How to get the right tools to build your own AR-15 rifle

Follow some expert gunsmiths at Brownells as they walk you through simple procedures for customizing, repairing, and maintaining your firearms. This weapons video tutorial series will teach you how to get the right tools to build your own AR-15 rifle.

The AR-15 is one of the most adaptable rifle platforms in history, and building one is easier than you think. Brownells has produced a comprehensive series of easy to use web based video instructions on assembling an AR-15. They cover the all the parts, variations, subassemblies, tools and complete building of the rifle so you can feel confident to tackle this project on your own.

Broken down into short easy to follow video instructions for each step, you’ll be able to watch only those segments that pertain to your rifle and not be bogged down with a lot of extra details.

It’s not much fun and it’s an even bigger waste of your time, if you forget to order all the parts or don’t have the right tools to complete your assembly. To eliminate this Brownells have provided a check list of parts and tools that you’ll need to build your AR-15. Now you’ll have the tools to organize these decisions, and the right tools to assemble your rifle, along with a method of organizing your project.

1. Tools Needed for Assembly
2. The Check List for Ordering Parts
3. Assembly Introduction

Tools: Alignment and Push Punches, AR15/M16 Combination Wrench, Roll Pin Holders, AR15 Multi-Tool, Ballpeen Hammer, Roll Pin Starter Punches, Front Sight Bench Block, AR15/M16/M4 Butt Stock Tool, Vise, Taper Pin Starter, Screwdrivers, Rifle Headspace Gauges, etc.

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