[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Raider14's post apocalyptic Fallout and Mad Max inspired AR build thread. TL;DR in the OP now (Page 11 of 17)
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Trying to get parts togeather before my build does anyone know of any hand guards that look M203 ish or where to get affordable m203 handguards I dont necessarily need the front grenade sight strike industries viper handguard 
m203 handguard with sight for 20inch $259 looks like just the handguard for 20inch $99 carbine version with sight $259 |
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Mounted the ring illuminator thing
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Mounted the ring illuminator thing https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170511-155414261-HDR-2-206398.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170511-155339591-HDR-2-206400.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170511-155635211-HDR-2-206402.JPG May grind out the hole so I can get the fiber optic closer to the input thingy 
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I wish those optics were still cheap enough to mess with. There's a surplus company in Europe that still has them, but I seem to remember them being too close to a c-note after shipping for me to want one to mess with.
I was going to try threading near the fiber optics to fit one of the little like lights that illuminate bow sights. |
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not exactly m203 ish, strike industries viper handguard http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/P1010523.jpg m203 handguard with sight for 20inch $259 looks like just the handguard for 20inch $99 carbine version with sight $259 |
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Please tell me you're going to reload ammo with a hammer for this. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/armas_paquistao_13-tfb.jpg |
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Find what? Gilenus sent me the optic, bought the illuminator from the original arfcommer who was making them |
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The optic, I searched for them after the link to the pertinent thread was posted here. Looked like they are pretty tough to get these days. The money it would take to build one at cost, is close to decent optic territory. Not that comparing cost is an issue with a novelty build like yours, just for your typical cheapskate. Quoted:
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Find what? Gilenus sent me the optic, bought the illuminator from the original arfcommer who was making them |
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Loaded tens of thousands of rounds of 9mm, 38,44, and 45acp with classic loaders. Quoted:
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A Lee Classic Loader uses a hammer. Not quite as primitive as the picture you showed, but still crude. I set off a large rifle primer with one when I was seating a primer. Stung pretty good. I was surprised how much power a primer has. I might have been hitting too hard I dont know. Lessons I learned. Wear glasses, wear a leather glove on left hand and keep powder a safe distance away from loading area just to be on the safe side. |
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Damn thats a lot. I loaded like 20 45-70 just for the novelty. I set off a large rifle primer with one when I was seating a primer. Stung pretty good. I was surprised how much power a primer has. I might have been hitting too hard I dont know. Lessons I learned. Wear glasses, wear a leather glove on left hand and keep powder a safe distance away from loading area just to be on the safe side. For seating primers, I used a primer seating tool. Like a squeeze stapler. To seat the bullet, I put it in place, slid the seating dies together and put the assembly between my hands, resting the bases of each on the heel of a palm. Then I just squeezed. Viola! Exercise and reloading all in one. I'd sit in front of the TV and load 1-200 a night, mostly .44spl, .38, or the magnums. When I got into competition shooting, I did a lot more .45acp, and later 9mm, although when I switched to 9, I finally broke down and got one of those squeeze presses that used regular dies. Easier on the hands, but not such good exercise. |
The master who kindly donated his work sent me a pic, what do yall thing? I think bigly winning 
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The master who kindly donated his work sent me a pic, what do yall thing? I think bigly winning
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The master who kindly donated his work sent me a pic, what do yall thing? I think bigly winning
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/unnamed-211243.JPG Shouldn't it be dremeled, though? 
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Ok, That barrel is awesome! I'd hate to put any more of a handgrip than I had to on it. http://www.davidjurio.se/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tommygun-render.jpg needs a tommy gun grip   I'm going to do a skeleton forend from broken rake teeth (~3/16" rod) with a piece of shelving bracket on the 6 o'clock side for the original keymod.
Plans are for a Thompsonesque grip, standard vertical grip, bipod, and whatever else I can think of. Might integrate a light into one of them too |
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Took me a second to visualize that, but now that I have, I like this, still full top view of the barrel. That's sweet!
I'm having bad luck with my expanded metal flash hider looking OK and Being what I think strong enough. But another member here is working out an idea on it as well. So.. As a backup plan I'm thinking I may use a 3/8 deepwell socket and drill some holes in the side of it. Idk how easy Chrome Vanadium will be to drill and tap though.  square hole, round peg... lmao Maybe I'll just weld it to the barrel.
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Thanks guys, glad I can keep y'all entertained during my gap in progress 
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Old military angle-head flashlight. Wouldn't be Thompson-esque, but would give you light and VFG. Quoted:
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Plans are for a Thompsonesque grip, standard vertical grip, bipod, and whatever else I can think of. Might integrate a light into one of them too Wouldn't be Thompson-esque, but would give you light and VFG. |
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I think I'm going to thread a deep neck socket for my flash hider instead of the expanded metal on mine. Orrrrrr see if you can get one big enough to where it could be a "grenade cup" for like tennis balls or beer cans or something 
As for the update...projected delivery date per FedEx is now Wednesday instead of Tuesday 
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Quoted: That'll work, I'd get a 3/8" drive 5/8" and just drill it out and then tap it.
Orrrrrr see if you can get one big enough to where it could be a "grenade cup" for like tennis balls or beer cans or something
As for the update...projected delivery date per FedEx is now Wednesday instead of Tuesday Golf ball launchers are made of solid Chinese steel. I don't lift enough weights to swing that thing around 16" out from the receiver.
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It's back guys and absolutely amazing
Pic dump of progress so far. 
Off the top of my head I still need to do muzzle device, shelving bracket strip for QD attachments, foregrip, sling, bayonet, and engravings. Did put 10 rounds through it out pack real quick, had 2 FTF but they were mag related so I'm happy overall it's wayyyyyy too wet to go back out and get yall a shooting video so yall are just hold out until the weather clears
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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Raider14's post apocalyptic Fallout and Mad Max inspired AR build thread. TL;DR in the OP now (Page 11 of 17)
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