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Building an ar-15 rifle and what you need?

cwinncwinn Member Posts: 1,223 ✭✭
edited June 2002 in Ask the Experts
I was wondering what exactly is neccessary to build your own ar-15 rifle. I saw an ad for a complete rock river lower reciever with stock for 225 dollars. Does this mean that all i would have to do is purchase a complete upper reciever and put it on the lower? Or is there more needed/involved? Also, how hard is it and can it be done by any old goat like myself, or does it take an experienced gunsmith? Thanks
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  • hdwrenchhdwrench Member Posts: 954 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    cwinn , i have 3 lowers and four uppers . they all interchange readily . one of them is a rock river and i'm very happy with the quality and workmanship .it is the best fit, top to bottom , that i have.
    the only problem you will run into is colt's large front pin ar's,so ask to be sure you have the proper pin size . also do not get a preban upper if you have a post ban lower .hope this helps,wrench.



    Edited by - hdwrench on 06/24/2002 19:18:06
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The uppers and lowers are assempled with push pins by hand. You only need a few tools and a good vise to assemble an upper from components and that's no big deal.
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  • cpermdcpermd Member Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you buy an upper and lower all you ned is a set of pin punches.
    The barrel will come mounted and headspaced.
    cpermd
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  • lead lobberlead lobber Member Posts: 195 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How much does it cost when you put the parts together your self for the whole project?
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  • IAMACLONE_2IAMACLONE_2 Member Posts: 4,725
    edited November -1
    BUILD COST ON AR-15
    LOWER ASSY W/STOCK $225-$275 FOR POST BAN
    LOWER ASSY W/STOCK $500- $1,000 FOR PRE-BAN
    UPPER ASSY W/BOLT ETC. $250 FOR USED, UP TO $700

    BUILD A POST BAN W/16" UPPER, TRADED FOR $225 LOWER & BOUGHT UPPER FOR $435 TTL= $660
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  • duster68duster68 Member Posts: 228 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Any thoughts on the no-name brand complete upper units I see advertised in Shotgun news for around $400 complete with bolt and carrier? Serviceable, reliable stuff or get-what-you-pay-for? I've seen some complete preban CAR kits from J&T, Model "1" Sales and American Spirit for around $450. Worth the money or save the money for Bush, Colt or RR?
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