Optics and Triggers

[LittleBear8me]

So My budget is broke 16 year old... but I am waiting and browsing sales and stuff. The type of rifle I'm going for with this build is a close target rife.

 

[hoghunting]

I saw and handled this trigger at the NRA convention and ordered it from Brownells when I got home. The president and founder of the company spent 12 years at Knights Armament and 14 years at Timney designing and building triggers. The wider trigger shoe along with moving the shoe farther forward makes the trigger more comfortable. And it's a clean, crisp breaking 3 lbs.

https://velocitytriggers.com/product/mpc-trigger-straight-with-finger-stop/

 

[deemus]

When I build an AR, I usually polish the trigger group, which makes it much smoother. There are several Youtube videos that show how to do a trigger job. It costs you a piece of 1200 grit sandpaper. I normally get my lower parts kits from Palmetto, and they pretty much always need some trigger work.

I also use the green springs from JP, which cost less than $10. That combo (springs and trigger job) usually results in a fantastic trigger. And I do it for under $15. The high end triggers may be much better than mine, but I doubt it. The triggers on my guns are great, and several of my friends have asked which high end trigger I installed. They are shocked to find out I have $15 in it.

And I save a ton of money doing it my way.

 

[sucker76]

I was going to suggest polishing or storing the mil spec too to save money. That's what a broke 16 yo might do.

 

[LittleBear8me]

I was going to suggest polishing or storing the mil spec too to save money. That's what a broke 16 yo might do.

That is the plan for now... hopefully I will either get gun parts or Gas money for Christmas lol

 

[sucker76]

Everyone starts somewhere. The JP springs are inexpensive. I have a yellow trigger and red hammer spring in one rifle. They ran about 20 bucks. It made the mil spec trigger about 4#. Stoning or polishing will make it less gritty feeling. It won;t fix over travel or take up.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

Vortek for optics.

Geissle for triggers.

Both often for sale at Primary Arms.

Are Aimpoints good...yes, but overpriced

Go for Vortex.

 

[FireInTheWire]

So My budget is broke 16 year old... but I am waiting and browsing sales and stuff. The type of rifle I'm going for with this build is a close target rife.

Been there done that dude... I remember those days... still on a budget. Beer budget with champagne taste.

I know it's no super duper, mil-spec optic. But I bought one of these the day I bought my 300BLK AR. Needed something to get me shooting and hunting. I bought one of these... https://www.cabelas.com/product/TRU...VhrbACh12RA1yEAQYAyABEgJ-c_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I ran it on my 300BLK for a good solid year. Never had an issue with it, killed a few hogs with it actually. It's since become a shelf optic due to moving on to another scope. If you looking to get on the range and fling lead... it'd serve ya well I believe. If your interested, let me know. I'll send it your way man. I'd rather see it being used than just sitting on the shelf.

 

[Dad_Roman]

When I build an AR, I usually polish the trigger group, which makes it much smoother. There are several Youtube videos that show how to do a trigger job. It costs you a piece of 1200 grit sandpaper. I normally get my lower parts kits from Palmetto, and they pretty much always need some trigger work.

I also use the green springs from JP, which cost less than $10. That combo (springs and trigger job) usually results in a fantastic trigger. And I do it for under $15. The high end triggers may be much better than mine, but I doubt it. The triggers on my guns are great, and several of my friends have asked which high end trigger I installed. They are shocked to find out I have $15 in it.

And I save a ton of money doing it my way.

Likewise.....and I use JP yellow.

 

[BigBoss0311]

I am surprised no one has mentioned the LaRue MBT. It is currently on sale for just $87 through Christmas which is a stupid awesome price for what you get. This is the best trigger you can buy for under $100 hands down.

https://www.larue.com/products/larue-tactical-mbt-2s-trigger/

 

[avvidclif]

Been there done that dude... I remember those days... still on a budget. Beer budget with champagne taste.

I know it's no super duper, mil-spec optic. But I bought one of these the day I bought my 300BLK AR. Needed something to get me shooting and hunting. I bought one of these... https://www.cabelas.com/product/TRU...VhrbACh12RA1yEAQYAyABEgJ-c_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I ran it on my 300BLK for a good solid year. Never had an issue with it, killed a few hogs with it actually. It's since become a shelf optic due to moving on to another scope. If you looking to get on the range and fling lead... it'd serve ya well I believe. If your interested, let me know. I'll send it your way man. I'd rather see it being used than just sitting on the shelf.

Now there's an offer he can't refuse. Good job Fire.

 

[easy rider]

Go with what you can afford, the good thing about AR's is that it's very easy to upgrade at any time. When I started to build a 300 Blackout I at first was looking to keep it under $1,000. Since I was buying one or more parts at a time, I started buying better and better parts, and so far I have about $1,500 into it.

I love how it shoots, but I know I could have built one for a lot less.

 

[FireInTheWire]

Now there's an offer he can't refuse. Good job Fire.

Well he PM'd me an address to ship to. But then wrote back saying don't ship and his mom was pissed.

Maybe she was mad about giving out an address. I understand... the web is a big place. I'm sure she doesn't realize we're just a bunch of good ol' country boys. Good luck to him..

 

[EZ-E]

That & he is 16, mom might not want him having a AR platform. You know how some mom's that watch the news can be.

 

[jrbfishn]

Advice for next time:
If I am going to give something to a minor I ALWAYS ask the parent first. Period. No exceptions.

Have the kids parent open an account and pm you. Give them your contact info and pick IF and HOW to transfer the items. There are very few instances where I will give my contact info to a minor without parental consent.

from an idjit coffeeholic

 

[jrbfishn]

LittleBear8me, I really can't blame Mom for being mad. I would be in her place. If possible, have mom get on the forum. That way she can see who we are and what we are about.
If a transfer is to done, items can be shipped to a 3rd party close by for a face to face transfer in a public place so no addresses are exchanged. It can even be set up by PM so no phone numbers are exchanged either.
WITH MOMS KNOWLEDGE AND PERMISSION.
Trust has to be earned, and your Mom does not know us.

from an idjit coffeeholic

 

[FireInTheWire]

Advice for next time:
If I am going to give something to a minor I ALWAYS ask the parent first. Period. No exceptions.

Have the kids parent open an account and pm you. Give them your contact info and pick IF and HOW to transfer the items. There are very few instances where I will give my contact info to a minor without parental consent.

from an idjit coffeeholic

Advice taken

 

[jrbfishn]

We all learn sometime. I have given away many $100s of dollars of fishing tackle to kids. $100 rod and reals because I didn't care for the way they worked. Even to the girl next door when she was about 10 so she would have a decent rod and real to fish with her Dad. Ask him first even. His cost him $40-$50. The one I gave her was almost $150 outfit. The looks on both their faces was worth it.

from an idjit coffeeholic

 

[FireInTheWire]

Yeah now that I ponder it... I'm responsible for getting him in trouble. I should have been more diligent.

 

[jrbfishn]

Sounds more like a joint operation.
Maybe at a later date you can help him out. Hope he ain't because of it.

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