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Posted: 2/4/2017 6:05:21 PM EDT
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I just finished this about an hour ago and had to share. I couldn't be happier, I learned so much about the platform and real got to understand how everything works.
I tried to keep it budget friendly and simple for my first build. Here are the specs: Anderson lower, upper, and buffer tube kit Palmetto State LPK Tom's Tactical Black Nitride BCGÂ CBC Industries nitride coated 1/8 twist 556 barrel Magpul od green handguard, stock, grip and trigger guard Strike industries ultimate dust cover and forward assist A2 site is a take off I drilled and tapped with 6 set screws and dimpled the barrel ( not crazy about this but couldn't find a Armalite clamp on) Thanks for looking. JP https://goo.gl/photos/ea9f752d5J4hrtZE6 https://goo.gl/photos/PY5bVJS8NLM1gvCc6 |
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P: Nice looking rifle, building it yourself is priceless. FWIW, here are a few suggestions:
- Its a modern military rifle, so get a bayonet for it, the older M7 model is best IMO, available used on ebay for about $35. Keep it sharp. - Swap out the barrel for one with a mid-length gas port, that way the bayonet will fit correctly and the bullet's dwell time is reduced. Green Mountain makes just what you want, 1in8, chrome lined, 5.56 chamber. Quality is excellent and price is amazingly low. ARP is another good maker for a little more moola. - Magpul makes MOE slimline handguards in mid-length - If you don't already have one, Magpul's MOE K2+ is the grip I use for this kind of rifle. It has a rubber skin on it that grips tight even when hands are slippery - Consider painting all exposed surfaces to match the color of the furniture. Military rifles should blend in to the surroundings Good luck and please post some pics of your best paper targets. - CW |
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I got out on Monday and put some rounds down range. I have to say I was a bit nervous squeezing the trigger on the first round but it ran like a champ!!
I was like a proud papa watching my kid walk for the first time...lol Thanks for any help I got on here, this site is a gem. JP |
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https://goo.gl/photos/AjA8sbWHoY8rXpa16
first one was at 25 yards second one at 50 yards https://goo.gl/photos/28TFxocmcmHdk43t7 Definitely some work to do but never have shot with the A2 style front sight and carry handle sights. Only shot about 40 rounds. Man I'm getting old I guess that target is hard to see at 100 yards, Im thinking an upgraded thinner front sight post will be in my future....any recommendations? Â |
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