I am getting ready to start gathering parts for a 22 ARC build. Right now the only parts I have on hand are a Magpul stock and Geissele Mark 18 handguard. I was looking at the Faxon barrels but not sure if there is a better option. I am thinking about an 18" or 20" stainless barrel. Do I need to go rifle length +1 with the 20" barrel? The main use for the rifle will be coyote, fox, and groundhogs but I am thinking about trying it out on pigs in Florida next year. It will probably put my last Bushnell LRHSi scope with a Seekins cantilever mount on it. It's been awhile since I built an AR so I am looking for suggestions for the upper and lower as well as the lpk. One of my hunting buddies is suggesting a Gibbz side charging upper but I have no experience with them. I don't mind sp3dding a little more to get better quality but would like to keep the build around $1,000 or so.
22 ARC Build
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Don’t cheap out on your barrel.
I’m liking the semi-monolithic uppers more and more. All of them but the aero’s are going to wreck your budget though.
I’m liking the semi-monolithic uppers more and more. All of them but the aero’s are going to wreck your budget though.
Definitely look at Proof steel barrels. They are cut rifled and all have been extremely accurate in all of my builds for customers and myself. Let me know if I can shoot you a price on anything.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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I have looked at the Satern barrels. I couldn't find a 20" in stock when I started looking a month or so ago.
I think quarter minute arms may have X caliber barrels in stock for 22 arc. I’ve been really impressed with their barrels in a couple builds. Just bought a wylde barrel from Matt at qma and it’s very nice so far.
I have been looking at uppers and lowers. Trying to figure out what I want to buy. I was looking for a geissele upperand lower set but can't find them anywhere. This morning installed looking at BCM. I found the lowers but can't find a stripped upper. Any other brands of upper and lowers that are recommended to look at? The last time I bought a lower was a Stag about 15 years ago.
That will work as well. You mentioned looking at faxon which usually means budget barrel, and said stainless.
I ordered a Magpul PRS Lite stock, MIAD grip, BCM MK2 buffer spring and tube and ambi charging handle today from Brownells. I found a Geissele upper in stock but will wait until the lower comes back, in stock
I was just looking at these tonight. I might go this route if I don't go with a carbon fiber wrapped barrel.
So I have decided to go with the Craddock RTR barrel. Debating between the 18" and the 20". Would an A5 buffer system or standard buffer system be better? The 20" is a rifle length +1 gas tube. The 18" is a rifle length gas tube.
