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Posted: 10/10/2018 6:41:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PKT1106]
A couple months ago, I acquired an Anderson lower for some work I did. I was thinking of what I could do with it. First thought was a 22lr AR, but that faded. I was looking on MidwayUSA and saw a sale on Stoner barrels. I picked up a 24" bull profile in 223 Wylde for under $130 shipped. Building off that, I looked for cheap parts to make a "precision AR". Using an Aero handguard, UTG A2 Stock, PSA LPK, Anderson Upper, AIM BCG and a LaRue MBT, I put together this rifle (before optics and bipod) for under $600:
 Attached FileI slapped a Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 FFP Mil in a Primary arms mount and a Magpul bipod on it to finish it out. |
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Posted: 10/10/2018 6:42:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PKT1106]
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Here is one 5 shot group:
 Attached FileThe yellow squares are 1". These are Nosler 55gr Orange Tips with 25gr BL-C(2) |
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Posted: 10/10/2018 6:44:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PKT1106]
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Posted: 10/10/2018 8:44:30 PM EDT
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Nice! Pretty similar to a cheap build I just put together. Threw some blem parts I bought cheap, along with some parts I already had, and bam, new rifle! You have a better scope(cheap no name scope that came bundled with a Black Friday Special Remington rifle) and probably better barrel than mine though (my barrel is a green mountain 20" A1 profile barrel with 1:9 twist). Congrats on your new build!
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/11/2018 6:59:32 PM EDT
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Groups at 25 yards, right? :)
But seriously, nice gun and nice groups especially for $600! |
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Posted: 10/12/2018 7:20:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KentuckyMarksman:
Nice! Pretty similar to a cheap build I just put together. Threw some blem parts I bought cheap, along with some parts I already had, and bam, new rifle! You have a better scope(cheap no name scope that came bundled with a Black Friday Special Remington rifle) and probably better barrel than mine though (my barrel is a green mountain 20" A1 profile barrel with 1:9 twist). Congrats on your new build! |
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Posted: 10/12/2018 7:22:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MarkL1:
Groups at 25 yards, right? :) But seriously, nice gun and nice groups especially for $600! |
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Posted: 10/12/2018 8:08:20 AM EDT
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It’s nice when you can get a budget build to produce impressive results.
Looking forward to multiple 5 shot groups and hopefully your entry into the MOA challenge. It’s always interesting to see how the barrel does as it gets warm. |
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Posted: 10/12/2018 1:05:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperJlarge:
It’s nice when you can get a budget build to produce impressive results. Looking forward to multiple 5 shot groups and hopefully your entry into the MOA challenge. It’s always interesting to see how the barrel does as it gets warm. |
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Posted: 10/12/2018 2:03:17 PM EDT
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From this morning:
 Attached FileI think the horizontal stringing is my technique, although the wind was blowing the target around a bit. I tried to catch it between gusts. I think I can narrow it down to 22-23.5gr and go again with 22, 22.3, 22.6, 22.9, 23.2 for charges. What say the hive? The MBT trigger is great and has a very crisp break. I was using the Magpul bipod and cornhole bags as rear rests. I did have to provide pressure the bags, so I think they will be ok for the MOA challenge. |
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Posted: 10/12/2018 10:00:13 PM EDT
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Nice!!
My varminter was sort of a similar idea; i didn't focus on staying super budget but absolutely took advantage of sales. Got my WOA 20" barrel for just under 200 and geissele g2s-e from brownells for 125. Works for me. 
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Posted: 10/12/2018 10:12:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EXCATM76]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PKT1106:
From this morning: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/199833/IMG_20181012_135221163_jpg-702634.JPG I think the horizontal stringing is my technique, although the wind was blowing the target around a bit. I tried to catch it between gusts. I think I can narrow it down to 22-23.5gr and go again with 22, 22.3, 22.6, 22.9, 23.2 for charges. What say the hive? The MBT trigger is great and has a very crisp break. I was using the Magpul bipod and cornhole bags as rear rests. I did have to provide pressure the bags, so I think they will be ok for the MOA challenge. |
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Posted: 10/13/2018 10:55:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EXCATM76: No offense, but it dosen’t look like you are measuring your groups properly. It looks like you are measuring center to center and then subtracting .224”. You need to measure outside to outside if you are going to subtract the bullet diameter. Your second group for instance, you have marked at .46”, were that the case your group would be just larger then 3 holes touching, it is obviously bigger than that. |
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Posted: 10/13/2018 8:37:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/14/2018 10:21:05 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/14/2018 10:25:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EXCATM76: My mistake. Sometimes you just look at something wrong and type before you think it thru. Nice shooting. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/15/2018 5:21:49 PM EDT
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What make/model caliper is that, and are you happy with it?
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Posted: 10/15/2018 5:39:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MarkL1:
What make/model caliper is that, and are you happy with it?  
They are going well so far. Always return to zero and out to 4 decimals. I like them. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/10/2018 12:11:04 PM EDT
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OP
What twist rate is the barrel? |
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Posted: 12/11/2018 9:44:42 AM EDT
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Great results for low budget and such a cheap bbl. My Grendel was about was around $730 but my barrel trigger was $400 of that and cheapest I could find for all other parts. It shoots moa with about everything I load for it.
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Posted: 12/11/2018 1:21:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By abc123456789:
OP What twist rate is the barrel? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/11/2018 1:25:55 PM EDT
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Impressive stuff OP....esp for a budget build.
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