Everyday Joe Function and Range Test! Not to Accurate, But Gets the Job Done

[@TheMrwhite6199]

Sweet build

[@T.Show27]

Kotaboy could you make a video that shows new builders the tools they need and the tools they build an AR without. My first complete upper and lower build I had to make a wooden fixture to hold the upper while I torqued the barrel nut. Needless to say that is a dangerous way to install a barrel and I had to go buy one. The cost of the tools will add to the cost of your first build and it's easy to overlook. Thanks stay safe, hopefully we can get back to work SOON!

[@kotaboy32]

Yes sir, I'll do it this weekend

[@T.Show27]

@@kotaboy32 Awesome thank you sir

[@EchoSigma6]

Consider yourselves fortunate outside of CA. We typically have to build parallel rifles, one for when the SHTF and the other for range time to be featureless so you stay within the law.

[@EchoSigma6]

Stuckgrenadepin A shooting wife, how awesome.

[@damoncrowfeather4655]

I can old school bore sight an AR.. and be within a couple inches of bullseye on the first shot.

[@rickypickles2219]

usually if someones got 800 for a cheap ar15 they got 1200 for a nice one...cheaping out with ars shows in performance and longevity

[@bertthebuilder4699]

My last build before prices started increasing, maybe 2-3 months ago. 264$ minus the bolt i been swapping from another build til i get one for a good price. Prob be psa prem or Anderson bcg. 10.5 pistol, shockwave brace, psa classic upper.

[@bertthebuilder4699]

You have a decent rifle there, mine was intended to just be cheap, but reliable, n surprisingly accurate...future plan for it is shave of the top of the front sight gas block. Decent handguard, maybe get rid of the sw blade for sb4. N of course its own bcg. Good video...sportsman was packed(6ft apart)this weekend. KB you gotta check out hollidaysburg sportsman. Pretty big i havent even seen all of it, but some fun stuff there.

[@oxencott3n175]

Old Joe is up shits creek with that build

[@duggydugg3937]

if he couldn't say go ahead he would be tongue tied

[@JFT803]

Hey Kota, just my two cents, get a Wolff Extra power spring or an H1 buffer in that gun. The rifle is slightly over gassed (slightly forward ejection). That's why your not getting lock back, the bolt is outrunning the parts. If you slow that bolt down a little that gun will run 100%. Great video as usual!

[@kotaboy32]

Next video series, buffers

[@JFT803]

Kotaboy32 Tactical I know you don’t know me from Adam but if you need any knowledge I’m a reliable source 👍🏻. Always enjoy your content

[@jonme5652]

Well within MOB....minute of badguy

[@jonme5652]

@Stuckgrenadepin KOOL!

[@matthewbeaver5026]

I got a kit from PSA going on about 2 years ago now 549.99 16" upper build kit. W/ ept & mlok rail & back ups 420 rds on stripper clips in can So yeah I gave another 40 for a lower but it also came with practice rds. I probably could've came up with a lil better price. Building completely. Tho for the change that I was gonna save didn't seem worth the trouble. PSA build has about 1k rounds on it running good. So much so I've built a couple more off their lowers.

[@johnviera3884]

I just bought this upper with no BCG for $500. Come back in a year with your opinions.

[@Stewart0494]

Another awesome video!

[@jcravoc4223]

In a previous video you mentioned a midwest industries rail you wouldnt use. Which model is it? Ive had a few and never had any issues with flex as you mentioned. Id also be willing to buy it off you.

[@praktikalnurse504]

Great to see you on the range!! Had a few minutes to spare before heading off to work at the hospital, and wanted to spend it watching one of your vids! Y'all stay safe, stay healthy, and I will catch up with you soon.😁😷

[@2wheeleddemon999]

Thank you for everything you do.

[@praktikalnurse504]

@@2wheeleddemon999 You are very welcome. I do it for the sake of humanity.

[@Marcus2750-u1t]

PrAKtikal Nurse Whats up man I pray for your safety in these bad times and hope you are all well and squared!!

[@nathangarner1574]

I just replaced my Factory barrel after shooting it out with a Ballistic Advantage Barrel 1/7 Twist. Super tight grouping

[@Shift1dwn5up]

Gold rifle good vid

[@chriscrusader5412]

Strange how at close range it would not group well at all, but you hit those small targets every time at distance! Thanks for the video, be safe Brother!God bless you and your Family!

[@jackshett]

It's the shooter ;)

[@chriscrusader5412]

@@jackshett LoL

[@outlawpat8038]

I really dig this rifle

[@bdockett]

I once had a barrel that shot like that. It is now being used as a gear shift lever in a rat rod.

[@kotaboy32]

Lol

[@johntoughlove479]

I didn't know PA had a 1-6 scope with the Aurora reticle. When did this come out? I didn't see it on their website.

[@georgefrompa]

yea.. where did that come from?

[@PopsQuest]

Man that Joe Biden build turned out pretty sweet

[@z50com]

It looks like a "hair" sniffer to me!

[@marzcapone9939]

So, it's an AR14?

[@TheUglyAmerican007]

Fast forward a year and what a oddly relevant comment.

[@rc-pm1fe]

What was the QD scope mount you had the Primary Optics in, love the videos by the way as i have an AR built by a friend about 11 years ago and im in the process of upgrading it by watching your reviews.

[@kotaboy32]

That was an Aero Precision mount. Not really a qd

[@kotaboy32]

That was an Aero Precision mount, not really a qd mount

[@rc-pm1fe]

Ok my fault, it looked like as you were putting it on and the way the video was edited it was. Great video and thanks for the response.

[@markmalone279]

The E.D. Joe?!?!? Terrible name for a rifle man...

[@buttsilike1209]

Wait a minute, I just learned something...Shoot the dirt, and adjust..Quick and easy...

[@jeffstevens156]

You want copper in the bore? In my Silhouette shooting days, We would totally eliminate copper. I once spent three days getting copper fouling out of a barrel I traded for.

[@tommeboy3334]

My Anderson did the same thing as to locking back. They did not drill the recess deep enough for the detent. So the bolt would not lock back most of the time. I trimmed the detent a little and it fixed it.

[@tvkslives4981]

Have you ever tested KM Tactical’s complete kits either there 5.56 or 300 and your unbiased opinion on them?

[@thesaint1517]

I really enjoy your enthusiasm and I get deeply involved in your videos. Since all the ranges around where I live are closed, somehow it makes feel that I'm there shooting mine and having fun. Thanks for your videos and keep them coming.

[@kotaboy32]

Thanks so much

[@mdmonroe82]

I never believe any of these guys when they talk price. $530? The barrel is at least $100 + upper is at least $50. BCG is around $120-$150. He may have paid $530 on the upper but not for the whole thing.

[@JimYeats]

Its not a mag issue regarding lock back. Different mag may exacerbate or alleviate it to some extent but your mag catch is clearly wonky. If you sneezed that mag catch was allowing the bolt to drop. Thanks for the vid!

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

these builds are always fun

[@alexduke5402]

Hey I'm around the Richmond va area if you're looking for a 850yrd private rifle range with a dedicated building (with ac) to shoot from let me know I know you said you're in Nova occasionally.

[@richardsveum8452]

I’ve been making sure to get pinned gas blocks from the manufacturers for my last 4 builds and have had zero function issues. Love watching your builds come together.

[@jackshett]

I actually bought a cheap bore scope so I don't have to guess if it's installed correctly. Something like $50 on amazon.

[@ChristiannTyler]

What manufacturers offer a pinned gas block? I’ve been wondering about that for awhile. My DD has a FSB so I trust it the most but never thought about doing it on my low pro blocks

[@richardsveum8452]

Faxon has been my go to on my builds but I also have one of the Hansen profile Ballistic Research barrels that was factory set up with a pinned gas block.@@ChristiannTyler

[@luckyomen]

Putting together a 6.5 Grendel 10.5in Pistol myself, looking forward to your next pistol build, especially with all the budget parts in high demand at the moment.

[@evskiicf3998]

I’ve gotta wonder, what’s the point of a 6.5 grendel pistol?

[@luckyomen]

The 6.5 Grendel has a flatter trajectory and more energy at range. This is to overcome the ballistic limits of standard .223/5.56 out of the same length barrel. If my build is accurate enough, I should be able to reach out to 300yds with enough energy to deer hunt (wouldn't take a shot that far unless I had a clear target with positive ID) but it's in a small enough package to make it easy to carry in the Bush or store in a truck safely. The bullet also has solid close range ability that makes it a good, all-rounder weapon. I'm a 1 gun guy and wanted to have my cake and throw it 300yds too.

[@evskiicf3998]

Stuckgrenadepin I don’t believe that because everyone said the same thing about 300 blackout but it’s not true. A 16” barrel still gets higher velocities out of 300 blackout. Than say a 12” barrel. I’d have to see some tests on it

[@Joeak74]

That accuracy is terrible. I'll take 3 of them :) Thanks for taking the time to make the presentation for us Kotaboy32! Keep safe

[@gunsquawk4443]

Mifflin county? That's Pennsylvania. I thought you lived in NC.

[@jamesR1990]

My first BCA/Anderson combo struggled to lock back too at first. It was a little picky with what magazines would properly trigger the bolt catch to stop the BCG

[@mitchelldelaney5872]

Seems pretty accurate to me!

[@TAVAAR7]

I had the same bolt catch failure with my wifes PSA. Swapped from pmags to aluminium gi style and it worked fine. After doing about 100 mag changes it now locks back with everything.

[@jamesdewer]

My optic cost more

[@rhodges26]

Another great video. I have been learning a lot about Rifles from this channel. Ready to start my own build now.

[@wadenixon5937]

Great 👍 Video,, 300 yard looking good

[@StephenB2]

Beware of the man with a well worn gun, because he knows how to use it. Thats a better description. There are a lot of new gun owners running around with one gun.

[@mblake0420]

I use the hell out of mine but I dont beat it to hell, wear is a characteristic of care of handling

[@joey_cola]

Or he just dropped it a lot because he's a dum dum.

[@starxlord9856]

So I’m supposed to have a bunch of guns? To me I’d rather see people have one and training and familiarity with it.

[@geesss8675]

What kind of scope is that Dakota boy?

[@mblake0420]

Acss Aurora 1x6

[@starxlord9856]

People keep talking about psa is bad lol man have you seen the premium uppers? Fucking mint geissele mk14 rail and geissele super gas block, F&N chf barrel, buttery smooth upper and lowers with zero wobble between the upper and lowers. I have a DD mk18 and a geissele Super duty and a covid build with said upper and a moe ept sba3 psa complete lower and it goes toe to toe with both of my “high end” rifles. Now if your talking about the a2 style clones they sell for super cheap you get what you pay for but otherwise the premium stuff from psa is top notch!

[@whiterabbit201]

Good stuff. It prob needs a couple hundred rnds through it to shrink those groups. Yer' mag catch must be crap tho 'cause every time you bump the rifle the bolt carrier flies forward. A low cost rifle in yer' hand is always better than a high dollar one you hope to buy one day!

[@outlawpat8038]

White Rabbit nice saying

[@weekendwarrior8334]

Is this a prototype PA scope? I have not seen the Aurora reticle available on their LPVOs.

[@kotaboy32]

It's coming

[@supportmalphite8769]

You can build for even cheaper. And for arguably better accuracy

[@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595]

Vicente Rubio Yeah something is wrong here Ballistic advantage makes excellent barrels.

[@markjames4068]

What kind of bipod were you using?

[@necummins8696]

I bought my PSA AR-10 for $530 an it shoots flawlessly

[@texasfuncouple]

Out of curiosity maybe true the reciever face and loctite the barrel after a few hundred rounds like you did with the stainless BA barrel. Might be a neat experiment to see if it helped the every day joe build. If it worked on 2 out of 2 rifles that is saying something.

[@vincent2662]

@ Kotaboy32 very nice build especially for the price. Great follow up video A+. I am looking to build another rifle, I have a an "extra" 6inch can that needs a home and I would like to incorporate into the build. Any suggestions? I would prefer the hand guard cover the can.

[@kotaboy32]

JP mk3

[@vincent2662]

Perfect!

[@AllTheDips]

UTG hand guards suck.. I've had nothing but bad experiences with them. Now I use Aero precision and mid west handguards

[@evskiicf3998]

I just got a STNGR handguard and I’m liking it quite a bit. Cost $120 for the 15”

[@smtbigelow]

@@evskiicf3998 Ive got a stingr as well, been a great handgard.

[@trojansky2348]

Steven I got a quad rail UTG on my mid length saint and I fookin love it!

[@georgefrompa]

check out the dirty bird handguards.. just finished a build with one.. love it.

[@evskiicf3998]

George Rodriguez I’ll look into them

[@paulhughes3961]

Good shooting and good looking rifle.

[@papatriots3529]

Can i get more info on that scope i couldn't find it on the site

[@kotaboy32]

It's coming out soon

[@joquin4618]

I really want that scope for my BCM 14.5” middy!

[@andrewjohnson6907]

Dude... Why don't you sight in at 25, then 50, then 100? This is just too imprecise, you're not really giving it a fair shake. If you get on at 25, you get windage correction at 25, elevation should be a tad low. Then you push to 50, and recheck windage. Adjust elevation depending on your desired zero. You're doing it more difficult than necessary.

[@tommyguns4018]

by title i thought it was gonna be another bear creek arsenal accuracy ordeal but this didn't seem to group to well but can't judge by video. wasn't the other barrel also inaccurate in this build or am i mistaken? i don't build but i do like to test several platforms and initial groups don't look impressive and if so, and you did a barrel swap did problem remain?? wasn't the bca barrel similar accuracy or am i going corona crazy?? in honestly going by title i thought is was going to be an endorsement of something that is responsible for the title of "not to accurate". thanks for these videos. i do like to see results rather than theory.

[@kotaboy32]

Different build series

[@tommyguns4018]

@@kotaboy32 my bad. but still not impressive accuracy but i am no expert and i don't do dry wall either lol

[@martinlaramie2797]

Nice work!

[@stevencline1041]

Did I miss something? The bolt slamming shut when the stock is collapsed. Is that a bug of a feature?

[@johnrivers69]

Steven Cline feature

[@dyoung1771]

Cool video KB32!

[@jizzlemack9927]

1/7 twist barrel, that’s expected accuracy with 55gr.

[@trappermitchell1313]

I have two ballistic advantage barrels. A 11.3" hanson and 18" spr profile and they both shoot under a minute with match ammo. Both shoot 1-1.5 moa with factory xm193. Idk what's going on with yours. Maybe the trigger?

[@Dencoan]

who makes psa BCG? is it toolcraft?

[@RichWill818]

Palmetto state armory

[@The1JustinTime]

Check your recoil spring length. The bolt is locking back on the mag instead of the bolt lock like it should. Happened to me on a build. My recoil spring was thw wrong length.

[@danieldotter6077]

JustinTime trying to understand how that would make sense. The mag follower is what pushes up the bolt catch, causing the bolt to lock back after the last round. There’s no way for it to “lock back on the mag”. Some mags with weak springs or bad/uneven followers can cause it not to put enough pressure on the bolt catch for it to reliably hold open but at no point can the magazine itself interfere with the action of the bolt causing it to hold open

[@electricgamez5415]

At that price you might as well stick with the M&P.....

[@bengunn6571]

Yeah or even ruger. Got my ruger 556 new for $520 out the door 3 years ago.

[@electricgamez5415]

Ben Gunn true. The ruger and M&P are very comparable. I don’t own either but have shot both and they are both a good value. I went with a Saint Victor a few years ago and love it so much I went and got the victor pistol version also. Not a single complaint.

[@bengunn6571]

Those are nice guns too much money for me to justify but very nice. I'm happy with my economy rifle as it was my 1st rifle I bought with my own money.

[@bigbasscatcher86]

Double check your bolt catch spring. Maybe you forgot to put it in or it's weak? Other than that stacks em on the 300 yard target pretty good!

[@joemartin6776]

Forgive me, I work mids and I'm tired. When you collapsed the stock it released the bolt carrier group. How?

[@johnrivers69]

Joe Martin something with the mag/bolt catch is fucked. A little bit too out of spec. Not the worst issue to have, but still fishy

[@T.Show27]

It slammed home when he hit the dust cover somehow. I think that surprised him because it seems he made a quick cut immediately after lol. For $530 that's not a rifle bad at all. I don't think you could build it for that without shopping sales and holidays. Alternatively you could buy a Ruger MPR for about the same money. It's a good demonstration though for prospective builders.

[@djay6651]

$530 isn't too bad. I spent $458 on mine. Took about 2 years to get all the parts and finished it in 2015.

[@ryanwilson5936]

What makes a rifle so inaccurate?

[@MrS22222]

The barrel for the most part.

[@ryanwilson5936]

Mr S But how though? What makes the barrel inaccurate?

[@MrS22222]

@@ryanwilson5936 imperfections, sometimes even a poorly cut feed ramp will cut a gash into bullet while chambering, if it is deep enough, it can change the aerodynamics of a bullet which would be much more apparent at longer ranges.

[@ryanwilson5936]

Mr S Thank you for the reply

[@MrS22222]

@@ryanwilson5936 you're welcome, there's a lot more to a rifle's accuracy overall, but the barrel is definitely the biggest factor. Have a good one!

[@Bobshell-tw8xy]

Just did one Kota. It's a PSA lower build with a ghost upper build cause PSA shit is always sold out. Has a BCA bolt & magpul furniture. Have approx 575 in it. Shoots 300 BO that I load like a champ.

[@trojansky2348]

Uh...is it just me or did this seem like a total bunk test? Rushed...shooting at dirt, jumping tripod? Potential buffer, mag issues..... wtf?

[@jackshett]

Seems like real life to me. But yeah, maybe rushed.

[@mattstarr2674]

I've had a couple range sessions go like his too lol learn from your mistakes i guess.

[@BJWeed1]

Damn boss man, you are spanking it between 300 to 500 yards!

[@c0ckyclown]

I have the issue with a couple of 20 round PMAGs -they don't lock back. But all my 30 round PMAGs locks back flawlessly.

[@umami0247]

There is nothing wrong with this rifle for combat accuracy it's good. I have a less costly AR and I've added some things and it's my perfect little beater!!

[@AllTheDips]

It ain't complicated till you put some irons/plastic sights on it lol

[@tommonette6335]

Can any rifle be too accurate?

[@donniejoy4469]

pick up a savage arms barrel for it.. my msr shoots moa across the board.. shot from 55 grains to 75 grains.. with groups no more than 1.15 inches max.. their barrels are 5R rifled too. Mine was the patrol model.

[@wwclay86]

Damn good build. How about a parts list? I know... Attention to detail and watch the other videos

[@markmiller6142]

i dont think the barrel is bad, i think its a 2-3 " like most shooting 55gr. I just really think kota is a not so great shot lol, no disrespect intended. but seeing the scope cam tells that he isnt a great shot even though i can see he isnt taking his time here

[@jbray1204]

I love your videos. But I came to the comments to tell you that it's too, not to. I'm an ass.

[@baggerdave5]

So in summary, use only good parts? Thanks for the great video.

[@themouas]

That's a nice build, I would rebarrel it with an upgrade and you got a good rifle.

[@TTiger86268]

scatters like a shotgun, but hey, for the $, it cycles and goes bang every time.

[@williamrunner6718]

lol

[@8luggarage]

The 600 yard gong has just been lonely and is shy right now, keep showing it some love and it will start ringing again lol 😆

[@burkefeaster9883]

Ok C

[@demogorilla]

When did STEPHEN sagal show up with your voice.

[@CleanRunShooting]

What county?

[@papatriots3529]

Mifflin county PA buddy

[@cameronfarslow1697]

Just curious, do an accuracy test with heavier match grade pills.

[@takumif7056]

100% guarantee it wasn’t the gun is more accurate than you lol.

[@shadoweng15]

Kotaboy32--can't find anything about this on kb32tac.com. I'd love to see a parts list and build info

[@leevaello438]

Could you a supply me with your website so I can see the Build list would definitely like to do one up like that

[@tommyguns4018]

i stopped 33 seconds in to write this. i hope your not going to endorse any product that didn't perform on this. objective and honest reviews is what iam hoping is at the end. crossing fingers.

[@jackmehoff2363]

I really think you should raffle these things off and the money goes to help people affected by the ccp virus. It would be awesome. Idk the legality of it but it would be a great thing. I mean id pay 20 bucks.

[@joetrimble7953]

I would love to spend 2 days (10 hours) building ARs with this cat. KB32, you have taught me volumes.

[@joetrimble7953]

Oh, and a few hours on the range would make that the total experience.

[@SC-us1hs]

i get slightly better groups than that with buckshot.

[@Andrewdtucker2]

you misspelled "too" in the title

[@50shadesoffde11]

All these videos are the same with a different nickname man

[@jamesstarcher8949]

Somewhat on target.. Lol. Minute of man will do. Not going for trophies or records on an average Joe build. Plus you reload. You'll find something it Likes...... Consistent hits, rapidly at 300...good to go...lol...

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

Love it, a few tweaks and that will be badass