It is finally done. Noveske/BCM UPDATE: Optics added!

[mhanna91]

Here is my first build. I built this to be a general purpose rifle, as it is my one and only AR. It will see varmint duty, be next to my bed every night, ride around in my vehicle with me, and by the time I graduate college and start a career in law enforcement, I will hopefully be able to use it for work as well. I have had 2 other ARs (DPMS & S&W), and while Im sure the S&W would have served me fine, I had an itch to build something from the ground up with exactly the parts I wanted, and this is what I ended up with.

Upper:

-BCM BFH 16" midlength upper w/ pinned VLTOR gas block
-Troy MRF 13.8" rail
-BCM auto BCG w/ Mod 3 Gunfighter CH
-Troy folding battlesights (standard rear, HK front)
-VLTOR offset light mount
-Surefire G2 LED
-DD forward sling mount
-Troy rail covers

Lower:
Noveske N4 blem stripped lower ($100, hell yeah)
G&R complete LPK w/ Magpul enhanced trigger guard
BCM carbine buffer tube w/ H buffer
Magpul MOE stock
Magpul MOE grip
Magpul ASAP sling mount
Magpul MS2 sling








I took it to the range yesterday. I ran 240 rounds or XM193 through it and zeroed the irons in at 50 yds. It ran like a champ except for one light primer strike, which fired on the second try (dont know what was going on there, all of my brass has good, deep primer strikes in it other than that one). Other than that, no other stoppages. And, since me and my buddy were the only ones there, I got to try some 25 yard drills, and even went prone in the snow (fun stuff). Brass was ejecting at 4-430, which I am fine with.

I plan on putting some sort of unmagnified optic on it. I was going to snag an EoTech 553, but Botach ended their 20% off deal (could have had one for $470 after factory rebate). Now I am looking at either getting an Aimpoint M3 in 2 MOA or a T-1. If the T-1 came in 2 MOA I would be sold, but I will just have to think on it. Other than the optic, the only other modifications I would like to make down the road, but are not necessary now are: a Battlecomp 1.0 and a Guissele (or howerver it is spelled) trigger.

Thanks for looking, and thank you for all of the knowledge that led to this build. I have learned alot from this board, and plan to learn even more!

[JeffWard]

very nice...

enjoy

[Pain]

Very nice. I love rail guns with buis sights!

[Militant83]

Nice stick

[kdcgrohl]

I'm curious about the extra QD sling mount when you have your sling in the built in? Just wondering. Nice rifle by the way.

[Para1*]

Real nice set up, looks good.

[mhanna91]

I'm curious about the extra QD sling mount when you have your sling in the built in? Just wondering. Nice rifle by the way.

Thanks guys!
The story behind the extra mount is this: When I bought the rail, I overlooked the fact that it had integral QD mounts. I paid like $30 for the DD one in the picture, and just threw it on there because I paid so much for it. Any suggestions as to what I should do with it? If no I guess I will just take it off lol.

Mark

[mhanna91]

I just pooled together my Christmas loot, a cell phone rebate, and other various monies that people owed me, and I now have $480 towards optics. I am thinking about adding ~$120 to that and ordering an Aimpoint Comp M3 in a LT150 from G&R.

Any thoughts?

[jdub75]

Midway has the Aimpoint R-1's (same as H-1, but silver) on a smokin' deal for $299. Rattle can it black if you care about the color & you've got a few clams left for a real nice mount & then some!

[Leonidas24]

I just pooled together my Christmas loot, a cell phone rebate, and other various monies that people owed me, and I now have $480 towards optics. I am thinking about adding ~$120 to that and ordering an Aimpoint Comp M3 in a LT150 from G&R.

Any thoughts?

A Leupold Mark AR 1.5-4x20 in an American Defense Recon mount is a good performer, but that's from my experience and only if you want magnification. Otherwise anything Aimpoint is a safe bet.

May I ask why the M3? What's the difference between the M3 and M2 minus the rubberized cover?