Bushmaster XM15 E2S H-Bar done...for now...

[OneInchPunch]

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this is my bushmaster (sort of not much factory bushy left) had the chamber checked and it is true 5.56, the guy who checked it is a certified AR armorer and yes he used the correct gauge. here are the specs.

BCM BCG (kicks ass!!!)
MOE all around (it rocks)
Troy muzzle brake (loud, but effective)
h-buffer
factory barrel, trigger, and buffer tube
vortex strikefire (its china but its awesome)
Insight M3
MS2 sling
MBUS rear sight
AFG

3/4 moa groups at 100 yds with AE XM193 5.56x45 55gr FMJ

this was the first rifle i bought, then after reading on this forum, i decided i needed to upgrade it. i plan to take it to a class summer 2011 so i needed it to be tough. so far no troubles and a lot of learning. thanks for all the help you guys have given me. any suggestions would be appreciated.


Chris

[TOrrock]

Since you asked for suggestions...

Start a "Red Dot Jar". Drop in your spare change or throw a dollar or two in every day when you get home from work, and you'll eventually have the funds for a more robust red dot.

Even a used Aimpoint M2/ML2 or C3 would be worth putting on.

[OneInchPunch]

Since you asked for suggestions...

Start a "Red Dot Jar". Drop in your spare change or throw a dollar or two in every day when you get home from work, and you'll eventually have the funds for a more robust red dot.

Even a used Aimpoint M2/ML2 or C3 would be worth putting on.

I already started saving, should have enough soon, but thanks for the suggestion.

Chris

[decodeddiesel]

Couldn't tell if you staked your castle nut to your ASAP plate, but I would highly recommend you do.

[S.L.GIXXER]

What kind of paint did you use and how hard was it to do?

[OneInchPunch]

not paint, wax. its easy just use a hair dryer, and lightly heat the surface then take the desired color crayon (no shit) and press it in. it works great and has been very durable/oil resistant.

[OneInchPunch]

Couldn't tell if you staked your castle nut to your ASAP plate, but I would highly recommend you do.

i havent yet, what tool do i buy to do that?

[decodeddiesel]

i havent yet, what tool do i buy to do that?

Starrett 18A

[OneInchPunch]

i just bought a used .22 from a guy at my store today, and it had an aimpoint 5000. i got the optic for 50 dollars. it works awesome, any reason why i should switch other than battery life?

[556mp]

Starrett 18A

Wouldn't a 2 to 5 dollar center punch work just as well as that $30 automatic center punch, while saving $25?? Serious question as I live in a ban state and have never owned a tel-stock rifle, nor do I build rifles for a living. However, I do fix cars for a living and have quite an intimate relationship with tools. Just wondering if the plate might be made of a hard tool steel or something?

Like So: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Alltrade-1...30012/14299967


And nice build OP