In Need of a Good Gunsmith to Build an AR-15

[rossislider]

For some time now I’ve wanted to get an AR-15 for general predator hunting. I’ve come to the conclusion that I had better get moving on this before the election, just incase our current President should win a second term. If this clown wins a second term there is no telling what damage he might do to gun owner rights and hunting in general. With this in mind I have been looking largely at the Bushmaster Varminter .223s.

 

A number of friends have suggested I would be much better off taking my money to a good gunsmith and having them build my rifle for me. They seem to believe I could build a much better rifle for the same money. Never having had a rifle built before I’m not sure where to start or who to talk to. Can someone point me in the direction of a good reputable gunsmith who can help me with this project at a fair price (preferably someone in the east valley)?

 

Thanks

[Kaffer62]

Or you could have fun and build one yourself. I built one this past year and it has been a blast! You can put them together with minimal tools.

[rossislider]

Or you could have fun and build one yourself. I built one this past year and it has been a blast! You can put them together with minimal tools.

 

Sounds fun, but how does a first timer go about doing this with confidence they won't ultimately blow their face off?

[DUG]

I bought an Armalite 20" flat top and added Magpul stuff to it. It is so accurate my girls love shooting it. Last weekend they killed a big old rock with it. There are plenty of off the shelf AR's that will shoot awesome.

[rcdinaz]

I believe this is one of the specialties of the gun smith out at the Rio Solado Range. He has written a book as well but I can't recall his name as I have not been out there in a couple of years. I recall he usually has a waiting list Or at least used to.

[firstcoueswas80]

Send me a message if you're interested. A good buddy from work builds outstanding rifles in fact he is putting the finishing touches on 1 for me. He would be glad to do it for you just let me know.

[PRDATR]

I believe this is one of the specialties of the gun smith out at the Rio Solado Range. He has written a book as well but I can't recall his name as I have not been out there in a couple of years. I recall he usually has a waiting list Or at least used to.

 

 

http://www.accuracyspeaks.com/new_page_5.htm

[sjvcon]

Before you build one in .223, look at the 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Grendel. Just sayin' .......

[rcdinaz]

Good call the Grendel looks like a really great round!

[PRDATR]

Before you build one in .223, look at the 6.8 SPC and 6.5 Grendel. Just sayin' .......

 

Way overkill for a varmint round. Better suited for deer.

[rcdinaz]

mehhh! I say find bigger varmints.

 

The guys in the predator masters forum seem to disagree, they seem giddy about the AR15 Grendel. Speer makes a 90gr TNT varmint bullet that would be awesome coyote medicine.

 

Okay I am done hijacking the thread now...

[bonecollector]

You can get the remington R-15 for less money than the bushmaster and its the same exact gun.

[Kaffer62]

here is a ton of info online. This link will give you a general idea of what's involved.. surprisingly. Not as much as you would think......

http://www.midwayusa.com/General.mvc/Index/how-to-build-ar-15-rifle

[sjvcon]

It's not like building a 1911...that's for sure.

 

Varmint guys I know love the bigger rounds for coyotes, bobcats and lion. Will also work for Coues and some say Speed Goats too...though I prefer something with more pop for the later.

[yotebuster]

I would go with a 243 WSSM or 25 WSSM. Enough KE for deer easily and way better long range varmint round. Dtech rifles in MN made mine. It's sweet.