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AR-RPK Build Pictures/Ideas Part II (Page 8 of 9)
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Originally Posted By fulautotank: Oh yeah! I forgot about the L6 and they are taking orders now. I guess the Klein will have to wait a little longer. I want both, obviously, but where logistics are concerned, the AR-RPK makes more sense for me than the AR-RPD, on account of I already have magazines galore. |
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Originally Posted By Ex_Sanguine_Nation: I want both, obviously, but where logistics are concerned, the AR-RPK makes more sense for me than the AR-RPD, on account of I already have magazines galore. Originally Posted By Ex_Sanguine_Nation: Originally Posted By fulautotank: Oh yeah! I forgot about the L6 and they are taking orders now. I guess the Klein will have to wait a little longer. I want both, obviously, but where logistics are concerned, the AR-RPK makes more sense for me than the AR-RPD, on account of I already have magazines galore. But links are cheap |
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Originally Posted By Ex_Sanguine_Nation: I want both, obviously, but where logistics are concerned, the AR-RPK makes more sense for me than the AR-RPD, on account of I already have magazines galore.  |
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Has anyone tried adding a JP Thermal Dissipator to their barrel? I know they're used on competition guns, don't recall anyone in this thread mentioning them but I haven't read back through it either. https://www.jprifles.com/1.4.5_hs.php |
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Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: Has anyone tried adding a JP Thermal Dissipator to their barrel? I know they're used on competition guns, don't recall anyone in this thread mentioning them but I haven't read back through it either. https://www.jprifles.com/1.4.5_hs.php I asked about them in the Lima Six thread and was told to just stick with the RRH. I assume it’s because they have a friendly relationship with L6. Nothing wrong with that but I haven’t found anything saying the JP is bad or it wouldn’t work. |
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Originally Posted By Ex_Sanguine_Nation: I don't disagree, but I also don't have any  Or nutsacks. Originally Posted By Ex_Sanguine_Nation: Originally Posted By 03RN: But links are cheap I don't disagree, but I also don't have any Or nutsacks. I don't have that problem. Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By SiVisPacem: I don't have that problem. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/242045/SAW_drums_jpg-3723080.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/242045/SAW_drums_unloaded_jpg-3723081.JPG I thought about grabbing some of those plastic boxes while they were cheap and available. That's as far as I got. |
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Originally Posted By SiVisPacem: I don't have that problem. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/242045/SAW_drums_jpg-3723080.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/242045/SAW_drums_unloaded_jpg-3723081.JPG Mother of all that's holy, that's the most 200rnd drums I've ever seen outside of an ASP. Attached File |
A little something to inspire your AG loadouts. Bandolier for Assistant Gunner to Carry a Lot of Ammo ETA, well damn. Shorts don't work the same. |
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Originally Posted By m24shooter: A little something to inspire your AG loadouts.  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hQ_c3_9SNTMETA, well damn. Shorts don't work the same. Cut out the shorts/ Bandolier for Assistant Gunner to Carry a Lot of Ammo |
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Originally Posted By 545Fan: Took mine out yesterday for it's first super safe run. It did great. The 60 rnd Schmeisser mags were all brand new and the springs very stiff. Super safe was only working after about 5 rounds were shot in each mag. I'm sure this will improve once the mags are better worn in. It was a lot of fun and very controllable. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/24542/ARPK_jpg-3722216.JPG You having a dementia episode @545fan ? 
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Originally Posted By JoeDevola: Mother of all that's holy, that's the most 200rnd drums I've ever seen outside of an ASP. /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/toast_gif-994.gif Originally Posted By JoeDevola: Originally Posted By SiVisPacem: I don't have that problem. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/242045/SAW_drums_jpg-3723080.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/242045/SAW_drums_unloaded_jpg-3723081.JPG Mother of all that's holy, that's the most 200rnd drums I've ever seen outside of an ASP. /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/toast_gif-994.gif I believe in peace through superior firepower. In reality, the top picture is most of my loaded drums and nutsacks (I've loaded several more since that pic was taken as I acquired more ammo.) All told, I think I have a bit over 6,000 rounds of belted 5.56. I sold most of the ones in the bottom pic through the EE as repack kits, complete with the drum, 200 links, a starter tab, and the nylon bandoleer. |
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Well I finally put a bipod (QD though) on mine, an 18"er, and hot damn I'm liking it for this role. Especially with the gun being somewhat muzzle-heavy, it really locks the gun down to mother earth. I think it really is essential to this specific role. Been a while since I've shot off a bipod, always using bags or other supports. |
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Originally Posted By FreefallRet: What barrel and bipod? This is gen I Klein upper ARPK and has an AUG type bipod. Attached File |
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Ok, talk me a ledge here, fellas. I'm kicking around taking the quad-rail off my RRH Recce IARv1 and replacing it with a similar Midwest Combat m-lok handguard. What are the benefits to the quad rail on these sorts of set ups? Just heat absorption? Are there other factors I'm not thinking of, besides "qual rails cool?" |
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Originally Posted By sandboxmedic:
Doesn't the RRH require a larger diameter handguard, hence the DD quadrail? |
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Wow, 1/2# is a pretty good bit, especially when the rifle is on the heavy side to start with. I've never handled, much less shot, a RRH but based on what everyone says about them I'd really hesitate to get rid of it unless I was wanting a shorter barrel and less weight. Does anyone make similar parts for an <14.5" barrel? |
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Originally Posted By Paulie771: Ok, talk me a ledge here, fellas. I'm kicking around selling my RRH IARv1. Even have it listed in the EE. However, I'm also kicking around taking the quad-rail off and replacing it with a standard m-lok handguard like a RIS3. What are the benefits to the quad rail on these sorts of set ups? Just heat absorption? Are there other factors I'm not thinking of, besides "qual rails cool?" Are you selling it simply due to the handguard? If so, just change the handguard 
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Originally Posted By Ex_Sanguine_Nation: Are you selling it simply due to the handguard? If so, just change the handguard |
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Originally Posted By Paulie771: No, that's actually not a reason at all. I just have too many and I'm trying to prune what I have. I'd rather sell a set up or two and roll the funds into better optics or another can. I'm not 100% sure I'm going to sell it. Changing the rail out w/ a similar Midwest m-lok is probably the route I'm going to go. Well, that would be the easiest thing to do - swap it with an MLOK version of the same rail, so you don't have to futz with the barrel nut. |
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Originally Posted By Paulie771: Ok, talk me a ledge here, fellas. I'm kicking around taking the quad-rail off my RRH Recce IARv1 and replacing it with a similar Midwest Combat m-lok handguard. What are the benefits to the quad rail on these sorts of set ups? Just heat absorption? Are there other factors I'm not thinking of, besides "qual rails cool?" I like mlok for the weight savings. My favorite rails are the geissele mk4 and 15 because they're mlok for weight savings, but railed full length on top as well as on the sides at the end of the rail where you are most likely to mount accessories. Best of both worlds. |
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Originally Posted By Atropian_Defector: two 40's and a coupler is still half the price of a D60 and with 20 more rounds. Originally Posted By Atropian_Defector: Originally Posted By JoeDevola: I gave up mag couplers for general purpose years ago, but am now contemplating the usefulness of coupled 40's for this role. two 40's and a coupler is still half the price of a D60 and with 20 more rounds. The point of the d60 is the capacity without stopping to reload. You're not going to want to reload when breaking contact. |
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Originally Posted By Atropian_Defector: two 40's and a coupler is still half the price of a D60 and with 20 more rounds. Originally Posted By Atropian_Defector: Originally Posted By JoeDevola: I gave up mag couplers for general purpose years ago, but am now contemplating the usefulness of coupled 40's for this role. two 40's and a coupler is still half the price of a D60 and with 20 more rounds. Exactly. I would definitely put a dust cover on the spare. |
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Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: Has anyone tried adding a JP Thermal Dissipator to their barrel? I know they're used on competition guns, don't recall anyone in this thread mentioning them but I haven't read back through it either. https://www.jprifles.com/1.4.5_hs.php I have 2 auto rifle builds using these. They are working well. Had to wrap the barrels in aluminum to get them up to .750 od. |
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Originally Posted By 505SkinWalker: I have 2 auto rifle builds using these. They are working well. Had to wrap the barrels in aluminum to get them up to .750 od. Originally Posted By 505SkinWalker: Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: Has anyone tried adding a JP Thermal Dissipator to their barrel? I know they're used on competition guns, don't recall anyone in this thread mentioning them but I haven't read back through it either. https://www.jprifles.com/1.4.5_hs.php I have 2 auto rifle builds using these. They are working well. Had to wrap the barrels in aluminum to get them up to .750 od. Thanks for the info. I finally got all of the pieces together, time to assemble them and see if I think I need one. Being a poors it's probably a moot point and just generally a bad idea all around, but I won't claim to be a brilliant man and I've got a bunch of the old Walmart 55gr value packs so I intend to turn a couple of them into noise when I get it assembled and the FRT working.
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Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: Thanks for the info. I finally got all of the pieces together, time to assemble them and see if I think I need one. Being a poors it's probably a moot point and just generally a bad idea all around, but I won't claim to be a brilliant man and I've got a bunch of the old Walmart 55gr value packs so I intend to turn a couple of them into noise when I get it assembled and the FRT working. I'm a poors too. They were cheaper and far more cooling surface area than other designs. I used M4E1 enhanced uppers and handguards to make sure I had enough clearance. One is a 16" and the other is a 18", both rifle gas with the long JP heat sink. Heavy aluminum foil from a disposable pan makes a good shim. |
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Saw grip on Attached File Now I just need to fit the saw buttplate on the magpul stock |
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Attached File And now with Attached File |
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Originally Posted By 03RN: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/1000004561_jpg-3747469.JPG And now with https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/1000004573_jpg-3747470.JPG Nice work. I like that. |
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Originally Posted By 03RN: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/1000004561_jpg-3747469.JPG And now with https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/1000004573_jpg-3747470.JPG That's a slick setup. SAW buttpad really adds a nice touch. |
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Pics taken from Whiskey Hotel instragram account, from the IAR class last weekend. Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By WillieTangoFox: Pics taken from Whiskey Hotel instragram account, from the IAR class last weekend. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/1310_jpg-3761070.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123862/1308_jpg-3761071.JPG Cool to see. |
AR-RPK Build Pictures/Ideas Part II (Page 8 of 9)
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