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Old 02-03-2019, 9:06pm   #21
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I highly recommend a Larue trigger. I have one in every build. The best $87 you will spend on an AR. The bolt catch roll pin is the only tricky one. I use the starter and punch built specifically for this with one side flattened. I also tape the area on the receiver. I use some 220 grit sandpaper on one end of the pin and some Oil. I can usually get it in pretty far and then I use a set of straight jaw tongue and groove pliers wrapped in electrical tape to pull it the rest of the way through.
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That just got moved very high on the list. I have a very nice trigger in my Bushmaster DCM , I can compare it to that when I get one.
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Finished this up this afternoon. It was actually pretty easy but instructions were needed.

I found this which has the lower assembly in what I feel is the proper order ( mag catch first so a mag vise block can be used )
https://www.pewpewtactical.com/build...ower-receiver/

My question to Palmetto State Armory about lower assembly was answered with this link
http://www.thenewrifleman.com/how-to...ower-receiver/

Tomorrow is off to the range to make sure it works as designed
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Very nice! Any thoughts on optics?
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Very nice! Any thoughts on optics?
I have an illuminated reticle 3-10X scope (KONUS) I might put on for a bit before getting a red dot or similar system. I have a set of UTG quick detach mounts but need taller ones ( on order ).

Had it at the range today, it worked well but I forgot the sight tool and it was hitting 6" low ( but centered ) at 25 yards.
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I have an illuminated reticle 3-10X scope (KONUS) I might put on for a bit before getting a red dot or similar system. I have a set of UTG quick detach mounts but need taller ones ( on order ).

Had it at the range today, it worked well but I forgot the sight tool and it was hitting 6" low ( but centered ) at 25 yards.
25 yards is not a great zero for an AR, but at that range, it should shoot about 1.5 inches low to account for bullet rise at 100 yards and beyond.
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25 yards is not a great zero for an AR, but at that range, it should shoot about 1.5 inches low to account for bullet rise at 100 yards and beyond.
I usually start at 50 yards but I'm fighting a cold that is kicking my ass for the past week.

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Pro tip... a bullet tip is all that is required to adjust most AR front sights.
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Pro tip... a bullet tip is all that is required to adjust most AR front sights.
I have flip up sights
Optics: Magpul MBUS Front and Rear Flip-Up Sights, Black

They came with a little "socket" that fit over the sight
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I highly recommend a Larue trigger. I have one in every build. The best $87 you will spend on an AR. The bolt catch roll pin is the only tricky one. I use the starter and punch built specifically for this with one side flattened. I also tape the area on the receiver. I use some 220 grit sandpaper on one end of the pin and some Oil. I can usually get it in pretty far and then I use a set of straight jaw tongue and groove pliers wrapped in electrical tape to pull it the rest of the way through.
About $95 shipped w/ tax.

Not installed yet but have it in hand ( in the cool tin they ship it in )
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They usually send lots of cool stuff with the tigger. No Dillo Dust or bottle opener?
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They usually send lots of cool stuff with the tigger. No Dillo Dust or bottle opener?
I got the trigger, a catalog and some packing paper.

Boy, I feel like I got ripped off now
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