My AR10 (Aero/Criterion) Build breakdown

[@WindowsPlaysFPS]

Need a video on that paint job. Holy shit

[@SonoranSteel]

I’ll make a video on that if there’s interest, I love painting my rifles.

[@Hobiee90m3]

@@SonoranSteelI think you should

[@arnaldobertoli9566]

What a paint job!

[@davelpz3340]

@@SonoranSteelit’s bad ass for sure sir.

[@zachsowersfilmandphoto6659]

​@SonoranSteel 100% make a video that's art.

[@air2bmc]

Really like the paint job! Nice work

[@SonoranSteel]

Appreciate it, I’m in love with this paint job. Kind of a lot it’s effective in my region.

[@SonoranSteel]

Paint job tutorial is live!

[@jeremy67A]

wicked muddy camo paint job

[@roldyjr.9522]

Favorite Aero build I’ve seen, by far. 👏

[@SonoranSteel]

@@roldyjr.9522 thanks man!

[@SlickPlayss]

Absolutely stunning unit! The paint job is gorgeous to. Awesome build!

[@SonoranSteel]

Paint job video is up!

[@caged_in_my_thoughts6490]

That rifle is badass... good job! Paint is amazing!!!

[@SonoranSteel]

@@caged_in_my_thoughts6490 thanks!

[@brianchandler7118]

Just picked up a full rifle bare bones, not sure how to set it up! Love yours man. Mine has an A2 stock and the same handguard

[@jtatro]

Starting to get recommended a bunch of gun channels from AZ (assuming from your hat). I love seeing other people from my state. Seems like the entire industry is moving here.

[@DJ-jq8if]

The aero enhanced line is probably the best designed receiver. The way the barrel nut goes inside the receiver instead of over the top like other receiver. Had a buddy bring out his SR25 so I could shoot them side by side to see if I wanted to upgrade to a knights. My aero with a hybrid .308 criterion barrel had FAR better accuracy and precision that the SR25. Granted it could have been gun preference to the bullet. But yeah, a good barrel on the enhanced line will get you pretty far.

[@lakesidemfg3552]

Have you ever had trouble with the barrel nut getting loose? Thats the only problem with the E design

[@firstimeshooter6590]

Dude thanks for posting. Definitely going to get the reptilia mount. I’m running an arken scope and had a hard time finding a 12 o’clock mount because arken also has such talk turrets. I couldn’t even run an angled red dot either. I’m also running that trigger. For the money you can’t go wrong.

[@SonoranSteel]

Reptilia masked awesome stuff, but I’m glad PMM saw the gap in the market for a lighter 12 o’clock RMR mount. Larue is where it’s at!

[@p47rr]

I carry a foot stocking in my magpul grip. Stretch it over the end and onto the turret. Cheap kill flash. I run the Larue MBT straight bow trigger on most of my guns. Nice build.

[@mikemuha7537]

Good tip!

[@swift__]

Yup need a video on painting that rifle ✅ looks killer 😎

[@SonoranSteel]

Paint job video is up!

[@fullthrottle5563]

Excellent build man. Thanks for posting this. I’m basically building this same setup, but with a rifle speed adjustable gas block. Just can’t decide between 308 and 6.5.

[@mauricejames5982]

The paint job on that rifle is sick. Can you do a video on how to do it

[@SonoranSteel]

Thanks! I plan to do just that. Have a few really busy weeks coming up, might be a bit before I have time.

[@SonoranSteel]

Paint job video is up!

[@197grappler]

Paint job is crazy good.

[@SonoranSteel]

Paint job video is up!

[@tomdabombadil19]

That's a sexy rifle!

[@lakesidemfg3552]

Love to see some groups.

[@SonoranSteel]

I’d love to show them! Tbh I’m not really sure how to do that without making a video of it. Maybe I can upload pics to Imgur and share the link

[@lakesidemfg3552]

@@SonoranSteel just narrate over pictures of them. We don’t need to see your beautiful face.

[@anthonymorris7092]

Good job nice videos man.

[@SonoranSteel]

Thanks man, appreciate it.

[@The.Southern.Outdoorsman]

I have the same level, works great! only thing I did was gorilla glue epoxy the level tube on the ends to make sure it does not move/come out.

[@SabertoothDefenseSystems]

Nice video. Sweet build. Loving the paint job bro. Have you found the Odinworks adjustable gas block to get carbon locked after prolonged use?

[@SonoranSteel]

Thank you. I haven’t had any issues with the Odin AGB, but I don’t have too many rounds through this rifle (250 max) and I don’t shoot it for prolonged periods of time.

[@Folded_King]

That paint job is arousing

[@SonoranSteel]

@@Folded_King It’s definitely a turn-on Here’s a tutorial if you’re interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp_Unn9_qtSoqJosi=pojibVERUZZdRjRp

[@jbakajb1]

Nice setup! Just wondering if you tried flipping your monopod around?

[@SonoranSteel]

To keep it folded? I did, and I had the same problem. I also wanted to have it positioned the way it is because under recoil, the monopod would be pushed into its standing position rather than being pushed to its folded position. If my thumb happened to be over the button, I don’t want the monopod accidentally folding under recoil.

[@jbakajb1]

@SonoranSteel Gotcha! Makes sense.

[@jwbennett4009]

Slick rig

[@techspecagent0875]

Old school option to hide the scope glint...brown pantyhose stretched over the objective lens, slide the scope cap back on, and take a hot needle and touch the center of the stretched pantyhose and waalaa, no more scope glare🤷‍♂️

[@SonoranSteel]

@@techspecagent0875 I’ve heard of this but was skeptical, I’ll give it a try!

[@SC_Actual]

what grain weight does your criterion barrel generally like best?

[@SonoranSteel]

@@SC_Actual 168gr Federal SMK GMM

[@Barnes-ml9wg]

Did you use a sponge for that paint job?

[@SonoranSteel]

Yes. I’m probably going to make a video demonstrating how I did the paint job since a few people have requested it.

[@fabriciocampos5564]

How many inches is the barrel?

[@SonoranSteel]

@@fabriciocampos5564 18”

[@nothing1421]

Did you lap or shim the upper?

[@SonoranSteel]

@@nothing1421 gonna be honest I have no idea what either of those things mean

[@nothing1421]

@@SonoranSteel It is something people have suggested doing where the barrel extension mates with the receiver; for accuracy. I'm deciding if it is necessary or not.

[@A_Davis8806]

How long did the barrel take to ship from criterion?

[@SonoranSteel]

@@A_Davis8806 5 days, showed in stock when I purchased it

[@A_Davis8806]

@@SonoranSteel What buffer spring/system are you running??

[@Ohsoverynice]

Um

[@jedidiahwilliams9737]

If You live in Utah, why the Arizona state flag hat? 😂

[@SonoranSteel]

Probably because I’m born and raised AZ

[@QWRTYFSHSTA]

Шляпа

[@methanesprings4085]

Vortex? Eww

[@SonoranSteel]

Affordable, durable, quality glass with the industry’s best warranty? Eww