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Posted: 1/7/2016 11:53:06 AM EDT
After six months my build is finally done. Without going all out on lightweight parts it came in at 5 lb 11 oz including the optic with no mag. Right at 6 lb with the mag. Was also friendly to my budget. Took advantage of sales and no single part was over $165. Even got a few things for Christmas!
Upper: Aero no FA upper receiver Faxon 416R pencil barrel Aero midlength gas tube Spikes micro .625 gas block Spikes Dynacomp 2 Fortis Rev II 12 M Lok AIM Evo 3.0 BCG Fortis Hammer charging handle Atibal MCRD w Fortis F1 mount Lower: Aero gen 2 lower receiver Spikes buffer kit with T2 buffer and Fortis QD end plate MFT minimalist stock CMC single stage 3.5lb trigger, KNS pins BAD titanium pins, ambi safety, extended mag release Strike Industries trigger guard, mag catch, bolt catch Hexmag pistol grip and mag  " />
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Posted: 1/7/2016 12:00:36 PM EDT
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Brings a tear to my eye.
Waiting for my first lower, so, I'm behind the game. CHAD |
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Posted: 1/7/2016 12:15:26 PM EDT
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Cost?
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Posted: 1/7/2016 12:28:08 PM EDT
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Cost? I probably spent around $1000 and got the stock, red dot with mount, bcg, and comp for Christmas which would have been another $450 or so. |
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Posted: 1/7/2016 12:48:30 PM EDT
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A very attractive build. Nice work (and good choice of barrel!)
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Posted: 1/7/2016 1:21:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I probably spent around $1000 and got the stock, red dot with mount, bcg, and comp for Christmas which would have been another $450 or so. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Cost? I probably spent around $1000 and got the stock, red dot with mount, bcg, and comp for Christmas which would have been another $450 or so. Very, very nice. |
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Posted: 1/7/2016 1:36:30 PM EDT
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Aero upper Aero lower Cmmg lpk Rainier arms handguard Midwest ind. covers Midwest ind. Buis Aim bcg Voodoo barrel 16 inch midgas Seekins flash hider Magpul moe SL stock Moe + grip Vortex reddot in a factory aimpoint mount Heavy ass 6px in a Blackhawk mount. Did it all with black friday deals and sales from last year and this spring. I think it was something stupid cheap like 800 bucks. Another aero/aim/voodoo combo. 
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Posted: 1/7/2016 1:42:37 PM EDT
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A very attractive build. Nice work (and good choice of barrel!) Thanks for making great products! |
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Posted: 1/8/2016 2:15:09 AM EDT
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Great looking. How did you get the hand guard for cheap? It's listed for 220 on their wep page. After looking forever that's the one I have my mind set on. But would be sweet to get a deal on it.
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Posted: 1/8/2016 2:22:17 AM EDT
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Great looking rifle. I'm a big fan of Fortis products. I have the same optic mount and am wondering why you have it so far back on the rail?
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Posted: 1/8/2016 9:26:34 AM EDT
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Great looking rifle. I was going to ask you about an issue I'm having with the AIM 3.0 BCG, but you're not running a dust cover. I've not shot mine yet as I'm still waiting on the barrel, but carefully hand cycling the bolt does not pop the dust cover open. It bumps it, but not enough to get it over the detent.
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Posted: 1/8/2016 12:16:04 PM EDT
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Great looking. How did you get the hand guard for cheap? It's listed for 220 on their wep page. After looking forever that's the one I have my mind set on. But would be sweet to get a deal on it. Thanks. Primary Arms had a 4th of July sale where it was around $150. |
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Posted: 1/8/2016 12:17:39 PM EDT
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Great looking rifle. I'm a big fan of Fortis products. I have the same optic mount and am wondering why you have it so far back on the rail? Thanks. I really just threw it on there for pics. Where should it be placed? |
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Posted: 1/8/2016 12:19:44 PM EDT
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Great looking rifle. I was going to ask you about an issue I'm having with the AIM 3.0 BCG, but you're not running a dust cover. I've not shot mine yet as I'm still waiting on the barrel, but carefully hand cycling the bolt does not pop the dust cover open. It bumps it, but not enough to get it over the detent. Thanks. Not sure what to tell you on that issue though. Maybe someone that's more of an expert than I am could help. |
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Posted: 1/8/2016 12:53:17 PM EDT
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Very nice lightweight rig dude. I have used Faxon barrels on my last two builds and I am a fan. Aero makes good stuff too -- I use their uppers on all my builds.
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Posted: 1/8/2016 4:14:41 PM EDT
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Very nice lightweight rig dude. I have used Faxon barrels on my last two builds and I am a fan. Aero makes good stuff too -- I use their uppers on all my builds. 
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Posted: 1/9/2016 2:45:26 AM EDT
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Thanks. I really just threw it on there for pics. Where should it be placed? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Great looking rifle. I'm a big fan of Fortis products. I have the same optic mount and am wondering why you have it so far back on the rail? Thanks. I really just threw it on there for pics. Where should it be placed? As far foward as possible on the receiver, before the handguard. One of the pluses of non-magnified red dots is unlimited eye relief, meaning you can have it as close or far away from your eye as you want. The farther away it is, the more your cheek-to-stock position can vary and still see the dot. The cantilevered design of this mount adds to that, and looks slick as shit. 
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Posted: 1/9/2016 5:25:54 PM EDT
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As far foward as possible on the receiver, before the handguard. One of the pluses of non-magnified red dots is unlimited eye relief, meaning you can have it as close or far away from your eye as you want. The farther away it is, the more your cheek-to-stock position can vary and still see the dot. The cantilevered design of this mount adds to that, and looks slick as shit. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Great looking rifle. I'm a big fan of Fortis products. I have the same optic mount and am wondering why you have it so far back on the rail? Thanks. I really just threw it on there for pics. Where should it be placed? As far foward as possible on the receiver, before the handguard. One of the pluses of non-magnified red dots is unlimited eye relief, meaning you can have it as close or far away from your eye as you want. The farther away it is, the more your cheek-to-stock position can vary and still see the dot. The cantilevered design of this mount adds to that, and looks slick as shit. Gotcha. I still have to finish getting it all set up before I go sight it in. Thanks for the advice. |
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Posted: 1/9/2016 7:56:51 PM EDT
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Gotcha. I still have to finish getting it all set up before I go sight it in. Thanks for the advice. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Great looking rifle. I'm a big fan of Fortis products. I have the same optic mount and am wondering why you have it so far back on the rail? Thanks. I really just threw it on there for pics. Where should it be placed? As far foward as possible on the receiver, before the handguard. One of the pluses of non-magnified red dots is unlimited eye relief, meaning you can have it as close or far away from your eye as you want. The farther away it is, the more your cheek-to-stock position can vary and still see the dot. The cantilevered design of this mount adds to that, and looks slick as shit. Gotcha. I still have to finish getting it all set up before I go sight it in. Thanks for the advice. I just noticed your pic post in the "show off your builds" thread. The very next pic post has the same mount further forward. |
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Posted: 1/10/2016 2:45:32 PM EDT
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I just noticed your pic post in the "show off your builds" thread. The very next pic post has the same mount further forward. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Great looking rifle. I'm a big fan of Fortis products. I have the same optic mount and am wondering why you have it so far back on the rail? Thanks. I really just threw it on there for pics. Where should it be placed? As far foward as possible on the receiver, before the handguard. One of the pluses of non-magnified red dots is unlimited eye relief, meaning you can have it as close or far away from your eye as you want. The farther away it is, the more your cheek-to-stock position can vary and still see the dot. The cantilevered design of this mount adds to that, and looks slick as shit. Gotcha. I still have to finish getting it all set up before I go sight it in. Thanks for the advice. I just noticed your pic post in the "show off your builds" thread. The very next pic post has the same mount further forward. Just saw it. I need to play around with it this week. Hopefully going to the range. |
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Posted: 1/10/2016 7:46:19 PM EDT
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Further forward will expand your view. Let's you be aware of your surroundings without getting tunnel vision.
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Posted: 2/7/2016 1:10:22 PM EDT
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Great looking rifle.
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Posted: 2/7/2016 1:22:07 PM EDT
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Nice build man. Gotta love the B.A.D. Parts
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Posted: 3/5/2016 7:40:49 PM EDT
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Looks great! I'm looking to build a lightweight 14.5" rig here soon, and will definitely take some ques from this build.
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