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Posted: 3/2/2015 9:43:27 PM EDT
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what do you want to do with the rifle?
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Posted: 3/2/2015 10:07:56 PM EDT
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Mostly just a range rifle with my buddies.
Occasional varmint hunting when I get out of state... (In NJ... Brutal I know) |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 2:36:37 AM EDT
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For your intended uses, an 18" barrel makes sense. Checking out the offerings from BCM, Daniel Defense, and Knights Armament Corp is a great starting point for high quality complete uppers. That leads me to recommend a complete assembled upper, because it requires more tools, fixtures, and gauges to do it justice.
Your mentioning the desire to avoid budget parts has me curious of the components you chose for the lower. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 8:52:54 AM EDT
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Of course, here's my list that I have so far:
Billet receiver set from Rowe Tactical Red Barn Armory Lower Parts Kit Ergo Tactical Deluxe Grip BAD-ASS AMBI Safety Selector Battle Arms Enhanced Takedown Pin set Geissele SSA-E Trigger Rock River Arms Forward Assist Kit Spikes Tactical Buffer Tube Kit with T2 Buffer Raptor Ambi Charging Handle B5 Sopmod Stock FailZero NiB BCG Midwest Industries Gen2 SS 15" hand-guard Haven't decided on barrel obviously so I haven't made gas block or tube purchases. Looking into which optics to buy as well. |
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Posted: 3/3/2015 3:20:59 PM EDT
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I've got a Rainier Ultramatch 18" with an intermediate length gas system (its halfway between a middy and a rifle len gas. Tubes are available direct from Noveske.
16" would be lighter, more manuverable and just as accurate at 100y, but the 18" aint bad and is a lot more balanced than a 20" HBAR for example. The 18" is a bit better for energy downrange and marginally better wind performance at distance. If you only have one AR an 18" is a good choice. Not that you cant do most jobs with a 16" or even 14.5" barrel. |
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Posted: 3/4/2015 1:49:20 AM EDT
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Of course, here's my list that I have so far: Billet receiver set from Rowe Tactical Red Barn Armory Lower Parts Kit Ergo Tactical Deluxe Grip BAD-ASS AMBI Safety Selector Battle Arms Enhanced Takedown Pin set Geissele SSA-E Trigger Rock River Arms Forward Assist Kit Spikes Tactical Buffer Tube Kit with T2 Buffer Raptor Ambi Charging Handle B5 Sopmod Stock FailZero NiB BCG Midwest Industries Gen2 SS 15" hand-guard Haven't decided on barrel obviously so I haven't made gas block or tube purchases. Looking into which optics to buy as well. Alot of erosion complaints with aluminum gas blocks. So stray from those. Most free-floated handguards should clear most low-profile gas blocks. Very nice selection of lower parts. I went with some of the same choices. I went the 16" mid-length gas route with a focus on short to mid range, so i chose an Aimpoint micro H1 red dot site mounted on a Fortis F1. Together they weigh about 4.1 oz and take up minimal rail space. Exactly how far you want to reach will help narrow your optic choices to magnified or not. Good luck and most of us don't mind topless pics...... of the rifle. Haha |
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Posted: 3/4/2015 2:43:03 AM EDT
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http://www.gmriflebarrel.com/
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Posted: 3/5/2015 9:03:54 PM EDT
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Sweet, thanks for all the input. I'll check out all the barrels suggested.
It really has been fun doing this even though it's been a long process. When I'm done I'm going to start a .308 build. Is there a way to post the pics from my cell phone? I rarely check this on the computer! |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 9:17:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/5/2015 10:31:18 PM EDT
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Check out these guys for a good 18" barrel... http://www.ar15performance.com/home
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Posted: 3/6/2015 2:40:56 AM EDT
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16 is a good do all length with ball ammo, but if your using good ammo it won't matter between the two imo.
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Posted: 3/6/2015 10:48:01 PM EDT
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I have 16, 18 &20's. I shoot the 16" way more than the others.
I say 16" first then branch out from there. |
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Posted: 3/8/2015 2:03:49 AM EDT
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This
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-16-Recce-SS410-Barrel-with-Mid-Length-Gas-p/bcm-brl-ss410-16-8.htm Or better yet, this http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-16-Recce-SS410-Barrel-Mid-Length-Gas-IONBOND-p/bcm-brl-ss410-16-8-ib-bk.htm The 1 in 8 twist is great for the range and for hunting with heavier bullets or lighter varmint rounds |
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Posted: 4/7/2015 9:17:07 PM EDT
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Just an update.... I ended up going with an 18" fluted stainless barrel from faxon firearms. 1-8 twist/5.56. This one didn't really break the bank at all and even though I wanted to spend a little more on a barrel, my buddy who owns his own shop around here puts them in all of his personal builds so I guess time will tell!
If anyone is curious here is the link! http://www.faxonfirearms.com/p/106/18-556-ar-15-416-r-stainless-matte-heavy-fluted-mid-gas |
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Posted: 4/8/2015 8:16:37 PM EDT
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Just an update.... I ended up going with an 18" fluted stainless barrel from faxon firearms. 1-8 twist/5.56. This one didn't really break the bank at all and even though I wanted to spend a little more on a barrel, my buddy who owns his own shop around here puts them in all of his personal builds so I guess time will tell! If anyone is curious here is the link! http://www.faxonfirearms.com/p/106/18-556-ar-15-416-r-stainless-matte-heavy-fluted-mid-gas Woohoo! You got one of the last ones of the batch. LIkely sold out by this weekend. Thanks for trusting us and know we will be here, anytime, for any issue. |
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