Summary: Reed and J.W. talk about first time builds and what we’ve learned over time building AR’s. Welcome to Episode #059 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Reed Snyder and with me today is our auditioning sacrificial host, J.W. Ramp. This is the podcast about your favorite black rifle! This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There is something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Otis Ripcord Giveaway For times in the field when you just can’t reach your Otis cleaning system and need a quick and effective clean – reach for the Ripcord®. This convenient tool cleans from Breech-to-Muzzle® in one quick and easy pass. The molded rubberized core and Nomex® fibers together create a more effective way to trap and remove fouling. Winner: Douglas W: Hey, it's been a while, hope your have a great time at SHOT show. Listening to the last episode, it got me thinking. I have my first AR, a Rock River, that shoots a functions like a dream. This being my first AR, I didn't know what to expect. Needless to say I'm very happy with it. One of the things I like the most is how smooth the BCG operates how the rifle functions. Haveing now built three AR's, 2 chambered in 556, and my last one a 300 AAC Blackout, how do I get the AR's to function as smoothly as my RR? My last build, the blackout, used all top end parts, Mega Arms billet up and lower, nickel boron coated BCG, and my own custom barrel. Do I just need to put more rounds down range? Your thoughts are greatly appreciated PS, please put me in for your give away. Brownells helps make this show possible. They are there for you anytime you make a mistake, like when Jake shoots a spring across the room into his lime green shag carpet. Shop for AR-15 parts at Brownells. Go to: ar15podcast.com/ar15parts Tip of the Week: Get off the bench. While shooting from a lead sled or a set of bags is great for zeroing your carbine, the real-world application for shooting from a concrete table are next to zero. Next time you’re at the range, spend more time working from different stances - standing, kneeling, sitting, prone. If your range has them, use roof support columns as concealment and as a surface to steady your rifle against. You’d be surprised how easy it is to make long shots from a supported standing position. If you’ve got property of your own or the range to yourself, make sure to practice shooting on the move. Main Topic: Lessons Learned for that First Time AR Build 1. The Receivers Where do you find “quality” What am I looking for Don’t break the bank 2. Internals A roll pin is a roll pin is a roll pin Where it matters Plan your build, build your plan 3. Barrel Choice Sources Materials Features 4. Bolts and BCG’s This is your moving part What do I look for Slick as what? 5. Furniture Form over Function What do I need Where do I stop 6. Accessories Can you over accessorize? Options galore Get what you need 7. BUIS Listener Feedback: Andrew S: Reed, I really enjoyed episode #55 discussing optics with your fellow Marines. I agree with you completely in regards to the iron sights, and found it funny how the two holdouts both argued against needing irons, but both have them and advocated them towards the end of the show. I do not currently have any on my rifle. I just can't get myself to spend the money on them. It’s one thing to spend money on optics because they are made up of very sophisticated assemblies, quality glass, and electronic circuits. Irons are a different thing altogether. The cheapest BUIS that are any good would be Magpul BUIS for around $100 or more. I know they are quality pieces and that you can depend on them, but they are plastic. I just can’t pay that for plastic.
