy is building a kick-ass AR-10 off a stripped LMT lower.
But, I'll know better than to respond next time.
Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH
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It looks like all they sell are complete receivers at outrageous prices. Guess I'll ask somewhere somebody actually posts coherent responses.
jerry
Wrong.
Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH
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I just finished a 80% Noreen Firearms receiver which came out nice. I'm waiting on parts to finish it up but it looks well made.
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Noreen Firearms 80% are generally reasonable, for price.
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The one thing to keep in mind is AR-10 are not mill spec. So one brand lower will not necessarily work with a different brand upper. So what ever brand lower you go with buy the same brand upper if not you will not have a working / functioning AR-10.
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The one thing to keep in mind is AR-10 are not mill spec. So one brand lower will not necessarily work with a different brand upper. So what ever brand lower you go with buy the same brand upper if not you will not have a working / functioning AR-10. Sage words, Troy.. https://308ar.com/ar-10-308-ar-compatibility-reference-guide/
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The one thing to keep in mind is AR-10 are not mill spec. So one brand lower will not necessarily work with a different brand upper. So what ever brand lower you go with buy the same brand upper if not you will not have a working / functioning AR-10. Truth!
We may know the time Ben Carson lied, but does anyone know the time Hillary Clinton told the truth?
Immersing oneself in progressive lieberalism is no different than bathing in the sewage of Hell.
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I had a Rock River 308. It was really accurate.
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Don’t waste your time. Just buy the Smith & Wesson MP 10. As somebody earlier stated, parts don’t swap easily. My personal opinion is buy a complete rifle. And the S&W’s shoot. Bug holes.
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