With out having to go off in the Weeds

[wcd]

So my son and I are finally going to do his AR 10 build. So I am 100% visual learner. Often if I can see someone doing something that goes a long way for me. So I was wondering if there were a any YouTube channels that might be of value. I am sure there are a bunch of them out there some better than others?

Anyone have a go to guy?

thanks

 

[Timjoebillybob]

Not youtube, but I've heard these are pretty good. I've also heard they try to sell you tools you don't really need.

How to build an AR-15 | Top Rated Supplier of Firearm Reloading Equipment, Supplies, and Tools - Colt

Top Rated Supplier of Firearm Reloading Equipment, Supplies, and Tools - Colt

www.brownells.com

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

The Brownells video are pretty good.

 

[Frosty]

This was not the video series I used when I built my rifle, but this one seems to be quality

 

[jerrob]

Sootch00 on YouTube.
I haven't watched anything of this kind of content there in quite some time and I've heard rumors that firearm assembly vids are verboten there now..................that's all I got.

 

[churchmouse]

This was not the video series I used when I built my rifle, but this one seems to be quality

She is easy to follow along with.

 

[2in1evtime]

I recommend putting a adjustable gas block on any ar 10, i did on the few i built! They are a game changer for performance and reliability

 

[matbmorr]

https://ugetube.com/watch/ar10-gun-club-build-video_wkCK1xGzhfSyFVk.html
ReadyGunner AR build video

I've been looking at this place for awhile now to build my first AR. The video seems to be the best I've seen.

 

[MrSmitty]

You should build an AR 15, it's 5 better........

 

[Mgderf]

You should build an AR 15, it's 5 better........

Seriously, the AR-10 is an AR-15 on steroids.
If you can find a good video on the AR-15, there's no reason it wouldn't translate to the AR-10.
I assembled my first AR-15 lower in about 45 minutes sitting in my living room.
I referred to a tutorial (I'm better with written text than a video that may get ahead of me) that I found on AR-15.com.
It was a piece of cake and reminded me of my childhood playing with an Erector-Set.

 

[churchmouse]

Seriously, the AR-10 is an AR-15 on steroids.
If you can find a good video on the AR-15, there's no reason it wouldn't translate to the AR-10.
I assembled my first AR-15 lower in about 45 minutes sitting in my living room.
I referred to a tutorial (I'm better with written text than a video that may get ahead of me) that I found on AR-15.com.
It was a piece of cake and reminded me of my childhood playing with an Erector-Set.

Bring back the erector set.
I got a starter kit for Christmas and saved up and bought the master. Between the 2 kits and what I got from friends who lost interest in theirs we could build anything.

 

[wcd]

You should build an AR 15, it's 5 better........

That’s what I heard… But he is a fan of the 308 so I will be happy to go along for the ride, it will be time we’ll spent.

 

[wcd]

She is easy to follow along with.

How important or is to stick to a single vendor for the components?

 

[Frosty]

How important or is to stick to a single vendor for the components?

With a .308? Probably pretty important, this is based on research that says there’s no real standards when it comes to components for the AR-10 like there are with the -15 I’m sure someone will be along shortly to tell you I’m wrong

 

[DoggyDaddy]

With a .308? Probably pretty important, this is based on research that says there’s no real standards when it comes to components for the AR-10 like there are with the -15 I’m sure someone will be along shortly to tell you I’m wrong

No, you're right. There is the Armalite pattern and the DPMS pattern and the two are not compatible. The DPMS is more common I think.

 

[churchmouse]

How important or is to stick to a single vendor for the components?

Good question.
They mostly claim to be spec parts and will probably work just fine but to much budget/cheap shopping stacks up tolerances and you may end up with a rattle trap.
Brownells offers a wide price range in parts. I used to start with them on a lot of items. Midwest sells a lot of the same bits.
Just my personal experiences. Cheap means exactly that. Cheap.

 

[churchmouse]

With a .308? Probably pretty important, this is based on research that says there’s no real standards when it comes to components for the AR-10 like there are with the -15 I’m sure someone will be along shortly to tell you I’m wrong

Sounds right.

 

[wcd]

Good question.
They mostly claim to be spec parts and will probably work just fine but to much budget/cheap shopping stacks up tolerances and you may end up with a rattle trap.
Brownells offers a wide price range in parts. I used to start with them on a lot of items. Midwest sells a lot of the same bits.
Just my personal experiences. Cheap means exactly that. Cheap.

ok I am hurt to the core…I most certainly am not cheap.

ok so maybe I am frugal and research things to the extreme. Still have not made that 1911 purchase. But this one is different it’s for my son. He ships out to October 1 so yeah I am taking every opportunity to spend as much time with him as I can.
For the most part I have always had good luck with middle of the road stuff not the cheapest nor the most expensive.
I am kind of partial to Brownells so I think we will try to get most items there If possible.

 

[dak109]

Check Aero Precision. All of their stuff should fit with all of their stuff. Decent quality for the price.

 

[wcd]

Check Aero Precision. All of their stuff should fit with all of their stuff. Decent quality for the price.

Thanks