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July 20, 2013, 07:07 PM
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So I'm planning this AR to be a fast acquisition platform. Mostly within 100 yards. I have 2 questions?
What Mid-Length barrel would you suggest? and What optics or iron sights? |
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July 21, 2013, 05:39 PM
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For the barrel any Mil Spec 1-7 twist should do you fine.
For the optic I would go with a Aimpoint PRO its a great red dot sight that wont break the bank $400.00. Some will chime in and suggest a Eotech, but for me I love the simplicity of a single red dot nothing wrong with a Eotech I just find there reticles a little busy IMO.
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July 24, 2013, 01:44 PM
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Does anyone else harbor a distaste for battery dependent optics?
I find a small and light 2.5x shotgun scope pretty comfortable. On a .22, I have an old Weaver red dot sight that gathers light from a fiber optic rod and projects a translucent red dot that I would guess to be about 10MOA on to the target. It did not cost $1000 (more like $30) is light and works well so long as one is not shooting from darkness into light. I cannot find anything like it in the current market.
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July 28, 2013, 07:37 AM
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Hey Guys,
So here are the barrels I'm looking at. Any suggestions? Reviews? Rainier Arms Select™ 5.56MM MEDCON Barrel - 16 http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...roduct_id=3279 BCM Standard 16" Mid Length Barrel, Stripped http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-1...d-16%20std.htm BCM Standard 16" (LIGHT WEIGHT) Mid Length Barrel, Stripped (.625) http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-1...16lw%20std.htm Any other suggestions? |
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July 29, 2013, 07:20 PM
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Ordered my barrel tonight. I went with a Daniel Defense Cold Hammer forged 16 inch Mid-Length. Will post pics when it arrives.
Now... What Muzzle Device and why? How about A Gas Block? Any preferences out there? |
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July 30, 2013, 01:21 AM
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Wish I saw this thread yesterday .
Wilson combat Match barrels http://shopwilsoncombat.com/556-NATO/products/394/
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August 1, 2013, 07:42 PM
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My Daniel Defense cold hammer forged 16 inch Mid-Length barrel came in... Me very happy...
   
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August 1, 2013, 07:57 PM
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Looking good... Can't wait to see it finished...
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August 2, 2013, 04:30 PM
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Well, it has come down to the last few things before final assembly.
Up next: Muzzle Device: VG6 Gamma 556 Sight: Aimpoint PRO Then all I will have to do is load it up and hit the range. This has been a ton of fun. |
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August 2, 2013, 05:35 PM
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Color doesn't matter
...unless this is an art piece for your living room display.
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August 2, 2013, 05:38 PM
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To each their own. I got the stock for a low price because of the color and I knew I could dye it black...
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August 4, 2013, 02:11 PM
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I just noticed I neglected to post what Bolt carrier group I went with. I decided t take a chance with the Parallax Tactical Nickel Boron BCG. They are newcomers and have started to develop a good name for themselves. I also went with their light weight low profile gas block. Sorry no pics... Here are the links though...
http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.as...p.&groupid=587 http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.as...ck&groupid=590 |
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August 6, 2013, 07:39 PM
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Well, they are backordered, but I decided to go with the VG6 Gamma Muzzle Brake. Form what I have seen and read it is gonna be very sweet. And that was the last piece before assembly. Whoa.
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August 15, 2013, 09:52 PM
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A little update:
Daniel Defense Fixed sights ordered. VG6 Gamma Muzzle Break ordered. Aimpoint Pro ordered. |
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August 29, 2013, 07:26 PM
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Upper is at the gunsmith getting buttoned up. Cannot wait.
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August 30, 2013, 07:39 PM
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How did you dye your stock? I didn't know you could do that. (my newbie status making itself known.)
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August 30, 2013, 07:52 PM
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September 1, 2013, 07:22 PM
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All Done. It was a great adventure. Now to get out and shoot it...
Aero Precision Lower Aero Precision COP Mid-Length Upper Daniel Defense Mid-Length CHF Barrel Geissle 2 Stage Trigger Armalite Lower Parts Kit Parallax Tactical Nickel Boron BCG Parallax Tactical PXT Gas Block Magpul MIAD Magpul UBR Rainer Arms Raptor Charging Handle Daniel Defense Fixed Sights Aimpoint PRO       Thanks for tagging along on this build thread. |
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September 1, 2013, 07:36 PM
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Came out great, nice rifle! - I'm glad to see you broke up the black with another color the way you did. I get sick of black after a while - I've been on a flat dark earth/olive drab spree lately...
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September 1, 2013, 10:57 PM
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That's a nice-looking AR!
I have a feeling, though, that after the first time you shoot it, you are going to move the PRO back to a location directly over the mag well, so the rifle will balance much better. |
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September 2, 2013, 06:28 AM
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Don't forget that the ubr is heavy. keeping the PRO forward keeps it more balanced. But I will try it in different locations.
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September 2, 2013, 07:44 AM
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Keep in mind also that the further back the greater FOV you will have and less looking thru a "tube" effect.
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September 2, 2013, 09:15 AM
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I'd always heard you want your red dots as far towards the muzzle as possible to prevent treating it like a scope (rough reasoning, I forget the details). I don't have a red dot of any sort, however, so this is just what I've read.
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September 2, 2013, 09:53 AM
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^^^ This is what I have reads too... This is my first red dot, so it will be a learning process..
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