AR-10 build (sort of) for under $700

[Liberty97045]

Looks like you might have it figured out....

Have read many posts on a 308 forum that PSA does not mix well with other 308 builds......

I am sure they work fine but if building a .308 rifle stick with all PSA stuff or go another rout....

Both halves are PSA

 

[Liberty97045]

I didn't realize how difficult it was going to be to take a pic of a chamber. Keeping the flashlight and phone in just the right place long enough for it to focus is harder than I thought.

Yea, it is a challenge

 

[spectra]

Both halves are PSA

I understand but was just stating what I have read online. Good to know you got it worked out but have read people having issues when they mix parts......not something you want to do.

I think the PSA for a price point is worth it. Not sure if I would do a 308 through them or not though.....

 

[B5Ben]

I haven't had my hands on many other AR10's but I love mine. The accuracy is good, reliability is there (albeit a few kink to work out once in a while), and good overall fit and finish. I wish the upper/lower fit was a bit tighter but I think its inherent to the platform. I would do it again.

 

[IronMonster]

People bad mouth PSA all the time but they make both real high end and real low end parts and even there real low end parts I have had good luck with.

I have a PSA parts rifle that I have maybe $2500 and shoots as good as my Noveske (FN CHF barrel in .223 Wylde)

I also have a PSA that I have less than $400 that shoots better than a $400 AR should.

 

[Liberty97045]

People bad mouth PSA all the time but they make both real high end and real low end parts and even there real low end parts I have had good luck with.

I have a PSA parts rifle that I have maybe $2500 and shoots as good as my Noveske (FN CHF barrel in .223 Wylde)

I also have a PSA that I have less than $400 that shoots better than a $400 AR should.

Yes exactly, you can always find something to pick apart but this rifle at this price point is real value. I'm not expecting a Ferrarri for a Hyundai price.

 

[Swedish K]

At least the parts you got were better than a few sets I got a couple years ago from a different maker. I had to file clearance so I could get the cam pin out of the bcg. That was one of the easiest fixes.

 

[Liberty97045]

Range report

60 rounds of PPU white box crap & zero extraction or feeding issues.

Normal accuracy for a rifle with open sights. (25 yards)

I am going to have to get a recoil pad. What is acceptable recoil on a 556 with an M4 stock is NOT OK. in 308.