New guy here with a New project

AR/M4 Custom Build Forum
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Hello Everyone! New to the forums, member over on ARFCOM and not so new to the AR platform(military).

I am currently in Afghanistan, and decided to get myself an AR as a present to myself… After many months of going back and forth on which brand to buy, i decided to build one myself…

So here is the parts list:

BCM 16" middy Upper
PSA Lower and Parts kit
Magpul MOE Furniture(FDE)
Lots of PMAGS:)

everything minus the lower reciever is sitting at my parents house waiting for me to get home in july, i am super excited!!! the lower is still on its way to my local FFL.

So far i have invested in 2200 rounds of .223/5.56 - more specifically 1200 rounds of Silver bear(700/FMJ, 500 HP both 55 gr) and 1K rounds of PMC XTAC. Figure that should last me a while…

Well, Let me know what ya’ll think!! Any suggestions on an optic would be appreciated to:) cant decide on red dot or 1-4…

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Sounds like you are starting out right to me. :smiley:
(You might need more ammo, though.)

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What will be your primary usage? This will determine what type of optic you should buy. Read around a bit, but at some point you will just have to stop agonizing and decide for yourself. A RDS with magnifier could also fill the mid-range gap like the 1-4x. Have fun with your new rifle when youre able to shoot it. With proper training and shooting schedule you’ll soon need more ammo though. Also, grab a good adjustable two-point sling like the VCAS.

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thanks PlatoCATM. I was planning on using my Blackhawk one point that I currently use here in Afghanistan, but i might invest in a good 2 point…

I am really liking the Aimpoint PRO… a little more than i had planned on spending, but i think i can swing it!

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Two points:

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[li]Dude, thanks for your service.
[/li][li]Sounds like you’ve got a great recipe :slight_smile:
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thanks man! i appreciate it!

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Sounds solid to me as well. Go for it!:smiley:

P.S. Welcome to “the better site”

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Welcome to the Site Brother ,Thank you and Be safe over there and I just got a Aimpoint PRO an almost kicked the wife out of the bed ,so i could lay it on the pillow next to me :sarcastic:Thats How much I Love it