skeeter Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 What to do on Labor Day Weekend? How about build a new rifle.Finally got everything together for the assembly of my first .308, minus the BCG, which is in the mail now.Lets start off with some photos, I know how you guys like photos ;)[img width=810 height=607]http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh225/Polaris624/DSCN4320.jpg[img width=810 height=607]http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh225/Polaris624/DSCN4494.jpgI must confess, I did assemble the lower a few weeks back as I became impatient and the fact that I had parts enough to do so. You might notice the change in color from blk to OD green. I just wish Magpul made the .308 mags in OD green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 It seems I forgot to list parts that I used, well heres a quick list;(modified to reflect the final parts list as assembled)Tactical Machining stripped lowerDPMS stripped upperBCM Mod 4 Chrg handle20" SS barrel 1:10 twist (Brand is a Hole that is Black with Weaponry)JP VTAC 15" handguardJP Enterprises Bennie Cooley muzzle deviceFulton Armory LPKFulton Armory upper partsDPMS chrome BCGMagpul PRS StockErgo Ambi GripMillett TRS-1Warne Maxima Fixed Rings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 The reciever nut went on and lined up almost spot on, only backed it off about a gnats hair to get the gas tube to line up.[img width=810 height=607]http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh225/Polaris624/DSCN4499.jpgAs you guys might remember I posted some questions about which wrench is needed for this barrel nut, well it turns out its the same one used on a standard AR15. So I took my YHM freefloat tube wrench and cut a 3/8 hole in it for the torque wrnech to fit into it and shazaam! worked like a champ. I am not sure what type steel YHM used on that wrench but let me tell you that was a pain in the rump to punch out. Took three attempts on three different machines and broke 2 bits in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 After getting the barrel nut torqed to spec, the burs on the barrel nut didnt allow the gas tube to fit right, so following the instructions that JP posted on thier site I just took out the dremel and carefully cut it down just a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 All that was left was to twist on the muzzle brake and slide on the handguard.[img width=810 height=607]http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh225/Polaris624/DSCN4502.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 And here it is in all its glory, :D[img width=810 height=607]http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh225/Polaris624/DSCN4505.jpg[img width=810 height=607]http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh225/Polaris624/DSCN4504.jpgNow all I need is some glass and some rings. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Nice build, man, and good job. <thumbsup> You'll notice the Magpul grip leaves a little lip right at the trigger guard - that will bother you down the road, especially on a heavy round-count day. That's easy to get rid of, and it's one of the first things I did to mine. There are details in this thread, here:http://308ar.com/forum/dpms-lr-308-general-technical-discussion/lr308-self-build/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Huh, you are correct, funny I didnt notice that before. Thats going to be delt with today.Thanks for bringing that to my attention <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Hey Skeeter! Way to go...nice piece! <thumbsup> Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Nice, I like it. Those VTAC handguards look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Got the BCG in the mail today, I hope to get some range time this weekend. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 LOL @ the beer on your 'smithing table. Nice way to spend Labor Day dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted September 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 LOL @ the beer on your 'smithing table. Nice way to spend Labor Day dude!hmmm, missed one, I thought I cleared them all off before taking pictures. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted September 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Went to the range and performed the barrel break in process and the gun fired flawlessly. 5 rounds, wet patch, dry patch till clean... repeat for a few boxes of ammo. Ran the PMC 10$ boxes. I didnt really care about accuracy as I dont have any optics on it yet, just point shoot and inspect how the rifle fires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rt7 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Nice rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted October 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 OK, got the glass on it and bore sighted.A few bullets loaded for testing, various 150gr Barnes TSX, and 168gr TSX with several different powders and charges.[img width=810 height=607]http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh225/Polaris624/DSCN4556.jpgAlso traded out the MIAD for an Ergo Ambi, I think I like it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Looks Awesome I like itAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraveMrWhite Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Well, it's good to see someone else had the same idea! Now I have instructions to follow, thanks! Just waiting on my 15.5" JPE tube to finish it off and then upgrade the optic and I'll be done! I went with the CAA grip for comfiness. I have one question on the tube: could I use the railed standard gasblock on the 7.62 Oracle or do I need a low profile gas block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Another outstanding build,I like it brother skeeter. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I have one question on the tube: could I use the railed standard gasblock on the 7.62 Oracle or do I need a low profile gas block?If you are planning on having the hand-guard cover your gas block, it is more than likely you will need to get one that is low profile. Ofcourse, it really depends on the dimensions of the one you have. FWIW, The JP VTAC tube is smaller in diameter than most hand guards, which will limit what you can use. I used a standard low profile gas block and it works great. If you choose to go with the JP VTAC, you wont be sorry about your choice, I have really enjoyed mine! <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineralman55 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Sharp build. I do like that handguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr69er Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Wow nice looking build, congrats...Looks like you just barely hadenough room for scope clearance...Sweet build though non the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 That is a really good looking set-up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted September 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Wow nice looking build, congrats...Looks like you just barely hadenough room for scope clearance...Sweet build though non the less.Yes, the original rings were too short, had to get the taller set. Thanks for the kind words 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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