Finally got me an AR

[esrice]

Personal opinion, but I like the cantilever mounts.

I do too on that style of optic.

If he's running a PA, here's a cheap and easy mount that would serve him well.

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Cantilever-Mount-Aimpoint-Scope-Sight/dp/B002BUF8XG]Amazon.com: AR15 Cantilever Mount for Aimpoint Scope & Sight w/ RIS Rail Top: Sports & Outdoors[/ame]

 

[EH91KY]

Thanks Everyone.

Very nice.

I'd be curious how you like your PA sight once you get some range time. I'm considering that one or the micro on my first build.

As far as the finish it looks great, the dot itself is very bright and clear. I will let you know how it perform If I forgot just shoot me a PM

Looks great! All that for $600? I'd say you did well!

You might want to consider a correct height optic mount, as the one you've currently got is very low and your FSB is blocking most of your window.

I personally like the way it is sitting. The dot lines up right with the front iron. That being said I may decide my set up sucks when I shoot it, we'll see. Someone mentioned this on another forum also, but a few guys said they werent having any issues.

Good eye Cap'n! Didn't notice til you brought it up. Personal opinion, but I like the cantilever mounts. Gives enough room to run fixed rear sight.

If I dont like the way it shoots, I will look into this. Thanks

 

[esrice]

I personally like the way it is sitting. The dot lines up right with the front iron.

When you've got the gun shouldered and you're looking through the optic window, where in the window does the dot/FSP line up? In the top third of the optic window?

I'm afraid that's gonna be all kinds of screwy when you attempt to zero it.

If you didn't have a fixed FSB it wouldn't be as much of a big deal. This is why you'll often see mounts described as "AR height" versus "standard" or "low" height.

Here is what it should look like:

Looking forward to your range report!

 

[nickman54]

Great looking gun

And you did it for Cheap. Great job, i need to stop looking cause i want to start a build bad.

 

[nipprdog]

Here is what it should look like:

Looking forward to your range report!

Isn't that referred to as lower 1/3 cowitness?

Which is how I have my Spikes midlength upper set.

This is the OP's

Not knocking the OP's set up.

Just trying to help point out the difference.

 

[Audie Murphy]

Where did you find a complete Stag upper for $200?

 

[elwoodward]

...I got the Upper from a friend that bought the gun and never shot it, he kept the lower...

Where did you find a complete Stag upper for $200?

The answer your looking for is already in post 5 of the thread.

 

[Titanium Man]

Nice job..................great job shopping.

 

[223 Gunner]

Finally got my AR

Stag Model 1 complete upper New- $200
Spikes Tactical with minor upgrades New -$180
Primary Arms Red dot New- $100
Complete magpul kit New- $100
PMAG New- $20

Total Cost $600, plus I have a spikes grip and stag handguard to sell

WOW! Nice Job, and cheap too!

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Thanks...now for a noob question: I've read a number of threads here by folks that have built AR's...is there a high level gun smithing expertise required to assemble the components? Are most manufacturers' compatible with other manufacturers'?

The parts of the parts that have to interact with other parts are very standard, all the way back to the early 60's. There are a few special tools for some operations, depending how deep you get, but mostly it's just line stuff up and shove a pin through it kind of thing. Just have to keep the springs under control. Instructional videos abound. It's really pretty easy stuff, and you can get inside the workings and understand them better than just "pull trigger, goes bang", but I'm an engineer rotten to the core, so things like that fascinate me.

 

[Jpfledderer]

Cool, I'm getting ready to order my first upper.

 

[whackmaster66]

Looks good man.... Congrats!!!!!

 

[RBrianHarless]

Excellent price. Great job!

 

[EH91KY]

A way over due report.

Shot the gun weeks ago and it performed flawlessly. Ended up putting the primary arms cantilever mount on it. I liked the look of it flat on the rail, but it functions much better with the mount and the new look is growing on me. Laser bore sighted it last weekend since it was considerably off. First time ever bump firing a rifle, that was awesome to say the least lol.

 

[sentinelrepublic]

nice job, I'm jealous....Congrats!

 

[davedolli]

I just bought a Stag Arms 6H upper for $600, and love it. Where did you get your Stag upper for $200? At that price I would buy a few, and I am sure others here on Ingo would also.

Dave

 

[Spazstick87]

Looks sharp. Congrats on a nicely built rifle. I am looking to build something similar but am currently saving up some funds for it.