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Posted on 12/29/22 at 4:18 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Closing in on finishing my current build. Was looking to put together a general purpose rifle using quality parts, but on a budget (under $1k).
- PSA 14.7” FN barreled upper with 13.5” handguard (partial pic rail version): $350
- Aero Gen II lower: $100
- PSA Magpul LPK (MOE stock and grip, polished trigger): $100
- Sprinco white spring: $20 (PSA standard carbine buffer is spitting brass between 3:00-4:00)
- PSA premium BCG: $70
- Radian Raptor LT handle (not yet installed): $75
- Primary Arms 3x Gen III prism: $250
- Total rifle and optic: $965
Sighted it in today with cheap PMC Bronze 223. This is three separate three-shot groups at 50 yards off a Caldwell bag rest. Extremely happy with the end result.
- PSA 14.7” FN barreled upper with 13.5” handguard (partial pic rail version): $350
- Aero Gen II lower: $100
- PSA Magpul LPK (MOE stock and grip, polished trigger): $100
- Sprinco white spring: $20 (PSA standard carbine buffer is spitting brass between 3:00-4:00)
- PSA premium BCG: $70
- Radian Raptor LT handle (not yet installed): $75
- Primary Arms 3x Gen III prism: $250
- Total rifle and optic: $965
Sighted it in today with cheap PMC Bronze 223. This is three separate three-shot groups at 50 yards off a Caldwell bag rest. Extremely happy with the end result.
This post was edited on 1/13/23 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 12/29/22 at 7:24 pm to TideCPA
Got a 450 Bushmaster upper this past week. So much power in that shot.
I got a cheap BCA one to see if I like it. I will eventually buy a nicer upper now that I do.
My question is about the magazine. It says you can use 5.56 mags and put less in, but they weren’t loading for shite. Sometimes the nose would be pointed down too much. I see they make 450 Bushmaster mags but is it worth the price or do others work? I have some 7.62x39 ones that I haven’t tried yet.
I got a cheap BCA one to see if I like it. I will eventually buy a nicer upper now that I do.
My question is about the magazine. It says you can use 5.56 mags and put less in, but they weren’t loading for shite. Sometimes the nose would be pointed down too much. I see they make 450 Bushmaster mags but is it worth the price or do others work? I have some 7.62x39 ones that I haven’t tried yet.
Posted on 12/29/22 at 10:46 pm to TideCPA
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This is three separate three-shot groups at 50 yards off a Caldwell bag rest. Extremely happy with the end result.
Great shooting
ETA: Where you using the tip of the chevron as an aiming point? Have you had a chance to take it out further?
This post was edited on 12/30/22 at 9:00 am
Posted on 12/30/22 at 9:54 am to HeadSlash
quote:Yes, using the tip for a 50/200 zero. They have some small 4-5” gongs on the berm in the background at 125 yards and I had no problem popping those holding at the bottom of the plate.
Great shooting ETA: Where you using the tip of the chevron as an aiming point? Have you had a chance to take it out further?
Edit: I’m glad you mention it because I need to check the zero with the manual. I think for 14.5” it’s 50 yards and 16” it’s 100.
This post was edited on 12/30/22 at 10:07 am
Posted on 1/12/23 at 9:36 pm to TideCPA
Ok guys, school me on building an AR10 lower? Same LPK as a AR-15? I bought a PSA gen 3 lower and plan on putting their 18" barreled upper.
This post was edited on 1/13/23 at 8:48 am
Posted on 1/12/23 at 9:44 pm to HeadSlash
The bolt catch isn’t a pin but a screw, but I think everything else is the same.
Posted on 1/13/23 at 8:51 am to bbvdd
Posted on 1/13/23 at 9:39 am to HeadSlash
It's been documented here but a regular carbine buffer tube on an AR-10 doesn't work great. I have two AR-10s.
6.5 cm with A2 rifle length buffer tube and a Magpul PRS stock. It has always run perfectly.
.308 with a Vltor A5 buffer tube.
I had a regular buffer tube on this one and it never would cycle consistently until I put the Vltor on it.
6.5 cm with A2 rifle length buffer tube and a Magpul PRS stock. It has always run perfectly.
.308 with a Vltor A5 buffer tube.
I had a regular buffer tube on this one and it never would cycle consistently until I put the Vltor on it.
Posted on 1/13/23 at 1:20 pm to bbvdd
You should also probably always run an H2 (really an H3) buffer or heavier in a 308 w/an A5/extended tube.
Posted on 1/19/23 at 8:01 pm to Jack Ruby
PSA had their LPK, buffer tube, buffer and spring in a complete package.
Now, some scope suggestions.
Now, some scope suggestions.
Posted on 1/19/23 at 9:45 pm to HeadSlash
1-8 power LPVO
Also saw that Leupold has a 2-10x42 in the vx5 hd that I’d bet would be awesome on an ar10.
Also saw that Leupold has a 2-10x42 in the vx5 hd that I’d bet would be awesome on an ar10.
This post was edited on 1/19/23 at 10:14 pm
Posted on 1/24/23 at 6:35 pm to Carson123987
Starting a new 14.7 build. Just ordered the SLR B-15 builders kit with a 13.7 Helix hand guard. Thinking of going with a FN barrel with mid length gas system. 4 week wait in the SLR stuff so I have some time.
Posted on 1/24/23 at 8:21 pm to lsufan1971
Are the barrels available? Last two I built (couple of years ago), I had a really hard time with barrels.
Posted on 1/24/23 at 8:41 pm to bbvdd
Midway has them in stock
Posted on 1/24/23 at 8:42 pm to lsufan1971
What flash suppressor are you going with? Or are you going the SBR route?
Posted on 1/25/23 at 9:08 am to HeadSlash
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What flash suppressor are you going with? Or are you going the SBR route?
Rearden DPB pin and weld. It's a Plan B mount device. I have a plan B on my Omega's.
This post was edited on 1/25/23 at 9:10 am
Posted on 1/25/23 at 2:44 pm to lsufan1971
Someone here had an SLR build kit in the last year or two. Maybe Reds?
Would like to build one of those sometime, but have a couple of Radians that I love.
Would like to build one of those sometime, but have a couple of Radians that I love.
Posted on 1/25/23 at 2:55 pm to Carson123987
I like the old duckbilled flash suppressor on the early model AR15 / M16. Does anyone build them out standard issue anymore?
Posted on 1/25/23 at 5:24 pm to bbvdd
Yep it was me. Built a 16” 5.56 with the B56 kit, an 18” .308 with the B-30 kit, and a 7” 300blk with the B-15 kit.
Will post some pics this weekend when I get back in town.
Will post some pics this weekend when I get back in town.
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