[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Starting new build

Posted: 7/18/2004 3:52:01 PM EDT

Decided to start a Varmint type project using another one of my MEGA lower/upper combos. Got the RRA lower kit installed w/o any problems, took all of 15 minutes.

Ordered a Wilson 24" SS barrel in 1:8 twist from RRA but they are on back order. As soon as I get it, the upper and barrel are off to Bushmaster for the Varminter style free-float tube. I asked RR if I could get thebarrel w/o the gas black already installed and they could not tell me for sure. I hope it comes un-installed to help Bushmaster out some. So far, istalling the gas block and FF tube is something I am not prepared to do myself.

Have not decided yet on stock or optics. Anyone have a build with the Wilson SS barrel??

Posted: 7/18/2004 5:33:21 PM EDT

[#1]

Bow,

If you can put together a lower then you damn sure can assemble a barrel and upper receiver. I would strongy encourage you to do this youreslf. It's not a big deal.

YOU will do a better job building YOUR rifle than anyone else will.

CMOS

Posted: 7/18/2004 6:59:47 PM EDT

[#2]

I didn't build it but i have a RRA upper and lower, I bought the 24"1:8 wilson , all I put together was the lower. But with the BH 68 gr blue box it shoots .27 - .3 @ 100 all day. I love it.

Enjoy the new AR when your finished.

Posted: 7/19/2004 4:14:54 AM EDT

[#3]

CMOS... thanks for the vote of confidence. I have built my own uppers and lowers but removing and replacing the gas block is something that I simply don't want to get involved with.

I have seen posts on here that discuss the issues with gas blocks/FS bases so I am gonna let someone with the tools who is better prepared than I do it.

Now if RRA sends me the barrel asembly w/o the gas block already installed, I may then scratch my ass a little and consider it.

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