M4A1 Deployment Clone Build

[KyPlinker1]

I always wanted to put together a homage of sorts to an issued M4. My issue with that however is that I would hate to spend the money on a gun, and be limited to features that I was "stuck with" due to not being government issued equipment. So, I decided to put a rifle together that was aesthetically similar to my issued rifle, that also incorporates good quality features that are commercially available. Sort of a gun that was similiar to what I was issued, but with features that I would have enjoyed having, if available

Anyway, on to the specs.

Upper
-BCM 14.5 inch "SOCOM" M4A1 upper with pinned A2X
-KAC M4 rail
-Magpul AFG
-Trijicon TA01 ACOG with Larue Mount
-KAC Low Profile BUIS

Lower
-BCM Blem lower
-BCM gunfighter stock
-Geissele SSA trigger
-VCAS sling
-Arredondo Mag funnel (this was more of a **** it type addition, I haven't timed my reloads but it does seem to be a nice addition so far)

Overall I'm very pleased with it. It handles nicely, and I have put about 700 rounds through it so far with no issues. Shoots nice, and with the TA01 properly zeroed I have made fairly easy 450 yard hits, but I haven't been able to stretch it farther due to range limitations.

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[KyPlinker1]

I appologize for the small image size, it seems to go full size once you click it.

[7.62NATO]

Nice build. How did you mount the sling to the front end?

[KyPlinker1]

I forgot to mention that, its a midwest industries rail mounted QD type deal, I have it mounted towards the rear of the rail closest to the receiver.

[RVTMaverick]

Hey KyPlinker1,
I like most everything but the "Mag.Well" thingie I sure hope it helps....? Because it sure is Fugly to have on any rifle, IF it doesn't help at all...

Peace Jeff

[KyPlinker1]

RVTMaverick, it is ugly as ****. I ordered it on a whim after having seen it in use by certain guys in Afghanistan. So far the reloads seem a little smoother, but like i said that's really subjective as i haven't timed the. The main positives it has is that it shifts a little more weight to the rear, balancing the gun out even more, and although i don't like using a magwell firing grip, if i am forced to due to an unconventional firing position, it is extremely comfortable.

I think what surprised me the most about this build is how much more comfortable I am with a carbine length system with the short rails. Even though I own a midlength rifle with extended rails, and I know the common view of short rails being inferior, I really prefer this rifle. It has actually turned into my go to gun. Honestly, I believe it's just the familiarity that i already have with the platform.

[Steve-0-]

Looks good. Get a KRAM 7.0 for that ACOG though and you'll wonder how you ever shot without it.

[Steve-0-]

Double post.

[KyPlinker1]

I just looked at the kram, so I'm understanding that it essentially extends your eye relief while using a buis? If so that's ingenious, I'll have to pick one up. Thanks!

[Koshinn]

If you want to shift the balance back, you can always put lead weights in the pistol grip.