jrtmasp Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) Well I finally got off my @ss and started making some progress with an expected finish time around April '16. That's largely due to the bank account depleting quality parts I plan on putting into this little monster. I'm starting with a Seekins Precision SP223 lower and their IRMT-R upper. This is what I have as tentative ideas on some of the rest:*I'm staying clear of the shiny look for BCG and barrel, etc... Seekins Precision MCSR M-Lok Rail System 12” Seekins Precision Low Mass Bolt Carrier Group Magpul CTR stock and MOE or MIAD Magpul grip Clint Buffer LPK and buffer tube will probably be standard leading manufacture quality stuff but I haven’t decided on the brand.Undecided for a charging handle Undecided for a 14.5” barrel medium weight match grade barrel Undecided for iron sights Undecided for a comp or brake This will likely be my AR15 "Eleanor" so I'm not putting any temporary low quality stuff in. I will buy the handguard within a month or so and send the handguard, receiver group set, and maybe a few other smaller parts out for cerakoting. I envision a black and either OD green or gray combo look. There are a few other colors I'm thinking of so I'm not jumping the proverbial gun just yet. Unforunately, the time lapse in buying the upper and lower receiver parts has made this color thing a must for me because the anodizing is "off" but that's also the super anal retentive side of me too. I'd appreciate some recommendations. Thank you Edited June 28, 2015 by jrtmasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.308LiteHunter Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Pickup a MechArmor Defense CH. I think the forum discount is still available. I have a couple and they are sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Pickup a MechArmor Defense CH. I think the forum discount is still available. I have a couple and they are sweet! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrtmasp Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Pickup a MechArmor Defense CH. I think the forum discount is still available. I have a couple and they are sweet! Thank you, I decided to buy it for that great price. I was definitely considering a larger charging handle anyways and initially put a BMCGunfighter CH high on my list. I like the look of the raptor but thought it's a bit too compact for what I wanted. Edited June 29, 2015 by jrtmasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrtmasp Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 With the buffer, what are recommendations for it? I used a heavy buffer on my AR308 and love it. I know Clint has them for AR15s but is it a bit of an overkill? I don't want to deal with the typical springing noise of a standard buffer/spring in this but was also considering a JP Silent Captured Spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaRKle! Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 With the buffer, what are recommendations for it? I used a heavy buffer on my AR308 and love it. I know Clint has them for AR15s but is it a bit of an overkill? I don't want to deal with the typical springing noise of a standard buffer/spring in this but was also considering a JP Silent Captured Spring. Depends on the gas port size and location on your barrel. Once you figure out which barrel you're getting then we can look at buffers. It'll either be an H or H2 buffer though, and if going A5 system, A5H2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrtmasp Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Depends on the gas port size and location on your barrel. Once you figure out which barrel you're getting then we can look at buffers. It'll either be an H or H2 buffer though, and if going A5 system, A5H2. I hear ya. My knowledge of that is limited. I haven't finalized what type of barrel yet. I like a few of the Noveske barrels but there are plenty out there that are about as good or better for cheaper. The only definite is I want to keep it at 14.5. I won't ever be running this suppressed so that makes gas block and some smaller choices easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrtmasp Posted July 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 MechArmor CH is impressive. I'll be able to judge better after some shooting drills but it looks gtg. Thanks for the recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 I have that CH on both 5.56 and .308 damn good kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrtmasp Posted September 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) All I can say is this lower receiver is an absolute pain in the F-ing @ss to complete. The billet design allowed Seekins to over-engineer this puppy beyond belief. Every time I thought I'd be able to complete something easily, BAM, it made me feel like I was all thumbs. My main issues came with the rear take-down pin and trigger install. There are these bizarre tiny allen wrench (.50) screws all over the place. I remember my Mega Arms and other standard lowers going much smoother. Let's just say, these little screws prevented fast installs for those two parts that are usually completed rather quick. In the end, it's all good because this AR15 looks insanely beautiful. I absolutely love it so far. Kudos to Magpul with their 45 PRO offsets too. They seem to be better constructed than I originally would have given them credit for. I'm not as much of a fan of Seekins matching ambi safety selector. It's longer than a standard one but my thumb easily slips over it. It's nice but doesn't compare to Battle Arms BADASS selectors. Now I just have to buy the barrel, buffer assembly, brake, and handguard. Edited September 21, 2015 by jrtmasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Glen Seekins builds some very, very nice stuff. I have a crap-ton of it all combined onto one rifle. It's awesome - good job on that, brother - you'll love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Secsy. SWFA had some great deals on rebranded seekins receiver sets. That stock looks way better with the extended pad on it. Gives it some substance. Edited September 22, 2015 by blue109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrtmasp Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Glen Seekins builds some very, very nice stuff. I have a crap-ton of it all combined onto one rifle. It's awesome - good job on that, brother - you'll love it.Thank you, now to just wait to see which goes on sale first...a Noveske Afghan 14.5 or LaRue Stealth 14.5 barrel. Those two are still the front runners. My decision is not set in stone but I like what they offer for the price without going completely custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrtmasp Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Secsy. SWFA had some great deals on rebranded seekins receiver sets. That stock looks way better with the extended pad on it. Gives it some substance.Thanks, I loved the beefier look too. It definitely wasn't to reduce the recoil. I'm a big fan of the friction lock and overall look of the CTR stocks. I might have to change the Magpul PROs to my AR308 due to there being no room to move the rear sight. It's rather long when folded and the billet upper locks it into a single spot. Fortunately, I don't see the charging handle clearance being an issue. I'm a righty anyways even though its ambi. I doubt I'll have problems zeroing it even with this problem. The handguard will either be the Seekins 12 inch or 15 inch which depends on the length of the flash hider or comp I go with. I wish they had a 14. Edited October 3, 2015 by jrtmasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Lookin good J. She's coming together pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Way to go brother J.Hope you and family are are well. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrtmasp Posted October 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Way to go brother J.Hope you and family are are well. :)Thanks, everything is going well. Hopefully all is well on your end too. Basement cleaning is helping find new little add-ons I forgot I bought last year. I just have to keep it as simple as possible before it begins looking like a Christmas tree. I'm nearly sold on one of these two scopes, one being much much easier on the wallet:http://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-vx-r-patrol-illuminated-riflescope-1-25-4x20mm.htmlhttp://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-mark-6-1-6x20mm-illuminated-reticle-rifle-scope.html*Unless there is a massive sale, I might have to settle for the cheaper one for the time being until I get the 10 other guns I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrtmasp Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Almost done...just waiting on Larue for the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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