lablover Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) My First Build That didn't take long at all. Not much different then 223 build......... I went to the local gun shop where I got everything to swap out the gas block. I brought everything with me and asked the owner..."I don't suppose you have any headspace gauges" Sure do he says...Woooohooooo. Got the barrel headspaced on the spot and she's good to go. That being said it gave me the OK to start the build...Then finish it..LOL. I think I may have had one screw up but won't know until I get to the range......I think my gas block dipole I did was a skosh off. There is 2 set screws so I only rippled the barrel for only one of the screws just in case I screwed it up. Anywho pics below and I have a few questions. 1. Why am I freakin about shooting it now..Little paranoid. Not sure why? I need to double check everything. 2. I really need som e lube on this bad boy. Pulling on that charging handle that springs sounds rough big time. And, it aint the easiest to pull back...Big bolt..not 223 right! 3. I have a surefire break that is also a mount for the can......Someday....... No way I want to rock set that thing on yet until I know the gas block is all well and everything else is golden. I'd hate to have rock set that thing in and then have to change the gas block or something. Can I just torque the break as well as the gas block down for the first several range sessions? 4. Any function checks I should worry about? Please, any reminders or things I need to keep an eye open for. New 308 build for me so I'm not so shire about it all. Anywho, here are the pics...the stock is a temp until I can get a Magpul PRS Mega Arms Megalithic upper and lower (set) Mega Arms 20" Barrel BCM GAs Block..Fixed Surefire SFMB-762 Muzzle Break LMT BCG and Bolt Vortex Viper pst 6-24 FFP ADM 20 MOA rings and Base set Giesslee 2 stage Match trigger Not sure what I might of forgot? Like I said, I was shocked it all went together pretty well. I will say the 65 lbs of torque made my butt pucker....and I had to do it 3 times...Set, loosen, Set, loosen Set....Fuggin sweating my a$$ off the whole time. Yes, I used a home made jig that I made and love but damn that was scary... Edited May 11, 2015 by lablover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Looking good lab defitnetly lube it up and let er rip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Lol. Ill admit I closed my eyes on the first shot when I built my 308. If it headspaced and you are using factory ammo, you have nothing to worry about. Maybe take a peek and make sure it's fully in battery before you pull the trigger. Get yourself some mobile1 and soak that carrier down. Grab 100 rounds of cheap decent ammo (we have had good results with ZQI from wally world) and bang away. Nice looking gun. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Nice build, ^^^what blue said with the Mobile1, put your BCG in a small container & cover with Mobile1 full synthetic until you're ready to go to the range & then run it wet. 1st. shot w/one in the chamber & empty mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lablover Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Is it ok to "NOT" rockset or locktite the gas block or muzzle break before I know its good to go. I haven't even shot it yet and already am debating going with an adjustable block...LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lablover Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 CRAP! Ijust realized that low pro gas block exposed out front like that might not be a good idea......Any suggestions for a adj. a bit more heavy duty. Now I know why everyone likes 18" barrels...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 That Seekins gas block is solid! you don't need to be concerned about it not being under the handguard. You could get a longer handguard if it makes you feel better. Also yes you can fire it without locktite or rockset , just keep an eye on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lablover Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 That Seekins gas block is solid! you don't need to be concerned about it not being under the handguard. You could get a longer handguard if it makes you feel better. Also yes you can fire it without locktite or rockset , just keep an eye on it. Longer hand guard is not an option..Its all Monolthic...OR Megalithic. It aint gonna grow...LOL I'm fine with it really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Is it ok to "NOT" rockset or locktite the gas block or muzzle break before I know its good to go. I haven't even shot it yet and already am debating going with an adjustable block...LMAO Perfectly fine. Sling Lead. <thumbsup> DAMN nice looking rifle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Nice looking rifle . 20" or 18"or 16" , if you have a rifle length gas system , it will stick out from under your 12" hand guard . Not a big deal , I like them uncovered , keeps them cooler & you don't have to remove the Hand Guard to service them & if you have an adj. Gas Block , it makes easy adj.. Edited May 12, 2015 by survivalshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Great looking build there lab. Go run her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTXshooter Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Great job on the build! Listen to the advice above and when your done at the range, you'll walk out with biggest sheet eating grin you've ever had. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Now that is a great looking gun! I'm guessing you have a lot of fun ahead of you! <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Another nice build here.Way to go brother. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 what BCG and muzzle brake are those? Looks sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaRKle! Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 what BCG and muzzle brake are those? Looks sharp.My First BuildMega Arms Megalithic upper and lower (set)Mega Arms 20" BarrelBCM GAs Block..FixedSurefire SFMB-762 Muzzle BreakLMT BCG and BoltVortex Viper pst 6-24 FFPADM 20 MOA rings and Base setGiesslee 2 stage Match triggerNot sure what I might of forgot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 ha, glossed over that, sorry. i didnt know the lmt came in stainless/NiB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaRKle! Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 ha, glossed over that, sorry. i didnt know the lmt came in stainless/NiB.The LMT BCG is chromed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRA Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 DIG IT ... That is one impressive looking weapon. GREAT JOB !!! <thumbsup> <thumbsup> <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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