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Fortis is also light weight. Love the switch rail I have on Mine
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I think I've got a build list for my Form 1'd MATEN lower. Please let me know if there's been any personal experience with these working or not. Rainer 12.5" ultra match barrel and BCG Carbine length gas tube and Seekins low profile adjustable gas block PSA MOE AR10 build kit: http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-pa10-moe-plus-black-lower-build-kit.html I'll top it off with a 51T brake mount for my SDN-6. Still trying to find a rail that will work with the gas block and suppressor, any recommendations? Thanks Eric View Quote Ended up getting a 12" Troy Battlerail. Just hoping there aren't any issues with adjusting the gas block once the rail and 51T brake is pinned in place. Guess drilling holes in the rail to gain access wouldn't be the end of the world. |
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Ended up getting a 12" Troy Battlerail. Just hoping there aren't any issues with adjusting the gas block once the rail and 51T brake is pinned in place. Guess drilling holes in the rail to gain access wouldn't be the end of the world. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I think I've got a build list for my Form 1'd MATEN lower. Please let me know if there's been any personal experience with these working or not. Rainer 12.5" ultra match barrel and BCG Carbine length gas tube and Seekins low profile adjustable gas block PSA MOE AR10 build kit: http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-pa10-moe-plus-black-lower-build-kit.html I'll top it off with a 51T brake mount for my SDN-6. Still trying to find a rail that will work with the gas block and suppressor, any recommendations? Thanks Eric Ended up getting a 12" Troy Battlerail. Just hoping there aren't any issues with adjusting the gas block once the rail and 51T brake is pinned in place. Guess drilling holes in the rail to gain access wouldn't be the end of the world. No need, it adjusts from the front, I ordered like a 6 inch long tool to adjust my gas block when I ordered mine. |
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No need, it adjusts from the front, I ordered like a 6 inch long tool to adjust my gas block when I ordered mine. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I think I've got a build list for my Form 1'd MATEN lower. Please let me know if there's been any personal experience with these working or not. Rainer 12.5" ultra match barrel and BCG Carbine length gas tube and Seekins low profile adjustable gas block PSA MOE AR10 build kit: http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-pa10-moe-plus-black-lower-build-kit.html I'll top it off with a 51T brake mount for my SDN-6. Still trying to find a rail that will work with the gas block and suppressor, any recommendations? Thanks Eric Ended up getting a 12" Troy Battlerail. Just hoping there aren't any issues with adjusting the gas block once the rail and 51T brake is pinned in place. Guess drilling holes in the rail to gain access wouldn't be the end of the world. No need, it adjusts from the front, I ordered like a 6 inch long tool to adjust my gas block when I ordered mine. I figured the gas adjustment was done from the front, but isn't the set screw locked down on the side? |
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Here is one I recently put together. I am waiting in a 18" light profile JP barrel. They (JP) is now making their 18" with a rifle length gas vs the mid length they had been making the barrels with. Should smooth the cycling out a bit.
I will post updated pics with the new barrel when I receive it. Mega MaTen lower/Mega Extended upper (16" hand guard) Proof Research carbon fiber 16" barrel w/SLR titanium adjustable gas block Smith Enterprises Good Iron brake JP Low Mass BCG JP silent capture spring AR Gold trigger JP scope base Leupold VX-6 Multigun scope Vtac sling Atlas bipod Ace Socom stock image hosting over 2mb free photo upload |
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Who would you all trust to assemble a MATEN build, including a blind pin/weld of a suppressor mount as well as some NFA engraving and refinishing?
I'm in NoVA, for what it's worth. Thanks |
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https://s12.postimg.org/utyex1t5p/14291888_10157455522865191_2373448416283833664_n.jpg Finally done. View Quote Gorgeous! Rattle can? How much did that rail run you, if you don't mind? |
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Gorgeous! Rattle can? How much did that rail run you, if you don't mind? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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https://s12.postimg.org/utyex1t5p/14291888_10157455522865191_2373448416283833664_n.jpg Finally done. Gorgeous! Rattle can? How much did that rail run you, if you don't mind? Yes to rattle can. IIRC, the rail was 350, I got it off the EE with a new barrel nut, but it looked new when I got it. |
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Just "updated" my Maten. Replaced the 16", mid gas, Proof Research barrel with a 18", rifle gas, light profile JP barrel kit. Have not had a chance to shoot it yet, but will update when I do.
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Just "updated" my Maten. Replaced the 16", mid gas, Proof Research barrel with a 18", rifle gas, light profile JP barrel kit. Have not had a chance to shoot it yet, but will update when I do. . <a href="http://postimg.org/image/8w29tvar3/" target="_blank">http://s11.postimg.org/csflpuvqr/DSC01716_Copy.jpg</a>image hosting site <a href="http://postimg.org/image/b1o2q1u0l/" target="_blank">http://s10.postimg.org/k9gb6r12x/DSC01720_Copy.jpg</a>adult photo sharing View Quote Any issues with the thermal dissipator fitting under the handguards & what is the id of the rail ? |
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No problem with clearance. Not sure what the ID of the hand guard is, but there is plenty of room.
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Finally go around to painting mine and just used it on a Caribou hunt, worked flawlessly!!http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag76/MADK0W64/20160914_143221_zpsgewsxqry.jpg View Quote I'd like mine painted but mega's finish is so beautiful I'm scared to dick with it. Looks good though. |
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Finally got the cam pin and firing pin retaining pin; took her out got the gas adjusted and a few rounds down range. Zero issues. Parts: -Mega MATEN 2 Piece Upper Receiver + M-LOK (Mega Extended Rifle Length) 16” -Mega MATEN Ambi Lower -Criterion 20” SS -SLR Sentry Adjustable Gas Block -JP .850 Compensator muzzle -JP Enterprise High Pressure Bolt -JP Enterprise Stainless Steel Low Mass Bolt Carrier For Large Frame -AXTS Raptor 7.62 Nickel Boron Charging Handle -JP Enterprises Gen 2 Silent Captured Buffer Spring System -Diamondhead Aluminum Front&Rear Flip-up set -American Trigger Corporation AR Gold Flat Trigger (will decide which to keep) -Geissele SSA-E Trigger (will decide which to keep) -CMC 2Stage Flat Trigger 1-3lb (will decide which to keep) -Hogue Overmold Grip -Ergo Grip AT Beavertail -Accu Tac SR-5 Quick Detach Bipod -Magpul PRS Stock -Bobro 20MOA Dual QD mount -Vortex Razor HD II 4.5-27x56 -AXTS Nickel Boron 45 ambi safety selector -PSA Magazine Catch -PSA Receiver Extension -Brownells Cam & Firing Pin Retaining Pin -Broken brand new NC Star bag being returned for Eberlestock e2b sniper bag -Cerakote http://i.imgur.com/ypSS3Vx.jpg View Quote That is an awesome setup you have there!! I am on a backorder list now for the upper/lower combo with hand guard to build me a 6.5 creed. I plan on going with the JP barrel and BCG, Anyway, awesome gun, I really love it!! Vortex! The only glass to look through!! |
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Trying to decide on a barrel. Thinking of going with JP Supermatch 16" with high pressure enhanced bolt full mass BCG and silent captured spring. I hear good things about the Rainier Ultramatch 308 barrels and I have 1 on my Mega AR15 build and like it. Then of course you have Krieger ect ect. Anyways, I'm looking for opinions for a reliable 16" barrel that I can squeeze all the accuracy out of while keeping it as light as reasonably possible. When using the Rainier/Krieger ect what are you guys doing to get proper head spacing for the bolt? I like that with JP all that is taken care of.
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I bought an 18" Criterion Hybrid barrel (10180-HYR) directly from Criterion. Bought both a JP BCG and spare bolt from Fulton Armory. Had headspace for everything checked at Rainier Arms.
Both Criterion and Fulton said that if headspace test failed, they would exchange. Didn't have to deal with it - both bolts liked the barrel. |
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Here's one that's been built for a short while 6.5 Creedmoor Krieger barrel APA little bastard SLR adjustable gas block SWS rail JP LMOS BCG w/JP HP bolt Geissele National match DMR BCM CH Magpul PRS w/QD attachment point upgrade Daniel defense front sling QD Atlas PSR Atlas monopod Seekins 45º saftey Seekins mag release Schmidt & Bender 3-27x56 H59 Tenebraex GDI P-ROM Vortex bubble level Rifles only FTW 5 rounds 100 yards factory Hornady ELD 143grn http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/soclose4/Mobile%20Uploads/20161008_133345_zpss8jbj0un.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/soclose4/Mobile%20Uploads/P1000093_zpswak1cbcp.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/soclose4/Mobile%20Uploads/P1000087_zpsu4abpltl.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/soclose4/Mobile%20Uploads/P1000082_zpskm6ko2ce.jpg View Quote Well done! Lots of win in that one |
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I'll ask here before I start a new thread.
So I'm still in my teething phase with my maten. Basically, when I pull the bolt to the rear and let it go home, I sometimes have an issue of not having the bolt lock. The round will chamber, but the bolt does not seem to have the force from the buffer and spring to lock the bolt in the chamber. It is well lubed, and I have spent a while hand cycling the bolt to see if maybe it just needs broken in. Any thoughts on this? I did cheap out and just used a rifle lengt buffer and spring I had laying around, that I think came from Midway (or DPMS, maybe?) a long time ago. |
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I'll ask here before I start a new thread. So I'm still in my teething phase with my maten. Basically, when I pull the bolt to the rear and let it go home, I sometimes have an issue of not having the bolt lock. The round will chamber, but the bolt does not seem to have the force from the buffer and spring to lock the bolt in the chamber. It is well lubed, and I have spent a while hand cycling the bolt to see if maybe it just needs broken in. Any thoughts on this? I did cheap out and just used a rifle lengt buffer and spring I had laying around, that I think came from Midway (or DPMS, maybe?) a long time ago. View Quote For what kind of rifle? .308s are sprung a little harder than an AR-15. |
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I have purchased the mega maten up and lower for my build and was going with the troy industry mf306 13.8" quad rail but I don't know what to order exactly due to the rail height. I want them to be flush all the way across. Any help would be appreciated.
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I'll ask here before I start a new thread. So I'm still in my teething phase with my maten. Basically, when I pull the bolt to the rear and let it go home, I sometimes have an issue of not having the bolt lock. The round will chamber, but the bolt does not seem to have the force from the buffer and spring to lock the bolt in the chamber. It is well lubed, and I have spent a while hand cycling the bolt to see if maybe it just needs broken in. Any thoughts on this? I did cheap out and just used a rifle lengt buffer and spring I had laying around, that I think came from Midway (or DPMS, maybe?) a long time ago. For what kind of rifle? .308s are sprung a little harder than an AR-15. It's the tube that came with my PRS. 18 inch rainier barrel. I'm thinking of picking up a springco or a tubbs and see if that doesn't help |
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Anyone know of anyplace that has the ambi 762 version in stock?
ETA: 762 version. I've checked everywhere. A local shop has a 2A Armament Xanthos in stock, and I may just get that one. |
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Ambi version of what? 5.56 or 7.62? You might try Rainier Arms.
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Sorry - stupid response considering the (MaTen) forum...
Rainier appears to have monolithic receiver sets in stock. |
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smos arms has a 13" rail identical to the noveskse nsr(they make the nsr for noveske) that will fit the 308
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I've had good luck with SLR's products. In particular, their Hybrid handguard, which only has a top rail at the front and back of the guard.
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Guys I need an 11" Keymod or M-Lok style rail to replace my Rainier picatinny rail. Anything out there? I sent Noveske an email about a N6 NSR rail but I'm guessing I'd have to get a custom barrel nut made if they would even sell me the rail. This is going on a 12.5" SBR build so it can't be any longer.
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Have everything atthe smith for my 12.5" Mega build and it looks like the 12" Troy battlerail is too long and covers the AAC 51T suppressor mount.
I'm now in the hunt for a 9-11" rail that will work on the MATEN (high DPMS height) Any suggestions would be appreciated as the only option I can find right now is the 7.2" Battlerail which, while probably fine, is going to leave a bit too much barrel exposed for my liking. Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving to all. Eric |
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SLR offers several options in the DPMS high profile. 9.5" or 11.5" might fit your needs.
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Sweet. Looks like a PRS stock on the one - what kind of stock on the other?
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About to take the plunge from building ar15s to building an LR308 style rifle. Read all these pages to see if there were any builds similar to what I was hoping to do (components to use).
To start the Maten set fits my bill so that led me here. I'm looking for a barrel that is more "combat proven" over match grade. Something durable and that will take a beating and last awhile. Was looking at Ballistic Advantage in a heavy 18" rifle gas system, or the Faxon. Any suggestions would be good. Also looked at the Criterion chrome lined. Next, I'm really hoping I can make the Centurion CMR 308 rail work, it's DPMS high so I hope it will work, especially with an SLR adjustable gas block. Another part is I was hoping to try Lantac new 308 BCG. Noone seems to use one here. Like I said not looking for match rifle just a good durable rifle I can get good accuracy. As I go I'll continue with questions this is just the beginning |
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Anyone who's interested Rainier Arms has Mega Maten lowers in stock.
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Beautiful! |
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Got the sbr itch again. Any 10.5'' uppers out there? I tried looking and only see KAK pop up. Are they the only ones that have complete uppers. thx!
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Huge thread and hard to search through, has anyone mated a maten lower with a non maten upper with good results?
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