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Posted: 11/19/2012 12:46:31 PM EDT
I put this lower together about 6 or 7 years ago. This is as far as I have gotten. I have bought many guns since I put this together but I have never been able to bring myself to choose an appropriate upper for it. I was at 1st planning on a a straight precision rifle with a 20 to 24 inch bull barrel, but then I saw many pictures of rifles with regular style barrels and when I start looking I just get get confused as to what I need/want/ or intend to do with this rifle.
I'm not an operator and I don't even get to hunt very often. I dream of hunting prairie dogs, crows or even wood chucks, but I don't know when if ever I will get the chance. I love accuracy and even if I build it I won'tr get much of a chance to shoot it. Maybe my son will when he inherits it, so I want it to be something he will be happy with someday as well. Anyway if someone can help me decide please help me to choose wisely. Thanks It's a RRA lower with a standard trigger group I would like to upgrade to God only knows what.  |
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Posted: 11/19/2012 12:53:32 PM EDT
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A 20 inch bull barrel would be killer for long range snipeing crows and hogs/varmints,,,Good luck and have fun!!!
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Posted: 11/19/2012 1:04:02 PM EDT
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Lots of good barrels out there, but getting a Shilen or Krieger in 20-24" would be the right fit for that setup IMO.
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Posted: 11/19/2012 1:09:37 PM EDT
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I think a M4gery would be more practical and get more use. You can still hunt with it. Remember you can have multiple uppers and a single lower and switch them out as the need arises. YMMV?
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Posted: 11/19/2012 1:12:49 PM EDT
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Just the setup I am looking for. I see a 20 inch fluted
Bull barrel with a free float tube and bipod. Mount a quality scope of choice an add a match trigger and it will be my next build. 
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Posted: 11/19/2012 1:17:47 PM EDT
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Quoted: My AR's.I think a M4gery would be more practical and get more use. You can still hunt with it. Remember you can have multiple uppers and a single lower and switch them out as the need arises. YMMV?  |
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Posted: 11/19/2012 1:20:09 PM EDT
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Maybe an 18" SPR inspired barrel?
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Posted: 11/19/2012 1:23:54 PM EDT
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I really love this hand guard but don't know who makes it.
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Posted: 11/19/2012 1:44:51 PM EDT
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Build yourself a 18" SPR upper.
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Posted: 11/19/2012 1:53:54 PM EDT
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How much do you want to spend? If it were my lower, and I already had the other rifles you had, I would build an SPR on an 18" barrel. Larue makes a nice 18" "Stealth" upper but its pricey. Add optic of your choice and you have a very nice SPR build. Thats what I would do if I had your lower and money!
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Posted: 11/19/2012 1:55:30 PM EDT
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Quoted: I really love this hand guard but don't know who makes it. Looks similar to the Seekins SP3R: http://www.seekinsprecision.com/quad-rails-hand-guards/sp3r-mod-quad-rail.html Same profile, or close to it. Also, PRI makes a triangular fore-end they call the Delta: http://www.precisionreflex.com/Products.aspx?CAT=4813 |
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Posted: 11/19/2012 1:56:04 PM EDT
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I really love this hand guard but don't know who makes it. that hg is a badger click with what you have, you need a heavy bbl/precision rig (imo) eta: it appears the badger hg is "temporarily discontinued" (see link). most likely because they had to open another mine for enough metal to make more (they are heavy)
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Posted: 11/19/2012 2:00:56 PM EDT
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Build yourself a 18" SPR upper. http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x282/balloo932/DSC00826_zps36c1c6a5.jpg Lord...that thing has everything except heated seats and Onstar. |
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Posted: 11/19/2012 2:01:25 PM EDT
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I really love this hand guard but don't know who makes it. What do you mean you like the hand guard.. that is one of sweatest looking AR's I have ever seen... I'm in lust. Were did you score the picture? |
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Posted: 11/19/2012 2:09:41 PM EDT
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Easy, just grab an 18" or 20" Stealth upper and call it done.
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Posted: 11/19/2012 2:11:02 PM EDT
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I really love this hand guard but don't know who makes it. What do you mean you like the hand guard.. that is one of sweatest looking AR's I have ever seen... I'm in lust. Were did you score the picture? that pic and member have been around this site since I can remember eta: click here |
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Posted: 11/19/2012 2:17:06 PM EDT
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I would switch ur lower with no upper with the A2 upper and standard stock of the SP1 lower /A2 upper rifle and use the SP1 lower as the basis for a high accurate AR.
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Posted: 11/19/2012 2:43:34 PM EDT
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The lower is perfect but you need a nice trigger like a Geiselle. That would be required for tight groups with match ammo. For an upper, get a 16 or 18 inch Stealth upper from LaRue Tactical and add some back up sights. Then you are done. Add a scope in the future when the funds allow.
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Posted: 11/19/2012 4:19:23 PM EDT
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One of these barrels http://www.jarheadtop.com/Northern_Competition.htm
Or order a Krieger 26" and waitA Mega side charger upper, Young NM side charge BCG and a nice FF tube, a LaRue LT 104 and a NF 5.5X 22 |
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Posted: 11/20/2012 7:24:14 AM EDT
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My AR's.I think a M4gery would be more practical and get more use. You can still hunt with it. Remember you can have multiple uppers and a single lower and switch them out as the need arises. YMMV? Well, that would have been good information to have in your original post. 
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Posted: 11/20/2012 8:02:26 AM EDT
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I think 18" with a rifle length FF for a precision rig would look great with that lower
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Posted: 11/20/2012 8:06:13 AM EDT
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I would get something from these guys...either a varmint or SPR... They make some sweet barrels.
http://www.compasslake.com/ Or this... http://www.fulton-armory.com/barreldouglas18navysprcm1x8threaded.aspx |
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Posted: 11/20/2012 11:10:13 AM EDT
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I would reccommend a SPR style barrel over a varmint - I just got rid of a 20" bull barrel that shot great because it was too heavy to shoot comfortably offhand and it wasn't really a whole lot of fun to shoot. A spr style barrel will shoot just as accurately with a lot less heft. I am really partial to white oak armament barrels and they will build you a complete upper with any tube/rail you want for less than Larue or Noveske (also fine shooting rifles, just $$$).
If it was my money, I'd call John at white oak and have him build an upper with an 18" SPR middie and a 15" Evolution handguard. Take the money you save and put a Geisselle trigger in your lower. |
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Posted: 11/20/2012 5:57:25 PM EDT
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18" SPR build. Is what I am seeing.
MAHA |
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Posted: 11/20/2012 6:47:42 PM EDT
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+1
and a nice match trigger group Quoted:
18" SPR build. Is what I am seeing. MAHA |
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Posted: 11/20/2012 11:15:19 PM EDT
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I would reccommend a SPR style barrel over a varmint - I just got rid of a 20" bull barrel that shot great because it was too heavy to shoot comfortably offhand and it wasn't really a whole lot of fun to shoot. A spr style barrel will shoot just as accurately with a lot less heft. I am really partial to white oak armament barrels and they will build you a complete upper with any tube/rail you want for less than Larue or Noveske (also fine shooting rifles, just $$$). If it was my money, I'd call John at white oak and have him build an upper with an 18" SPR middie and a 15" Evolution handguard. Take the money you save and put a Geisselle trigger in your lower. Funny, John told me just the opposite on the phone. 
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Posted: 11/20/2012 11:56:44 PM EDT
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I would switch ur lower with no upper with the A2 upper and standard stock of the SP1 lower /A2 upper rifle and use the SP1 lower as the basis for a high accurate AR. I don't get it. What is special about the SP1? Why would you do this? Thanks, L2 |
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