New AR15A3 Build - pics

**VAPatriot1791** · 10-13-20, 18:26

I know there are a lot of gucci AR lovers who relish hating on value-priced builds, but I just put this A3 clone 20" HBAR rifle together for $600 and it shoots VERY accurately with just the iron sights even with Russian steel cased ammo. PSA A2 lower, Del-Ton barreled upper, spare DPMS A3 carry handle/sight. The trigger is stock and is ok - not super light, but light enough and crisp and consistent. Better than your average mil-spec trigger. The target is 75 yards; the high flyer was my fault. Just off of a front bag rest. Always wanted a "classic" AR 20" rifle; keeping this one as is. So much fun to shoot. The HBAR barrel is definitely noticeably heavier than my 16" carbines, but it keeps the sights steady and heated up soooo much slower.

**me2hootyhoo** · 10-13-20, 18:57

Nice. I dig it, and want one myself.

**vicious_cb** · 10-13-20, 19:30

Originally Posted by VAPatriot1791

I know there are a lot of gucci AR lovers who relish hating on value-priced builds,

Great way to introduce yourself to the forum with your first post.

**VAPatriot1791** · 10-13-20, 19:41

Originally Posted by vicious_cb

Great way to introduce yourself to the forum with your first post.

Well, not really my first post - used to be a site member but got out of the internet forum thing for a while. I wasn't trying to be presumptive, but you're point is understood, however I've seen a fair amount of posts by people knocking economical yet good quality components without much real reason or experience... so my comment was based off of prior experiences I suppose. Anyway...

**M1911A1Hawkeyes** · 10-13-20, 21:06

Great looking rifle.

**RUTGERS95** · 10-13-20, 21:08

Originally Posted by VAPatriot1791

I know there are a lot of gucci AR lovers who relish hating on value-priced builds, but I just put this A3 clone 20" HBAR rifle together for $600 and it shoots VERY accurately with just the iron sights even with Russian steel cased ammo. PSA A2 lower, Del-Ton barreled upper, spare DPMS A3 carry handle/sight. The trigger is stock and is ok - not super light, but light enough and crisp and consistent. Better than your average mil-spec trigger. The target is 75 yards; the high flyer was my fault. Just off of a front bag rest. Always wanted a "classic" AR 20" rifle; keeping this one as is. So much fun to shoot. The HBAR barrel is definitely noticeably heavier than my 16" carbines, but it keeps the sights steady and heated up soooo much slower.

love it!!!!!

**AndyLate** · 10-13-20, 22:01

I carried an A2 for the better part of my 20 year career, so I love it. You shoot irons a lot better than I!

What do you think of the Del-Ton barrel? Is it chrome lined 1/7?

I'm going to have an A2 upper with a bad barrel as soon as I finish it's replacement.

Andy

**VAPatriot1791** · 10-13-20, 22:19

Originally Posted by AndyLate

I carried an A2 for the better part of my 20 year career, so I love it. You shoot irons a lot better than I!

What do you think of the Del-Ton barrel? Is it chrome lined 1/7?

I'm going to have an A2 upper with a bad barrel as soon as I finish it's replacement.

Andy

The Del-Ton barreled upper is a 1/9 twist which is fine for me; I typically only shoot out to 100 yards, and most of my ammo is 55 - 62 gr stuff which is perfect for 1/9. It isn't chrome lined, but I'm fine with that too; chrome lining doesn't really matter with my volume of shooting and the chrome-moly steel is accurate.