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Thread: Troy TRX Extreme vs VTAC Extreme?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stonerriflefan44 View Post
    Great info in this thread, I will give the 11" TRX a try. Has anyone used a cut down FSB under a VTAC or TRX?
    Yes. I'm sure I'm not the only one, but I have two shaved FSB barrels under two VTAC extreme rails. I think the VTAC/ Troy extreme rail is a good choice for a shaved FSB because there is a lot of space inside the rail.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tr1kstanc3 View Post
    I will update with pics as the build progresses. I like the FDE finish on the TRX and prefer it over the black. It looks a shade darker than the Magpul FDE and goes well with the Troy battlesights. I didn't want a bright contrast so I am pleased with it.
    Looking very cool.....I'm planning a similar build and trying to decide between the TRX black or FDE to go with black receivers and FDE MAGPUL CTR/grip.

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    Quote Originally Posted by msstate56 View Post
    Yes. I'm sure I'm not the only one, but I have two shaved FSB barrels under two VTAC extreme rails. I think the VTAC/ Troy extreme rail is a good choice for a shaved FSB because there is a lot of space inside the rail.

    Thanks for the info. I have an older rifle that has a YHM rail HG on it. Good and solid but feels like holding onto a Fosters Lager can.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shootist~ View Post
    spamsammich,

    Nice rifle. How does it shoot?

    Did you go with Monty's pinned gas block? I'm trying to be sure a 13" VTAC will fit over a Centurion SPR barrel/gas block. The VTAC is already ordered (actually it's back ordered), so I sorta have the cart before the horse.
    It seems like an upper that will be good for hard training and bench shooting. It's soft shooting, and balances better with a CTR/MOE than my 14.5" LMT/12"lite rail upper. I haven't had much trigger time, just enough to get my irons sorted. At 50 yards I was able to make 4 shots touch in a dime sized group with a flier, with my shitty eyes and waning light that's amazing to me. It makes me no longer regret selling my Noveske Afghan based upper.

    I bought this from Rainier so I went with a Stag low pro gas block. The fit was almost alarmingly tight so I didn't bother pinning it, I just tightened the set screws and staked them since they were so well protected by the rail. After 100 rounds, I don't see any obvious signs of gas leakage. I'm fairly sure that your combination will work just fine.

    word of warning, the VTAC version of the rail lacks a wrench. I used a DPMS armorers tool and while it worked ok, I'd rather have the Troy tool. For some strange reason I had to go to the upper end of the torque spectrum to install my barrel nut, slipped and bent a few teeth, I ended up pounding them back into shape with a hammer and punch but it was a little annoying. It turns out that there was a bit of grit between the shoulder of my barrel extension and the upper and it wouldn't allow my barrel nut to line up enough. After a thorough wipe down and some anti-seize it was gtg.

    Oh, I may end up trying out a 11" VTAC rail since my arms are so short. I don't really need all that rail as you can see by the placement of my AFG relative to my light.
    Last edited by spamsammich; 03-25-10 at 02:07.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stonerriflefan44 View Post
    Great info in this thread, I will give the 11" TRX a try. Has anyone used a cut down FSB under a VTAC or TRX?
    Get ahold of robb (gotm4). He shaved my fsb. Great work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by spamsammich View Post
    My VTAC 13" over a Centurion LW 16" CHF barrel.

    That barrel is a dirty combo with the TRX . Have you weighed the complete rifle?

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    +1 for the VTAC Extreme. I have not owned the Troy version but the 11" VTAC above has been awesome for the 500 rounds I have put on it. I ran three quick mag dumps through it and it never got to hot to hold even way out by the muzzle. The tube's texture is grippy enough to keep your purchase on without "cheese grating" bare hands. Barrel nut was easy to install with a standard barrel nut wrench. Attaching the rail is damn near idiot proof. Anything else that I can expand on just let me know.

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    Not to know yet to think that one knows will lead to difficulty."--Lao Tzu

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mitch View Post
    That barrel is a dirty combo with the TRX . Have you weighed the complete rifle?
    I think it was 6.8lbs unloaded, I'm away from home right now so I can't confirm. I'm pretty sure it was 6.8 and NOT the other way around

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    I've been gathering parts for a while now to build up a lightweight, "hunting", AR-15. Back during the crazy days after the election I bought a matched upper and lower from Red River Tactical. I like the fact that it was made in Texas, and it has a cool logo.

    The last piece of the puzzle showed up today and I finally got it all together.

    * RRT upper & lower
    * DSA midlength barrel, 1:9, fluted and nitrided
    * 11 inch Viking VTAC Extreme Battlerail handguard
    * ACE Skeleton stock
    * Larue "Texas Spec" bolt carrier group
    * Larue gas block
    * Larue SPR scope mount
    * Weaver 1.5-4.5x Classic Extreme scope, 30mm, illuminated reticle
    * Lower parts kit, and other small parts from BCM.
    * The trigger has been treated to a Bill Springfield trigger job.








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    Quote Originally Posted by kombos View Post
    Looking very cool.....I'm planning a similar build and trying to decide between the TRX black or FDE to go with black receivers and FDE MAGPUL CTR/grip.
    Look at my build a few pages back.
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