14.5 Lightweight midlength 5.45 AR build. 6lbs 14oz

[anto]

Changes:
4/21/13




- Added 12" Midwest Industries Gen2 SS rail & BCM MOD1 comp

Need to install:
+ 1oz - Haley Thorntail mount
+ 5.2oz M600 Scoutlight
+ 1oz - Lasermax UNI-IR w/ remote pressure switch
+ 2.5oz KM2 weight

- 1.2oz KX2C head weight
- 3oz BA lightweight 5.45 barrel

+ 5.5oz total

Once I'm done it should be around 7lbs 3.5oz for a 5.45 NV capable rig.


Changes:
3/1/13



- I've swapped the MTAC for my Aimpoint Micro for the time being (MTAC setup is fairly hefty).

- CTR was swapped for a Magpul ACS-L, then Vltor IMOD. Much more comfortable cheekrest with a short LOP.

- KAC micro rear with a YHM front.



10-09-12


Ballistic Advantage 14.5" middy barrel, melonited
Melonited gas tube
Perm ARPerformance 5x4 comp
Geissele SSA
Nickel Boron BCG, bolt & barrel extension
Raptor charging handle
Troy FDE VTAC 13"
Burris MTAC + AD Recon mount
SF Scout mounted directly to rail.

Lower is FDE Gunkote
Upper is sprayed with Coyote Alumahyde II


Built for cost-effective training. Rifle is constantly changing as my needs see fit. Currently, my new parts on the way aim to cut weight. As soon as the new parts are installed, a nice coat of coyote + highland aervoe will be sprayed on.


Want:
Ballistic Advantage lightweight 14.5 5.45 middy barrel
BAD-CASS-ST-SA safety
KM2 Vampire head (preferred over the new vampire head, did not like the ones at SHOT 2013)
Bobro 30mm mount
KAC Micro front
IR designator (undecided)

[fallenromeo]

Very nice! I don't know much about 5.45 rifles, but I have heard there are lot of problems with the mags. I was unaware pmags were compatible with 5.45 rounds. How many can you load in a pmag? Does it work reliably with that setup?

[jbasas13]

never heard of that round is that a newer thing?

[dennisuello]

never heard of that round is that a newer thing?

Been around for 40 years or so. AK74 round. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5.45×39mm

[Littlelebowski]

Watch the corrosion build up upon that comp

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[krichbaum]

How good is that Ballistic Advantage stuff? Do their barrels shoot well? I think I need to give them a call and check availability on a 5.45 barrel and bolt.

[sadmin]

Should check on 5.45 availability as well; I've heard the 7N6 is approaching the endangered species list.


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[Moonlight Again]

That's a nice looking rifle. Elegant minimalism.

[MIDGAPATRIOT]

Nice!

[anto]

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