My M5E1 project

[Rsquared]

You can never go wrong with Larue. And this is coming from a guy with ADM mounts too.

Larue, Bobro, ADM......any of the three are pretty solid.

[jtallen83]

21 hours ago, ApexJunky said:

I’m also open to suggestions for a better scope mount.

These guys make a rock solid mount, full of features, and with some fantastic machine work. Small outfit so lots of stuff is made when ordered.

http://shop.aadmount.com/main.sc

 

[shooterrex]

This one works well for me.

Athlon Optics Cantilever Scope Mount 30 MM 20 MOA, black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FRQH46M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_i_4K9GK3D2VK3QNGTMCF2V

[ApexJunky]

*Bonus content*
 

Switched the flash hider out for a SEI USCG muzzle brake. 

 

 

 

 

[ApexJunky]

Just found the service rifles section and started a thread for the M1A.

[ApexJunky]

Currently taking this one apart for cerakote work. She will be all FDE with black accents.

[98Z5V]

15 hours ago, ApexJunky said:

Currently taking this one apart for cerakote work. She will be all FDE with black accents.

That's gonna be sexy...  

[ApexJunky]

6 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

That's gonna be sexy...  

 

Sure hope so.. I’m having my spare USP45 cerakoted with it to match.

[ApexJunky]

She’s naked! I don’t have an AR10 vice block so I’ll ask my local gunsmith remove the flash hider, barrel nut and the staked buffer tube nut.
 

 

Speaking of the cerakote job, this is the “vibe” I’ve requested for both the pistol and rifle to look like:

Magpul FDE & black hardware

 

Excited…

Edited May 18, 2022 by ApexJunky

[ApexJunky]

Question for the masses:

What is the proper gas port diameter?

I’m going to have it checked when it’s disassembled and, if necessary, opened up to the proper spec.

[Matt.Cross]

On 5/18/2022 at 9:36 AM, ApexJunky said:

Question for the masses:

What is the proper gas port diameter?

I’m going to have it checked when it’s disassembled and, if necessary, opened up to the proper spec.

What's your barrel length, gas system length, and GB journal diameter?

[ApexJunky]

2 minutes ago, Matt.Cross said:

What's your barrel length, gas system length, and GB journal diameter?

18”

rifle length 

.750

[Matt.Cross]

On 5/18/2022 at 9:50 AM, ApexJunky said:

18”

rifle length 

.750

I'd recommend .093",  paging @98Z5V for verification!

[ApexJunky]

Ready to go.

[98Z5V]

13 hours ago, Matt.Cross said:

I'd recommend .093",  paging @98Z5V for verification!

That's gonna be real close.  My numbers are 0.093"~0.096".

[Matt.Cross]

On 5/19/2022 at 12:13 AM, 98Z5V said:

That's gonna be real close.  My numbers are 0.093"~0.096".

Roger that, I was plugging the numbers for a .936 gas block journal, wasn't real sure which direction the number would be swayed by the gas block journal size.

[ApexJunky]

Rifle is still with my buddy and hasn’t been cerakoted just yet. We both work for the same facility that’s on about day 66? of a site wide turnaround. Needless to say, he’s tied up.

[ApexJunky]

Now it just needs to be reassembled! The stock didn’t come out great but I’m not super worried about it. Since it’s Magpul FDE cerakote, I may just buy one in FDE.

 

Purely an aesthetic item but I’m not sure if I like the black hand guard covers now. I’ll have to see it fully assembled to be sure.

Edited November 20, 2022 by ApexJunky

[Rsquared]

Lookin good. And a little contrast with the HG covers never hurts. Or just rattle can them afterwards if they bother you.

[unforgiven]

Nice 🍻🍻

[ApexJunky]

Gunsmith reported the gas port measured .088” and he opened it up to the .093” that I requested.

She’s a beaut, Clark 👌🏻Now she needs a nice sling and a suppressor mount/brake.

She’s also dry as a bone and needs some attention. With the holidays upon us and a race event next Sunday, I’m not sure when I’ll find time for a range day. Hopefully soon.

[98Z5V]

VERY Well Done!!!  

[ApexJunky]

I think I’ll try this SR6S out for my next outing.

[ApexJunky]

Man. Work has been relentless and my race hobby has stolen my free time. I’m still planning a stupid range visit lol

[98Z5V]

  Hey, hobbies are hobbies - be glad you have them and do them.  It's always a competition between the two (or eight), but that doesn't mean than they're all not fun...