Matt.Cross

Aggh, darn it. :( Well, I'll pat myself on the back for the effort anyways... <laughs> Seriously, I am looking for a good quality AR-15 style lower if anyone knows where they can be gotten inexpensively.

You could sell it to me!!! I'm looking for a lower on the cheap, I wanna build a 7.62x39 for plinking & ammo burning.

I started a new thread and posted pics here so that we can keep track. I will edit my post to link back to these posts so everyone else can keep track.

This will be a new thread regarding the changeout of my standard rifle-length DPMS FFT to the JP VTAC FFT. This discussion originally began here. Included are pictures of the stock FFT. Pictures of the changeout process and the end result will follow. The rifle as it is now: [img width=800 height=600]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/jm_cross/img1270004187354.jpg [img width=800 height=600]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/jm_cross/img1270004187787.jpg

That's a huge relief. The rep I talked to from DPMS said that their Multi-Tool would work for everything except for FFT removal for everything from the 5.56 to the .308. I'm a little worried though, I'd like to see a diagram of the stock FFT disassembled or some pics or something.... It looks like getting the thing off isn't gonna be much fun.

I'm not sure what the current barrel nut is, as the FFT has not come off yet. The wrench I purchased is for the barrel nut for my VTAC. What do I need to know about the stock FFT that came on my LR308? Does it have a proprietary barrel nut or anything?

I ordered mine on the 21st, it's due to arrive on the 30th. Their turn-around times are OK as long as your item is in stock. If not, they're not going to tell you unless you call and ask about your order, but their customer service is good enough that you can get free hats and stuff out of your unfortunate wait. ;) :D Oh, I found a $15 and some change all told. Not bad, not bad at all.

It is indeed cheaper, also out of stock ;) I ordered one, I figure I will be needing it for future modifications/builds, so it's a worthwhile investment. All I need now is an Armorer's Wrench and I'll be all set. Anyone looking to get rid of one?

It's GORGEOUS!! <munch> ..... and I own one ;D ;D ;D I got my 2" picatinny today, once my claw comes in the VTAC is going on my favorite paper puncher.

Amen to that!! It is worth EVERY PENNY too, I might add!

Put a drop-in trigger in it is my recommendation. Having done it yourself and learning a thing or two from it is the best feeling in the world. It also means you can tell your buds, "Hey, I do MY OWN trigger work."

Happy to have you Scott!! Welcome to the home for folks with AR addictions. ;)

I'm pretty much gonna disregard all the results of the break-in, as it was just cheap crap that served more to break the gun in and get me some valuable range time breaking bad habits. I guess I'll hold onto the good stuff till my claw comes in and I get the tube on the gun. Maybe shoot some Walmart special ammo in the mean time....

LoL My 2" picatinny for the bipod is sitting at the local UPS depot waiting for me to come pick it up. Apparently JP managed to somehow botch my shipping information for the backordered part. Doesn't matter though, my reciever claw is on it's way, and until I get it my VTAC tube won't be going on anyways. I'm kinda undecided about whether or not to install the VTAC before I start doing my comparisons with the match ammo. Any thoughts?

... such is the price of happiness. No, I didn't mean that figuratively. ;D

Try at least one before you ever spend the money on anything more expensive... I bought this one and it has performed flawlessly, and has exactly 203 rounds of LR308 vindication behind it. It's 100% clutz friendly too, I haven't babied this scope and it hasn't budged from zero, except of course when I'm fine-tuning with the 1/8" turrets! <thumbsup>

Roger that! <thumbsup> To each his own, I guess I'm a little partial to my Mueller... I hope I wasn't coming off as a jerk, I just didn't have a good experience with that particular manufacturer. I'm all about saving money so long as the product meets or exceeds the requirements. Good find bro!

That IS inexpensive! Unfortunately, I have already owned one BSA scope and it wasn't worth the effort it took to throw it away.

I certainly agree with your principle, but what about when you get home from work? ???

That is exactly what DPMS recommends for the .308, straight from their shop personnel. When installing aftermarket float tubes, the manufacturers sometimes recommend using a stainless brush to remove the teflon from the receiver threads before replacing the float tube nut. That may help you gain a slightly better foothold in final holding ability. Also remember that the stock FFT was loctited when it shipped out.

I've noticed that there are frequently enough of us on at one time that we could maintain a nice conversation in real-time if we had a shoutbox or chat channel. I'd be happy to help out in whatever way I can if you guys decide you want one. <dontknow>

*sigh* That makes me wanna puke.... <laughs> <lmao> J/K of course, awesome shooting brother, makes me really eager to run some match ammo through my pipe!!

Welcome to the house of bad company!!! ;D Make yourself right at home here in the institution, and keep us posted on anything and everything AR.

I bet with just one more person mentioning a .338, 98Z5V will not be able to withstand his own lust, and will be posting build pics within another week.

I went with the 168's for both loads, for the sake of comparison consistency. I will be going back and doing comparisons on the heavier weights later. I'm trying to start at the weight that has consistently gotten the best overall reviews in my particular gun, and that just happens to be the 168. I will definitely be trying some 175's at some point though, particularly when I start stepping up to much longer yardages.