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Posted: 7/23/2017 8:43:47 PM EDT

My prototype is done, 2 years of slowly making parts in my spare time.
I really wanted to do something different.

Posted: 7/23/2017 8:59:10 PM EDT

[#1]

Dutch AR15? I love it! The bipod is a really nice touch! Fantastic build!

Posted: 7/23/2017 9:00:32 PM EDT

[#2]

Wow, that's awesome!

Posted: 7/23/2017 9:00:55 PM EDT

[#3]

First that is cool! Second, what is it? I have not seen pictures of that one. I assume it was a non-USA version?

Posted: 7/23/2017 9:01:59 PM EDT

[#4]

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http://i.imgur.com/aq8LYIf.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/y3L3DeF.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7QNVgms.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/3uCV7uT.jpg
My prototype is done, 2 years of slowly making parts in my spare time.
I really wanted to do something different.

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Well you did something different.
I like it very much.

Thank You for the pictures.

Ron

Posted: 7/23/2017 9:14:04 PM EDT

[#5]

That is wonderful. I love the Dutch markings.

Posted: 7/23/2017 9:17:22 PM EDT

[#6]

That is one fine looking rifle.

Posted: 7/23/2017 9:55:54 PM EDT

[#7]

Nice.

Posted: 7/23/2017 10:16:16 PM EDT

[#8]

Nicely done. Though what else would we expect?

Posted: 7/23/2017 10:25:05 PM EDT

[#9]

Super cool!

Posted: 7/23/2017 10:30:04 PM EDT

[#10]

Nice build! Looks like this!

Posted: 7/23/2017 10:56:07 PM EDT

[#11]

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Well you did something different.
I like it very much.

Thank You for the pictures.

Ron

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http://i.imgur.com/aq8LYIf.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/y3L3DeF.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7QNVgms.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/3uCV7uT.jpg
My prototype is done, 2 years of slowly making parts in my spare time.
I really wanted to do something different.

Well you did something different.
I like it very much.

Thank You for the pictures.

Ron

Posted: 7/23/2017 11:01:10 PM EDT

[#12]

Nice job! How did you get the carbon fiber pattern on the stock?

Posted: 7/24/2017 5:42:11 AM EDT

[#13]

Nicely done John!

Posted: 7/24/2017 7:45:48 AM EDT

[#14]

Freakin AWESOME Braceman!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: 7/24/2017 2:00:07 PM EDT

[#15]

Sweet proto!
How well do the bipod feet fit against the handguards? The old AR10 handguards had cutouts for the feet to fold into, but these look to fold pretty tight as they are.

Posted: 7/24/2017 2:54:05 PM EDT

[#16]

Fantastic build John

Posted: 7/24/2017 3:14:49 PM EDT

[#17]

WOW! A beautiful rifle and one hell of an accomplishment! Great job...

Posted: 7/24/2017 4:56:40 PM EDT

[#18]

That is beautiful John. Outstanding job.

Posted: 7/24/2017 7:06:09 PM EDT

[#19]

That is one of the best ever!

Posted: 7/24/2017 10:20:03 PM EDT

[#20]

I used textured carbon fiber sticker for the stock then painted it with spray paint.
The bipod is from a Fal. it fits pretty tight to the handguard.
The lower I 3D CNC machined from billet.

Thanks John

Posted: 7/25/2017 2:42:04 PM EDT

[#21]

I kinda wondered what you did with all that money

that's a great looking rifle

Posted: 7/25/2017 4:51:44 PM EDT

[#22]

That is OUTSTANDING! I was thinking of doing something similiar with the bipod. Is that bipod from an FAL STG58?

Posted: 7/26/2017 9:04:43 AM EDT

[#23]

OK! Dang it.
BRACENAN: I have looked at this several times a day since your first posted it.
So, I got to thinking that I really do need one of these.
I don't think I can get it as good as yours but, maybe close.

I started digging yesterday to see what I have that I can use or modify to work.

Still working on it.
Braceman, Thanks Again for the idea.
Ron

Posted: 7/26/2017 10:02:18 AM EDT

[#24]

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What he said

Posted: 7/26/2017 10:30:13 AM EDT

[#25]

Fantastic job!!!!!

Posted: 7/26/2017 10:50:04 AM EDT

[#26]

That is a beautiful retro, prototype build !

Posted: 7/31/2017 12:02:03 PM EDT

[#27]

Pretty cool

Posted: 7/31/2017 1:02:42 PM EDT

[#28]

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OK! Dang it.
BRACENAN: I have looked at this several times a day since your first posted it.
So, I got to thinking that I really do need one of these.
I don't think I can get it as good as yours but, maybe close.

I started digging yesterday to see what I have that I can use or modify to work.

Still working on it.
Braceman, Thanks Again for the idea.
Ron

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Looks like I am finding most of the parts,( some will need to be modified a lot) but I need the Front Sight Base.
Any help out there on this?
Some one had some a year or so back and I didn't buy one while they had them.
I don't remember who had them or made them.
( I am looking for at least one for now.)

Ron
Edit:
I have the front sight base coming.
The L marked rear sight drum coming also.
So I have most everything to do the build.
Now to put it on the build list.

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Posted: 7/31/2017 1:07:31 PM EDT

[#29]

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Looks like I am finding most of the parts,( some will need to be modified a lot) but I need the Front Sight Base.
Any help out there on this?

Ron

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OK! Dang it.
BRACENAN: I have looked at this several times a day since your first posted it.
So, I got to thinking that I really do need one of these.
I don't think I can get it as good as yours but, maybe close.

I started digging yesterday to see what I have that I can use or modify to work.

Still working on it.
Braceman, Thanks Again for the idea.
Ron

Looks like I am finding most of the parts,( some will need to be modified a lot) but I need the Front Sight Base.
Any help out there on this?

Ron

It'd be nice if someone could do another run of them.

Posted: 7/31/2017 8:03:32 PM EDT

[#30]

Very nicely done. Congrats.

Posted: 8/3/2017 3:15:48 PM EDT

[#31]

Just seeing this. I like the way the stock turned out John.

Posted: 8/3/2017 3:47:52 PM EDT

[#32]

Amazing work John!

Posted: 8/8/2017 2:03:08 PM EDT

[#33]

Looks awesome!

I want to convert my proto to 20"

Posted: 8/8/2017 6:24:15 PM EDT

[#34]

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I want to convert my proto to 20"

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You could sell it and start over.

Posted: 8/10/2017 1:42:10 PM EDT

[#35]

John--You mean you actually have spare time? i thought all the retroheads here took it all. Super nice job!

Posted: 8/10/2017 2:26:25 PM EDT

[#36]

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John--You mean you actually have spare time? i thought all the retroheads here took it all. Super nice job!

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I was thinking the same thing.

I would like to know where I can find some of that time stuff

And a very nice build I might add.

-Matt

Posted: 8/21/2017 2:36:33 PM EDT

[#37]

My prototype rifle will not be an exact copy of Bracemans's ( His is too nice for anyone to make a copy of it).
Mine will be a version of as many early parts that I am able to find.

Here are some parts that I have bought so far. It is just a start for now, not in a hurry. (YET)

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Ron

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