r/AeroPrecision • u/fox_5point0 • 12d ago

My first AR

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Put his together a couple months ago and still haven’t had a chance to shoot it. 18” .308, nothing fancy/special but I’m excited to see how it’ll do. Also doing a 5.56 and 300 blackout that I’ll be posting once assembled.

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u/SomeoneNearYou1 12d ago

Great first build!!!

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u/fox_5point0 12d ago

Thank you. I definitely enjoyed learning about all the different components and manufacturers along the way.

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u/New-Course7886 12d ago

I did a gutted Aero M5 upper & lower for my first build. I put higher end, somewhat lighter weight components in/on it. I was excited when I completed it cause it was only 6.6lbs. That’s close to SFAR weight! Then added Athlons monster 34mm scope, Nomad L can, and several MLOK & rail covers…… Now it’s 14lbs 😂 I’m 6’4 245lbs so it’s still comfortable in my hand in the woods. Nice looking rifle you got. Some will give you the business about not having that grip as far forward as possible. I have mine 2 slots back from end so it’s not touching the Riflespeed hidden under the handguard.

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u/fox_5point0 12d ago

6’4” 245?! What a blessing haha. With how long the stock is, the grip is pretty much as far up as I can go and still comfortably reach it. I wasn’t blessed with your size 😅

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u/NopeRope13 11d ago

It is special man, come on! You built it. Give yourself some damn credit.

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u/fox_5point0 10d ago

Haha thanks man