Local gunsmith to assemble AR10 upper

• Mar 21, 2020

• #1

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m_ev

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Mar 22, 2013

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Purchased an Aero upper and a Faxon barrel and all the other parts.
I am looking for someone local to assemble it so I dont have to send it out.
Located in Harford county
Thanks in advance

 

• Mar 21, 2020

• #2

EarnestT

In the hollow

Aug 18, 2013

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Not in Maryland

Chad is the guy I would recommend. Clandestine on md shooters.

 

• Mar 21, 2020

• #3

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m_ev

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Mar 22, 2013

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I thought he just did AR15 work
I never saw anything on his Instagram or Facebook on AR10 work

 

• Mar 21, 2020

• #4

EarnestT

In the hollow

Aug 18, 2013

1,590

Not in Maryland

You should talk to him directly. I believe he can help and is the best smith for the job.

 

• Mar 21, 2020

• #5

rbird7282

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According to him, he doesn’t do AR10 work. You could still check with him though.


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• Mar 21, 2020

• #6

EarnestT

In the hollow

Aug 18, 2013

1,590

Not in Maryland

rbird7282 said:

According to him, he doesn’t do AR10 work. You could still check with him though.


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I have been wrong before

 

• Mar 23, 2020

• #7

85MikeTPI

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Jul 19, 2014

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I have an AR10 block and barrel wrenches if you come up empty and DIY becomes an option. Located in Elkton

 

• Mar 23, 2020

• #8

rseymorejr

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I am assuming you have an Aero Precision lower

 

• Mar 23, 2020

• #9

M

m_ev

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Mar 22, 2013

30

Yes
The lower is a complete aero precision

 

• Mar 23, 2020

• #10

rseymorejr

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m_ev said:

Yes
The lower is a complete aero precision

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That's a lesson I learned when I built mine a couple years ago!

 

• Mar 23, 2020

• #11

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m_ev

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Mar 22, 2013

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I made sure everything was compatible since there is no real standards with the lr308 and ar10 platforms like there is with the ar15 's

 

• Mar 23, 2020

• #12

rseymorejr

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I bought a complete upper for a pretty good price and ended up having to buy an Aero Precision stripped upper and transfer everything over. Still made out OK

 

• Mar 23, 2020

• #13

M

m_ev

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Mar 22, 2013

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I bought an Aero upper and handguard, Faxon barrel, bolt,gas block and gas tube and a Surefire Warcomp.
I could not find a complete Aero upper in the configuration I wanted.

 

• Mar 23, 2020

• #14

babalou

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I second Chad.

 

• Mar 23, 2020

• #15

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m_ev

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Mar 22, 2013

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Chad does not work on AR10 platform. He was the first person I looked at for the work.

 

• Mar 24, 2020

• #16

jrumann59

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Feb 17, 2011

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Assembly should be similar to AR15, hardest part is getting Gasport aligned. Then getting it tuned. If my shop did not look like a bomb went off, I would offer to help since I am in edgewood.

 

• Apr 8, 2020

• #17

M

m_ev

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Mar 22, 2013

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How about Scotts's Gunsmithing?
Has anyone had AR10 work done by Jack's Gun Works?

 

• Apr 8, 2020

• #18

SkiPatrolDude

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Duffy's did a great job for me. Might be a short trek, but his prices were very reasonable. He also dimpled a barrel for me. Gun has ran 100%.

 

• Apr 16, 2020

• #19

Bsmtboy2

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Oct 27, 2013

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Hazzard County

+1 on Jacks gun works....he worked on my ar pistol and ar rifle.....top knotch....check his hours of operation

 

• Apr 16, 2020

• #20

clandestine

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Oct 13, 2008

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Elkton, MD

I don't advertise working on large frame AR's because they are often a mess and owners don't listen to my parts suggestions, then get mad when things don't work.

I will say that you need to be very careful about who you choose. Someone worth their salt should know about specific parts of a large frame AR.

They should have the proper headspace gauges, large frame Midwest URR or similar device to prevent index pin damage, and know about proper carrier travel.

You will have much better luck if you install a tubb .308 Flatwire springs, and SLR Adjustable Gas Block. JP Bolts (Not the carriers) are a good choice as well.