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Posted: 9/28/2014 8:13:00 PM EDT
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That's pretty cool. Have you done any long range testing yet? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Lilja barrel chopped to 17.5 with rifle length gas. <a href="http://s277.photobucket.com/user/mathecb/media/711EE4F4-4078-4E59-B2EB-EB8B7A72BD0B_zpsepnjwbn5.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk52/mathecb/711EE4F4-4078-4E59-B2EB-EB8B7A72BD0B_zpsepnjwbn5.jpg</a> ETA: New pic <a href="https://flic.kr/p/p9NU8v" target="_blank">https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3905/15195888147_c47f1429af_b.jpg</a>MEGA 308 17 by wareagle700, on Flickr That's pretty cool. Have you done any long range testing yet? When it was a 19.5" barrel (from Lilja) I took it to a 1000 yard f class match and didn't come in last ;). I have not shot it since it was shortened. I expect to loose a little bit of velocity but with the right bullet and load I don't think it will have any problems getting out to 1000 again. |
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Posted: 9/28/2014 9:10:55 PM EDT
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When it was a 19.5" barrel (from Lilja) I took it to a 1000 yard f class match and didn't come in last ;). I have not shot it since it was shortened. I expect to loose a little bit of velocity but with the right bullet and load I don't think it will have any problems getting out to 1000 again. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Lilja barrel chopped to 17.5 with rifle length gas. <a href="http://s277.photobucket.com/user/mathecb/media/711EE4F4-4078-4E59-B2EB-EB8B7A72BD0B_zpsepnjwbn5.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk52/mathecb/711EE4F4-4078-4E59-B2EB-EB8B7A72BD0B_zpsepnjwbn5.jpg</a> ETA: New pic <a href="https://flic.kr/p/p9NU8v" target="_blank">https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3905/15195888147_c47f1429af_b.jpg</a>MEGA 308 17 by wareagle700, on Flickr That's pretty cool. Have you done any long range testing yet? When it was a 19.5" barrel (from Lilja) I took it to a 1000 yard f class match and didn't come in last ;). I have not shot it since it was shortened. I expect to loose a little bit of velocity but with the right bullet and load I don't think it will have any problems getting out to 1000 again. 155, AMAX or Skinner. I heart Lilja. |
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Posted: 9/28/2014 10:10:27 PM EDT
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155, AMAX or Skinner. I heart Lilja. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Lilja barrel chopped to 17.5 with rifle length gas. <a href="http://s277.photobucket.com/user/mathecb/media/711EE4F4-4078-4E59-B2EB-EB8B7A72BD0B_zpsepnjwbn5.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk52/mathecb/711EE4F4-4078-4E59-B2EB-EB8B7A72BD0B_zpsepnjwbn5.jpg</a> ETA: New pic <a href="https://flic.kr/p/p9NU8v" target="_blank">https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3905/15195888147_c47f1429af_b.jpg</a>MEGA 308 17 by wareagle700, on Flickr That's pretty cool. Have you done any long range testing yet? When it was a 19.5" barrel (from Lilja) I took it to a 1000 yard f class match and didn't come in last ;). I have not shot it since it was shortened. I expect to loose a little bit of velocity but with the right bullet and load I don't think it will have any problems getting out to 1000 again. 155, AMAX or Skinner. I heart Lilja. Whats a skinner? I have heard that before but never gotten a straight answer as to what it is. The 155's didn't do it for me, couldn't get them going fast enough to outperform the 175/178's. The 175/178's also group tighter for me. The bullet I really want to try is the 185 Bergers. |
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Posted: 9/29/2014 1:04:48 AM EDT
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Any chance someone has a weight on the new Mega MATEN Megalithic set used on a full build? (Complete rifle with carbine style adjustable stock and irons and an empty mag...no scope, just bare bones)
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Posted: 9/29/2014 9:03:28 AM EDT
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Whats a skinner? lapua.com 
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Posted: 9/29/2014 9:23:42 AM EDT
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Whats a skinner? lapua.com So its an alternate spelling of Scenar? |
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Posted: 9/29/2014 9:33:30 AM EDT
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it's a phonetic fun game. and a play on the fact that using them can lead to a pre-skinned varmint carcass.
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Posted: 9/29/2014 9:51:04 AM EDT
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Got ya. I have never heard it except when used online and really then only a handful of times. Now at least I won't feel dumb when I come across it in the future.
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Posted: 10/4/2014 8:59:38 AM EDT
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Ordered up the last few parts to finish my build minus the glass ill be robbing my vortex scope off of my bolt gun for the time being until I get enough cash to buy the one I want. My 15" fortis switch is on its way from rainier arms hopefully itll be here by monday my goal is to take a buck with this thing in the late season.
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Posted: 10/4/2014 3:36:57 PM EDT
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Very shortly our full line of 7.62 Solo Handguards will be available. All lengths/versions will be coming.
See our FB or Instagram for more pics. The Ma-Ten was the test mule we used to develop these HG's. Todd 
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Posted: 10/4/2014 3:37:58 PM EDT
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Very shortly our full line of 7.62 Solo Handguards will be available. All lengths/versions will be coming. See our FB or Instagram for more pics. The Ma-Ten was the test mule we used to develop these HG's. Todd http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u601/SLRrifleworks/DSC_6673_zps8addc5c0.jpg Dammit. I'm gonna need another gun. 
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Posted: 10/4/2014 4:00:35 PM EDT
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Very shortly our full line of 7.62 Solo Handguards will be available. All lengths/versions will be coming. See our FB or Instagram for more pics. The Ma-Ten was the test mule we used to develop these HG's. Todd http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u601/SLRrifleworks/DSC_6673_zps8addc5c0.jpg You will get my money. |
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Posted: 10/5/2014 12:09:48 AM EDT
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12 lb plus a Shark Suppressor. That's withought a mag in it though......so basically the total weight is likely 12 without the can BUT with a mag and I do have a scope on it and a Hurris bipod.
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Posted: 10/8/2014 3:41:35 PM EDT
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I am working on my first build. I started reading this thread from the beginning but I got to page 27 before I gave up looking. I am wondering if any of you have had any experiences with the CMMG MK3 BCG?
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Posted: 10/10/2014 9:24:08 AM EDT
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Shooting my ar15 with a spikes ST-T2 is like night and day difference with my friends and his H3 buffer. I'll agree with HK Pirate, that is why I choose the 18"barrel. It's the best compromise. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Good news. I just successfully disassembled my dpms .308 rifle buffer apart and filled it with 4oz of tungsten powder. I took the buffer apart by punching out the roll pin and trashing the weights inside but I kept the rubber spacers. I then filled the buffer with powder and set the 6 rubber spacers on top to pack the tungsten a little. Then I put silicon on the rubber cap and closed her up and drove the roll pin in. The tungsten has a little room to shake and will act like a dead blow hammer when the bolt is returned. The tungsten can be purchased at golf smith for $25 per 4oz Shooting my ar15 with a spikes ST-T2 is like night and day difference with my friends and his H3 buffer. I'll agree with HK Pirate, that is why I choose the 18"barrel. It's the best compromise. I have disassembled all my buffers and replaced with tungsten putty... http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/TD_Tungsten_PUR_Tungsten_Putty/descpage-09407.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwh96hBRCnsefbvZrKrpcBEiQAF7oMdK--HSskG3uKq6hdchkmIuk4gUDlsftgiH7x-v4x2REaAi_18P8HAQ VltorMonster9, I am curious what your buffer specs are now with the powder. My AR buffers running in 6.8s are about a half ounce lighter than an H2 buffer and work phenomenally across all loads, I have never had any problems with any load going into battery or ejection/stovepipe problems. |
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Posted: 10/10/2014 7:13:48 PM EDT
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Very shortly our full line of 7.62 Solo Handguards will be available. All lengths/versions will be coming. See our FB or Instagram for more pics. The Ma-Ten was the test mule we used to develop these HG's. Todd http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u601/SLRrifleworks/DSC_6673_zps8addc5c0.jpg That looks great, any timeframe for the availability? |
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Posted: 10/10/2014 8:41:14 PM EDT
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Very shortly our full line of 7.62 Solo Handguards will be available. All lengths/versions will be coming. See our FB or Instagram for more pics. The Ma-Ten was the test mule we used to develop these HG's. Todd http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u601/SLRrifleworks/DSC_6673_zps8addc5c0.jpg If you need someone to test these for you let me know. I know a guy. He will even cover shipping. 
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Posted: 10/12/2014 1:11:21 AM EDT
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14" Solo KeyMod and MLOK should be on the site by the end of the week coming up. Ano has been taking a bit longer the last few months.
12,13,14,15,16.5" are the projected lengths. Solo, Solo Lite, Ultra Lite and Intrepid(full bottom rail) in KM and ML are the variations. All above will be SR25/DPMS High DPMS low versions will come after we get the first run of variations done. I'm open to suggestions for different configs. I'll post weights as they come available. Stay tuned. Todd |
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Posted: 10/12/2014 1:24:05 AM EDT
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14" Solo KeyMod and MLOK should be on the site by the end of the week coming up. Ano has been taking a bit longer the last few months. 12,13,14,15,16.5" are the projected lengths. Solo, Solo Lite, Ultra Lite and Intrepid(full bottom rail) in KM and ML are the variations. All above will be SR25/DPMS High DPMS low versions will come after we get the first run of variations done. I'm open to suggestions for different configs. I'll post weights as they come available. Stay tuned. Todd Will you make any versions of the rail that are Armalite AR-10 compatible? |
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Posted: 10/15/2014 11:45:50 AM EDT
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Here she is all done for the time being.
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Posted: 10/17/2014 6:20:53 PM EDT
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Just getting started. Thank goodness for this thread.
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Posted: 10/17/2014 7:42:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just getting started. Thank goodness for this thread. http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss328/miker84/ARFCOM/20141017_161457_zps3fq3cfgw.jpg CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Don't skimp out, put quality in and you WILL get quality out. Definitely use an adjustable gas block...you will not regret it!!! ETA: read this whole thread....there is a snootload of great advice and a lot of great ideas in here. Too, this build series on youtube is VERY informative:  |
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Posted: 10/24/2014 12:17:00 PM EDT
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Anyone know who's got the best deal on a MKM Upper with keymod Rail (no lower receiver). Rifle or extended would be great.
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Posted: 10/29/2014 10:59:49 PM EDT
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Some shooting:
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Posted: 10/31/2014 6:09:15 PM EDT
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new slr rail as well as a krieger barrel on the 6.5 creedmoor gun. The rail will be color matched after a long range shoot I have next weekend. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 8:06:47 PM EDT
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Looks great!
Where'd you get the SLR rail? I've been watching their website and haven't seen them pop up. Pic for page ownage: 
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Posted: 10/31/2014 8:11:21 PM EDT
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Looks great! Where'd you get the SLR rail? I've been watching their website and haven't seen them pop up. they are up and over holloween weekend there is free shipping and 10% off. I don't think you will be able to beat that price now. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 8:12:33 PM EDT
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I'd love one. Unfortunately I'll probably have to wait until Christmas. They look great though.
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Posted: 10/31/2014 8:27:34 PM EDT
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<a href="http://s273.photobucket.com/user/nickforney/media/20141031_165236.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj228/nickforney/20141031_165236.jpg</a> <a href="http://s273.photobucket.com/user/nickforney/media/20141031_165246.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj228/nickforney/20141031_165246.jpg</a> new slr rail as well as a krieger barrel on the 6.5 creedmoor gun. The rail will be color matched after a long range shoot I have next weekend. How do you like the quality of the SLR rail? Does it feel solid / sturdy? I know that the rails SLR just released for .308 are 14", but how long is you barrel? It would be cool to know so I can get an idea of how the 14" rail will look on a 20" barrel. Thanks Nick. Nice build! |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 8:48:06 PM EDT
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How do you like the quality of the SLR rail? Does it feel solid / sturdy? I know that the rails SLR just released for .308 are 14", but how long is you barrel? It would be cool to know so I can get an idea of how the 14" rail will look on a 20" barrel. Thanks Nick. Nice build! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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<a href="http://s273.photobucket.com/user/nickforney/media/20141031_165236.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj228/nickforney/20141031_165236.jpg</a> <a href="http://s273.photobucket.com/user/nickforney/media/20141031_165246.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj228/nickforney/20141031_165246.jpg</a> new slr rail as well as a krieger barrel on the 6.5 creedmoor gun. The rail will be color matched after a long range shoot I have next weekend. How do you like the quality of the SLR rail? Does it feel solid / sturdy? I know that the rails SLR just released for .308 are 14", but how long is you barrel? It would be cool to know so I can get an idea of how the 14" rail will look on a 20" barrel. Thanks Nick. Nice build! First thanks on the build remark. the rail feels quality. I was talking to Todd through messages here in a bind trying to get something to go over a .936 series gas block that I could use with a clip on night vision unit. I actually contacted them before I knew they were in the works which was kind of funny. That barrel is a 22 inch and I am glad the rail is the length it is as I can easily get to my adjustable gas block under it and the mounting point for a bipod feels just about right. Lock up is something I couldn't possibly know yet but it feels pretty solid. I am curious how the indexing will work after a few shots. There is the orange key that you can probably see that is slotted to hold the gas tube. this is the way it is held in place as far as rotating side to side. Not sure what I think about that yet. General logic is either multiple set screws directly into the barrel nut assembly or tabs stopping motion from side to side on the upper itself. I will get a bunch of shots down range and see what I think. The general appearance on the rail was like this. There were minor shavings and debris I guess I would call it on the rail when it arrived. I know they were in a big hurry when they went from CNC to anno to my door so I didn't really mind but the presentation is really important to some people so I could see how they could be unhappy. I figure my gun toys are for shooting so screw it I gave it a quick wipe down I will put about 30 or so rounds under it tomorrow early AM to get the glass zeroed up to the new barrel then mail it to CCA for cerakote. I get to shoot down there next weekend so I can pick up the coated rail and shoot long range all day which is a good use of my time. It fit the bill exactly for my needs of .936 adjustable gas block compatible for circumference and length, night vision clip on compatible and the price doesn't hurt as bad as some companies. Longer rails may be wanted for some people but I really just don't see the point. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 10:02:54 PM EDT
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First thanks on the build remark. the rail feels quality. I was talking to Todd through messages here in a bind trying to get something to go over a .936 series gas block that I could use with a clip on night vision unit. I actually contacted them before I knew they were in the works which was kind of funny. That barrel is a 22 inch and I am glad the rail is the length it is as I can easily get to my adjustable gas block under it and the mounting point for a bipod feels just about right. Lock up is something I couldn't possibly know yet but it feels pretty solid. I am curious how the indexing will work after a few shots. There is the orange key that you can probably see that is slotted to hold the gas tube. this is the way it is held in place as far as rotating side to side. Not sure what I think about that yet. General logic is either multiple set screws directly into the barrel nut assembly or tabs stopping motion from side to side on the upper itself. I will get a bunch of shots down range and see what I think. The general appearance on the rail was like this. There were minor shavings and debris I guess I would call it on the rail when it arrived. I know they were in a big hurry when they went from CNC to anno to my door so I didn't really mind but the presentation is really important to some people so I could see how they could be unhappy. I figure my gun toys are for shooting so screw it I gave it a quick wipe down I will put about 30 or so rounds under it tomorrow early AM to get the glass zeroed up to the new barrel then mail it to CCA for cerakote. I get to shoot down there next weekend so I can pick up the coated rail and shoot long range all day which is a good use of my time. It fit the bill exactly for my needs of .936 adjustable gas block compatible for circumference and length, night vision clip on compatible and the price doesn't hurt as bad as some companies. Longer rails may be wanted for some people but I really just don't see the point. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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<a href="http://s273.photobucket.com/user/nickforney/media/20141031_165236.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj228/nickforney/20141031_165236.jpg</a> <a href="http://s273.photobucket.com/user/nickforney/media/20141031_165246.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj228/nickforney/20141031_165246.jpg</a> new slr rail as well as a krieger barrel on the 6.5 creedmoor gun. The rail will be color matched after a long range shoot I have next weekend. How do you like the quality of the SLR rail? Does it feel solid / sturdy? I know that the rails SLR just released for .308 are 14", but how long is you barrel? It would be cool to know so I can get an idea of how the 14" rail will look on a 20" barrel. Thanks Nick. Nice build! First thanks on the build remark. the rail feels quality. I was talking to Todd through messages here in a bind trying to get something to go over a .936 series gas block that I could use with a clip on night vision unit. I actually contacted them before I knew they were in the works which was kind of funny. That barrel is a 22 inch and I am glad the rail is the length it is as I can easily get to my adjustable gas block under it and the mounting point for a bipod feels just about right. Lock up is something I couldn't possibly know yet but it feels pretty solid. I am curious how the indexing will work after a few shots. There is the orange key that you can probably see that is slotted to hold the gas tube. this is the way it is held in place as far as rotating side to side. Not sure what I think about that yet. General logic is either multiple set screws directly into the barrel nut assembly or tabs stopping motion from side to side on the upper itself. I will get a bunch of shots down range and see what I think. The general appearance on the rail was like this. There were minor shavings and debris I guess I would call it on the rail when it arrived. I know they were in a big hurry when they went from CNC to anno to my door so I didn't really mind but the presentation is really important to some people so I could see how they could be unhappy. I figure my gun toys are for shooting so screw it I gave it a quick wipe down I will put about 30 or so rounds under it tomorrow early AM to get the glass zeroed up to the new barrel then mail it to CCA for cerakote. I get to shoot down there next weekend so I can pick up the coated rail and shoot long range all day which is a good use of my time. It fit the bill exactly for my needs of .936 adjustable gas block compatible for circumference and length, night vision clip on compatible and the price doesn't hurt as bad as some companies. Longer rails may be wanted for some people but I really just don't see the point. Thanks for your thoughts. I'd love to hear a range report from you after you take the rifle out for testing. I'm thinking hard on pulling the trigger on the rail due to the Halloween sale they are holding, but I want to make sure the rail is reliable and fits my needs before buying. Thanks again for taking the time to give your feedback. I appreciate it. |
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Posted: 10/31/2014 10:24:09 PM EDT
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Thanks for your thoughts. I'd love to hear a range report from you after you take the rifle out for testing. I'm thinking hard on pulling the trigger on the rail due to the Halloween sale they are holding, but I want to make sure the rail is reliable and fits my needs before buying. Thanks again for taking the time to give your feedback. I appreciate it. No problem I like to share my mistakes and stuff that I like. I wasn't very happy with the JP barrel I got it wasn't anything terribly crazy about it but I got offered the krieger barrel by someone I would call a friend and was excited to grab one as I don't see them for sale very often or at least in stock. I bought the lancer carbon fiber rail because I needed something that would clear the larger 6.5 barrel and it was a toss up between that and the PRI. I should have gone with the PRI. maybe lancer will be a more viable option if they push out some of the carbon fibers with rails on top. I really liked the 5.56 rail version I used on a sig I tested out but was disappointing with the far more expensive 7.62 version. In comparison it was something like 335 and had no rails at all with it when I bought it. I will let you know what I think of the rail as of tomorrow morning but it won't be torqued down quiet as much as it will later and the two set screws won't have any thread lock on them as Im gonna pull it right off and mail it out in the A.M. The rail has a very impressive outside diameter verses the ID. The fact that it can house an adjustable gas block in such a tight package is great. I will probably have a much clearer picture next sunday after I get a few hundred rounds down range with it. |
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Posted: 11/1/2014 12:03:39 AM EDT
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<a href="http://s273.photobucket.com/user/nickforney/media/20141031_165236.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj228/nickforney/20141031_165236.jpg</a> <a href="http://s273.photobucket.com/user/nickforney/media/20141031_165246.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj228/nickforney/20141031_165246.jpg</a> new slr rail as well as a krieger barrel on the 6.5 creedmoor gun. The rail will be color matched after a long range shoot I have next weekend. Nick, how are you mounting your Atlas bipod to the keymod? Just a 1913 rail adapter? The biggest reason I haven't switched to the Atlas is because I like how low and stable the Harris in on a simple Troy-sized sling mount sold by Noveske. My harris sits perfectly flat against the rail. I'm curious about your loads you end up with on the Kreiger barrel, I just saw that you switched from the JP. Any significant change in accuracy? Nice stick. |
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Posted: 11/1/2014 12:16:04 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/2/2014 9:23:05 PM EDT
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Looking to build an MKM pistol and looking at the CMMG 12.5" barrel. Anyone know if the end of the 12.5" barrel will clear the rifle lenght MKM Keymod upper?
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Posted: 11/2/2014 9:39:55 PM EDT
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Very shortly our full line of 7.62 Solo Handguards will be available. All lengths/versions will be coming. See our FB or Instagram for more pics. The Ma-Ten was the test mule we used to develop these HG's. Todd http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u601/SLRrifleworks/DSC_6673_zps8addc5c0.jpg You will get my money. Mine too. |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 11:47:14 PM EDT
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A few pages ago, slipjet mentioned beginning a long and winding road.
If you guys remember my build thread...I ended up with an extra lower....I had tried to sell it for a fair price...but everyone wanted to try to steal it instead of paying a fair price..... Sooooooo......instead of letting that same moron buy it for 500...or 800....or God knows how much bucks during a panic....I decided to keep it.... Sigh....here we go again:  This was my last MATEN, as some of you may remember:  This was built as a target rifle and is meant largely for my Dad and for the bench..... My "new" on is going to be an SPR concept meant for carry and shooting.... The UBR already kinda overweighted the projected before it got off the ground BUT, I am going to compensate with an 18.5 inch lightweight JP barrel and a PRI Delta forend in carbon fiber. I am going to go with some good irons and MAYBE a light, low mag, large diameter optic......I am hoping to keep it at around 8.5 pounds or less. LOL...wish me luck on that..... |
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Posted: 11/5/2014 8:11:11 AM EDT
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I am hoping to keep it at around 8.5 pounds or less. LOL...wish me luck on that..... Its doable. Without optics mine is less than 8.5 lbs with a 17" barrel. |
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Posted: 11/5/2014 12:57:56 PM EDT
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The UBR may feel overweight, but it adds great balance to the MaTen. I'm kicking myself in the ass everyday for trading my MaTen away. Got a 75 Formula Firebird for it. Everything is good, except the floor pans are rusted out.
Anyone wanna trade?
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Posted: 11/5/2014 1:13:58 PM EDT
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Interesting on the UBR. I've had it on 3 different rifles and thought it was too heavy. Thinking about trying it on the maten, but right now I've got the Magpul fixed stock on there. I'll see how it works out once I get it all together.
Potato pic of build underway: 
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Posted: 11/5/2014 7:12:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Interesting on the UBR. I've had it on 3 different rifles and thought it was too heavy. Thinking about trying it on the maten, but right now I've got the Magpul fixed stock on there. I'll see how it works out once I get it all together. Potato pic of build underway: http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss328/miker84/ARFCOM/2014-10-26171417_zps4dbd6d36.jpg If you have a low scope mount, the MOE is the way to go. Mine was a bit high on my other rifle so I used the PRS, it turned out I really needed the adjustable LOP and cheek rest....but my 5.56 has an MOE and it is perfect.... I agree, the UBR is a beast.....I'm gonna have to do some dancing to keep it from getting too heavy. Gonna definitely use a carbon fiber forend. |
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Posted: 11/5/2014 10:57:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Its doable. Without optics mine is less than 8.5 lbs with a 17" barrel. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I am hoping to keep it at around 8.5 pounds or less. LOL...wish me luck on that..... Its doable. Without optics mine is less than 8.5 lbs with a 17" barrel. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 11:33:03 AM EDT
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The UBR is definitely the way to go for the MaTen. It's heavy, no doubt, but it's not too bad, especially with a lightweight barrel, it will balance nicely.
On my MaTen, I have the v heavy AR10T barrel cut down to 18". Now that barrel was a cow. But the UBR really helped, if the barrel was turned down just a bit, it would've been perfect. The only thing I would like to change, is a more prominent cheek weld. The UBR is near flat, which is great for irons or a red dot, but not too comfortable with a scope. |
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Posted: 11/6/2014 8:02:39 PM EDT
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The UBR is definitely the way to go for the MaTen. It's heavy, no doubt, but it's not too bad, especially with a lightweight barrel, it will balance nicely. On my MaTen, I have the v heavy AR10T barrel cut down to 18". Now that barrel was a cow. But the UBR really helped, if the barrel was turned down just a bit, it would've been perfect. The only thing I would like to change, is a more prominent cheek weld. The UBR is near flat, which is great for irons or a red dot, but not too comfortable with a scope. I used low rings to help with that, but low rings were hard to find so I ended up with Leupold QD rings. I don't care for them, I check them all the time and find them loose too often, but it was the only low rings I found at the time. Get too much cheek weld riser and you'll have trouble pulling the charge handle all the way to the rear. |
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Posted: 11/7/2014 12:01:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I used low rings to help with that, but low rings were hard to find so I ended up with Leupold QD rings. I don't care for them, I check them all the time and find them loose too often, but it was the only low rings I found at the time. Get too much cheek weld riser and you'll have trouble pulling the charge handle all the way to the rear. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The UBR is definitely the way to go for the MaTen. It's heavy, no doubt, but it's not too bad, especially with a lightweight barrel, it will balance nicely. On my MaTen, I have the v heavy AR10T barrel cut down to 18". Now that barrel was a cow. But the UBR really helped, if the barrel was turned down just a bit, it would've been perfect. The only thing I would like to change, is a more prominent cheek weld. The UBR is near flat, which is great for irons or a red dot, but not too comfortable with a scope. I used low rings to help with that, but low rings were hard to find so I ended up with Leupold QD rings. I don't care for them, I check them all the time and find them loose too often, but it was the only low rings I found at the time. Get too much cheek weld riser and you'll have trouble pulling the charge handle all the way to the rear. I've been thinking about this a lot! I am going to go with some type of dot sight on this one so I am not nearly as concerned with cheek weld as I am on my bench gun.... Here is my problem.... Let me preface this by showing a picture of 762AR556's recent build that he did:  I really like his layout on this...BUT, I have been thinking of using the PRI SPR rail....now, that will add about another 1/4 inch of height....so I have even think kind of hard about keeping even my red dot low. I really like the style of the Burris AR 332...BUT, they are Chinese...and they reveal it quickly. Before I started this project, I ordered one off of mayfair ( walmart ) and when I got it, I was really surprised at how solid it seemed....and then I put it on my A4. The reticle was canted over 15 degrees from true. Wally World, to their credit, gave me my money back right away. Let that be a lesson to you....Chinese can NOT build ANYTHING worth a damn. EVER. Except that stupid PEPR mount....I think they got that right by accident....don't let them know. ANNyyyyhowww...... I have to really consider my sight height...along with weight. Any good red dot ( with a NO POWER reticle option ) sights that you guys like? I really hate busy reticles other than mild dot for scopes and Saturn reticles for red dots...but I am willing to be open minded. |
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Posted: 11/7/2014 8:19:11 AM EDT
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Have you considered going with a 1-6x optic wth an illuminated reticle? On 1x they act like a red dot and actually have a really wide FOV. The scope kinda disappears on 1x. |
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Posted: 11/7/2014 9:11:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Have you considered going with a 1-6x optic wth an illuminated reticle? On 1x they act like a red dot and actually have a really wide FOV. The scope kinda disappears on 1x. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Have you considered going with a 1-6x optic wth an illuminated reticle? On 1x they act like a red dot and actually have a really wide FOV. The scope kinda disappears on 1x. Yes, I've been thinking about this, too.....it'd give me a bit of flexibility. I really like a lot of Vortex scopes but each time I try one of their optics at the local store...they are broken ( specifically the electronics....and it isn't the battery ) right out of the box. I don't know what to make of that....but it bugs me. |
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Posted: 11/7/2014 1:55:45 PM EDT
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I was talking about a sloped cheek weld, not a raised one.
I wanted the SPR rail as well. But it will add a a bit of weight. You'll be able to mount a rear sight, but depending on which handguard you get, you'll have to get a short rail for a front sight of you get the Delta model. If you get the standard round, they have an SPR rail with a lowered section up front for your sight. As for red dots, I'd go with the EO Tech. Not to busy, and tough as nails. |
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Posted: 11/7/2014 3:24:58 PM EDT
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Yes, I've been thinking about this, too.....it'd give me a bit of flexibility. I really like a lot of Vortex scopes but each time I try one of their optics at the local store...they are broken ( specifically the electronics....and it isn't the battery ) right out of the box. I don't know what to make of that....but it bugs me. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Have you considered going with a 1-6x optic wth an illuminated reticle? On 1x they act like a red dot and actually have a really wide FOV. The scope kinda disappears on 1x. Yes, I've been thinking about this, too.....it'd give me a bit of flexibility. I really like a lot of Vortex scopes but each time I try one of their optics at the local store...they are broken ( specifically the electronics....and it isn't the battery ) right out of the box. I don't know what to make of that....but it bugs me. Thats odd. Never heard of that happening before, especially with a good Vortex optic. |
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Posted: 11/7/2014 5:49:27 PM EDT
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Hey Todd...when will we be able to order the 308 16" Solo Lite?
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