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    Taking A Whack At Assembling My Own Ar

    Hi guys,
    I have decided to take a whack at building an AR lower myself. I have nearly NO experience at this kind of thing but figured this would be the best way to learn. I picked up a stripped receiver yesterday and am anxious to get going on it. Does anyone know anything about NOVESKE receivers? This one is a model N4. I know I kind of put the cart before the horse but I am hoping this is a decent quality one.
    Does anyone have suggestions on complete lower parts kits? What to get? What not to get? Who has the shortest backlog on orders? Although I want a decent quality firearm when I am done, I know it will be mostly a plinker my son and I can take out and enjoy.
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    I don't know anything about them. I would suggest however that you buy the same brand upper. If for no other reason other than they will match colorwise and fit. Model1 seems to be the only company out there that doesn't have a six month back order however I don't care for their parts. If you're outside of Kaliforiev, go with an Olympic Arms barrel kit. Any of the lower patrs kits will do. CMMG has a lot of nice stuff also.

    Whatever you do get a good manual and all the right tools to put it together.

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    Do purchase the tool for assembling the front pivot pin.Its got a spring that goes in the front of the receiver with a very small detent.The pin then slides in,and holds it.There are guys who can do this blind folded using a single edged razer blade,but im not one of them.The spring,and detent shot across the room 5,or 6 times with my patience wearing ever thinner.I made a tool after seeing a picture of one,and it went right together.Right now lots of AR stuff is on back order so call,and ask if they really have it before ordering.

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    the tool I use for that pin

    is a card board box with a towel draped IN the box..assemble directly
    in front of that box--it will catch it every time

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    I have mentioned this before but for the front pin I use an allen wrench that will just go in the hole. The flat of the allen wrench works perfect and every time!
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    Quote Originally Posted by STYER View Post
    Hi guys,
    I have decided to take a whack at building an AR lower myself.
    Read this excellent thread on arfcom before proceeding.

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    that was going to be my recomendation as well for good photos and great explanation , parts are parts , get what you can find available , uppers and lowers on the other hand look better if matched and same mfgr is a plus , but with some mfgrs quoteing upward of 2 years lead at this point i agree with looking for readily available bits

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    I'd also recommend the Rock River match trigger (I believe it's now their standard) when doing a lower. Easy to install, and lots better than stock.

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    I would suggest you get a copy of the Army or Marine Technical manuals that takes you step by step through assembly of the rifle. It also gives you pointers on how to index the rear sight, and the correct steps and torque values when assembling the barrel. They also cover troubleshooting procedures if you have any problems.
    I'd recommend the Army/Air Force TM as it also covers the M-4 carbine series.
    I've built a number of ARs using these manuals and have never had any trouble putting an AR together.
    HTH

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    oh - then get a 22cal conversion bolt so you can shoot it cheap , just for fun

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