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Posted: 11/29/2006 4:32:58 AM EDT
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well this is my first build, i will post pics around lunch time today, currently i have RRA Lower Parts kit installed Magpul Trigger Guard I am planning on putting an ACE SOCOM stock on it the hand guard is either going to be a standard free floating tube or the JP V-Tac Mod Hand Guard System. the bolt is either going to be a LMT or an LMT enhanced the barrel i am having trouble deciding, i have another 2 lowers on their way so this is def not my last build. (BRD has spread through my body) the barrel i am looking at is a White Oak Armament 16" match barrel, 1 in 7 twist with a .223 Wylde chamber, the question that i have is that i would like to get one with a crowned end not threaded, and am looking to hear your feedback as whether this would take away from anything? it will be used mostly on the range. |
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If it's a target gun, I suppose a crowned muzzle would be better. Only thing it takes away from is the asthetics of a "tactical rifle" and functionality of a flash hider if you feel you'll ever need it. I think a flash hider does come in handy for low light shooting. As an alternative, consider a threaded muzzle with a Smith Vortex flash hider. This one offers symmetrical gas exhaust that will not interfere with bullet direction and closely mimicks the effect of a target crown. The Vortex also does not require indexing. And it "tightens" as you shoot it. This means you can install it "finger tight" without it falling off. Then it can be easily removed later for barrel cleaning.  This is my plan for my 18" SPR barrel from WOA. |
+1 while target shooters usually prefer a target crown, i prefer a threaded muzzle w/ some sort of muzzle device--+1 for a Vortex or if its a break: F2 or Benley Cooley |
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well i promised pics so here they are sorry the quality is so poor and they are not cropped i didnt have the time. http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7924/dsc00906vr0.jpg http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/9959/dsc00910vn9.jpg http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/7869/dsc00912dh6.jpg and yes im aware of the stratches and im not that concerened as i will clean it up when I get the stock and put it on. |
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i know its not an AR and its got nothing to do with my build, but it was my inspiration to start building this AR. http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/6712/dsc00900yx9.jpg |
. BRD is your friend
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| well out of the 2nd and 3rd im prollly gonna build one more 16" but with a completly differet system, trigger, grip, stock, then the 3rd will be a big boy 20-24" bull barrel, magpul stock, its gonna be really nice and im very excited about these new projects, |
| im also looking at getting an EOtech 511 does anyone have anything bad to say about those i have heard only positives, also I keep hearing about RRA uppers and lowers being a tight fit and needing mallets to get them into place, the third thing is has I am thinking about putting on a JP rilfes hanguard system, if anyone has used this or is currently using it i would love some feedback. |
I like my Liberty 50 -60 gun safe. Can't really remember the exact number. Its big and heavy and they fill up quicker than you think. Wife is already complaining about the fact that it is full. I don't know if she wants me to get another safe or quit buying guns.....
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And don't ask either, cause she will tell you. 
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