Post by: gasman on December 30, 2012, 09:59:41 AM
Put the lower together yesterday with my son and it was not as hard I thought it would be. I checked out some youtube videos before hand and that helped with the process a lot.
I plan building a 5.56 with a 16" barrel but still have to decide wich brands to get with the upper parts and barrel. still doing my research ;)
Any suggestions from those experienced AR builders out there :hello:
Post by: Machias on December 30, 2012, 10:12:52 AM
Post by: huntlakewood on December 30, 2012, 10:15:17 AM
Post by: huntlakewood on December 30, 2012, 10:16:37 AM
Post by: gasman on December 30, 2012, 11:18:12 AM
Pics we want pics come on pics >:(
Here you go.
Still need the buffer tube to make it a complete lower.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi249.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg225%2Fgasman400%2F2012-12-30_111053.jpg&hash=ba11f10a560f59e0ee492de8f54dec201cf9b327)
Post by: Biggerhammer on December 30, 2012, 02:55:49 PM
Post by: cwuwildcat on December 30, 2012, 03:41:33 PM
A 7 or 8 twist barrel, screw the 9 twist.
Why? I've got a RRA 20" 1:9. Want to know the heaviest bullet for long distance shooting?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 30, 2012, 04:16:06 PM
Post by: mountainman on December 30, 2012, 04:34:53 PM
I really like the 1:8 myself. Gasman one thing you will find from any of the guys that have built more then 1 or 2 ar's. IS change that grip out. That is one of the cheapest upgrades that will make that gun feel so much better in your hand. Either a magpul or my fave ergo. For 20-30.00 you will be amazed by the feel of the simple upgrade.
Ergos on all mine. Like Carp said, Huge difference in the fit and feel!
:tup:
Post by: actionshooter on December 30, 2012, 04:46:37 PM
Post by: huntlakewood on December 31, 2012, 06:15:54 AM
Post by: Machias on December 31, 2012, 09:52:04 AM
Pics we want pics come on pics >:(
Here you go.
Still need the buffer tube to make it a complete lower.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi249.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg225%2Fgasman400%2F2012-12-30_111053.jpg&hash=ba11f10a560f59e0ee492de8f54dec201cf9b327)
Over here in VA I saw this exact set up for sale yesterday for $1200. Crazy right now.
Post by: Jim the Plumber on December 31, 2012, 11:25:30 AM
A 7 or 8 twist barrel, screw the 9 twist.
Why? I've got a RRA 20" 1:9. Want to know the heaviest bullet for long distance shooting?
Your 9 twist will easily handle the 69's and most will also shoot the 77MK's, 77 Nosler CC and Hornady 75's.
You will get people that don't actually shoot heavies decrying the 9 twist.
Post by: cwuwildcat on December 31, 2012, 03:26:07 PM
A 7 or 8 twist barrel, screw the 9 twist.
Why? I've got a RRA 20" 1:9. Want to know the heaviest bullet for long distance shooting?
Your 9 twist will easily handle the 69's and most will also shoot the 77MK's, 77 Nosler CC and Hornady 75's.
You will get people that don't actually shoot heavies decrying the 9 twist.
You think I could get them out to 300 yards?
Post by: gasman on December 31, 2012, 03:35:32 PM
Pics we want pics come on pics >:(
Here you go.
Still need the buffer tube to make it a complete lower.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi249.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg225%2Fgasman400%2F2012-12-30_111053.jpg&hash=ba11f10a560f59e0ee492de8f54dec201cf9b327)
Over here in VA I saw this exact set up for sale yesterday for $1200. Crazy right now.
I would sell it for $1000 right now.
Any takers :dunno:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 31, 2012, 03:38:32 PM
A 7 or 8 twist barrel, screw the 9 twist.
Why? I've got a RRA 20" 1:9. Want to know the heaviest bullet for long distance shooting?
Your 9 twist will easily handle the 69's and most will also shoot the 77MK's, 77 Nosler CC and Hornady 75's.
You will get people that don't actually shoot heavies decrying the 9 twist.
I really have never had any luck. I have shot a lot of rifles with 1:9 and never been able to get those heavy bullets to shoot. Well sure they shoot but nothing like the lighter bullets do in the 1:9. I have ran them from 16"-24" and not had any luck.
Post by: Jim the Plumber on December 31, 2012, 10:41:38 PM
A 7 or 8 twist barrel, screw the 9 twist.Why? I've got a RRA 20" 1:9. Want to know the heaviest bullet for long distance shooting?
Your 9 twist will easily handle the 69's and most will also shoot the 77MK's, 77 Nosler CC and Hornady 75's.
You will get people that don't actually shoot heavies decrying the 9 twist.
You think I could get them out to 300 yards?
300 yards , yes, easy.
We shoot out to 600 with 18" 9 twist 5.56 AR 15's using 77 MK's over 23.5 Ramshot TAC.
You can use the 77Nosler CC's or 75 Hornady with the same powder charge.
Carp, are you using the 69's? They shold spin up easy in the 9.
Very surprising if you can't get a true 9 twist to shoot the 69's. Most will shoot the 77's as well.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 31, 2012, 10:46:35 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on January 01, 2013, 08:49:26 AM
Post by: gasman on January 01, 2013, 09:03:26 AM
Is it going to be a coyote gun or for the end of the world? Answer will dictate suggestions.
Not really, I got a .25 wssm for that.
It will be mainly a plinking gun, but I might take it for yote.
Post by: gasman on January 19, 2013, 05:29:02 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi249.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg225%2Fgasman400%2F2013-01-19_165405.jpg&hash=4041cc8a8423da8f68eb80a222d1c38a30ee52c6)
But the tiny, tiny C clip flew off on me and now I cant find it :bash: :bash: :bash: gonna stop and see if I can find one, dont think it should be to hard to find :dunno:
Post by: Tom Tamer on January 20, 2013, 07:42:27 PM
Post by: gasman on April 18, 2013, 05:40:29 PM
Barrel came in last week, gas block, tube, and fore grip are waiting for the rest of the parts to come in to be put on :camp:
Tomorrow is the day that the rest arrive :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
Post by: Wea300mag on April 18, 2013, 06:00:36 PM
Post by: gasman on April 19, 2013, 06:01:07 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi249.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg225%2Fgasman400%2F2013-04-19_164911_zps751a497a.jpg&hash=93ea60f111dc87f3efa7135c2228bde4e3af7529) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/gasman400/media/2013-04-19_164911_zps751a497a.jpg.html)
And one BCG away from going to the range.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi249.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg225%2Fgasman400%2F2013-04-19_172352_zps4f7b4bb5.jpg&hash=fbbf33cdf30a6bd6858fe95b2f20603c27f18c7f) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/gasman400/media/2013-04-19_172352_zps4f7b4bb5.jpg.html)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi249.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg225%2Fgasman400%2F2013-04-19_172424_zps6a9e0f46.jpg&hash=cad93bc83da43e42af777e7081ba5ebf5dcbf9b1) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/gasman400/media/2013-04-19_172424_zps6a9e0f46.jpg.html)
But I still need to decide what sites to go with :dunno:
Dont know if I want iron sites or red dot scope :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: May be both :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: christopheri on April 19, 2013, 07:59:44 PM
Post by: mountainman on April 19, 2013, 08:02:38 PM
Post by: mountainman on April 19, 2013, 08:28:50 PM
:tup:A 7 or 8 twist barrel, screw the 9 twist.Why? I've got a RRA 20" 1:9. Want to know the heaviest bullet for long distance shooting?
Your 9 twist will easily handle the 69's and most will also shoot the 77MK's, 77 Nosler CC and Hornady 75's.
You will get people that don't actually shoot heavies decrying the 9 twist.
You think I could get them out to 300 yards?
300 yards , yes, easy.
We shoot out to 600 with 18" 9 twist 5.56 AR 15's using 77 MK's over 23.5 Ramshot TAC.
You can use the 77Nosler CC's or 75 Hornady with the same powder charge.
Carp, are you using the 69's? They shold spin up easy in the 9.
Very surprising if you can't get a true 9 twist to shoot the 69's. Most will shoot the 77's as well.
Post by: gasman on April 19, 2013, 08:40:02 PM
Nice build Gasman! Now your hooked!!
Yes I am and wife loves it too. I made it light weight and now she wants it or for me to build one for her :bfg:
Post by: Biggerhammer on April 19, 2013, 08:58:30 PM
Post by: mountainman on April 19, 2013, 09:45:28 PM
Nice build Gasman! Now your hooked!!
Yes I am and wife loves it too. I made it light weight and now she wants it or for me to build one for her :bfg:
:tup: :tup:
Post by: Bean Counter on April 20, 2013, 11:40:47 PM
But I still need to decide what sites to go with :dunno:
Dont know if I want iron sites or red dot scope :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: May be both :chuckle: :chuckle:
Sweet looking gun so far. I like EOTech for an optic when using BUIS (backup iron sights). While Aimpoint's Micro T-1 is impressively light weight and small, I find the overall sight picture to be too crowded with its much smaller optic than the EOTech.
However, you said that this would be a plinking and possibly coyote gun, so I'd probably forego the iron sights all together. I'd probably look into a fixed, 3x Trijicon ACOG.
Post by: JohnVH on April 21, 2013, 08:47:35 AM