AR15 build classes

[PNWPrepper]

Are build classes still a thing? Or is that something better paired with a rifle class right after building a rifle?

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[mjve671]

IMHO, I say no due to the abundance of videos and posts you can find online

 

[3MTA3]

Are build classes still a thing? Or is that something better paired with a rifle class right after building a rifle?

Don't know - I just read the sticky about it at ar15.com and watched some YouTube videos. I liked the ones by NSZ85 the best as he goes into proper staking, etc. I built my first two AR-15's and they worked perfectly first time

https://www.youtube.com/c/nsz85

 

[TTSX]

Instructions? We don't need no dang instructions. A 6 pack, a ball peen hammer and a pair of pliers is all you need, son!

 

[Cerberus Group]

Always best to have a qualified person on hand to oversee the progression and point out pitfalls, things to pay attention to, and procedures that help the overall experience.

I don't do build classes but do armorer classes that get detailed into the quality and specs of all the parts. We gauge using micrometers, calipers and pin gauges to...in essence balance and blueprint the rifle.

Will start offering armorer classes in November. Max students per class is 3. That way everyone's rifle can be thoroughly gone through and tested.

 

[ar man]

Yes a 6 pack is minimum sometimes 12. Also helps my dad is a tv repair man he's got all of the tools lol

 

[kylej24]

Depends on the complexity, but you should be able to get by with watching videos online. Make sure you have the correct tools though

 

[msgriff]

Instructions? We don't need no dang instructions. A 6 pack, a ball peen hammer and a pair of pliers is all you need, son!

He said AR, not AK.

 

[Flopsweat]

Yes a 6 pack is minimum sometimes 12. Also helps my dad is a tv repair man he's got all of the tools lol

NSFW:

 

[Diamondback]

The Brownells text writeup was so good I didn't need no stinkin' videos. Just need a chart of where to squirt the lube and what gets torqued how much.

 

[Stomper]

Are build classes still a thing? Or is that something better paired with a rifle class right after building a rifle?

I also recommend the YouTube channel, "School of the American Rifle".

Dude is an ÜBER AR platform guru/geek.

 

[Kruel J]

@LuckySG has done them in the past.

 

[P7M13]

Instructions? We don't need no dang instructions. A 6 pack, a ball peen hammer and a pair of pliers is all you need, son!

Forgot a pack of smokes.
That's for working on the car.
Drop the pliers and you have the full AR15 Armorer's kit.
If'n you can't figure it out, here's a cue: