Buget 300 blk build....

[AngelDeVille]

So I have a whole bunch of 30 cal bullets, and a spare upper, so that's excuse enough to build a new AR.

I plan to SBR this and another pistol I built once my trust is finished.

I have an Ares 9" barrel and BCG on the way, it should be here Thursday.

I have a Primary Arms advanced micro dot to put on it, but with the tubular handguard I'll skip back up sights.

The handguard measures 12.5" so depending on the flash hider/brake I'll need to cut it down a little.

The handguard has an anschutz rail, so accessories are gonna suck, so I made a handstop out of a Glock mag floor plate so I don't accidentally stick my hand in front of the barrel.

The only thing I don't have yet is the flash hider, I'm not sure how I want to proceed.

There is a linear aluminum 1"x4.5" that will eliminate the need for modifying the handguard, but it's $45

I can get a Troy Claymore for $55 and I'll have to take about 2" off the handguard.

Someday I want an AAC suppressor, but no time soon, I can get a 51 tooth for under $90, and I'll still have to mod the handguard. Plus I won't have the flash down range like with a linear.

I'm also looking at a krinkov style, the cheap ones are 1 piece aluminum and don't work as well as the heavy (10+oz) 3 piece steel. Anyone tried these? The cheap ones are $25 the expensive around $50.

Any recommendations on the brake/hider?

[98Z5V]

I did a 9" rail on the same barrel.  The rail (mounted) is longer than the barrel.  I used the AAC Single Chamber Brake.  It can be a little tough to find, but Midway had it in stock for around $55.

 

Works like a damn champ.  <thumbsup>

 

 

 

 

 

[shibiwan]

We use these brakes on our builds:

 

Works nicely for a SBR/Pistol build for around $60 (that's MSRP - PM me for forum price). :D

[98Z5V]

^^^^  AAAAAAND DEN!   That thing runs like a swiss watch, too.   I can vouch for the brake he uses.  <thumbsup>

[AngelDeVille]

I have seen that brake before and I think I'd rather go with a linear type.

I ended up buying a multi piece krinkov style for $30, I may be able to get away without modding the handguard.

[AngelDeVille]

Ok, more than a little PO'd right now, it took 10 days from the time I placed my Ares Armor order to the time of its arrival, and I was ok with that. (3 days to ship, 7 to arrive, less than a 900 mile trip)

So my barrel, BCG, and gas tube arrive today and I'm getting ready to install it on my upper and I inspect the bore, and there's a lump of something in there. It looks like a lump of coating. I run a brush several times, and it doesn't budge.

So I call customer service and they want to send a return label, have me send it back, and after they receive the return, then send me my replacement.

So if turn-around remains constant I'm looking at 30 days from order placement to final assembly.

I did point this out, and the replacement is being sent WITH the return label, but under threat that I'd be charged for both if the other doesn't arrive.

I know I have heard a lot of good things about them on here, but right now I'm not too terribly happy.

[98Z5V]

They'll take care of you - how far in was that lump?

[Robocop1051]

They can't all be Rainier Arms and Brownells...

Just sayin

[MikedaddyH]

They'll take care of you - how far in was that lump?

Damm ! At the first opportunity ... The new toy is volunteered for service.

So what are you going to do .... LOOK at IT. LOL !

[AngelDeVille]

They'll take care of you - how far in was that lump?

It's about an inch or so past the chamber, it's raised enough I wouldn't send a projectile after it.

Now I have 300 rounds with nothing to do...

[MikedaddyH]

I would bet, its from the gas port hole shavings that got coated.

[AngelDeVille]

I would bet, its from the gas port hole shavings that got coated.

What's this world coming to? Can't even shave your gas hole without everyone hearing about it....

[392heminut]

Now I have 300 rounds with nothing to do...

Angel, ship that stuff down here to Deming and I'll take care of it for you! <thumbsup> <lmao>

[AngelDeVille]

Angel, ship that stuff down here to Deming and I'll take care of it for you!

USPS move faster than usual.....

[392heminut]

Damn the luck! <lmao>

[AngelDeVille]

I have cut down, angled and indexed the screw on handguard.

Next I need to attach the rail section, front sight and pin the handguard so it doesn't rotate.

I'm trying to decide if I want to paint it FDE/coyote. I may just krylon the handguard.

[AngelDeVille]

So I got the handguard pinned, the rail section mounted and the sling swivel stud in place.

I did buy a can of FDEish camo paint at Wally World, so now I got to figger out the scheme.

Edited May 1, 2015 by AngelDeVille

[shibiwan]

Hey, what's the bottom of my Sig SP2022 magazine doing at the bottom of your handguard?  <lmao>  <laughs>

 

[AngelDeVille]

Hey, what's the bottom of my Sig SP2022 magazine doing at the bottom of your handguard?  <lmao>  <laughs>

 

It's a Pearce mag extension from a Glock. The handguard has a schuetzen rifle slot and it's not to conducive to modern accessories. So I had to improvise a handstop.

[AngelDeVille]

Shot it this weekend!  put about 100 down the pipe.

 

I can't stop smiling!

 

I sighted the red dot high at 25 yrs, and dead on at 25 with the Matech rear at 200.

 

I eyeballed the front sight mounting just right and only had a little front sight adjustment to get it on.

 

Once I settle on a load  I plan on a 50 yard zero with the red dot, and I'll see what the matech will do at it's different elevation settings.

 

 a few chambering problems, in the first 5-10 rounds I contribute to the bolt being super tight in the carrier. a huge slathering of oil and she ran flawless for the rest of the session.

 

I'll break out the FDE paint this next weekend.

Edited May 11, 2015 by AngelDeVille