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Posted: 2/10/2016 10:40:51 PM EDT

I finally got around to finishing my M-16A2 style rifle. It is the same type of rifle I carried as a young Private in the 82nd before the days of the M-4 coolness. This is just old school sweetness right here.

This is the 20" rifle kit from Del-Ton and the lower receiver is a 504th Blue Devils commemorative80% lower from Sherwood Armory LLC.

Now with dinner pic!

Posted: 2/10/2016 10:44:11 PM EDT

[#1]

Nailed it!

Posted: 2/10/2016 10:44:23 PM EDT

[#2]

Awesome! Looks good.

Posted: 2/10/2016 10:45:47 PM EDT

[#3]

10/10
Would shoot the barrel out.

Posted: 2/10/2016 10:46:00 PM EDT

[#4]

Outstanding, soldier!

Posted: 2/10/2016 10:46:02 PM EDT

[#5]

what is the dope on your rifle?

Posted: 2/10/2016 10:46:02 PM EDT

[#6]

I dig it, bonus points for 82nd.

Posted: 2/10/2016 10:47:24 PM EDT

[#7]

Noice.

Posted: 2/10/2016 10:50:12 PM EDT

[#8]

I've got an ARFCOM lower waiting for me to get the cash to build an A2.

Such a classic (and I love the KISS factor the old A2s have).

Posted: 2/10/2016 10:52:19 PM EDT

[#9]

Very nice

Posted: 2/10/2016 10:54:05 PM EDT

[#10]

Very nice OP.

Thank you for your service.

Posted: 2/10/2016 10:55:56 PM EDT

[#11]

Alpha deuce FTMFW!!!1

Posted: 2/10/2016 10:56:56 PM EDT

[#12]

Awesome

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Posted: 2/10/2016 11:02:42 PM EDT

[#13]

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It has the original front sight base, not "F" marked, the rear sight ranges out to 800m just like an old school M-16A2. SO if I zero it at 25M one click back from 800/300 it should be dead on when using the range on the rear sight.

Posted: 2/10/2016 11:56:43 PM EDT

[#14]

All that's missing for the 10/10 dinner pic is an MRE.. well done

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:08:57 AM EDT

[#15]

Very nice.

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Posted: 2/11/2016 12:09:08 AM EDT

[#16]

Looks good

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:09:24 AM EDT

[#17]

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Posted: 2/11/2016 12:19:34 AM EDT

[#18]

I really want one, and I keep trying to tell myself that I don't need one.

Nice rifle.

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:21:45 AM EDT

[#19]

My first build was an A2. Regret letting it go.

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:25:32 AM EDT

[#20]

It looks great! Even 1SG W. Williams would have complimented you
on that rifle.

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:26:00 AM EDT

[#21]

Where's the like button?

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:27:14 AM EDT

[#22]

That's a real AR

The A2 is the most neglected and underappreciated, but perfect form of the system.

Snap-shots @ 75m, perfect balance, nothing to break, smash skulls with the butt & gore with an M9, then go shoot a match and have a whiskey

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:27:53 AM EDT

[#23]

20" guns are great.

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:27:53 AM EDT

[#24]

Very cool rifle! Thanks for your service.

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:28:39 AM EDT

[#25]

Awesome! What type of sling are you going to use?

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:42:03 AM EDT

[#26]

Nice!!!

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:42:50 AM EDT

[#27]

I don't remember issued M16A2 having anti rotation pins.

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:48:51 AM EDT

[#28]

Nice rifle. Devils in Baggy Pants.

Posted: 2/11/2016 1:10:59 AM EDT

[#29]

This is freakin cool. I've always though it would be cool to do an m16A2 build. Something about a basic 20" rifle that just says "I'm here to fuck shit up."

Posted: 2/11/2016 1:17:57 AM EDT

[#30]

Sharp looking rifle.

Posted: 2/11/2016 1:17:59 AM EDT

[#31]

Love it. I think I'll have to pick one of those kits up to go with my m16a4 clone. Did the upper come completely assembled?

Follow on question as there are poetically others looking to pick up this kit in the future-
When you selected the 20" kit did you choose the government profile? Also, under upper you swap that to an a2 then for the gas block you selected non F marked correct?

Posted: 2/11/2016 1:27:37 AM EDT

[#32]

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If an A2 clone was what I was doing, id definitely have left those off. It doesn't look right. Other than that, nice rifle.

Posted: 2/11/2016 9:49:45 AM EDT

[#33]

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All that's missing for the 10/10 dinner pic is an MRE.. well done

Shit, I even have a few cases of those and a bayonet. I will have to do a dinner pic tonight! Love the idea.

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It looks great! Even 1SG W. Williams would have complimented you
on that rifle.

Did ever pay compliment to anyone? 1SG Boone never did. I was always on his shit list. Being a hard headed asshole didn't help though.

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Awesome! What type of sling are you going to use?

I am going old school. Two-point sling with the metal buckles.

I have a big roll of the nylon webbing material and a bag of the metal buckles.

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I don't remember issued M16A2 having anti rotation pins.

It is an 80% lower. I put those on all of my 80% builds since drilling the hammer and trigger holes exposed the soft aluminum under the anodizing. I do this just as a precaution to keep the holes from "egging" out.

Posted: 2/11/2016 9:51:00 AM EDT

[#34]

Nice. KNS pins look strange on an A2 though.

Posted: 2/11/2016 9:53:46 AM EDT

[#35]

Ahh the memories. Plastic handguards make a shit load of noise when dropped on concrete. I was tired that day in Georgia....real tired. Lol

Nice rifle OP

Posted: 2/11/2016 9:55:21 AM EDT

[#36]

Very nice!

Posted: 2/11/2016 9:56:09 AM EDT

[#37]

Looks great!

Posted: 2/11/2016 9:57:13 AM EDT

[#38]

Posted: 2/11/2016 10:02:55 AM EDT

[#39]

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Love it. I think I'll have to pick one of those kits up to go with my m16a4 clone. Did the upper come completely assembled?

Follow on question as there are poetically others looking to pick up this kit in the future-
When you selected the 20" kit did you choose the government profile? Also, under upper you swap that to an a2 then for the gas block you selected non F marked correct?

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I got the kit from Del-Ton. It is a chrome lined government profile 1/9 twist barrel. The front sight base is for the A2, and is not "F" marked. The upper came assembled with a flat top receiver. I had an old A2 upper laying around so I disassembled the upper and put it on. When I customized my kit, I could have let them do the A2 upper but that was an additional $10. I did specify to them that I did want the A2 front site base.

A rep from Del-Ton contacted me to verify I did not make a mistake. Good service I think.

The hand guards and butt stock are commercial copies and do not feel right. I have an old Army surplus M16A2 furniture kit on the way from Sarco Arms, so other than the KNS Pins, it will be correct.

I put KNS Pins on all of my 80% lowers as a precaution since the hammer and trigger pin holes are not anodized and could "egg" out with heavy use and I do plan on using this one alot.

Posted: 2/11/2016 10:03:59 AM EDT

[#40]

I have a 20" Target Model Colt blue label. It is a great shooter, as in .5 MOA. I wish that it had a bayo lug but I will never sell it. Congrats on your A2. Shoot the hell out of it, they are a blast!

Posted: 2/11/2016 10:09:40 AM EDT

[#41]

That's the hotness broski! Can't wait to see it in person!

Posted: 2/11/2016 10:19:01 AM EDT

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Taking it to the range Wednesday next week and it will be coming along on the camping trip too.

Posted: 2/11/2016 10:59:36 AM EDT

[#43]

Awesome! I just finished an A2 build this week. Can't wait to get out and zero it up.

Never used a carry handle sight before so I'm excited to finally mess with one.

Posted: 2/11/2016 11:12:42 AM EDT

[#44]

That is some good, clean, fun!

Posted: 2/11/2016 11:19:26 AM EDT

[#45]

Has that lower been used before this build?
There looks like some wear on the mag release button.

Posted: 2/11/2016 11:35:43 AM EDT

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Has that lower been used before this build?
There looks like some wear on the mag release button.

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Yes it is has been used on another build. I am going to use the lower parts kit from Del-Ton on a spare 80% lower I have and put that rifle back in service.

Posted: 2/11/2016 11:44:36 AM EDT

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Awesome! I just finished an A2 build this week. Can't wait to get out and zero it up.

Never used a carry handle sight before so I'm excited to finally mess with one.

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Very nice!

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:10:17 PM EDT

[#48]

I like it

Posted: 2/11/2016 12:54:40 PM EDT

[#49]

I still need a 20" retro AR, nice work !!

Posted: 2/11/2016 1:01:53 PM EDT

[#50]

A little off topic but would the ALG single chamber brake be a decent alternative to the flash hider for those of us stuck in a ban state? I was thinking of one for my A4 build.

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