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AR-15 Builder  ·  100% Free

Stop Guessing. Start Building.

Not sure which parts work together? We'll walk you through it. Pick your components, get warned about anything that won't fit, and see real prices from real retailers — all in one place.

Start a Build → 100% Free · No account required
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THE PROCESS

3 Steps. One Battl-Ready Build.

No experience required. No part numbers to memorize.

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WHAT YOU GET

Built by gun nerds, for the everyday AR builder.

NO SUBSCRIPTIONS · NO SPONSORED RANKINGS · NO BULLSHIT

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What is Battl Builders?

Battl Builders is a free{" "} AR-15 build planner {" "} — the tool you've been doing in spreadsheets, rebuilt for how builders actually work. Select parts by what they do, validate compatibility as you go, and price your build across multiple retailers without opening a new tab.

Most{" "} AR-15 compatibility mistakes {" "} happen at the parts list stage: wrong gas system length for the barrel, buffer weight that fights your stock, caliber mismatches between upper and lower. Battl flags those conflicts automatically, so you catch them before they cost you a return label.

Whether you're planning your first rifle or spec'ing a dedicated precision upper, Battl Builders gives you a structured, guided way to research parts and{" "} buy with confidence .

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Your build starts here.

Free. No account required. Takes five minutes to get rolling.

Start a Build →
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