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Posted: 4/11/2017 12:07:54 AM EDT
Well it has been a long time coming but I am finally finishing my first AR Upper build and its 17 Rem upper and thought I'd show off what i've got so far. I have a Vltor Freedom 14" hand guard on its way to finish the upper and I'll be done. Any body who has built a 17 rem, I'd love to hear about it and know your thoughts.  

Upper
-Spikes Tactical Upper
-Midwest Industries low pro gas block
-CMMG rifle length chrome lined gas tube
-PSA premium Nitride BCG
-Colt factory A2 charging handle
-Shilen 1:10 twist 24" SS barrel in .17 rem
-Vltor Freedom 14"


Link Posted: 4/11/2017 12:49:25 AM EDT
[#1]
Very nice!

I have a 17-222 based on a Sako 461 that will destroy a full soda can, like shred it into little pieces.
Link Posted: 4/11/2017 12:58:10 AM EDT
[#2]
I would shit can the A2 stock and put on a Magpul MOE rifle stock. Dump the A3 upper and get a dedicated precision upper like a Mega Arms SBU billet . A3 uppers flex to much with heavy long barrels.
Link Posted: 4/11/2017 2:35:29 AM EDT
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I would shit can the A2 stock and put on a Magpul MOE rifle stock. Dump the A3 upper and get a dedicated precision upper like a Mega Arms SBU billet . A3 uppers flex to much with heavy long barrels.
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Thanks for the input. Unfortunately, this was a very budget minded build and I couldn't and didn't spend much more than $600 so I'll probably leave it as is for now. Have plenty of friends shooting .5 MOA with 24" heavy varmint barrels on A3 uppers.
Link Posted: 4/11/2017 2:39:51 AM EDT
[#4]
That's pretty cool man.
Link Posted: 4/12/2017 2:21:22 PM EDT
[#5]
Very cool!
Link Posted: 4/13/2017 6:24:59 PM EDT
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I would shit can the A2 stock and put on a Magpul MOE rifle stock. Dump the A3 upper and get a dedicated precision upper like a Mega Arms SBU billet . A3 uppers flex to much with heavy long barrels.
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Interesting advice.  I have a varmint weight upper in 223 that is sub MOA and uses the same upper and stock.
Link Posted: 4/28/2017 6:31:04 PM EDT
[#8]
Very nice. Great for groundhogs and/or prairie dogs. Convenient that you can use a standard bolt, too.
Link Posted: 4/28/2017 7:07:31 PM EDT
[#9]
What's the expected velocity out of that?
Link Posted: 4/28/2017 7:10:12 PM EDT
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What's the expected velocity out of that?
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I bet with his 24" bbl and a lighter load he'll see OVER 4,000 feet per second. That little pill will zip through some stuff at those speeds. Really incredible...
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