Please, help me. First time assembling the whole thing myself. I have the parts for the lower, the gas tube, the BCG, charge handle..what am I missing

Not a lot

You need a muzzle device

@JackLAXXX you need a muzzle device and sights if some type. That's it. Once you get it together you can figure out how you want to setup a light and foregrip.

Oh an mags. Obviously.

Anyone know around what the torque spec is for a buffer tube on a AR, and also for a compesator on a crush washer?

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Muzzle device? Well, I'm purchasing some high strength oil filters for my vehicle if that's what you're asking. Also yes, I am unsure of the sights I would like just yet.

I've so many different size threads that I need to filter oil through on my import cars. I don't even know where to start. But that's a project I'm not even going to worry about right now.

@JackLAXXX throw a flash hider in your cart and some MBUS and send

@JackLAXXX you'll still want at least a bird cage. Sights, unless you have an optic with an etched reticle you will also want irons.

Technically the torque spec for the buffer tube is 38-42 pounds. Typically people will snug it down tight until it doesn't really move, then stake the castle nut

This keeps it from backing off but you can still remove it if absolutely necessary. If you do remove it, you'll need a new end plate.
There's also a company that makes a ratcheting castle nut that doesn't require staking and can be removed, it's pretty nice.

I'm excited about my build but I feel like if I show yall imma get dragged lol

@[CA] SoyBoi so? Put your man pants on and do it anyway.

I'm just waiting for my lower 😒

@JackLAXXX forward assist*

@JackLAXXX I would just get an A2 charging handle for like 10 bucks, those strike industries one tend to snap. Also consider that you will need a barrel nut wrench and torque wrench. But overall looks like a decent parts list

Also is the barrel and handguard aero, or something that store is claiming as their own?

I'm a fan of BCM gunfighter CHs and Radian Raptor CHs

This arrived today, yeah buddy! Gonna mount it on a Nerf N-Strike Vulcan EBF-25 Dart Blaster .

Oh nice. I lke Vortex

My BCM and Aero build is getting pricy... My only concern about your .223 wylde barrel is that it's a 1/8 twist. Would probably be better off with a 18-20" if I had to guess.

> Oh nice. I lke Vortex
@Sparrow It is my second optic from them, the first being a red dot.

@[VA] JediComms My favorite from vortex is easily the spitfire 3x prism. Clean, reliable, accurate, and easy to zero.

> My BCM and Aero build is getting pricy... My only concern about your .223 wylde barrel is that it's a 1/8 twist. Would probably be better off with a 18-20" if I had to guess.
@Soulraiser what? 🤨

I’m with Crye.

Barrel length and twist do not inherently correspond. Barrel length does not effect twist rate or make it work much better.

My 16” barrel is a 1:7, meaning it will stabilize heavier bullets better.

1:7 is better for heavier bullets in general? The higher twist rate is for lighter weight?

higher twist rates are better for heavier bullets. 1:7 is really kinda iffy with 55gr bullets but works fine with 62. 1:8 twist works well with just about anything you throw in an AR though

really the only reason not to have a 1:8 twist barrel is if you're using some crazy heavy ammo, like higher than 77gr

I have a 1:7 I'm but I'm running 62, havent shot it yet tho so we'll see

I thought 1:7 was the happy medium. Or was that 1:8?

1:8 is the happy medium

https://www.everydaymarksman.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/224-Stabilization.png

Guess I gotta run some chonk rounds lol

> @[VA] JediComms My favorite from vortex is easily the spitfire 3x prism. Clean, reliable, accurate, and easy to zero.
@Soulraiser I've been running a StrikeFire II on my 556 for a few years and haven't regretted that purchase.

Any tips for painting a rifle? Multicam style
Paint recommendation?

You should be running heavier rounds for defense anyway. Stuff like Hornady 75gr open tip match / boat tail hollow point. Its fragmentation is absolutely devastating

Hmmm Well, I may be mistaken indeed then. I'm still going to stick with my 1/7 QPQ aero barrel tho'