Chefs first AR build

[Chef]

So after the Sullivan county coyote contest and hunting with the jerkman for the weekend I decided it was time for me to build my first AR, it is going to be a dual purpose gun built for Predator hunting and long range shooting. I’m pretty sure I decided on 224 valkyrie. Any way I decided to set up my spare bedroom as a office/gun building room. Got a new table and ordered a gunsmithing kit, here are pics of the new set up. I will keep this thread updated as this build moves along. I may also ask for some of your opinions on parts as I move forward

 

 

 

 

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[Bolt action]

Sounds like a fun project! I've always been curious about that round..

[moog5050]

Would like to follow the build chef!

[Steuben Jerry]

Post lots of pics!

[Marion]

You'll shoot yer eye out kid!

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[BizCT]

You and Jerkman hunted together??? How’d it go!


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[grampy]

Great thread Chef! I'll be following along. And  look forward to the next installment! 

[Chef]

You and Jerkman hunted together??? How’d it go!


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It was a blast we called in a few but couldn’t seal the deal. Next year you gotta get in on it with us


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[Chef]

You'll shoot yer eye out kid!

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No I won’t because who do you think I’m going to call when I have questions


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[Chef]

Parts ordered today

Kaw valley buffer kit

https://www.kawvalleyprecision.com/KVP-6-Position-Mil-Spec-Stock-Completion-Kit-p/kvp-milspeckit-5.4.htm

Davidson defense ambi sling end plate

https://davidsondefense.com/DOUBLE-STAR-AR-15M16-AMBIDEXTROUS-SLING-ADAPTER-END-PLATE_p_913.html

Tactical superiority milspec lower kit

I will not use most of the parts from this kit as I will change out the trigger, grip, safety and maybe even bolt release. That being said I got it for the detents and the springs and will also practice installing these parts before the ones I order come in

https://davidsondefense.com/Tactical-Superiority-Mil-Spec-Quality-Lower-Parts-Kit-Lpk-For-Ar-15_p_3414.html


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[Jeremy K]

How did you know which buffer and spring to get , i have 2 different springs and 2 different weight buffers ,i can't remember which ones are supposed to be in the rifle anymore. 

[Chef]

How did you know which buffer and spring to get , i have 2 different springs and 2 different weight buffers ,i can't remember which ones are supposed to be in the rifle anymore. 

I googled it, everything I could find said rifle should be between 5 and 5.4oz


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[Jeremy K]

7 minutes ago, Chef said:

I googled it, everything I could find said rifle should be between 5 and 5.4oz


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The 2 i have are noticeably different in weight , ill have to weigh them.  

[crappyice]

I’m still waiting for your charcuterie thread and you start building a scary gun!!! Wtf man!!! Put your apron on and get back in the kitchen!!!!


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[Chef]

I’m still waiting for your charcuterie thread and you start building a scary gun!!! Wtf man!!! Put your apron on and get back in the kitchen!!!!


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Thinking of doing some this weekend!


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[ny hunter]

Can not wait to see this build...

[mlammerhirt]

I am all ears as well....thanks for starting the thread and detailing start to finish.

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[Hock3y24]

Nice, Ar's are very easy to throw together. I can do one in about 15 minutes. That armorers kit is WAY more than you'll ever need. My 6.5 Grendel weighs about 6.5 lbs and was about $350 without optic or sights. 

[Five Seasons]

16 hours ago, Chef said:

 

So after the Sullivan county coyote contest and hunting with the jerkman for the weekend I decided it was time for me to build my first AR, it is going to be a dual purpose gun built for Predator hunting and long range shooting. I’m pretty sure I decided on 224 valkyrie. Any way I decided to set up my spare bedroom as a office/gun building room. Got a new table and ordered a gunsmithing kit, here are pics of the new set up. I will keep this thread updated as this build moves along. I may also ask for some of your opinions on parts as I move forward

 

 

 

 

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that gun building kit is about a 1/3 of the price i'm willing to pay for the entire gun haha. Also I believe your room is haunted as there appears to be a ghost in the bottom right corner.

good luck, i'll be gladly following along.

[crappyice]

that gun building kit is about a 1/3 of the price i'm willing to pay for the entire gun haha. Also I believe your room is haunted as there appears to be a ghost in the bottom right corner.
good luck, i'll be gladly following along.

Is that his air fryer on the table?!? Multitasking at its finest!!!


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[Chef]

that gun building kit is about a 1/3 of the price i'm willing to pay for the entire gun haha. Also I believe your room is haunted as there appears to be a ghost in the bottom right corner.
good luck, i'll be gladly following along.

Hahaha I figure if I build a few guns it will pay for itself, also that is not ghost but my insane German short haired pointer


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[Chef]

Is that his air fryer on the table?!? Multitasking at its finest!!!


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Hahah it’s a paper shredder


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[Chef]

More parts ordered today

Hogue pistol grip and butt stock


https://www.hogueinc.com/tactical-rifles/ar15/grips/rubber/beavertail/ar-15-m-16-rubber-grip-beavertail-with-finger-grooves-black


https://www.hogueinc.com/tactical-rifles/ar15/buttstocks/collapsible/mil-spec/ar-15-m-16-overmolded-collapsible-buttstock-fits-mil-spec-buffer-tube-black-rubber



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[Chef]

Also pretty sure I made my mind up on trigger but want to give it a few more days

https://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/triggers-parts/triggers/ar-15-tt-ar-15-triggers-adjustable-prod97327.aspx?avad=avant&aid=181765&cm_mmc=affiliate-_-Itwine-_-Avantlink-_-Custom+Link&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Avantlink&utm_content=NA&utm_campaign=Itwine


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[goosifer]

Did you get that table from Ikea by any chance? I have an old one just like it from Ikea.