March 8, 2013, 10:25 PM | #26 |
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So I got all my ducks in a row. All the parts needed to build my AR finally, then I realized I didn't order one key part... my barrel nut. I am like a kid on Christmas who parents forgot to buy batteries lol. Oh well, just a bit longer I guess.
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March 8, 2013, 11:52 PM | #27 |
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You mean the Troy rail you bought didn't come with a barrel nut?!
The Vtac alpha uses a standard nut right? Last edited by BerdanSS; March 8, 2013 at 11:59 PM. |
March 9, 2013, 12:34 AM | #28 |
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It did not come with a barrel nut, I believe the alpha uses a standard free float nut. I am going to go make the round at the local shops to see if someone has one tomorrow. I hope so I have waited so long. But if not... another week of waiting isn't so bad.
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March 10, 2013, 04:42 PM | #29 |
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Double check with Troy before buying a barrel nut. Some of the older ones use Troy's proprietary barrel nut while newer iterations utilize the standard AR barrel nut.
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March 15, 2013, 01:18 AM | #31 |
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Doubled checked today, the Alpha rail uses a standard barrel nut. This AR should finally be build sometime next week!
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March 22, 2013, 09:26 PM | #32 |
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Finally done! Other than optics, which will be easy. I received my Upper back from the great people at Alaska tactical today. I am so excited but a bit bummed that I will be in a splint for another 4 weeks lol. Here it is.
-Black Rain billet upper receiver -BCM gunfighter charging handle -Wilson Combat match stainless barrel 1:9 twist -Troy 11" alpha rail -Wilson Combat low profile gas block -Wilson combat muzzle break The lower is I mentioned before but it is: -Black rain Billet receiver -CMMG lower parts kit w/ JP low power spring and polished trigger -VLTOR Stock -BCM Carbine buffer tube -JP Tuned spring -Colt Buffer -Noveski Buttplate Only things I might add is a BCM MOD 1 Grip as the standard AR style is a bit thin for me and some day I would love suppressor on this. I Started a few threads on here asking specifics about this build but searching through all the old posts on this forum gave me a lot of the info I needed to build the EXACT AR I was wanting. I am possitive this rifle will be reliable enough spend my life time dropping 'yotes (hopefully) and defending my home . |
March 22, 2013, 11:47 PM | #33 |
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Congrats on your magnificent build. Hope you heal fast and get to sending lead down range soon. True test of a build is how it shoots.
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March 23, 2013, 12:11 AM | #34 |
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Great build, looking forward to the range report.
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That looks real nice and will shoot even better I did not see the BCG on your list . What did you end up with ? Maybe I missed it in a earlier post .
I've been thinking about getting one of those alpha rails . How solid is it ? I'm a little hesitant to get a bolt on . I get the feeling if hit hard enough it would pop off the barrel nut . How does it attach to the nut ? could it come off if the screws stay tight .
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The alpha rail is rock solid, It is held with three fairly hefty screws to the standard free float barrel nut and I don't see it coming loose any time soon unless I take it apart. It is also very comfortable. I am most likely going out to get some scope rings for it today and might have a friend do the trigger pulling to dial it in until my hand is healed. I just want to see what this is capable of haha. |
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New pic with the optics installed. Hoping the weather cooperates this weekend and I can get it sighted in and post some nice targets .
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Great build, congrats.
Are you planning to add a sling and BUIS? |
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