Build Thread I want a custom AR

[Boboclown]

So I am just trying to learn some things here. Why wouldn't a wylde be good for a patrol rig?

And side not my BCG came with my upper that ordered. You can see them if you click the link in my OP

A 5.56 chamber is more tolerant than a .223 wylde chamber, and will be more reliable as a result. But for civilians not noticeable. And like the accuracy with .223 wylde, its hypothetical.

It could be more accurate or it could be more reliable, but anecdotal evidence can go either way.

 

[11Charlie]

In THEORY, the tighter (in width) Wylde chamber would carbon up sooner under sustained fire than a 5.56 chamber.

So that makes sense. Thanks you!

I am not trying to be a pain here guys just want to learn what I can before I spend a bunch of money and wish I would have done something else.

 

[DirectDrive]

So if the wylde is only 50 dollars more why not put one on? If it does shoot more accurate its worth it.

It depends on what you want your rifle for.
If you want to shoot 2 liters, bowling pins and dirt with cheap Russian ammo, just get a low cost barrel.
If you want to paint the diamond corners on your Redfield target, you might want a barrel designed for precision shooting.

 

[DirectDrive]

So that makes sense. Thanks you!

I am not trying to be a pain here guys just want to learn what I can before I spend a bunch of money and wish I would have done something else.

Isn't it fun putting up with all our biases while trying to learn something ?
Well, at least you know we are all opinionated and slightly nutty (not me, the others).



East Coast bedtime must have hit....< DD does a quick 360 >

 

[11Charlie]

It depends on what you want your rifle for.
If you want to shoot 2 liters, bowling pins and dirt with cheap Russian ammo, just get a low cost barrel.
If you want to paint the diamond corners on your Redfield target, you might want a barrel designed for precision shooting.

And then there is me who want to do both!

 

[DirectDrive]

And then there is me who want to do both!

Welp, you need two AR's
Then 3, 4 and so on.
Pretty much how it goes.

 

[Boboclown]

And then there is me who want to do both!

Get carry handle, weld SVD scope to handle, then wrap AR in paki tape.

 

[DirectDrive]

Get carry handle, weld SVD scope to handle, then wrap AR in paki tape.

And then grow a Haji beard and see what happens next.

 

[11Charlie]

I have three now just wanted to try a build that would be good for everything. but if I had to choose I would take accuracy!

 

[Boboclown]

And then grow a Haji beard and see what happens next.

Nothing... Need the toilet paper on the head first.

 

[11Charlie]

Nothing... Need the toilet paper on the head first.

And knife to go under it!

 

[Pandaz3]

I am at eight I think and contemplating two more. Most are Mid length 1/8 16" 223 Wylde, I do have a Noveske complete Upper 1/7 18" Wylde, and a couple 5.56 (that work just fine).
I am not a fan of barrels less than 16". Fluting looks nice, and I have a couple, but I would rather have as thin a barrel as accuracy will allow. The extra metal might be useful in extended engagements, but it is heavy after awhile. I am no longer a warfighter.
I don't count my two AR pistols.

 

[Kruel J]

Blah, I have no use for pencil barrels. The weight saved is minimal compared to the durability.

 

[Boboclown]

Pencil barrels are durable, especially if they are chrome lined (CHF is a nice bonus to that). There is an advantage to saving weight.*


* This is coming from a guy who will hike with a rifle that weighs about 10 pounds unloaded without an optic.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

Got my upper and BCG in on Friday. What would you guys recomend for barel's and gas blocks?

ballistic advantage

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

I really want to stick to 5.56 on this build but I will check them out.

223 wylde works with 5.56

.223 Wylde chamber - Wikipedia

 

[Joe13]

223 wylde works with 5.56

.223 Wylde chamber - Wikipedia

That's what I understood it to be but I'm no AR expert. Was totally second guessing myself though.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

That's what I understood it to be but I'm no AR expert. Was totally second guessing myself though.

its the best of both chambers combined into 1 accurate barrel

pretty cool if you ask me

 

[DirectDrive]

ballistic advantage

This ^^^
That 16" middy/fluted I linked above is arguably the best buy right now (as in the US) for a barrel of that quality.
For a gas block, you haven't shown any interest in a FSB, so I will assume a free float handguard ?
If so, you will want a good, steel low pro GB....there are several good ones to choose from.
Pinned is most secure but that's not a Kitchen Table Gun Plumbers item.
In lieu of that, set screw isn't bad and they suck the GB down over the barrel's gas port. Clamp-on in theory can spin but under a handguard, it's pretty safe.

Railed GB's are funky, IMO. There are better options that combine a front sight and GB for a more pro appearance.

If you are shopping a handguard there are some decent moderate cost units on the market now.
MI and Aero come to mind. You'll be faced with Keymod or M-Lok.
I've never liked Keymod because it reminds me of warehouse shelving (the idea came from that system).
M-Lok seems like it is going to be the more prevalent of the two and I think it looks cleaner.
I'm a biased AR owner, though.

 

[Pandaz3]

I have railed and smooth Gas Blocks, the biggest thing I have discovered, is the railed gas blocks could have a different rail height than the upper receiver's rail height. So a higher base on the front sight might be necessary to get proper sight alignment. Another thing do not use polymer sights on a gas block, they can melt there bases and spoil your zero. Metal sights are usually heavier and more expensive.

These days I prefer a smooth adjustable gas block with a long 15" handguard. I put my sights on the receiver and the end of the handguard

On the muzzle I don't feel that you need a muzzle brake with the light recoil of 5.56 or .223, but if one allows for a easy on and off of a suppressor, then they make sense.