AR-15 Ideas

[Chief-USN]

Finally got the Brownells parts in, so I can assemble most of the gun now.  Now if I  I can only find my hammer and vice grips......   


  Chief

[Chief-USN]

Well, the fire control assembly for the AR will be here Tomorrow, I have a CMC Flat drop in assembly on the way. Should have about a 3lb pull. I like the straight triggers for accuracy. Also picked up a Magpul MOE Plus pistol grip. It has a nice tactile feel like Houge, plus a battery/parts storage area inside it. Now searching for optic. Looks like it will end up being either Leupold or Nikon. The adventure continues, but it looks like I will have an operating AR this weekend.

Chief

[dddonkey]

Chief,

I know I mentioned Vortex to you before because that is what I am running (love the warranty), but did you take a look at Redfield yet? Last I heard if was a sub company of Nikon and when looking at the deals out there and handling them at my local retailer they seemed pretty nice for money. I liked them enough I bought a Redfield range finder in January, I am just throwing out some ideas for ya.

Looking forward to some pic's!

[Chief-USN]

hmmm I will have to check them out. They are a subsidiary of Leupold. There are so many optics choices out there for all kinds of money, so I am aiming for best bang for the dollar. Have found some sales at optics Planet that look good.  I am leaning towards a 1-4 Magnification which is a good range for a 223 from close in to 200 Yards or so.

[dddonkey]

I know how you feel, after a while they all look the same. I need to start a build but every time I find a striped lower I like, another one grabs my intrest, then I just go shoot the one I have. One day I will get around to it, maybe this year even though I said that last year, lol.

[Chief-USN]

Put the AR together last night, feels and looks really nice. Just needs a final piece to operate..... Is a trigger important ?   <grin>      Getting CMC drop in trigger assy today.  Now if I could just make up my mind about an optic.   So many choices

Chief

[Chief-USN]

Well, I keep going back and forth between scopes. For my shooting needs I am thinking 1-4 is all the power I need. I cannot foresee using the AR for anything past a couple hundred yards which is also my home ranges' limit. And I keep finding myself going back to the Leaupold Mark 4 AR 1.5-4 and the Nikon M-223 1-4 . I have not decided on Illuminated reticle or not. Any one have any thoughts on that? Cost difference on Illuminated is about 33%. Also dragging my feet a little waiting on a good sale. Every once in a while the Manufacture throws in a free mount with scope sale and some other deals.

 Chief

[Chief-USN]

Well I finally picked a Scope for the AR Build. I decided on a Leupold Mark AR Mod 1 1.5-4X20 SPR-G Firedot . I picked it due to the overall brightness of the scope plus the Green dot is highly visible if needed and it is built tough. Once I get it mounted I will put some pics up here if I remember how. 

[Chief-USN]

I finally got the AR-15 done. I am sending pics now. Gun really turned out well. It should also be noted that the Barrel is threaded for suppressor as well.

Final Build includes:

Noveske Lower
LWRC Upper Assembly (Piston, 16", threaded Barrel)
CMC Drop in Trigger
Molon Labe/Magpul Trigger guard
Diamond Head BUIS
FAB Defense GL-ShockPCP Stock
MagPul MOE-Plus Grip
Leupold Mark AR Mod 1.  1.5-4X20 Optic
Harris Bipod (Added for Range work and Zeroing in the scope)

 Taking it out this weekend to the range (I hope)

 Chief

[dddonkey]

Looks good, simple and very useful. Let us know how it shoots.

[Chief-USN]

That was my Goal, nothing on it that is not needed and all parts on it are the best quality.

[Chief-USN]

Took it out the the Range yesterday and ran a hundred rounds through the rifle. I added a Harris Bipod to the gun as well. I was surprised and pleased to see that the First shots showed up on target at 100 Yards. Made zeroing in the scope much easier Just had to make small adjustments to the elevation and windage and was able to fire nice tight groups on a regular basis. Very nice setup, everything worked as advertised/planned. Brought gun home, cleaned it up (Love piston AR's) and put in safe. Looks like this project is done. hmmmm, what's next........?? 

[Chief-USN]

Well, I can't stand it, I a going to break down and buy a silencer for this Piece. Researching them now. Should take 2-4 months to complete the order as I have to wait for the US Gov.