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sawman556
10-17-13, 19:49
Hey all. I thought I would share my latest build and say hello at the same time.:cool:

I wanted to build a rifle that would be a tack-driver out to 300yds with MK 262 and that would be small enough for CQB/HD/whatever using M855 and M193. After making a few changes here and there, I think I accomplished my goal. I have a T1 that might get moved over to this stick but I like using irons for HD.

Build Sheet
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UPPER:
Mega forged upper
Young NM BCG M16
Raptor CH
Noveske Afghan 14.5" midlength
Battle Comp stainless steel 1.5 pinned and welded
Vltor stainless steel low-pro gas block set screws and pinned
Spikes Tactical melonite mid-length gas tube
PRI Gen III rifle length FF tube(Magpul OD Cerakote)
Armalite dust cover
Armalite FA
Troy Battle Sights micro's(HK style front)
IWC QD rail sling adaptor


LOWER:
Mega forged lower
KNS turned pin kit
Wolff spring pack
Armalite safety
Armalite bolt release
Armalite mag release ass.
Geiselle SSA-E w/pins
Magpul enhanced trigger guard
BCM carbine buffer tube
BCM castle nut
Wolff standard power carbine action spring
heavybuffers.com(Slash) HSS carbine buffer(reduced to 5.5oz.)
IWC QD end plate
Magpul CTR OD
Magpul MOE grip OD
Magpul enhanced butt pad


Optics/accessories/other shit:
SWFA SS 1-6x24mm
SWFA throw lever
ADM Recon X(Magpul OD Cerakote)
Atlas bipod w/ ADM mount(Magpul OD Cerakote)
Surefire Mini-Scout w/ ADM mount(200 lumens)
Tangodown stubby VFG w/ ADM mount
SF ladder rail covers

http://area7precision.us/images/megaP01.jpg

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http://area7precision.us/images/megaP03.jpg

http://area7precision.us/images/megaP06.jpg

http://area7precision.us/images/megaP10.jpg

http://area7precision.us/images/megaP09.jpg

http://area7precision.us/images/megaP12.jpg

http://area7precision.us/images/megaP14.jpg

http://area7precision.us/images/megaP16.jpg

http://area7precision.us/images/megaP15.jpg
LoveAR
10-17-13, 19:54
Welcome. Nice stick. Impressive!
Airhasz
10-17-13, 20:25
Nice selection of parts and looks great. Got a range report to share?
sawman556
10-17-13, 20:46
Nice selection of parts and looks great. Got a range report to share?

I have only used M855 and XM193 through it so far. I'm getting around 1.5MOA with the shit ammo. I'm breaking clays at 300 with maybe 1 out of 2 shots. I'm in the process of prepping a shitload of brass and still trying to collect reloading supplies for 77gr. SMK's loads.

I have been working on tuning the rifle for the last few weeks. I'm going back out tomorrow with my buffer dropped to 5.5oz. It's 100% with it at 6.5oz. but I feel it's a little heavy. I'm expecting my brass to be right @ 3'oclock if that matters.
docsherm
10-18-13, 08:59
That is a very nice set up. My wife has almost the same with the exception of a LW 16" Noveske instead of the Afghan and a Vortex 1-6. :neo:
sawman556
10-18-13, 09:36
That is a very nice set up. My wife has almost the same with the exception of a LW 16" Noveske instead of the Afghan and a Vortex 1-6. :neo:

Thanks for the compliment!

I looked at the 1-6x Razor but decided to go with the SS. My only complaint on the Vortex was the reticle, just didn't work for me. I picked up a barely used SS for 800. Other then being a heavy little f***er I am very happy with it. I did own a 5-20x Razor for awhile but switched it out for a NF. This my first SWFA scope and I'm pretty impressed with it. Hopefully SWFA will build their 3-15x in a HD version. I'm also inetersted in the VCOG when that becomes available.
TacticalMark
10-19-13, 21:00
Very nice rifle, good build.
Iraqgunz
10-20-13, 15:02
You may want to stake that castle nut/endplate.
sawman556
10-20-13, 18:57
You may want to stake that castle nut/endplate.

Whys that?

http://ambermsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/buffy.jpg
Ryno12
10-20-13, 19:07
Whys that?


Do some research, they come loose.
Here's the latest example but there's many more.
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=139445

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sawman556
10-20-13, 20:59
I just use a little Militec 1 grease on the threads. Never had one come loose. IMO, staking isn't needed on civilian owned semi-autos. YMMV
Hmac
10-21-13, 00:09
I just use a little Militec 1 grease on the threads. Never had one come loose. IMO, staking isn't needed on civilian owned semi-autos. YMMV

Ho!

:rolleyes:
Iraqgunz
10-21-13, 07:43
OK. Obviously your experience trumps mine. I guess if you never really shoot it, it won't matter.


Whys that?

http://ambermsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/buffy.jpg
Airhasz
10-21-13, 08:13
OK. Obviously your experience trumps mine. I guess if you never really shoot it, it won't matter.

Gunz waging jihad against crappy AR assembly...:D
sawman556
10-21-13, 08:13
OK. Obviously your experience trumps mine. I guess if you never really shoot it, it won't matter.

I did not say my experience trumps yours. However, it's been my experience that staking a castle nut is not needed in most circumstances. I have yet to have one come loose when tightened correctly. I've also FUBARed several Noveske end plates when I have staked them. Not a huge deal when using a $2 endplate but wrecking a $20 dollar one is different. 20 bucks really isn't a huge deal but I still have yet to see the benefit from staking. If I was still in Somalia, I might feel different. A civilian owned AR-15 does not go through the punishment that a military M4/M16 goes through. When the SHTF I will be sure to stake it properly before I head out for war.
Hmac
10-21-13, 08:23
I did not say my experience trumps yours. However, it's been my experience that staking a castle nut is not needed in most circumstances. I have yet to have one come loose when tightened correctly. I've also FUBARed several Noveske end plates when I have staked them. Not a huge deal when using a $2 endplate but wrecking a $20 dollar one is different. 20 bucks really isn't a huge deal but I still have yet to see the benefit from staking. If I was still in Somalia, I might feel different. A civilian owned AR-15 does not go through the punishment that a military M4/M16 goes through. When the SHTF I will be sure to stake it properly before I head out for war.

Civilians don't need a reliable rifle, you're right. Your method will probably be "good enough".

You could have saved yourself a lot of money on the rifle, though. Why didn't you just get a DPMS or a DelTon?
chuotcon289
10-21-13, 09:14
Very nice stick!