
Originally Posted by
GambitVII
In regards to the Magnifier, It's kinda there just for kicks. For the most part, I'll be using red dots or irons but I plan to keep the magnifier around in the case I need to ID something or get better clarification as to whats around my intended target.
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Given that I'm not running any grips and I have a much lighter optic and setup now, I'll give it a try and post my range report.
Given how much of that is spot on, the magnifier if it's there for giggles, as well as helping making it quicker to get a really good 200yd zero with the Aimpoint, it's fine, and you're not skimping money on key parts to have something that'll spend most of it's time in the case.
As far as the 14.5" permed setup - at least you put a good upper together before that gas block and barrel nut became captive to the muzzle device. The pinned/welded setup is brilliant for folks in states where a permed muzzle brake is required anyway, so the 14.5" is a 1.5" shorter version of what they'd otherwise be stuck with. 16" gives a bit more flexibility, but you didn't screw the pooch, just narrowed your options if you aren't looking to chop the muzzle device later (again, minor).
I'd just run that BCG. Would you have paid the price difference to borrow a BCG to run your rifle for the hundred or so rounds already through it? Would you have paid to have the complete rifle done sooner? If even partially yes, don't worry about that cost difference - run that thing, and see if that BCG holds up as well as advertised.
Given how similar yours is to the rifle that became my wife's, there's very little I see in need of changing.
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