AR10 build...

[TheMailMan]

After having built a plethora of AR15, AR22, AR9 and AR45 firearms and still having 5 spare stripped lowers on hand I feel the need to build an AR10.

I started looking at stripped lowers and boy, they are a LOT higher priced than AR15 and most pistol lowers. It might be more cost effective to catch a PSA sale and just buy another one.

 

[deemus]

Check the Aero Precision site. They regularly have sales on their lowers. I got one on sale for half price, and then had Ground Zero Precision build my upper for me with parts they suggested. I couldn't be happier. The compensator actually reduces recoil. Recoil is surprisingly mild, and I developed a load shooting .448 groups.

One thing I was told early when checking it out, is to make sure both upper and lower are the same manufacturer on an AR10, and its a good idea to get the BCG from them too. So I did, and it all works great.

 

[Darkpriest667]

After having built a plethora of AR15, AR22, AR9 and AR45 firearms and still having 5 spare stripped lowers on hand I feel the need to build an AR10.

I started looking at stripped lowers and boy, they are a LOT higher priced than AR15 and most pistol lowers. It might be more cost effective to catch a PSA sale and just buy another one.

Unless you just care to build them yourself the Ruger SFAR might be your best bet.

Ruger® SFAR™ Autoloading Rifle Models

ruger.com

 

[Txhillbilly]

If you buy a PSA rifle or just a lower / upper, just know that they will not work with a DPMS Gen 1 style upper or lower which is the most popular AR10 style to build off of.

I was going to build another upper for my DPMS AR10 and bought a PSA stripped upper that was said to work on the DPMS platform. It fit the lower just fine, but the BCG wouldn't slide back into the buffer tube but an inch or two. The holes don't line up.

 

[Txhillbilly]

Unless you just care to build them yourself the Ruger SFAR might be your best bet.

Ruger® SFAR™ Autoloading Rifle Models

ruger.com

Friends don't let friends buy Ruger's. LMAO!

 

[John Sam Rayburn]

It might be more cost effective to catch a PSA sale and just buy another one.

I also want to build an AR-10, but it looks like simply buying pre-built is far cheaper.

 

[pronstar]

I bought a PSA upper and lower when they went on sale a while back. Stainless barrel in 6.5CM…she’s a tank but also tack driver, at least at 100 yards

I thought about getting a 308 barrel so I could convert it to a battle rifle, but it’s way too heavy IMHO

So if I ever have the need for a 308 battle rifle, I’ll probably buy a complete rifle from another MFR

 

[TreyG-20]

I’ll probably buy a complete rifle from another MFR

Mofos have some rifles.

 

[Eastexasrick]

PSA, the affordable answer to the LFAR question. 8 out of 10 guys on my deer lease have built theirs from PSA receivers, or a combo of complete uppers/lowers, and parts from PSA. Several have up grades like Faxon, Shilen, ect. All have upgraded to fancy pants trigger groups. All are exceedingly pleased with their choice to start with a PSA platform.

 

[V-Tach]

I have built 2 all Aero Precision .308 rifles....couldn't be happier.....

 

[Byrd666]

If it weren't for the extra weight, and not having all ambi controls, I might have seriously considered it.

I wish you well in this endeavor.

 

[deemus]

I bought a PSA upper and lower when they went on sale a while back. Stainless barrel in 6.5CM…she’s a tank but also tack driver, at least at 100 yards

I thought about getting a 308 barrel so I could convert it to a battle rifle, but it’s way too heavy IMHO

So if I ever have the need for a 308 battle rifle, I’ll probably buy a complete rifle from another MFR

Zeroed mine in at 300. Got to shoot it at 500 last year in Wyoming. Got it to shoot antelope, but its too heavy for a long stalk.

It is a beast, but man is it a joy to shoot.

Working on a good load for my $149 (great deal back in 2019!) 224 Valkyrie upper. Its amazing the difference in AR15 vs AR10 from a weight standpoint. Have another ladder test loaded to see if I can get another 1/2" group for this gun.

224 Valkyrie and 6.5CM ballistics are surprisingly similar. The 224 will be perfect for antelope and light enough to use on a long stalk.

 

[Eastexasrick]

The other two guys wear Gucciflage and bought off the shelf.

 

[Chewbacca7685]

There’s some great deals on Aero blem uppers and lowers on Classic Firearms right now. $110 for an M5 lower in fde cerakote. And $100 for the upper. If I had money I’d buy one.


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[deemus]

Exactly what I used.