Fast_Caddy Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 :auto:Hi, all, I'm starting a new 308 (or something) build with a matched Matrix 762 set, due in Friday. Figured I'd be much better off to join a forum such as this where there are lots of seasoned vets here to bounce things off... This is my first post in this forum, and I'm looking forward to getting to know some folks here. I was a contributor on another gun forum back when building AKs was all the rage, even helped a few members who thought the process of bending an AK receiver flat was a bit too daunting without a press and fancy jig... I've since trained my attention to AR style weapons and I've built a 5.56 from scratch (Anderson upper/lower), so while I'm certainly not a pro, I'm not completely green, either. So maybe with a little help, and a few of you good folks sharing some of your experience, I'm on the way to a nice rifle build. I promise to return the favor if there's something helpful that I can share! ~F.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 FC welcome from AZ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malig8r Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Welcome to the forum from Washington, the wet side of the state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Welcome aboard...okay so lets get busy buying some stuff :) wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Welcome from AZ ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast_Caddy Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Welcome aboard...okay so lets get busy buying some stuff :) wash HAHA! That's my dilemma right now... I actually bought the 762 set and a 556 set from Matrix as well. I just thought the big guy would want a little brother to keep him company in the safe... So It's probably going to be a .308 or .338 and a 6.5 grendel, trying to keep them looking as closely related as possible. I'm thinking of going with the Matrix handguards for both... I found a 556 (13.5 inch with barrel nut) set for 62 bucks shipped, should be here tomorrow. I'm wondering if the same handguard will fit the .308 with an Armalite nut, I'll be able to tell when the receivers get here. So I'll be buying for 2, and will probably try to get the big guy done first, but we'll see what parts availability and price looks like. I'm trying to get the most accurate rifle I can build while maximizing my greenbacks. I might splurge on the barrels, though. What do you guys think of the JP barrel/bolt combos from midway? A bit spendy, but if they are a good investment I may go that route... ~F.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolndie7 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Welcome FC. Man, you just jumped out of a plane with this project(s) These guys are gonna squeeze every dollar out <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 FC, welcome. I can't wait to pick your brain on AK stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Doubt the Armalitennut will fit ,different thread pitch. I have two in my parts bin.Will check when I get home.Also have RRA ñut will check that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Welcome from central Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guruofhotrod Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Doubt the Armalitennut will fit ,different thread pitch. I have two in my parts bin.Will check when I get home.Also have RRA ñut will check that too. The Matrix 7.62 upper uses a barrel nut with the Armalite AR10 thread size - the handguard is likely different from the Matrix AR15 though. Edited May 27, 2015 by guruofhotrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Might be a problem with the id/od by an 1/8". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast_Caddy Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 FC, welcome. I can't wait to pick your brain on AK stuff. That shouldn't take too long! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Welcome from MD Caddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansRey Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Welcome from Colorado! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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unforgiven Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Welcome from Indiana brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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