SR22PSHOOTER
05-02-13, 19:02
This is my first AR build and as such I purchased a complete upper (minus sights and handguard) but the lower was built by myself. I wanted a lightweight all purpose AR that could do anything I want it to do. Originally I was going to just buy one that would work, but the more I looked the more I knew I would change. So I started from the ground up and decided on MagPul for the furniture, looks great and is sturdy.
I have never owned or even shot an AR before so I depended a lot on the online forums for information. I decided to build one to have an all purpose rifle that was easy to personalize and configure to my needs. First I had a magnified scope and later decided that I wanted an Aimpoint so I got the Pro model.
I was really happy when I was offered the 14.5" Chrome Lined 1:7 twist barrel, I really like how compact it is. I started the build in December and just got my upper this morning to complete the build. I have yet to get out to the range due to the weather. Hoping to get out next Tuesday weather permitting.
Specs for the build:
Lower - Superior Arms Stripped S-15 with a Stag Lower Parts Kit, MagPul CTR-M Stock, MagPul MOE+ AR15/M16 Grip and MagPul MOE Trigger Guard, BCM Buffer Tube and MagPul B.A.D. Lever.
Upper - Superior Arms Complete Upper Flat-Top M4 14.5" with chrome lining with a MagPul MOE Hand Guard. I believe the flash hider is a Yankee Hills Phantom but not sure (if anyone knows let me know).
Optics - AimPoint Pro with factory mount.
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Let me know what you think of where I mounted the Aimpoint (as forward as I could), I had difficultly in deciding since it really doesn't say in the instructions. Seems to work fine where it is though.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q550/SR22PSHOOTER/Custom%20Superior%20Arms%20S-15/IMG_4669_zps28e3dd4f.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/SR22PSHOOTER/media/Custom%20Superior%20Arms%20S-15/IMG_4669_zps28e3dd4f.jpg.html)
I have never owned or even shot an AR before so I depended a lot on the online forums for information. I decided to build one to have an all purpose rifle that was easy to personalize and configure to my needs. First I had a magnified scope and later decided that I wanted an Aimpoint so I got the Pro model.
I was really happy when I was offered the 14.5" Chrome Lined 1:7 twist barrel, I really like how compact it is. I started the build in December and just got my upper this morning to complete the build. I have yet to get out to the range due to the weather. Hoping to get out next Tuesday weather permitting.
Specs for the build:
Lower - Superior Arms Stripped S-15 with a Stag Lower Parts Kit, MagPul CTR-M Stock, MagPul MOE+ AR15/M16 Grip and MagPul MOE Trigger Guard, BCM Buffer Tube and MagPul B.A.D. Lever.
Upper - Superior Arms Complete Upper Flat-Top M4 14.5" with chrome lining with a MagPul MOE Hand Guard. I believe the flash hider is a Yankee Hills Phantom but not sure (if anyone knows let me know).
Optics - AimPoint Pro with factory mount.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q550/SR22PSHOOTER/Custom%20Superior%20Arms%20S-15/IMG_4310_zps379b5e0e.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/SR22PSHOOTER/media/Custom%20Superior%20Arms%20S-15/IMG_4310_zps379b5e0e.jpg.html)
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http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q550/SR22PSHOOTER/Custom%20Superior%20Arms%20S-15/IMG_6307_zps01e89934.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/SR22PSHOOTER/media/Custom%20Superior%20Arms%20S-15/IMG_6307_zps01e89934.jpg.html)
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Let me know what you think of where I mounted the Aimpoint (as forward as I could), I had difficultly in deciding since it really doesn't say in the instructions. Seems to work fine where it is though.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q550/SR22PSHOOTER/Custom%20Superior%20Arms%20S-15/IMG_4669_zps28e3dd4f.jpg (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/SR22PSHOOTER/media/Custom%20Superior%20Arms%20S-15/IMG_4669_zps28e3dd4f.jpg.html)