[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Raider14's post apocalyptic Fallout and Mad Max inspired AR build thread. TL;DR in the OP now (Page 6 of 17)
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The parts @BURN donated are in! Thoughts on forend mockup? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170406-173153951-2-182136.JPG Excuse the classy,  
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Gonna figure about 12# once done. I'll have to look around for a scale Thanks! |
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The parts @BURN donated are in! Thoughts on forend mockup? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170406-173153951-2-182136.JPG Excuse the classy, torn to shreds dog bed in the background |
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this is amazing craftsmanship and I love how industrial it all looks and functions. where are you in Texas? If close to me in DFW I want to see it shoot and I'll provide the ammo! Also I want a gas candle like they had for headlights on old cars for a tactical light. Quoted:
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Gonna figure about 12# once done. I'll have to look around for a scale Thanks! For a light I was kinda thinking something along the lines of an old-school flashlight just with the guts of a modern surefire or similar |
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Have you checked that the front stock band doesn't interfere with the charging handle? Quoted:
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The parts @BURN donated are in! Thoughts on forend mockup? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170406-173153951-2-182136.JPG Excuse the classy, torn to shreds dog bed in the background |
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I'm just a bit North of Waco but maybe we can work something out. A TX meetup needs to happen! For a light I was kinda thinking something along the lines of an old-school flashlight just with the guts of a modern surefire or similar |
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Close but no interference! The bolt does like to catch on something once it gets about 85% of the way back but I'll see if it stays once all the proper parts get here (could just be the fact that it was just a rifle length buffer spring in there getting under it or something) Also, how are you going to run the gas system through that barrel-nut assembly? |
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The parts @BURN donated are in! Thoughts on forend mockup? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170406-173153951-2-182136.JPG Excuse the classy, torn to shreds dog bed in the background |
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It looked like it was going to be close, I'm glad it clears. Also, how are you going to run the gas system through that barrel-nut assembly? Quoted:
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Close but no interference! The bolt does like to catch on something once it gets about 85% of the way back but I'll see if it stays once all the proper parts get here (could just be the fact that it was just a rifle length buffer spring in there getting under it or something) Also, how are you going to run the gas system through that barrel-nut assembly? |
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you going to make a mag for it too? Or just get an old aluminum monster and ruin it some more? Quoted:
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I'm just a bit North of Waco but maybe we can work something out. A TX meetup needs to happen! For a light I was kinda thinking something along the lines of an old-school flashlight just with the guts of a modern surefire or similar |
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Dude thats gnarly. What are you doing for the front sight, a cut out for an FSP? Quoted:
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The parts @BURN donated are in! Thoughts on forend mockup? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170406-173153951-2-182136.JPG Excuse the classy, torn to shreds dog bed in the background Whats the exact measurement for placement of a FSB in the dissy position? Like from the rear of the barrel extension to the back of the FSB? I can't really find anything on google.... |
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I've got a prototype FSB I'm gonna use. Gonna stick it in the dissy position in case this whole thing flops Whats the exact measurement for placement of a FSB in the dissy position? Like from the rear of the barrel extension to the back of the FSB? I can't really find anything on google.... |
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OK so does anyone know of something like this: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41ALcUBhlTL.jpg But made of steel? I could just remove the goofy riser part and utilize that channel for the gas key while doubling as a mount. Thoughts anyone? Or is that too pretty  |
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I'd think wherever you want it, probably just a quarter inch or so off the flash hider. Quoted:
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I've got a prototype FSB I'm gonna use. Gonna stick it in the dissy position in case this whole thing flops Whats the exact measurement for placement of a FSB in the dissy position? Like from the rear of the barrel extension to the back of the FSB? I can't really find anything on google....
Found the dimensions though, 3.35" from the muzzle and 5.35" from the gas block shoulder. Kinda forgot I had a set of rifle length A1 handguards lying around......
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shelving brackets.... Quoted:
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OK so does anyone know of something like this: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41ALcUBhlTL.jpg But made of steel? I could just remove the goofy riser part and utilize that channel for the gas key while doubling as a mount. Thoughts anyone? Or is that too pretty 
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And I am eternally grateful I'll be sure to get your screen-name somewhere on here (unless you don't want it)Quoted:
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That is looking better than I thought..... I am glad you are getting use out of those parts... I'll be sure to get your screen-name somewhere on here (unless you don't want it) |
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Plan for the barrel:
Attached File ETA: Its OFFICIAL I have a guy to do the barrel work! An awesome Redditor has offered to do the lathe work for me
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Plan for the barrel: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170406-200645794-2-182224.JPG |
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I am so glad that people are helping you with this awesome build. |
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And I am eternally grateful I'll be sure to get your screen-name somewhere on here (unless you don't want it)Quoted:
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That is looking better than I thought..... I am glad you are getting use out of those parts... I'll be sure to get your screen-name somewhere on here (unless you don't want it) |
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The parts @BURN donated are in! Thoughts on forend mockup? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170406-173153951-2-182136.JPG Excuse the classy, torn to shreds dog bed in the background
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Hey, I have that table! (walks outside to see if OP left apocarbine on my table). Quoted:
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The parts @BURN donated are in! Thoughts on forend mockup? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/411027/IMG-20170406-173153951-2-182136.JPG Excuse the classy, torn to shreds dog bed in the background 
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The logical answer is to burn "BURN" into the stock. Also the bottle opener could be used as sling loops. Quoted:
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That is looking better than I thought..... I am glad you are getting use out of those parts... I'll be sure to get your screen-name somewhere on here (unless you don't want it) I'll see what happens!
For the sling I kinda like these 
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Good ideas for both I'll see what happens!
For the sling I kinda like these http://whatacountry.com/images/products/detail/HungarianLeatherAK47SlingC.JPG |
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I'm just a bit North of Waco but maybe we can work something out. A TX meetup needs to happen! For a light I was kinda thinking something along the lines of an old-school flashlight just with the guts of a modern surefire or similar 
Led rayovac |
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Grade C? That's a little hibrau, don't you think? Quoted:
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Good ideas for both I'll see what happens!
For the sling I kinda like these http://whatacountry.com/images/products/detail/HungarianLeatherAK47SlingC.JPG It was just the pic I could get to copy
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I'm just a bit North of Waco but maybe we can work something out. A TX meetup needs to happen! For a light I was kinda thinking something along the lines of an old-school flashlight just with the guts of a modern surefire or similar Led rayovac |
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Ebay link Bunches of stuff on ebay under vintage flashlight http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/F8EAAOSwc-tY4Y-0/s-l1600.jpg ETA> this might look cool weathered ebay link http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/S9MAAOSwYXVYydFV/s-l1600.jpg |
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Man, I remember a few years back there was a thread on here where people were buying some kind of cheap $25-ish dollar sights off of Ebay and modifying them with fiber-optics for light collection to turn them into holo-sights. The results were mixed, but they mostly looked like cobbled together monstrosities that would be perfect for this build.
Sadly, I can't find that thread now after spending some time in the archives. Maybe someone else will remember it. |