Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

[Jakerz]

I'm toying around with the idea of an AR-10 as my next build and I want to build it from parts. My question is what lower would you consider the "best" to build a new gun from?

I prefer it to fit a DPMS Upper over Armalite

Jake

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

buy a Mega MA-10 set. look at the options and compare what you get to others. you can buy others but you have to buy the MA-10 as a set

http://megamachineshop.com/armscatalog.php

 

[BasraBoy]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

I haven't bought the MA-10 but I have got Mega's MTS upper.

Really happy with the quality and finish.

Waiting on the matching lower now.

 

[steelcomp]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jakerz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm toying around with the idea of an AR-10 as my next build and I want to build it from parts. My question is what lower would you consider the "best" to build a new gun from?

I prefer it to fit a DPMS Upper over Armalite

Jake </div></div>Then you're not building an AR10. If you want to build an R10, use an Armalite lower. You want to build a semi auto .308.

 

[Wade]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

Mega Ma-Ten.

 

[saryan]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wade</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mega Ma-Ten. </div></div>
+1
If I could get the LMT MWS lower I would suggest that but since you cant the Mega would be my next choice.

 

[Casey Simpson]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

* Dun Devil
* RND

 

[Jakerz]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

Hmm, thanks guys the Meta stuff looks amazing, I like the setup and its not really a bad price at $630ish for the upper, lower, charging handle and all.

Got an newbie question for you AR guys, if I buy that, and all the internals do I need to get a Smith to install a barrel on that upper?

Jake

 

[hopps]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

Unless you want to buy a wrench and vise block, and borrow a torque wrench....and you know maybe buy a set of go nogo gauges...unless your brave...

if you buy a new barrel most places will install it if you send them your upper, and thats also a good time to get your bolt trued.

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

with a few basic tools, you could do it all yourself. some fore ends and barrel nuts need a special wrench, some use a basic wrench. before you select one see whats needed to install it

 

[CST]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

iron ridge

 

[Krebaum]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

JD MACHINE
You maybe can still get one in the group buy.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1942821#Post1942821

I have been very happy with their fit, finish and design, it is top notch.

 

[Jumper]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

I had heard that Krieger had a special on their AR barrels and they come with a headspaced bolt. Don't know but I'm considering doing a rifle build myself. Can anyone recommend a good upper with a left side charging handle like the LWRC REPR?

 

[hopps]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

JP makes a dpms version, not positive that you can buy just an upper though...


american spirit arms sells an upper that is left side charger but it is AR10 style.

 

[Jumper]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

Thanks Hopps!

 

[poff6401]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

iron ridge arms makes a great ar-10 lower, def check them out

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

fulton makes a side charger and there are a few places that will mill any upper to accept a side charger handle

 

[uscbigdawg]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

DPMS. Done.

 

[mdbr]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

You may want to consider a JP Enterprises lower. I did not see a lower on their web site but they may offer one. JPE is quality stuff.

 

[Mohawk3a]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

I love my fulton lower. You can custom build uppers off there website, but there pretty pricy. They also have a kreiger barrel option. I almost did one a few months back in 6.5 creedmoor.

 

[AssJack]

Re: Best AR-10 Lower to build off of?

IRA makes the best looking IMO. I dont know about fit, but they are tight. I have one for my Armalite. The finish is the best I have seen. They are also one of the most expensive.