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<blockquote data-quote="TacticalJ" data-source="post: 1414025" data-attributes="member: 10620"><p>Ok, now to finish this thing. First let me back track just a little. One of the very first things I did was to clean all the parts real well and put some oil on the inside of them. With that said, here's the rest of the build.</p><p></p><p>Ok, so I got the barrel installed and tightened. Let's move on to the gas system. I had already installed the gas tube in the gas block, which took alittle work, as it was a tight fit. So it was ready to install on the barrel, which was simply a matter of sliding it over the barrel and running the tube through the nut and upper reciever. I guess I should have covered that with the barrel nut installation. MAKE SURE that you get the barrel nut and reciever lined up for the gas tube, which I did!</p><p>[ATTACH=full]84434[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Gas tube is in and it was a simple matter of making sure the gas port on the barrel was inline with the port on the gas block. VERY IMPORTANT. Then simply tightening up the 2 set screws on the bottom of the gas block and that's done.</p><p></p><p>The next step was to install the handguard tube, which just slides over the barrel and gas block, then threads into the barrel nut. I tightened it up slightly with the same strap wrench.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]84435[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>So next comes the muzzle brake, which again is very simple. Make sure that you get your washer on there, then thread the brake on and tighten it down. The only thing you have to worry about here is that you get it indexed properly, which I did by simply eyeballing it to be in the right position so it doesn't port down and throw dirt in your face. As you can see I did get some use out of my wrench after all, however a 3/4" wrench would have worked just fine.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]84436[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]84437[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>So now we're ready for the bolt and charging handle. I just flipped the upper and action block around in the vise and it's ready to install. I tore the whole bolt down and cleaned it thoroughly. I laid it all out in order, from right to left, so it could be explained simply. If you've never torn down your bolt and carrier it's very simple and you can do the same way I did. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]84438[/ATTACH]</p><p> </p><p>And here it is all back together and ready to install. You can also see my favorite lubricators as well. I strongly recommend both the Break Free wipes containing CLP and the lucas gun oil, nothing stays put like Lucas!</p><p>[ATTACH=full]84439[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>So I slid the charging handle into the upper, which is simple again, as it is notched and will only go in 1 way!</p><p>[ATTACH=full]84440[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Then the bolt goes in and again will only go 1 way.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]84441[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Ok well now we pretty much have a complete upper at this point. It's time to tear down the entry rifle and check it out on the lower. So to the safe we go!</p><p>Ah here we are, a nice DPMS lower reciever to put it on for now.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]84442[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>This is so simple that anybody should be able to do this, it's 2 pins to take the upper off and the same 2 pins to put it back on, so I'll go no further on that. So here is what we've been working for, the finished product. WAIT FOR IT.....WAIT FOR IT....Ok, I can't wait anymore so here.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]84443[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]84444[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]84445[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>So there it is. Now I just got to save the money and come up with a dedicated lower to put on it. Can you say Magpul PRS stock! I'm also thinking about getting a Black Rain lower, just because they look cool, but I'm sure it will be something simple and plain jane. I do know that it will have a 2 stage trigger in it though! </p><p></p><p>So for know it's on to the next project and heres alittle teaser of that.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]84446[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Well goodluck to those who want to build their own AR's. It's simple and easy, however, I would have to recommend that you check you headspace, which I will be doing when my Midway order gets here today or tomorrow. Safety is very important when your dealing with things that explode, especially when it's right next to your face!!!!! Enjoy guys, I'm very satisified at this point. I'll post some more pics when I get to the range, which may not be anytime soon cuz it's coooooold out there!</p><p>Thanks, I hope you enjoyed the thread.</p><p>Jason</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TacticalJ, post: 1414025, member: 10620"] Ok, now to finish this thing. First let me back track just a little. One of the very first things I did was to clean all the parts real well and put some oil on the inside of them. With that said, here's the rest of the build. Ok, so I got the barrel installed and tightened. Let's move on to the gas system. I had already installed the gas tube in the gas block, which took alittle work, as it was a tight fit. So it was ready to install on the barrel, which was simply a matter of sliding it over the barrel and running the tube through the nut and upper reciever. I guess I should have covered that with the barrel nut installation. MAKE SURE that you get the barrel nut and reciever lined up for the gas tube, which I did! [attach=full]84434[/attach] Gas tube is in and it was a simple matter of making sure the gas port on the barrel was inline with the port on the gas block. VERY IMPORTANT. Then simply tightening up the 2 set screws on the bottom of the gas block and that's done. The next step was to install the handguard tube, which just slides over the barrel and gas block, then threads into the barrel nut. I tightened it up slightly with the same strap wrench. [attach=full]84435[/attach] So next comes the muzzle brake, which again is very simple. Make sure that you get your washer on there, then thread the brake on and tighten it down. The only thing you have to worry about here is that you get it indexed properly, which I did by simply eyeballing it to be in the right position so it doesn't port down and throw dirt in your face. As you can see I did get some use out of my wrench after all, however a 3/4" wrench would have worked just fine. [attach=full]84436[/attach] [attach=full]84437[/attach] So now we're ready for the bolt and charging handle. I just flipped the upper and action block around in the vise and it's ready to install. I tore the whole bolt down and cleaned it thoroughly. I laid it all out in order, from right to left, so it could be explained simply. If you've never torn down your bolt and carrier it's very simple and you can do the same way I did. [attach=full]84438[/attach] And here it is all back together and ready to install. You can also see my favorite lubricators as well. I strongly recommend both the Break Free wipes containing CLP and the lucas gun oil, nothing stays put like Lucas! [attach=full]84439[/attach] So I slid the charging handle into the upper, which is simple again, as it is notched and will only go in 1 way! [attach=full]84440[/attach] Then the bolt goes in and again will only go 1 way. [attach=full]84441[/attach] Ok well now we pretty much have a complete upper at this point. It's time to tear down the entry rifle and check it out on the lower. So to the safe we go! Ah here we are, a nice DPMS lower reciever to put it on for now. [attach=full]84442[/attach] This is so simple that anybody should be able to do this, it's 2 pins to take the upper off and the same 2 pins to put it back on, so I'll go no further on that. So here is what we've been working for, the finished product. WAIT FOR IT.....WAIT FOR IT....Ok, I can't wait anymore so here. [attach=full]84443[/attach] [attach=full]84444[/attach] [attach=full]84445[/attach] So there it is. Now I just got to save the money and come up with a dedicated lower to put on it. Can you say Magpul PRS stock! I'm also thinking about getting a Black Rain lower, just because they look cool, but I'm sure it will be something simple and plain jane. I do know that it will have a 2 stage trigger in it though! So for know it's on to the next project and heres alittle teaser of that. [attach=full]84446[/attach] Well goodluck to those who want to build their own AR's. It's simple and easy, however, I would have to recommend that you check you headspace, which I will be doing when my Midway order gets here today or tomorrow. Safety is very important when your dealing with things that explode, especially when it's right next to your face!!!!! Enjoy guys, I'm very satisified at this point. I'll post some more pics when I get to the range, which may not be anytime soon cuz it's coooooold out there! Thanks, I hope you enjoyed the thread. Jason [/QUOTE]
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