First Precision AR Build almost complete...

**Shao** · 02-05-13, 23:25

Well.. It's almost done.. All I need now is to either drill and tap the tube for a Harris Bipod or just get a new free float altogether (looking at the Seekins Precision SP3R 12), scope caps, add an Accu Shot BT42 adapter to the UBR and a BT12-QK monopod. Officially my first build, but I have 2 more in the works.

Stats:
Wilson Combat flat top upper
24" Lothar Walther 1:7 SS bull barrel
DPMS 12" Free float tube handguard and railed gas block
Young Mfg. chromed M16 National Match BCG (staked)
BCM Gunfighter Mod 3 charging handle
Bobro/SWFA QD 30mm scope mount
Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 FFP
Troy HK style gas block front BUIS, Troy regular folding rear BUIS
Aero Precision lower
Geissele SSA-E trigger
PSA LPK
Spingco blue spring
Magpul UBR, MOE grip, MOE trigger guard
Lancer L5AWM 20 round magazine

I think I will put the Seekins on it... it would look sick... I was into the whole featureless tube thing, but after seeing that Seekins, it's all I can think about now... But that would mean changing out the front sight and gas block too... It sure would make mounting the bipod easier though... What do you guys think? Did I do OK?

**Zane1844** · 02-05-13, 23:40

That is really nice!

I really want a precision AR, I am leaning towards the AR10. I prefer the AR platform over other .308 rifles because of my familiarity with the platform already.

I hope you enjoy your new rifle!

**Shao** · 02-05-13, 23:58

Originally Posted by Zane1844

That is really nice!

I really want a precision AR, I am leaning towards the AR10. I prefer the AR platform over other .308 rifles because of my familiarity with the platform already.

I hope you enjoy your new rifle!

Thanks! The reason why I went 5.56 over 7.62 is commonality of ammo and parts. I already have a ton of 5.56 and mags and I like having the option of swapping uppers and lowers around... Apparently I need to gauge the headspace on this sucker before I fire it... Or so I've been told... Sounds good to me...

**Zane1844** · 02-06-13, 00:07

Originally Posted by Shao

Thanks! The reason why I went 5.56 over 7.62 is commonality of ammo and parts. I already have a ton of 5.56 and mags and I like having the option of swapping uppers and lowers around... Apparently I need to gauge the headspace on this sucker before I fire it... Or so I've been told... Sounds good to me...

Yeah that is true. I guess I shall see when it gets closer.

And I read the thread you made almost right after reading this one, hope you get everything squared away.

**Kenneth** · 02-06-13, 00:25

Some people are hung up on checking the headspace but realistically if its out of spec your have to buy another barrel assembly or BCG. I don't understand what else you could do.

Nice set up. You have a lot of money in that rifle.

Edit: can you post a pick of re staking job you did on the BCG?

**Col_Crocs** · 02-06-13, 01:51

^just that exactly. It tells you whether or not you need to. Safer to find out by guage than by failure. That plus the fact that in his other thread, someone mentioned this being a possible issue with his particular BCG.

Shao: any reason why you went with that rail and, particularly, that gasblock? It's aluminum IINM.

**Iraqgunz** · 02-06-13, 03:54

What is the purpose and why the 18th century musket barrel?

**Airhasz** · 02-06-13, 04:17

My guess is he got a deal on an in stock barrel...and after reading the 18th century musket comment it will be on it's way to adco for some deal killing 'cuttin an a turning'.

**ReaperAZ** · 02-06-13, 06:59

Originally Posted by Iraqgunz

What is the purpose and why the 18th century musket barrel?

Hahahahahaha, I'm sorry, that's just funny.

I hope that sucker is going to be a bench gun. My girlfriends father has a 24" bull barreled AR that I used the last time we went for prairie dogs. That thing was the biggest pain in the ass to haul in and out of the truck. I call it his field artillery gun because it should be towed behind the truck and crewed by 5 dudes.