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Having successfully installed the forward-assist assembly, the next component to install my an AR stripped-upper receiver is the dust cover.

Now that the forward-assist and dust cover are in place you can focus on adding the receiver's critical components.

Whether you’re building an AR for plinking or precision the type of barrel used and the manner in which it’s installed largely impacts both its accuracy, portability and use.

When compared to installing an AR barrel mounting the gas block and gas tube may seem easy, but when it comes to creating a rifle that’s reliable doing it right the first time avoids significant problems in the long run.

From providing a means of accuracy enhancement or a mounting surface for accessories, a fore-end offers more than a location for your support hand. Fortunately, not matter which type you choose, installing one is easy.

Whether you select a compensator, flash hiders and muzzle brakes, they are much more than eye candy.

Whether you’re building a custom car, a house or a firearm, the key to any good project is the foundation, and on an AR-15 rifle that is the lower receiver. It has to accommodate every element of the rifle from the ammunition to the barrel and everything in between.

For those of you who aced setting the bolt-catch roll pin and desire more of challenge, look no further.

Next to a quality barrel and clear, durable optics, a rifle needs a trigger that breaks crisp and clean. That is especially true with a rifle built with precision accuracy in mind. For the purists out there, the following covers how to install a standard AR trigger group.