Top DIY upgrades for AR-15 rifles?

[axl_91]

Top DIY upgrades for AR-15 rifles? Seeking budget-friendly triggers and stocks to boost accuracy without breaking the bank. What are your go-to options for home builds?

 

[Chuck]

I haven't done a ton myself, but for budget AR upgrades, I'd check out basic drop-in triggers and polymer stocks. They don't cost much, make a big difference, and are easy to install at home

 

[Loaded_Gun]

I've built a few ARs myself, cheap drop-in triggers and basic polymer stocks made the biggest difference.. the installs were easy and didn't break the bank, my wallet didn't cry too much

 

[Alibiiv]

Top DIY upgrades for AR-15 rifles? Seeking budget-friendly triggers and stocks to boost accuracy without breaking the bank. What are your go-to options for home builds?

I am not an AR kinda guy, but…..my son is and he's trying to convert me. I am into bolts, levers and walnut stocks; ole school! As some have suggested a drop in trigger would be an upgrade, LaRue seems to be the best for your $$$. My next investment would be to purchase a "quality" AR tool. There is a lot of junk out there, I recommend buying a good one. Or better yet buy an AR tool kit with the vise blocks. If you want to do upgrades, you are going to want decent tools to work with. Wheeler makes a decent kit. If you want to get the most out of your gun for accuracy, purchase a lapping tool to lap in the receiver. Lapping in the receiver will improve the accuracy of your gun and give you all that your barrel can give you for accuracy. An adjustable gas block will help the gun run better because it allows you to adjust how your rifle cycles with various loads. An ambidextrous charging handle is as easy upgrade less then an $100 from Optics Planet. Also different muzzle brakes are always something that can be added. If you look around at the various suppliers they will have special sales on parts, and also there are some decent used parts out there too, so follow some of classified ads on the different forums. Google AR used parts. These guns are "LEGO " guns and you can spend as much money as you would like on them. Aero and Ballistics Advantage (?) , SOLUS make good stuff, but.."they ain't a cheap date!!" I know a little bit about these guns because I have been buying top grade parts as presents for birthdays and Christmas. I just bought him a "buffer spring setup" that cost a small fortune to buy. I own one black gun because my son built it for me and gave it to me as a gift. Although I am not a fan of them, I probably shoot it more than any of my other ole school guns. I put an ARKIN scope in the AR, it wasn't that expensive, it tracks and repeats accurately, so 300 yard shooting is a lot of fun. This is my .02c worth

 

[Ken star]

I am not an AR kinda guy, but…..my son is and he's trying to convert me. I am into bolts, levers and walnut stocks; ole school! As some have suggested a drop in trigger would be an upgrade, LaRue seems to be the best for your $$$. My next investment would be to purchase a "quality" AR tool. There is a lot of junk out there, I recommend buying a good one. Or better yet buy an AR tool kit with the vise blocks. If you want to do upgrades, you are going to want decent tools to work with. Wheeler makes a decent kit. If you want to get the most out of your gun for accuracy, purchase a lapping tool to lap in the receiver. Lapping in the receiver will improve the accuracy of your gun and give you all that your barrel can give you for accuracy. An adjustable gas block will help the gun run better because it allows you to adjust how your rifle cycles with various loads. An ambidextrous charging handle is as easy upgrade less then an $100 from Optics Planet. Also different muzzle brakes are always something that can be added. If you look around at the various suppliers they will have special sales on parts, and also there are some decent used parts out there too, so follow some of classified ads on the different forums. Google AR used parts. These guns are "LEGO " guns and you can spend as much money as you would like on them. Aero and Ballistics Advantage (?) , SOLUS make good stuff, but.."they ain't a cheap date!!" I know a little bit about these guns because I have been buying top grade parts as presents for birthdays and Christmas. I just bought him a "buffer spring setup" that cost a small fortune to buy. I own one black gun because my son built it for me and gave it to me as a gift. Although I am not a fan of them, I probably shoot it more than any of my other ole school guns. I put an ARKIN scope in the AR, it wasn't that expensive, it tracks and repeats accurately, so 300 yard shooting is a lot of fun. This is my .02c worth

Really interesting, I like the practical, buy-good-tools-first approach. Lapping the receiver and an adjustable gas block stood out. Which AR tool kit and lapping tool did you actually buy, and did it make a noticeable accuracy difference?