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In this podcast, Ryan discusses the update on Jason’s precision AR-15 rifle build and he announces the winner (on price, at least) of his and Jason’s “El-Cheapo” AR-15 build. Spoiler alert: one of the Cleckner boys built the AR-15 for under $400! Ryan also talks about some of his preferences for eye and ear protection and answers listener submitted questions concerning how to paint rifles and bipod and bag selection.
COMPLETE BUILD LIST FOR RYAN AND JASON’S “EL-CHEAPO” CONTEST ENTRIES:
| Jason’s Build | PRICE | SOURCE |
| Lower Receiver | $50.00 | Layke Tactical Blem Lower. Only available when in stock. Call for details |
| WWW.Layketactical.com | ||
| Lower Parts | $44.99 | brownells complete lower parts kit |
| http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-parts/parts-kits/lower-parts-kits/ar-15-lower-parts-kit-prod80171.aspx | ||
| Buttstock | $49.99 | rimary Arms Rifle stock kit |
| http://www.primaryarms.com/zm48988-a/p/zm48988-a/ | ||
| Upper Receiver | $67.99 | Sato Arms upper reciever with dust cover and forward assist |
| http://sotaarms.com/component/jshopping/product/view/3/11?Itemid=0 | ||
| BCG | $79.77 | Primary Arms Complete bolt carrrier group |
| http://www.primaryarms.com/bcg-15/p/bcg-15/ | ||
| Charging Handle | $12.99 | Primary Arms Anderson charching handle |
| http://www.primaryarms.com/am-27-assm/p/am-27-assm/ | ||
| Barrel | $79.99 | Palmeto State Armory |
| http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-ar15-5-56-carbine-16-1-7-no-thread-22-deg-crown-compliance-barrel.html | ||
| Gas Tube | $8.99 | Primary Arms Gas tube |
| http://www.primaryarms.com/rf-c-gastube/p/rf-c-gastube/ | ||
| Muzzle Device | N/A | Barrel does not have threads for one8.99 |
| Handguard | $26.99 | Amazon 7 inch hand rail with barrel nut |
| https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M58R2IF/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A39YJDG6L98X2F | ||
| Sight/Optic | $17.99 | Amazon red dot sight |
| https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WQPDA5O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2IWH4IDL65GOV | ||
| Gas Block | $10.00 | Lake tactical gas block blow out of old stock. When purchased 10 left in stock |
| WWW.Layketactical.com | ||
| TOTAL | $449.69 |
| Ryan’s Build | PRICE | SOURCE |
| Lower Receiver | ||
| Tennessee Arms Co Hybrid | $42.99 | http://www.primaryarms.com/ta-ar15-black/p/ta-ar15-black/ |
| Lower Parts Kit | ||
| Wise Arms | $37.99 | http://wisearms.com/products/wise-arms-lower-parts-kit |
| Buttstock | ||
| Target Sports Full stock kit | $39.99 | https://www.cdnnsports.com/ar15-collapsible-stock-6-position-commercial-usa.html?___SID=U |
| Upper Receiver | ||
| Anderson Slick | $39.95 | http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XANA3LWT |
| BCG | ||
| DS Arms | $74.99 | http://www.primaryarms.com/zm485018509-a/p/zm485018509-a/ |
| Charging Handle | ||
| Anderson | $12.99 | http://www.primaryarms.com/am-27-assm/p/am-27-assm/ |
| Barrel | ||
| Wise Arms | $69.99 | http://wisearms.com/products/16-stainless-5-56-barrels |
| Gas Tube | ||
| Radical | $8.99 | http://www.primaryarms.com/rf-c-gastube/p/rf-c-gastube/ |
| Muzzle Device | ||
| A2 Flash Hider | $6.32 | https://sotaarms.com/component/jshopping/ar-15-upper-parts/120508224635120510082058?Itemid=0 |
| Handguard Freefloat | ||
| Sniper Mini 4″ | $18.95 | http://justrails.com/products/mini-4-free-float-handguard-for-ar-15m4 |
| Sights/Optic | ||
| NcStar Red Dot | $8.40 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S6CYFK/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
| Gas Block | ||
| MAS Defense | $16.99 | http://shop.masdefense.com/750-LOW-PROFILE-GAS-BLOCK-ALUMINUM-750ALPGB.htm |
| TOTAL | $378.54 |
Ryan’s “El-Cheapo” rifle:
“El-Cheapo” Build Rules:
- Lower must be “stripped.” No pre-assembled lowers.
- Upper must not have barrel installed. May purchase with ejection port cover and forward assist installed.
- If the part belongs, it must be used. e.g. if the barrel isn’t threaded, a muzzle device isn’t necessary or if there’s no space for a forward assist, then one isn’t necessary.
- Components must be available to the general public. No “buddy deals” and no home-made parts.
- No auctions – firm prices for parts only (sale items are ok).
- Shipping and tax are not included (this is to normalize our efforts in two different parts of the country).
- Must fire two 30-round magazines without a malfunction (including locking the bolt to the rear after each magazine)
- Must be able to shoot a 10″ group at 50 yards using bulk/commercial ammo.
- Cheapest complete rifle that meets ALL of the above rules wins.
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