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Hey guys,

Palmetto State Armory had some smoking deals on their PA10 blemished uppers and lowers so I did what any gun nut would do... I started an AR10 build!

List so far:

PSA PA10 stripped upper
PSA PA10 stripped lower
Magpul MOE stock/ PSA buffer/spring/tube
PSA lower parts kit
PSA forward assist
PSA ejection port cover
KAK Industries gas tube & lo pro gas block
KAK Industries 18" stainless barrel
Odin Works KMod 15.5 FF hand guards
BCM Gunfighter Mod 4 charging handle
PSA BCG
Model 10 muzzle brake

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The barrel, gas tube, and gas block will be here today so I'll have a completely functioning rifle by 3 o'clock ! The muzzle brake comes in later this week and I'll have to buy some backup iron sights... Probably the Magpul's.

What do you guys think? I'll post some more pictures once she get a bit closer to done. Thanks for looking!




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Hey guys, Palmetto State Armory had some smoking deals on their PA10 blemished uppers and lowers so I did what any gun nut would do... I started an AR10 build! List so far: PSA PA10 stripped up

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My bipod and mount came in and I bought a decent case for it. With he PEPR mount and bipod my groups are getting much better. I've got a set of JP trigger springs coming in as well. Sent from my i

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Not sure if anyone is reading this anymore, but I've got another update. I installed a set of Magpul Offset MBUS Pro's recently. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I'm very jealous!   If I may ask, roughly how much do you have in this build so far?   I'm hoping to build an AR10 in the not so distant future

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I received my muzzle brake today and apparently they sent me the wrong one. I ordered the correct size 5/8-24 and what I received is much smaller. Possible for a 5.56.

In other news, I think I've chosen my optic. The Vortex Crossfire 3-9x50 has piqued my attention. Anyone have experience with it?


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I started out with a Crossfire, and it's ok. If you can make the cost jump to a Diamondback, I really recommend it. Better glass, better turrets... better everything, imho. I bought two Crossfires before I got my first Diamondback. I'm never getting anything less than a Diamondback again, and eventually I'll swap out the Crossfires, too.

Also, .308 can reach out there. I put a 6-18x50 on my M&P10 and really like it. It's a lot easier to see little bullet holes at 200yds with that puppy! Now I use my M&P10 as my spotting scope when shooting my other rifles with less magnification. It's hard to see .223 holes at 200 yds for me with the 3-9s on some of my other guns. Edited by musicman
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I'll look into the Diamondback, thanks for the tip! This is my first foray into any kind of distance shooting so I'm learning as I go.


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Right on. I'm only one step ahead of you, lol! My local Academy in Smyrna has both the Crossfires and Diamondbacks on display. They're getting pretty popular, so you should be able to find them somewhere near you.
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Let us know if you have any feed issues. That seems to be the only issue with the PSA AR10 stuff. I bought my used but only test fired and had issues. I changed the bolt to a DPMS bolt and it runs like a top.

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From what I have read most of the feed issues were during the initial release of the PA-10. I built mine last summer and have not had a single malfunction after about 200 rounds. Mine has the NiB BCG , and I use ASC mags.

I also wanted to echo what the other folks were saying about the Vortex Diamondback. I believe it is every bit as good as my Leopold VX-2s. I have the Diamondback HD 4x12x42 on my PA-10. Got a great deal from optics plant for around $200. I really like it. Good luck!




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I too have heard murmurs of feed issues. I'm anxiously awaiting January 31st which is when I'll attend my safety class for MSSA and become a full member. That day I'll be firing it to test function... I doubt I'll have an optic by then. I may not even have iron sights...


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I ordered a muzzle brake from Amazon and received it yesterday. Apparently they sent me the wrong one because it won't thread onto the KAK. I think it's their 5.56 model. 517a916c6b8a05d30e3ea3fa88c79b8a.jpg7c4d2e5b73b483728495d3e7bd096331.jpg


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Yep, looks like they sent you a 1/2x28 by mistake.

 

Nice build.  I need to build a 308 myself. 

 

Anyone know what the accuracy is like on those KAK barrels?

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My coworker used KAK for his .308 build which is where I got the referral. He's had great results so far. I did some research and found very positive reviews.


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I started out with a Crossfire, and it's ok. If you can make the cost jump to a Diamondback, I really recommend it. Better glass, better turrets... better everything, imho. I bought two Crossfires before I got my first Diamondback. I'm never getting anything less than a Diamondback again, and eventually I'll swap out the Crossfires, too.


I'll second this. If I had talked to musicman before I bought my 2-7 Crossfire, I would have bought his 2-7 diamondback he has for sale instead. I guess I've been ruined by higher end scopes. The turrets on my Crossfire are super mushy and it's a big turnoff
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From what I have read most of the feed issues were during the initial release of the PA-10. I built mine last summer and have not had a single malfunction after about 200 rounds. Mine has the NiB BCG , and I use ASC mags.

I also wanted to echo what the other folks were saying about the Vortex Diamondback. I believe it is every bit as good as my Leopold VX-2s. I have the Diamondback HD 4x12x42 on my PA-10. Got a great deal from optics plant for around $200. I really like it. Good luck!




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What I think mine was was a sticky ejector and not compressing enough. I'll eventually get around to fixing the PSA bolt but I was too eager to shoot it so I just bought a new bolt, but I'll have a spare.

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Late to the party, but definitely step up to the Diamondback. I've owned a couple of Crossfire scopes and was very pleased with the clarity for the price range but the Diamondback is a whole other league. Better glass, better turrets, etc.

If you want even more features, Viper PST.
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Finally got the correct brake in the mail. All done now except for some backup iron sights and an optic!

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Ordered a Vortex Diamondback 4-12X40 today... Looking at mounts now. How does everyone feel about the Burris PEPR?


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