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http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/qu.../156084_v1.jpg

Care to explain yourself Junior...

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How important is it to stake the castle nut?

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I just staked both of mine tonight. I would say the majority of research I have done says to stake them. You have two types of metal coming together that just won't hold even with lock tight. I used lock tight on mine originally and so far it is fine but with very few rounds. I guess over time it will come loose. Here is a video which is how I did mine. Super easy. Get an auto punch and it takes like 2 minutes tops. If you don't like the mark it leaves you can touch it up with gun blue no problem. Why risk it when it is this easy? I always thought it would be hard until I saw videos like this and the auto punch tool. Got mine at Menards for $6. Lowe's and Home Depot didn't have them near me.

http://youtu.be/xIGi8JTvJxY

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Thanks for the video jsnake. I actually did it while I was smoking in he garage in both lowers, I couldn't find my auto punch like the one you had so I went the manual labor route.

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I'll be building an AR when I get back from my deployment. I can't wait.

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Fordman what are your thoughts on the matech rear sight?
http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225...16BqueLCnA.jpg

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Very, they will come loose during use without staking.

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Not a fan.

This:

https://4b1e874935ea5d25a97e-f099844...t/XKA25650.jpg

Or

http://cdn3.volusion.com/j4enh.r2en5...jpg?1334734642

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http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...psf8c63089.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps7655cf6f.jpg

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Ok got ya 0002s.

Finished my current build,just debating on what rear sight to go with.
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...07/image-7.jpg

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Those are looking good Mike :tu!!

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96/100 just barely out on two rounds :sh

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Never put down a perfect score. Advice I was given by a former HPD officer.

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Thanks Mike.

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By the way, I have YHM rear and front sights and I like them (when I use them)

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:r then they will expect that every time :lr

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Looks good Mike! I say since you have Troys on the left one go with Troy on the other.

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Are you looking for something with elevation adjustments (RIBZ) or fixed flip?

Do you plan on running optics?

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Just fun and games. Will most likely put an adjustable trigger set in it so I can fool around with different pulls. Probably a heavy barrel too. Not sure about the rest yet. I will be doing my own reloads so I think a Dillon 105 will soon be mine as well.

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both ar's are in shooting order now.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...pssjgt8y1r.jpg