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AR Build, Please comment
« on: January 06, 2014, 10:07:35 AM »
So, I have a "spare" RRA A4 carbine in the safe. I have been thinking of tweaking it a little. my idea is a bit of a hodge podge between a Varmit, Mk-12 SPR, three-gunner...more of a short, solid, mid range support rifle than anything

 

The build would be based around a 77 Grain OTM bullet at ~ 2650-2700 FPS. Max range is about 700 yards.

 

As I am not too worried about weight, I am considering a 16" 1/8 twist Bull Barrel...just not sure whos to get... I do want it to have a mid length gas system tho.

 

I also want a contiguous top rail so I can run series optics if necessary. SO either thinking a PRI fore-end with rail, or a VLTOR CASV, or a POF M-Rail...looking for recommendations here. I do want a full rifle length front end

 

Stock could be anything...but I do like the Mag Pul PRS I have on the 243WSSM...it is a little heavy, but it would ballance out the Bull Barrel.

 

Primary optic would be a 30mm "something" Preferrably  variable 2.5-10 x 32...nothing too crazy...bit I do want it in Mills, and possibly have a reticle to at least -9 mills of drop it does not need to have adjustable turrets.

 

Back up irons are already set...will have Knights Armament 45 degree offset flip ups.



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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2014, 11:23:24 AM »
Might consider a 18" SS 8 twist on the mid gas. I like a little more length  and a little less weight, so an 18" barrel in a mid weight profile is a better balance.
Take a look at Seekins rails/ hand guards. Great product and enough options to fit most tastes/ needs: http://www.seekinsprecision.com/
Nightforce has your scope: http://nightforceoptics.com/compacts/2-5-10x32-nxs-compact-riflescope/
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2014, 12:01:42 PM »
I'm a big fan of PRI stuff.  When I built my 6mmx6.8 SPC AR, I used a lot of their stuff.  In fact, back when I got my 6.8 SPC, the word was that the only mags that functioned reliably in the 6.8's were PRI mags, so that's what I got.  Good company, fast shipping, etc.  :tup: 
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2014, 01:37:58 PM »
Might drop the Bull Barrel Requirement.

Now looking at a Lilja Recce Barrel and a Krieger Recce barrel..subtile differences...

Lilja: 1/8 twist, and carbine length gas $475

Kreiger: 1/7.7 twist, mid length gas $575
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2014, 04:06:19 PM »
Quote from: Jim the Plumber on January 06, 2014, 11:23:24 AM
Might consider a 18" SS 8 twist on the mid gas. I like a little more length  and a little less weight, so an 18" barrel in a mid weight profile is a better balance.
Take a look at Seekins rails/ hand guards. Great product and enough options to fit most tastes/ needs: http://www.seekinsprecision.com/
Nightforce has your scope: http://nightforceoptics.com/compacts/2-5-10x32-nxs-compact-riflescope/

I'll 2nd what JTP has said with the exception that I'd run an 18" with a rifle length gas system.  For a multipurpose rifle, the Seekins SP3R handguard can't be beat.   For a scope, take a look at the Vortex 2.5-10 along with the Nightforce as it's a really nice little scope.
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2014, 05:41:09 PM »
18" mid weight, rifle length gas, 8 twist. Might want to check out the Rainier Arms Ultra Match SPR barrel.

Noveske NSR or a MI SSK Key Mod.

Plenty of 2.5-10's to choose from.
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2014, 06:55:41 AM »
Im going to echo what JTP and JLR said i think 18" barrel would be my choice. I and i vote Seekins stuff as well, great products and a nice guy as well. As far as scope i would look into SWFA  3-15x42, good glass and has 10 mils down in the reticle. Not a bad price either.
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2014, 08:53:54 AM »

I ran some ballistics on a 77 grain SMK, (G1 BC = 0.362) and it only gives about 19 yards of extra supersonic range on a standard day...

Assumptions...

18" barrel would have a MV of 2700, therefore at 688 yards, it hits 1195 FPS
16" barrel would have a MV of 2650, therefore at 669 yards, it hits 1196 FPS

not sure the extra 2" is really worth anything..

What i am hung up on is barrel profile...I would like to wring as much accuracy as I can out of it..so I am torn between a full bull barrel and a turned down (Recce) barrel
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2014, 09:04:24 AM »
A bull barrel is good for shot-after-shot accuracy at a bench, but for one or two accurate shots in a hunting situation, it's not worth lugging that much extra weight.  I've shot my standard weight ARs until I couldn't hold my hand on the hot barrel, and saw no difference in accuracy...  :twocents:
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2014, 09:30:18 AM »
not too worried about weight. My 270 weighs 14 pounds wet....so a 10 pound AR would feel like a feather.

My next question...

Is it even possible to get an AR to shoot under 0.5 MOA??? My 243 WSSM is close, but it is an off the shelf upper so I think it is possible...

Yes, I want something that is very accurate shot after shot. I also want it to be "usefull".

I dont need a Mk12 clone. I also may use Hornady 75gr BTHP's at 2600. That gets a carbine to just over 700 yards of supersonic range

anyone here have experience with a RRA Bull Barrel??
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2014, 09:47:58 AM »
I hefted a RRA rifle with a Bull Barrel once, and it was a boat anchor.  But then, I'm pretty sensitive to weight.  If you aren't, go for it!  I took my RRA Coyote Rifle out to test it, and all I had was a 1-3 Power CQB optic, and at 100 yards all I could do was superimpose the circle-dot reticle on the 8" bullseye target, and I was getting 1/2" groups.  With a fine crosshair target scope it would have done better!  :tup:
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2014, 10:31:49 AM »
AR @ 1/2 MOA is doable. Quality barrel, trigger, optics will get you there. Balance, ease of swing, point ability tend to favor the 18" medium weight.
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2014, 10:53:17 AM »
or, I may just stick with the barrel (16" heavy) that is on it...spend the money on a decent optic and trigger instead.
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2014, 11:19:01 AM »
5 shots 100 yards. Didn't measure it but its tight. 18" Rainier arms Match barrel. Next one will have a ultra match barrel. It's all about the trigger. Geissele triggers are awesome.

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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2014, 11:19:46 AM »
Quote from: WoodlandShooter on January 07, 2014, 10:53:17 AM
or, I may just stick with the barrel (16" heavy) that is on it...spend the money on a decent optic and trigger instead.

An RRA 2-stage NM trigger or a Timney Trigger will go a long ways to getting your AR more accurate.  You'd be surprised at the difference!
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #15 on: January 07, 2014, 12:31:57 PM »
Agreed!!!

I have a Timney in my 6.8 SPC and a Chip McCormick in my 243WSSM...both shoot real nice.
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« Reply #16 on: January 07, 2014, 01:39:14 PM »
Well, looks like the POF and Hoagan rails do not work with a standard flat top receiver.

Is there anyother manufacturer that makes a system like PRI or VLTOR that connects the upper reciever to the handguard via a single contiguous rail???
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #17 on: January 07, 2014, 04:23:31 PM »
Thinking of using the 15" PRI Round Handguard topped with the Rifle Length Top Rail
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #18 on: January 07, 2014, 06:03:25 PM »
1/2 MOA should be the norm for a quality barrel. I've had 100.00 Mod1 barrels consistently shoot half MOA.

Here are some 200 yard groups from a 16" ", 9 twist, Mod1 Sales barrel I purchase from a police officer in Oregon used.




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« Reply #19 on: January 07, 2014, 09:27:31 PM »
Quote from: Craig on January 07, 2014, 11:19:01 AM
5 shots 100 yards. Didn't measure it but its tight. 18" Rainier arms Match barrel. Next one will have a ultra match barrel. It's all about the trigger. Geissele triggers are awesome.




I've been wanting to pick up a Rainier Ultra Match 18" SPR barrel. I kept checking back but they go quick. I have it on "Notification" with them now.
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #20 on: January 08, 2014, 08:46:25 AM »
Yeah, I know I need to spend the money on a barrel. It's just hard to cough it up for something that cant "legally" fill the freezer....

I do want to keep at 16"

I have been looking over the Lilja Recon barrel drawing a little. I may just bite the bullet on one.
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« Reply #21 on: January 08, 2014, 09:12:59 AM »
If Big Game hunting is a concern, don't go below .243/6mm.  Plenty of choices in 6mm, 6.5, 6.8, that shoot like a .223 and are economical to reload.   :twocents:
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« Reply #22 on: January 08, 2014, 09:35:30 AM »
already have AR's in 6.8 and 243WSSM.
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« Reply #23 on: January 21, 2014, 10:43:53 AM »
had some fun today....this is kinda what I am thinkin for this rifle

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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #24 on: January 21, 2014, 05:50:32 PM »
WoodlandShooter, I have an ad in the classifieds section you may want to check out......just sayin  :tup:

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,145748.0.html
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« Reply #25 on: January 21, 2014, 06:20:13 PM »
Quote from: WoodlandShooter on January 21, 2014, 10:43:53 AM
had some fun today....this is kinda what I am thinkin for this rifle

Too busy...besides, who's going to lug it around for you?   :chuckle:  :chuckle:
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« Reply #26 on: January 22, 2014, 07:56:18 AM »
Quote from: traildigger on January 21, 2014, 05:50:32 PM
WoodlandShooter, I have an ad in the classifieds section you may want to check out......just sayin  :tup:

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,145748.0.html

thanks, but the twist is not fast enough
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #27 on: January 22, 2014, 09:11:19 AM »
No worries.  Figured I would toss it out there anyway.  Good luck with your build, and don't forget pics when it's done!
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« Reply #28 on: January 22, 2014, 09:59:14 AM »
Pics??

hmm with my luck, I will loose it in a fishing accident before I get a chance to take any pics of it
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« Reply #29 on: January 22, 2014, 10:16:25 AM »
Boating accidents......very common and always frustrating!! I hate it when that happens.
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« Reply #30 on: January 22, 2014, 11:01:29 AM »
I think its the best flash supressor on the market, and made here in WA.

B.E. Meyers: Flash Hiders
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« Reply #31 on: January 22, 2014, 12:47:58 PM »
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I think its the best flash supressor on the market, and made here in WA.

B.E. Meyers: Flash Hiders

Quite impressive.  Looks like a variation of the Smith Vortex flash hider, which I really like...  :tup:
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Re: AR Build, Please comment
« Reply #32 on: January 22, 2014, 01:18:50 PM »
I have had it fired 2 feet from my face and not seen a flash at night.
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« Reply #33 on: January 22, 2014, 02:09:31 PM »
got a smith vortex sitting on the bench...just waiting
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