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Originally Posted By CMCctx: Testing out some different optics setups while I listen to conference calls and wait on parts for the Block II fuckery and a new (to me) riser for the MRE. Probably putting the Tri-mount and ACOG combo with the RIS II. https://i.postimg.cc/mZCcDzxj/PXL-20210304-202526833-2.jpg I thought I'd like the ACOG on carry handle vibe, but it didn't do it for me. 5000 on A.R.M.S. rail is just peak carry handle. View Quote This reminds me.. about a certain 9000sc waiting on a certain dude... LOL I think the ACOG would look best on an A2 imo |
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Originally Posted By DackJaniels: then I saw a Douglas 16” barrel profiled for an AEM5 I think I’ll buy with the funds. Hopefully with the Douglas I can clone the below build. When tax return comes I’m going to look for either an NXS or NX8. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By DackJaniels: then I saw a Douglas 16” barrel profiled for an AEM5 I think I’ll buy with the funds. Hopefully with the Douglas I can clone the below build. When tax return comes I’m going to look for either an NXS or NX8. Originally Posted By StinkPotJoe: Has anyone ran a RIS II with a 16" barrel and aem5? I rember seeing this in a video forever ago and think it would be cool with an aem5. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/468563/img_3062_jpg-1796452.JPG Well here she is! Barrel came in today. Optic is just a place holder until I find a good deal on an optic to sit up top. Debating between NX8/NXS 2.5-10 or any 2-10 scope with zero stop. She’s heavy, but sometimes the heavy ones are the most fun to play with Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By DackJaniels: Well here she is! Barrel came in today. Optic is just a place holder until I find a good deal on an optic to sit up top. Debating between NX8/NXS 2.5-10 or any 2-10 scope with zero stop. She’s heavy, but sometimes the heavy ones are the most fun to play with https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/400604/F0BE3857-4A42-474B-9984-BC95347FAA5C_jpe-1851467.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/400604/DC8D8FDF-6857-4EF9-8A2B-A5D101107AC3_jpe-1851469.JPG View Quote 20210226_150957 by brandon hobock, on Flickr" /> My vote goes to the Trijicon 2-10x36 Credo |
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Originally Posted By CMCctx: Testing out some different optics setups while I listen to conference calls and wait on parts for the Block II fuckery and a new (to me) riser for the MRE. Probably putting the Tri-mount and ACOG combo with the RIS II. https://i.postimg.cc/mZCcDzxj/PXL-20210304-202526833-2.jpg I thought I'd like the ACOG on carry handle vibe, but it didn't do it for me. 5000 on A.R.M.S. rail is just peak carry handle. View Quote Stop making me try to spend money!!!! |
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Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50983346881_5a131aee31_k.jpg20210226_150957 by brandon hobock, on Flickr" target="_blank">https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50983346881_5a131aee31_k.jpg20210226_150957 by brandon hobock, on Flickr My vote goes to the Trijicon 2-10x36 Credo View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Originally Posted By DackJaniels: Well here she is! Barrel came in today. Optic is just a place holder until I find a good deal on an optic to sit up top. Debating between NX8/NXS 2.5-10 or any 2-10 scope with zero stop. She’s heavy, but sometimes the heavy ones are the most fun to play with https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/400604/F0BE3857-4A42-474B-9984-BC95347FAA5C_jpe-1851467.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/400604/DC8D8FDF-6857-4EF9-8A2B-A5D101107AC3_jpe-1851469.JPG https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50983346881_5a131aee31_k.jpg20210226_150957 by brandon hobock, on Flickr" target="_blank">https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50983346881_5a131aee31_k.jpg20210226_150957 by brandon hobock, on Flickr My vote goes to the Trijicon 2-10x36 Credo Trust me, your post has had me looking around for some, and I may be able to get one sorta locally at primary arms. Not even a 3 hour round trip and I can pick some other stuff if I run into the city. 2 questions, how’s the reticle at 2x? Usable? And does it have a zero stop? I haven’t been able to find if it does. The only reason I would like one is because hunting last year in west Texas I had a scope with exposed turrets go way off, luckily I noticed before I shot. |
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Originally Posted By Dobs013: Stop making me try to spend money!!!! View Quote It's payback for you guys making me spend. GWOT karma is real, breh. I was perfectly fine just doing a Block 1 and MRE, now I can't keep up in the optics department because it's easier to drop some here and there to build an upper than it is to save up for a quality optic. |
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Originally Posted By DackJaniels: Trust me, your post has had me looking around for some, and I may be able to get one sorta locally at primary arms. Not even a 3 hour round trip and I can pick some other stuff if I run into the city. Does it have a zero stop? I haven’t been able to find if it does. The only reason I would like one is because hunting last year in west Texas I had a scope with exposed turrets go way off, luckily I noticed before I shot. View Quote Where are you in TX? I'm in podunk ass Temple but my wife has family in Houston so I hit up Primary Arms from time to time |
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Originally Posted By CMCctx: It's payback for you guys making me spend. GWOT karma is real, breh. I was perfectly fine just doing a Block 1 and MRE, now I can't keep up in the optics department because it's easier to drop some here and there to build an upper than it is to save up for a quality optic. View Quote I saw that block 2 rail grab! That might be the one that does it. My problem is lowers....when I gotta shell out over a G just to build an actual rifle.... most things lose their appeal. |
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Originally Posted By Dobs013: I saw that block 2 rail grab! That might be the one that does it. My problem is lowers....when I gotta shell out over a G just to build an actual rifle.... most things lose their appeal. View Quote I almost let it walk. Lot and date in great condition was too much of a draw though. Can't wait to see this thing finished. |
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Originally Posted By Dobs013: I saw that block 2 rail grab! That might be the one that does it. My problem is lowers....when I gotta shell out over a G just to build an actual rifle.... most things lose their appeal. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Dobs013: Originally Posted By CMCctx: It's payback for you guys making me spend. GWOT karma is real, breh. I was perfectly fine just doing a Block 1 and MRE, now I can't keep up in the optics department because it's easier to drop some here and there to build an upper than it is to save up for a quality optic. I saw that block 2 rail grab! That might be the one that does it. My problem is lowers....when I gotta shell out over a G just to build an actual rifle.... most things lose their appeal. A shortage of lowers? I have too many fucking lowers. Makes me angry lol |
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Originally Posted By DackJaniels: Trust me, your post has had me looking around for some, and I may be able to get one sorta locally at primary arms. Not even a 3 hour round trip and I can pick some other stuff if I run into the city. 2 questions, how’s the reticle at 2x? Usable? And does it have a zero stop? I haven’t been able to find if it does. The only reason I would like one is because hunting last year in west Texas I had a scope with exposed turrets go way off, luckily I noticed before I shot. View Quote You can use it at 2x, well I can. I can see the entire cross, and the larger lines. Lume on, I can see the cross, the large lines and most of the "tree". Ive tried several times to get a picture but my phone won't do it. It comes out blurry. They have "return to zero" which is a fancy way to say zero stop lol 2021-03-04_07-25-13 by brandon hobock, on Flickr" /> |
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Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: A shortage of lowers? I have too many fucking lowers. Makes me angry lol View Quote Nope, I’m only allowed to build off lowers that were manufactured prior to the 94 AWB. If it was manufactured post 94 it’s a no go. So not only do you have to pay $1000+ for a lower, but it’s a lower over 30 years old with shitty ass machining. So that’s primarily the reason I only have on small frame and one large frame. I can have all the C&R I want tho.... |
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So you'd likely really want my pre ban colt
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Sdmf, didn't you install a qd socket in an A1 stock?
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They call me "The Plug".
Looking a Gen 1 PRI Gas buster charging handle. |
Originally Posted By CMCctx: Let's crowdfund this shit for our brother behind enemy lines View Quote Originally Posted By 5pt56: Say less... I'm in!! View Quote I got $150 on it |
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Retired Army OIF/OEF No one will know the violence it took to become this gentle
NEEDED: Surefire 310r, Dawson Rail for 1911, Caspian or Series 70 frame |
They call me "The Plug".
Looking a Gen 1 PRI Gas buster charging handle. |
Originally Posted By CMCctx: I almost let it walk. Lot and date in great condition was too much of a draw though. Can't wait to see this thing finished. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By CMCctx: Originally Posted By Dobs013: I saw that block 2 rail grab! That might be the one that does it. My problem is lowers....when I gotta shell out over a G just to build an actual rifle.... most things lose their appeal. I almost let it walk. Lot and date in great condition was too much of a draw though. Can't wait to see this thing finished. |
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr: I had my eyes on that one too. I've come across a lot of mk18 rails with lot/date, but not the m4a1. Glad someone in the thread snagged it. View Quote Selfishly I'm glad you didn't! It's supposed to be here Monday. Now the true test to see if I can stick to my original plan and wait until the barrel is chopped, or get excited and bolt it all up then use the excuse of it's just easier to leave it alone. Side note: WTF USPS. I mailed something Monday that still isn't delivered, yet this part is shipped yesterday and scheduled to be here Monday. Different routes, sure. USPS just sucks lately. |
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Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Which one did you use? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Originally Posted By SDMF_Rebel: A2 but yeah Which one did you use? I can't remember. I had never heard of the company before. If I saw the name I'd recognize it. It was a thread style that takes a nut on the back. Maybe $15 if I remember. |
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Also, is a Classified Defense RIS II wrench worth it if this is my only RIS II? Honestly if I get it chopped, pinned and welded they will have to build it up for me. Are there cheaper but not bendy alternatives?
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Originally Posted By CMCctx: Also, is a Classified Defense RIS II wrench worth it if this is my only RIS II? Honestly if I get it chopped, pinned and welded they will have to build it up for me. Are there cheaper but not bendy alternatives? View Quote Fuck no. Find an old dd wrench. Actually I'll look to see if I have spares, if I do I'll throw it in your box. |
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I think this is as far as im going to take this. Maybe...
I did lose a couple stickers though. 20210306_101239 by brandon hobock, on Flickr" /> 20210306_101232 by brandon hobock, on Flickr" /> |
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Originally Posted By CMCctx: Selfishly I'm glad you didn't! It's supposed to be here Monday. Now the true test to see if I can stick to my original plan and wait until the barrel is chopped, or get excited and bolt it all up then use the excuse of it's just easier to leave it alone. Side note: WTF USPS. I mailed something Monday that still isn't delivered, yet this part is shipped yesterday and scheduled to be here Monday. Different routes, sure. USPS just sucks lately. View Quote Dude i have zero trust for them. After my barrel disappeared I almost had an anxiety attack over the Elcan.. 300 dollars i can live with 1200... I'd probably throw up |
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20210306_111913 by brandon hobock, on Flickr" /> 20210306_111903 by brandon hobock, on Flickr" /> The white primer/paint what ever its being difficult lol It looks soo good |
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Originally Posted By CMCctx: Selfishly I'm glad you didn't! It's supposed to be here Monday. Now the true test to see if I can stick to my original plan and wait until the barrel is chopped, or get excited and bolt it all up then use the excuse of it's just easier to leave it alone. Side note: WTF USPS. I mailed something Monday that still isn't delivered, yet this part is shipped yesterday and scheduled to be here Monday. Different routes, sure. USPS just sucks lately. View Quote It's nice to have a lot no./dated rail. They aren't too common. I'm hoping to find a marked non fsb m4 ris ii. I want to run a ta01 on it and the fsb shadow can get on my nerves. Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: <a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51009390227_ddbc4ff367_b.jpg" >[url]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51009390227_ddbc4ff367_b.jpg519 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/153391912@N04/]brandon hobock">https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51009390227_ddbc4ff367_b.jpg">[url=https://flic.kr/p/2kHwszi]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51009390227_ddbc4ff367_b.jpg519 by brandon hobock, on Flickr <a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51008586238_9eeca3971f_k.jpg" >[url]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51008586238_9eeca3971f_k.jpg20210306_111913 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/153391912@N04/]brandon hobock">https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51008586238_9eeca3971f_k.jpg">[url=https://flic.kr/p/2kHskzq]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51008586238_9eeca3971f_k.jpg20210306_111913 by brandon hobock, on Flickr <a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51009293096_ed3ad33ee9_k.jpg" >[url]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51009293096_ed3ad33ee9_k.jpg20210306_111903 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/153391912@N04/]brandon hobock">https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51009293096_ed3ad33ee9_k.jpg">[url=https://flic.kr/p/2kHvXGC]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51009293096_ed3ad33ee9_k.jpg20210306_111903 by brandon hobock, on Flickr The white primer/paint what ever its being difficult lol It looks soo good View Quote Nooo! You just scrubbed off half it's value. It's like an old coin, or gun, the patina (paintina) is what holds it all together. Literally. |
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr: Don't get me started on usps... against my better judgement I sent another m.o. to a different seller and it better get there. Haven't had a good track record lately. It's nice to have a lot no./dated rail. They aren't too common. I'm hoping to find a marked non fsb m4 ris ii. I want to run a ta01 on it and the fsb shadow can get on my nerves. Nooo! You just scrubbed off half it's value. It's like an old coin, or gun, the patina (paintina) is what holds it all together. Literally. View Quote I couldn't do it man... But i didn't do a great job though, 90% of the mount is still spray paint lol |
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr: Don't get me started on usps... against my better judgement I sent another m.o. to a different seller and it better get there. Haven't had a good track record lately. It's nice to have a lot no./dated rail. They aren't too common. I'm hoping to find a marked non fsb m4 ris ii. I want to run a ta01 on it and the fsb shadow can get on my nerves. Nooo! You just scrubbed off half it's value. It's like an old coin, or gun, the patina (paintina) is what holds it all together. Literally. View Quote I really need to get another ACOG for this build. I keep going back and forth on whether or not I should have ripped it from the MRE. The shit just works with that setup and I feel like I'm tempting the GWOT gods by not just accepting their good graces. |
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Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: I couldn't do it man... But i didn't do a great job though, 90% of the mount is still spray paint lol View Quote Originally Posted By CMCctx: I really need to get another ACOG for this build. I keep going back and forth on whether or not I should have ripped it from the MRE. The shit just works with that setup and I feel like I'm tempting the GWOT gods by not just accepting their good graces. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr: I honestly can't believe you got it that far. That paint had bonded with the optic! What'd you say you used on it? Gotta go with what feels right! View Quote Mostly rubbing alcohol and a plastic bristle scrub brush. I did use acetone and steel wire brush on a couple spots though. I love salty paint, but idk, i love the way the su230 looks natural more. |
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Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Mostly rubbing alcohol and a plastic bristle scrub brush. I did use acetone and steel wire brush on a couple spots though. I love salty paint, but idk, i love the way the su230 looks natural more. View Quote Ya, they are a nice shade of fde if you can call it that. I'd call it more of a bronze finish.I'm surprised you didn't use citristrip. I've had really good luck with that stuff. |
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Well I suck at soldering, went to zero and one of the contacts broke under recoil. Mine was stiff as shit as well.
Does ATI really do no questions asked repair? It might be worth it just to send it off. |
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Originally Posted By CMCctx: Selfishly I'm glad you didn't! It's supposed to be here Monday. Now the true test to see if I can stick to my original plan and wait until the barrel is chopped, or get excited and bolt it all up then use the excuse of it's just easier to leave it alone. Side note: WTF USPS. I mailed something Monday that still isn't delivered, yet this part is shipped yesterday and scheduled to be here Monday. Different routes, sure. USPS just sucks lately. View Quote Had $4000 worth of guns go missing for 2weeks. One was a 300wm bolt and the package was 48” long how in TF do you lose a 4’ box I’ll never know. |
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Retired Army OIF/OEF No one will know the violence it took to become this gentle
NEEDED: Surefire 310r, Dawson Rail for 1911, Caspian or Series 70 frame |
Originally Posted By Dyzastr: Ya, they are a nice shade of fde if you can call it that. I'd call it more of a bronze finish.I'm surprised you didn't use citristrip. I've had really good luck with that stuff. View Quote I didn't want it to take too much off honestly. Like the mount is almost completely paint still. I do need to figure out the white paint. That crap is being difficult. |
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Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: I didn't want it to take too much off honestly. Like the mount is almost completely paint still. I do need to figure out the white paint. That crap is being difficult. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: Originally Posted By Dyzastr: Ya, they are a nice shade of fde if you can call it that. I'd call it more of a bronze finish.I'm surprised you didn't use citristrip. I've had really good luck with that stuff. I didn't want it to take too much off honestly. Like the mount is almost completely paint still. I do need to figure out the white paint. That crap is being difficult. |
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My first AR that has gone through so many changes over the years. I think the only things left from the original are the upper, lower, buffer tube and some of the LPK.
It started life as a Stag 2T with 16” barrel with A2 front sight and a Midwest drop in quad rail. Now has a WOA SS 16” barrel, Midwest FF rail, Daniel defense gas block, Larue MBT trigger, Seekins ambi safety, AIM NIB BCG, Badger Condition 1 Mount holding a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x24 scope. Not pictured is the Silencerco Omega that goes on the ASR brake. It has Magpul Pro 45 degree backups, but I might change that to a offset red dot. Attached File |
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I'm going through all 800+ pages on the B2 thread. Please tell me someone somewhere used a 249f on one. Bonus points for a FSB flavor. Y'all know I gotta keep this shit weird.
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Got a new magpul bipod for this beauty, it’ll probably end up on another gun when I get a bipod mount for a Harris. Attached File
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Originally Posted By DackJaniels: Got a new magpul bipod for this beauty, it’ll probably end up on another gun when I get a bipod mount for a Harris. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/400604/20A7AB2F-FF1F-49F1-8D81-405FB1AD4AD0_jpe-1857821.JPG View Quote This may be the first dd rail ive seen with an AEM5 set up. I like it |
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Originally Posted By Brandonbeezy: This may be the first dd rail ive seen with an AEM5 set up. I like it View Quote Here’s an old build of mine with a MK18 RIS Attached File |
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Creator of the most viewed EE thread in ARFCOM history.
https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/-ARCHIVED-THREAD-Weird-EE-Read-post-count/5-2100843/?page=1 |
Originally Posted By cdholmes: Here’s an old build of mine with a MK18 RIS https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/414212/D235678B-C877-4555-A557-3AF5B585B828_jpe-1857948.JPG View Quote Ohhh that is soo good |
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The RIS II and AEM5 combos are very nice.
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