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Posted: 12/19/2012 12:06:05 PM EDT
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Quoted: Yes, it is an ambidextrous bolt catch and it comes already installed in their lowers, at least my 308 one did.Quoted: I just started on my build and was wondering if anyone has noticed the fit between the Pmag follower and the bolt catch. To me it just looks a little hinky. Ive contacted Mega for a fix for what I see as a potential issue. http://imageshack.us/a/img822/8913/imageijwz.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img819/3871/imagebdhp.jpg Mine looks about the same. I've never had problem. Why would you contact MEGA? Did the bolt catch come from them? |
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Posted: 12/19/2012 3:59:55 PM EDT
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Don't bump this thread just makes me regret not buying a monolithic one when they made them......
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Posted: 12/19/2012 4:18:24 PM EDT
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Just got an email from Mega stating their new MKM Maten Key Mod is being released and Mega is releasing their own Maten .308 barrels.
Here is the new MKM Maten Key-Mod Upper! We are excited to announce the release for sale our long awaited replacement to our MTS monolithic upper. The first of two different MKM releases is our MATEN version. We are offering it in Rifle Length 12” and Extended Rifle Length 14”. Our MKM is a two piece system and 100% free floated. MKM utilizes the Key Mod picatinny system. We are offering them either by themselves (they will fit our current MATEN lower) or in a MKM upper lower set. We will also be manufacturing three different MKM Key Mod rails which will be offered in 3 different slot sizes. The sizes are 5 slot, 9 slot and 13 slot. The MKM AR-15 style is due out in the spring of 2013. Sizes will be extended rifle length, rifle length, mid length and carbine length. In addition to the MKM we are now offering .308 barrels. These barrels are 316 stainless, matched grade quality .308 Win chambered and black nitride finish. The barrels are medium contoured and the muzzles are threaded 5/8 x 24. They are offered 16”, 18” and 20”. Mega Arms thanks you for your patience on waiting for the release. We are now open to take orders for the new product! Contact your local FFL holder our one of our current dealers and get your order in! MKM Maten Key-Mod Upper MKM-4420-HA - Mega Key Mod Rifle Length MSRP $552.00 MKM-5520-HA - Mega Key Mod Extended Rifle Length MSRP $583.00 MKM Maten Key-Mod Set MKM-4420-HA-SA - Mega Key Mod Rifle Length Set MSRP $883.00 MKM-5520-HA-SA - Mega Key Mod Extended Rifle Set MSRP $914.00 MKM Maten Key-Mod Rails MKM-R20-5 - 5 Slot Key Mod Rail MSRP $20.00 MKM-R20-9 - 9 Slot Key Mod Rail MSRP $25.00 MKM-R20-13 - 13 Slot Key Mod Rail MSRP $29.00 MEGA .308 BARRELS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ALSO! MA-308-16 - 16" .308 Win Mega Barrel MSRP $326 MA-308-18 - 18" .308 Win Mega Barrel MSRP $326 MA-308-20 - 20" .308 Win Mega Barrel MSRP $326 |
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Posted: 12/19/2012 5:09:27 PM EDT
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Got the same email, can't find anyone with them though.
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Posted: 12/20/2012 7:53:27 PM EDT
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Any idea what BCG the barrels will be compatible with?
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Posted: 12/21/2012 8:50:57 PM EDT
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I just started on my build and was wondering if anyone has noticed the fit between the Pmag follower and the bolt catch. To me it just looks a little hinky. Ive contacted Mega for a fix for what I see as a potential issue. http://imageshack.us/a/img822/8913/imageijwz.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img819/3871/imagebdhp.jpg Mine looks about the same. I've never had problem. Why would you contact MEGA? Did the bolt catch come from them? Yep, they said its normal. I'll resume my build. |
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Posted: 12/22/2012 12:03:17 AM EDT
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Quoted: Any idea what BCG the barrels will be compatible with? My guess, DPMS style. Their uppers basically state that, can't imagine their barrels would be different. |
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Posted: 12/24/2012 11:40:45 AM EDT
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I have a JP Low Mass Bolt Carrier Group and my Mega Monolithic Upper's Dust Cover just barely snaps shut...and if you jar the rifle at all, I mean at all...it will pop open. The problem is even more pronounced when a mag is inserted since it puts a bit of up pressure on the BCG....anyone else experience this...is it to be expected or is it abnormal? Mine does the same thing. Glad it just isnt mine lol. |
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Posted: 12/31/2012 10:43:34 AM EDT
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I put a Clark custom carbon fiber handguard on mine but I have now decided to put a good set of backup iron sights on it, what kind of rail could I attach to the handguard to make it work with the rear sights?
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Posted: 1/7/2013 4:15:00 PM EDT
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Quoted: I put a Clark custom carbon fiber handguard on mine but I have now decided to put a good set of backup iron sights on it, what kind of rail could I attach to the handguard to make it work with the rear sights? The Clark has an OD of 2.025". The JP looks to be the closest at 2.0". You could get one of the JP rails and have a shop mill the .025" off if you are concerned about the zero. That .025" would throw your zero off by 5" at 100 yards assuming an 18" sight radius. |
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Posted: 1/7/2013 7:34:57 PM EDT
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Or you could just adjust the sight down .0125". .025" is the difference in diameter, half of that's going to be below the barrel.
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Posted: 1/7/2013 8:00:22 PM EDT
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Quoted: Or you could just adjust the sight down .0125". .025" is the difference in diameter, half of that's going to be below the barrel. Yeah, you're right. So 2.5" at 100y. That's turning the FSP down a couple of notches. Thanks for the correction. |
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Posted: 1/7/2013 11:33:42 PM EDT
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oops
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Posted: 1/10/2013 5:26:48 PM EDT
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Okay, I have a magpul PRS 308 version, and a DPMS A2 receiver tube part number BS09. What DPMS spring do I need with this, brownells is confusing me a little. It looks like it says the Carbine buffer spring, 308 part number 308CS10A will work. Planning on getting the DPMS buffer as well if that matters.
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Posted: 1/10/2013 5:42:52 PM EDT
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Okay, I have a magpul PRS 308 version, and a DPMS A2 receiver tube part number BS09. What DPMS spring do I need with this, brownells is confusing me a little. It looks like it says the Carbine buffer spring, 308 part number 308CS10A will work. Planning on getting the DPMS buffer as well if that matters. The prs requires a regular rifle length spring. DMPS has nothing to do with the spring, any rifle length spring will work. |
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Posted: 1/10/2013 6:22:17 PM EDT
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That's what I thought. $5 mistake, if that is the biggest set back I have on this build I'll be really pleased....
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Posted: 1/23/2013 4:35:35 PM EDT
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Anybody have an idea of lead times. I ordered mine a few months ago.
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Posted: 1/24/2013 7:36:03 PM EDT
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Does anyone know who will be making the MEGA barrels?
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Posted: 2/4/2013 8:22:00 PM EDT
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Starting my second MA-Ten build. The first one got too heavy and the last straw was adding a PRS stock to it. Now that I just ordered a MA-Ten Ambi lower from Rainier today, I'm going to start my lightweight build, here are the specs:
Haven't selected a buffer yet but may look at the JP Silent Capture Spring. Otherwise, I'm going to reuse the Enidine Hydraulic buffer I used on my original MA-Ten Build. Previous Build |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 11:22:02 PM EDT
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So far, I have a MATEN upper/lower, and a 18" Noveske barrel. Am I correct in saying that my only choice for BCG is to get an Armalite BCG? Are there ANY other options for me?
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Posted: 2/6/2013 12:31:04 AM EDT
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Yes - you need an AR-10 bolt for a Noveske barrel.
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Posted: 2/6/2013 8:45:24 AM EDT
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Any thoughts on the Harris Tactical nickle boron BCG coming out? Pre order now, $350 puts it close to the JP low mas category. Carpenter steel? 8620 steel?
Should I order, or wait for a DPMS and get it coated my self? Thanks Link to harris...... http://www.harristacticalonline.com/308-762x51-Nickel-Boron-Complete-Bolt-Carrier-Group-NIB-X-FA-HT-NB-308.htm |
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Posted: 2/6/2013 9:13:38 AM EDT
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I was afraid of that. Sounds like I'm screwed. Armalite says it could be a year or more before I get a BCG.
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Posted: 2/19/2013 12:38:01 PM EDT
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Okay, I bought my upper and lower separately so I have to install the upper receiver tensioning screw myself. How do I set the proper tension? Any walkthrough or advise would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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Posted: 2/19/2013 4:14:31 PM EDT
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Okay, I bought my upper and lower separately so I have to install the upper receiver tensioning screw myself. How do I set the proper tension? Any walkthrough or advise would be much appreciated. Thanks. Put the upper and lower together and push the take-down and pivot pins in. Now using a hex wrench insert it into the bottom of the grip area and turn clockwise until it stops, now back it off until you can easily remove the take-down pin. |
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Posted: 2/19/2013 7:03:16 PM EDT
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She's finished for now
Carbine length mono upper/lower set (serial number is 30 something, not many were sold) 14.5" Noveske Afgan barrel and gas block (blackened by Robar in Phoenix) Armalite BCG without forward assist cuts Vltor carbine length (milspec) buffer tube and Imod stock Slash's heavy carbine length .308 buffer and spring (this is a shorter buffer than an AR15 btw, has to be or bolt will bottom before it makes a full strock) Smith Vortex flash suppressor Troy BUIS's Acog TA11 in green .308 reticle LaRue throw lever mount I'm a Hogue grip guy Timney 4lb trigger KNS pins Norgan Ambi mag catch B.A.D selector switch Bolt catch was pre installed by Mega as were takedown pins |
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Posted: 2/19/2013 8:51:00 PM EDT
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She's finished for now http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q569/azroadrunner2007/MegaNoveske308-002_zps5423402d.jpg?t=1361317078 http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q569/azroadrunner2007/MegaNoveske308_zpse417e943.jpg?t=1360799241 Carbine length mono upper/lower set (serial number is 30 something, not many were sold) 14.5" Noveske Afgan barrel and gas block (blackened by Robar in Phoenix) Armalite BCG without forward assist cuts Vltor carbine length (milspec) buffer tube and Imod stock Slash's heavy carbine length .308 buffer and spring (this is a shorter buffer than an AR15 btw, has to be or bolt will bottom before it makes a full strock) Smith Vortex flash suppressor Troy BUIS's Acog TA11 in green .308 reticle LaRue throw lever mount I'm a Hogue grip guy Timney 4lb trigger KNS pins Norgan Ambi mag catch B.A.D selector switch Bolt catch was pre installed by Mega as were takedown pins Man, thats purty. |
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Posted: 2/20/2013 1:21:01 PM EDT
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So, what kind of groups are you guys getting with your rifle builds?
More specifically, what type of accuracy are you achieving with the Rainier Arms barrels? I am thinking of ditching my Armalite AR10, and building one of these but I dont want to be taking a step backwards. My goal is to build a rifle that is sub-moa capable, to give some bolt actions a run for their money... I just don't know if I would be better off building something, or buying a Super SASS. 
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Posted: 2/20/2013 2:26:32 PM EDT
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So, what kind of groups are you guys getting with your rifle builds? More specifically, what type of accuracy are you achieving with the Rainier Arms barrels? I am thinking of ditching my Armalite AR10, and building one of these but I dont want to be taking a step backwards. My goal is to build a rifle that is sub-moa capable, to give some bolt actions a run for their money... I just don't know if I would be better off building something, or buying a Super SASS. If you do build one, don't make it a .308. |
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Posted: 2/20/2013 3:08:30 PM EDT
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So, what kind of groups are you guys getting with your rifle builds? More specifically, what type of accuracy are you achieving with the Rainier Arms barrels? I am thinking of ditching my Armalite AR10, and building one of these but I dont want to be taking a step backwards. My goal is to build a rifle that is sub-moa capable, to give some bolt actions a run for their money... I just don't know if I would be better off building something, or buying a Super SASS. If you do build one, don't make it a .308. ...K... why? and what would you make it? |
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Posted: 2/20/2013 3:17:09 PM EDT
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So, what kind of groups are you guys getting with your rifle builds? More specifically, what type of accuracy are you achieving with the Rainier Arms barrels? I am thinking of ditching my Armalite AR10, and building one of these but I dont want to be taking a step backwards. My goal is to build a rifle that is sub-moa capable, to give some bolt actions a run for their money... I just don't know if I would be better off building something, or buying a Super SASS. If you do build one, don't make it a .308. ...K... why? and what would you make it? The 6.5 and 6mms offer a rather large performance advantage over the .308, along with being cheaper to load for. They are also, in my experience, easier to shoot well than .308s. The large ARs pose some challenges that are not as apparent in a normal AR and nearly absent in a bolt gun. |
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Posted: 2/20/2013 6:37:40 PM EDT
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She's finished for now http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q569/azroadrunner2007/MegaNoveske308-002_zps5423402d.jpg?t=1361317078 http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q569/azroadrunner2007/MegaNoveske308_zpse417e943.jpg?t=1360799241 Carbine length mono upper/lower set (serial number is 30 something, not many were sold) 14.5" Noveske Afgan barrel and gas block (blackened by Robar in Phoenix) Armalite BCG without forward assist cuts Vltor carbine length (milspec) buffer tube and Imod stock Slash's heavy carbine length .308 buffer and spring (this is a shorter buffer than an AR15 btw, has to be or bolt will bottom before it makes a full strock) Smith Vortex flash suppressor Troy BUIS's Acog TA11 in green .308 reticle LaRue throw lever mount I'm a Hogue grip guy Timney 4lb trigger KNS pins Norgan Ambi mag catch B.A.D selector switch Bolt catch was pre installed by Mega as were takedown pins Man, thats purty. Thanks |
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Posted: 2/21/2013 9:43:06 AM EDT
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So, what kind of groups are you guys getting with your rifle builds? More specifically, what type of accuracy are you achieving with the Rainier Arms barrels? I am thinking of ditching my Armalite AR10, and building one of these but I dont want to be taking a step backwards. My goal is to build a rifle that is sub-moa capable, to give some bolt actions a run for their money... I just don't know if I would be better off building something, or buying a Super SASS. If you do build one, don't make it a .308. ...K... why? and what would you make it? The 6.5 and 6mms offer a rather large performance advantage over the .308, along with being cheaper to load for. They are also, in my experience, easier to shoot well than .308s. The large ARs pose some challenges that are not as apparent in a normal AR and nearly absent in a bolt gun. Well considering I know little to nothing about the 6.5G cartridge, but I am not opposed to it... (this stated I have been shooting and reloading for an Armalite AR10 for 5 years now, what challenges does my AR10 have over an AR15? ) with my reloads I average .75 - 1 moa w/ 5 shot groups... ) This also stated I with reloading, I am already well familiar with the .308 cartridge and platform... Would moving to 6.5G really benefit me in such a way that it would be worth moving away from a setup and equipment I am already familiar with? (I want a few things most of all out of what ever new gun I build/ buy. Accuracy, and Reliability and the ability to hit 1000m, even though 99% of my shooting will be between 300-800m) Lastly, this is a thread about the MATEN, would I even be looking into this larger receiver if I choose to shoot 6.5G? Or would I be using a AR15 receiver set for that? PS. Just clarifying my post... I am not trying to be sarcastic or a dick, I am really just trying to learn about all the options and make the most informed decision.. Whether that means building a MATEN, or looking else where, I'm shooting to have a Sub-moa capable, 600- 800 meter semi-automatic rifle, that you can depend on. Thanks 
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Posted: 2/21/2013 10:57:43 AM EDT
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Not the Grendel.
The 6.5 Creedmoor/.260 Remington/6.5x47 Lapua. All that's different is a barrel. Uses the same magazines and bolt as a .308. |
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Posted: 2/21/2013 11:51:19 AM EDT
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Not the Grendel. The 6.5 Creedmoor/.260 Remington/6.5x47 Lapua. All that's different is a barrel. Uses the same magazines and bolt as a .308. So then this brings me back to your original statement. "They are also, in my experience, easier to shoot well than .308s. The large ARs pose some challenges that are not as apparent in a normal AR and nearly absent in a bolt gun." Well if they share everything with an AR-10 minus the barrel how would 6mm be any easier to shoot? Seems like everything is the same up to the point when you pull the trigger, and I have never felt the recoil of my AR10 to be an issue, even after long days at the range. So it boils down to will one of these rounds perform so better to the point it would be worth moving from .308... Thanks for the responses. Im off to do some research. |
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Posted: 2/21/2013 6:18:25 PM EDT
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Not the Grendel. The 6.5 Creedmoor/.260 Remington/6.5x47 Lapua. All that's different is a barrel. Uses the same magazines and bolt as a .308. So then this brings me back to your original statement. "They are also, in my experience, easier to shoot well than .308s. The large ARs pose some challenges that are not as apparent in a normal AR and nearly absent in a bolt gun." Well if they share everything with an AR-10 minus the barrel how would 6mm be any easier to shoot? Seems like everything is the same up to the point when you pull the trigger, and I have never felt the recoil of my AR10 to be an issue, even after long days at the range. So it boils down to will one of these rounds perform so better to the point it would be worth moving from .308... Thanks for the responses. Im off to do some research. I'd stick with .308 it's simply a more common and established round. Plenty of surplus available etc. I've had oddball calibers before and ended up getting rid of them. I like to keep things simple. As far as going to a Maten over your Armalite? I think receivers used are going to have a limited effect on accuracy. That's more barrel, trigger and ammo dependent isnt it? The advantage of a Maten reciever over Armalite is you can go with either Armalite or DPMS bolt. Of course you need the matching barrel extension. Also a huge advantage for me is the Maten accepts Pmags. Also the Maten is a hog out as opposed to a forging. While the machining of the hog-out "may" be held to slightly tighter tolerances than the Armalite forging. I only say that because I've seen Mega's shop and their machining is top notch (this is coming from a tool and die maker/manufacturing engineer). A forging is harder and has better wear properties than wrought material. That comes into play more in the upper than lower receiver, i.e. bolt carrier cycling. Wear on the lower is mostly in the selector pin holes, hammer pin holes, trigger and take down pin holes. Anyway, that's just my 2 cents... If I was looking for more accuracy out of the AR10, I'd replace the car handgaurds and sight tower with a free float rail and adjustable gas block if you haven't already done so. Maybe a JP, Krieger, or similiar barrel? Other than that build yourself a precision bolt gun. That's my next project 
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Posted: 2/22/2013 10:07:51 AM EDT
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Not the Grendel. The 6.5 Creedmoor/.260 Remington/6.5x47 Lapua. All that's different is a barrel. Uses the same magazines and bolt as a .308. So then this brings me back to your original statement. "They are also, in my experience, easier to shoot well than .308s. The large ARs pose some challenges that are not as apparent in a normal AR and nearly absent in a bolt gun." Well if they share everything with an AR-10 minus the barrel how would 6mm be any easier to shoot? Seems like everything is the same up to the point when you pull the trigger, and I have never felt the recoil of my AR10 to be an issue, even after long days at the range. So it boils down to will one of these rounds perform so better to the point it would be worth moving from .308... Thanks for the responses. Im off to do some research. I'd stick with .308 it's simply a more common and established round. Plenty of surplus available etc. I've had oddball calibers before and ended up getting rid of them. I like to keep things simple. As far as going to a Maten over your Armalite? I think receivers used are going to have a limited effect on accuracy. That's more barrel, trigger and ammo dependent isnt it? The advantage of a Maten reciever over Armalite is you can go with either Armalite or DPMS bolt. Of course you need the matching barrel extension. Also a huge advantage for me is the Maten accepts Pmags. Also the Maten is a hog out as opposed to a forging. While the machining of the hog-out "may" be held to slightly tighter tolerances than the Armalite forging. I only say that because I've seen Mega's shop and their machining is top notch (this is coming from a tool and die maker/manufacturing engineer). A forging is harder and has better wear properties than wrought material. That comes into play more in the upper than lower receiver, i.e. bolt carrier cycling. Wear on the lower is mostly in the selector pin holes, hammer pin holes, trigger and take down pin holes. Anyway, that's just my 2 cents... If I was looking for more accuracy out of the AR10, I'd replace the car handgaurds and sight tower with a free float rail and adjustable gas block if you haven't already done so. Maybe a JP, Krieger, or similiar barrel? Other than that build yourself a precision bolt gun. That's my next project
This is exactly what I am thinking. As far as the receivers go, I wasnt looking to go with the MATEN receiver for any accuracy gain, but just to build something from the ground up. The more and more I think about it now, I feel I am going to just throw a Giessele trigger in my AR10 and a different barrel maybe... Then start saving for a Desert Tactical SRS-A1 to take the tack driver nitch I'd like to fill. Here is my current AR10 
Thanks for the help
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Posted: 2/22/2013 9:04:44 PM EDT
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Not the Grendel. The 6.5 Creedmoor/.260 Remington/6.5x47 Lapua. All that's different is a barrel. Uses the same magazines and bolt as a .308. So then this brings me back to your original statement. "They are also, in my experience, easier to shoot well than .308s. The large ARs pose some challenges that are not as apparent in a normal AR and nearly absent in a bolt gun." Well if they share everything with an AR-10 minus the barrel how would 6mm be any easier to shoot? Seems like everything is the same up to the point when you pull the trigger, and I have never felt the recoil of my AR10 to be an issue, even after long days at the range. So it boils down to will one of these rounds perform so better to the point it would be worth moving from .308... Thanks for the responses. Im off to do some research. I'd stick with .308 it's simply a more common and established round. Plenty of surplus available etc. I've had oddball calibers before and ended up getting rid of them. I like to keep things simple. As far as going to a Maten over your Armalite? I think receivers used are going to have a limited effect on accuracy. That's more barrel, trigger and ammo dependent isnt it? The advantage of a Maten reciever over Armalite is you can go with either Armalite or DPMS bolt. Of course you need the matching barrel extension. Also a huge advantage for me is the Maten accepts Pmags. Also the Maten is a hog out as opposed to a forging. While the machining of the hog-out "may" be held to slightly tighter tolerances than the Armalite forging. I only say that because I've seen Mega's shop and their machining is top notch (this is coming from a tool and die maker/manufacturing engineer). A forging is harder and has better wear properties than wrought material. That comes into play more in the upper than lower receiver, i.e. bolt carrier cycling. Wear on the lower is mostly in the selector pin holes, hammer pin holes, trigger and take down pin holes. Anyway, that's just my 2 cents... If I was looking for more accuracy out of the AR10, I'd replace the car handgaurds and sight tower with a free float rail and adjustable gas block if you haven't already done so. Maybe a JP, Krieger, or similiar barrel? Other than that build yourself a precision bolt gun. That's my next project
This is exactly what I am thinking. As far as the receivers go, I wasnt looking to go with the MATEN receiver for any accuracy gain, but just to build something from the ground up. The more and more I think about it now, I feel I am going to just throw a Giessele trigger in my AR10 and a different barrel maybe... Then start saving for a Desert Tactical SRS-A1 to take the tack driver nitch I'd like to fill. Here is my current AR10 http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g277/lltek2002/a6b58600.jpg Thanks for the help
You're welcome. Very nice. looks like a daniel defense rail. You're good to go bro --RR
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Posted: 2/26/2013 2:05:38 PM EDT
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just found this sticky, thanks to some help from "safdtrev". so if i manage to get one of these lower/upper groups will all dpms parts work?
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Posted: 2/28/2013 9:05:29 AM EDT
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Quoted: just found this sticky, thanks to some help from "safdtrev". so if i manage to get one of these lower/upper groups will all dpms parts work? If it is a Mega, yes DPMS parts will work fine. |
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Posted: 3/2/2013 4:25:29 PM EDT
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So I came in here to see about barrels to go with since this build is coming together MUCH faster than I anticipated!
I hopped over to this thread to see what to dig up for a Barrel. I'm looking at an 18" or 20", But tilting towards 18" for weight reduction and my local range only stretches out to 600yds. Next I have to figure out optics (price makes my balls and wallet shrink down) :) Here's some pics of where she is at right now. 
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Posted: 3/7/2013 11:42:58 AM EDT
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You'd think by now, I'd know just about everything there is to know about these things......but since I don't.......
TROY BattleRail TRX-308, they make a low-pro and a high-pro for the DPMS. Which one do I need to a MATEN? or would either work? The rifle in question is going to be a 18" barrel on a Nickel Boron upper/lower set. Dude is running it suppressed and is wanting to put a noveske switch block on it so hopefully we can get it to run both subsonic ammo suppressed/unsuppressed AND full power ammo without having to break out any tools to adjust the gas system or have to rack the charging handle every shot. Anyone have any experience with this or any better ideas about what to run to pull this off? (buffer, spring, gas tube, gas block suggestions are welcomed) Here's some pic's of some of the builds I've done or have going right now: 
16" Battle Rifle 
Here's a 20" Monolithic Maten I did 
Here's another 16" gun I'm about to start! 
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Posted: 3/7/2013 11:46:59 AM EDT
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Beautiful builds right there! ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
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Posted: 3/7/2013 12:38:20 PM EDT
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You'd think by now, I'd know just about everything there is to know about these things......but since I don't....... TROY BattleRail TRX-308, they make a low-pro and a high-pro for the DPMS. Which one do I need to a MATEN? or would either work? The rifle in question is going to be a 18" barrel on a Nickel Boron upper/lower set. Dude is running it suppressed and is wanting to put a noveske switch block on it so hopefully we can get it to run both subsonic ammo suppressed/unsuppressed AND full power ammo without having to break out any tools to adjust the gas system or have to rack the charging handle every shot. Anyone have any experience with this or any better ideas about what to run to pull this off? (buffer, spring, gas tube, gas block suggestions are welcomed) Here's some pic's of some of the builds I've done or have going right now: http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae98/zsavage81/MATEN-NB_zps91b84db4.jpg http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae98/zsavage81/Maten-NB1_zpsec5fcf10.jpg http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae98/zsavage81/Maten-NB4_zps55be9db0.jpg 16" Battle Rifle http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae98/zsavage81/MegaMatenCS-1_zps58c96be0.jpg http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae98/zsavage81/MegaMatenCS-2_zps37197417.jpg http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae98/zsavage81/MegaMatenCS-3_zps7aff1750.jpg http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae98/zsavage81/MegaMatenCS-4_zps1b0577e6.jpg Here's a 20" Monolithic Maten I did http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae98/zsavage81/MegaMatenBW-5_zps21405cc7.jpg http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae98/zsavage81/MegaMatenBW-3_zps0f34e5bb.jpg http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae98/zsavage81/MegaMatenBW-2_zps9d359c3e.jpg http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae98/zsavage81/MegaMatenBW-1_zps4d13f5cb.jpg Here's another 16" gun I'm about to start! http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae98/zsavage81/4F2E3C39-AC2F-4804-88F4-C7323EEB83EB-3630-0000055B2B8AD990_zpsf8f0ffbc.jpg You need the high profile rail. |
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Posted: 3/8/2013 9:00:46 AM EDT
[#45]
Got my MKM setup installed yesterday. Pretty cool stuff. Very freaking solid!
Hopefully get some pics up soon. |
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Posted: 3/12/2013 2:25:37 PM EDT
[#46]
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She's finished for now http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q569/azroadrunner2007/MegaNoveske308-002_zps5423402d.jpg?t=1361317078 http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q569/azroadrunner2007/MegaNoveske308_zpse417e943.jpg?t=1360799241 Carbine length mono upper/lower set (serial number is 30 something, not many were sold) 14.5" Noveske Afgan barrel and gas block (blackened by Robar in Phoenix) Armalite BCG without forward assist cuts Vltor carbine length (milspec) buffer tube and Imod stock Slash's heavy carbine length .308 buffer and spring (this is a shorter buffer than an AR15 btw, has to be or bolt will bottom before it makes a full strock) Smith Vortex flash suppressor Troy BUIS's Acog TA11 in green .308 reticle LaRue throw lever mount I'm a Hogue grip guy Timney 4lb trigger KNS pins Norgan Ambi mag catch B.A.D selector switch Bolt catch was pre installed by Mega as were takedown pins This just makes me regret not buying one of these from Rainier....
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Posted: 3/12/2013 3:45:49 PM EDT
[#47]
My newest build and I didn't realize the hand guard was so dirty
Coonhound and GSD approved 
Blue Gascogne approved 
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Posted: 3/13/2013 9:04:35 AM EDT
[#48]
Hey,
Anyone heard of the Nickel Boron NiB BCG Bolt Carrier Group for sale on gunbroker? seller is lord of war. Price is reasonable. Anyone here brought one yet? |
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Posted: 3/13/2013 10:00:27 AM EDT
[#49]
two guys on mdshooters got theirs, and said they look like quality units. i don't believe either has gotten their builds completed yet, so no range reports.
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Posted: 3/13/2013 10:34:39 AM EDT
[#50]
Do you know if they are "mil spec" tested?
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