2nd 308 build

[98Z5V]

16 hours ago, Patrad said:

Many thanks, 98. Just my luck - a day late! My buffer and spring has already shipped. Dam!!! 'Preciate the heads up anyway.

You have the extension yet, man? 

On 5/12/2022 at 10:46 AM, Patrad said:

So...., just ordered another XH buffer/spring combo from Heavy Buffers.

This is what you've ordered, and shipped - that's just the buffer and spring, and you'll need the extension.  That VLTOR extension I listed is what you need to run that in a .308AR.

Which XH Buffer did you buy?  There are two...

 

[Patrad]

8 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

You have the extension yet, man? 

This is what you've ordered, and shipped - that's just the buffer and spring, and you'll need the extension.  That VLTOR extension I listed is what you need to run that in a .308AR.

Which XH Buffer did you buy?  There are two...

 

I'm still deciding on the RE - all 7" mil-spec types. The buffer and spring that I ordered from Clint is what he recommends for a 7" RE - its the Car-10 XH @ 6.5oz plus matching spring (UPS says it'll be here Tuesday). I'll be using a Magpul CTR stock. I'm aware of a spacer that goes in the RE, but I believe it's for a rifle length RE - yes? no? I'm always open to different or new ideas😁 Waiting to order the last of my goodies (including the RE) until after this coming Wednesday due to being on a fixed income. This fixed income stuff SUCKS!!!🤬

[98Z5V]

7 hours ago, Patrad said:

I'm still deciding on the RE - all 7" mil-spec types. The buffer and spring that I ordered from Clint is what he recommends for a 7" RE - its the Car-10 XH @ 6.5oz plus matching spring (UPS says it'll be here Tuesday). I'll be using a Magpul CTR stock. I'm aware of a spacer that goes in the RE, but I believe it's for a rifle length RE - yes? no? I'm always open to different or new ideas😁 Waiting to order the last of my goodies (including the RE) until after this coming Wednesday due to being on a fixed income. This fixed income stuff SUCKS!!!🤬

Any mil-spec, quality AR15 Carbine RE will work, for the buffer and spring you are getting.  

Extension spacer you're referring to is the 5/8" spacer that makes a rifle extension from A1 length to A2 length.

[Patrad]

1 hour ago, 98Z5V said:

Any mil-spec, quality AR15 Carbine RE will work, for the buffer and spring you are getting.  

Extension spacer you're referring to is the 5/8" spacer that makes a rifle extension from A1 length to A2 length.

That was my idea as well. Many thanks for the clarification on the spacer.🍻 At least I wasn't totally AFU on the spacer - just off a bit.🤪

[Patrad]

So.... today *SHOULD* be my last parts delivery Ended up with a .308 16" heavy profile barrel (because that's what I could find in stock) w/ mid length gas;
homebuilt lower with a CMMG premium LPK;
a HeavyBuffer spring & 6.5oz buffer kit;
Magpul Pro BUIS front & rear;
Magpul CTR stock;
a Toolcraft NiB BCG from SpiceTac here in FLA.;
Magpul vertical grip;
Radian Raptor LT CH;
JP 3.5lb trigger & hammer springs;
and I also did some polishing on the hammer & trigger.

Built it mostly for close in stuff, like a brush gun - we rarely have anything over 100-150yd shots (more than that & the 20" can handle that😉) here in C. FLA., but wanted a .30 caliber that can get through the brush it encounters. Not planning on any optics at this point, just the BUIS. I already have a Magpul MS4 sling that's an either/or 2 point/1 point QD sling. With all that, I am open minded about selections and opinions!🥃🍻 I differed from the 20" with the BCG - Toolcraft NiB for this one and a Brownells NiB in the 20". Still have some more breaking in on the 20", and then this one. The sooner the better.

Updates as they happen.

Y'all take care.

Edited June 2, 2022 by Patrad
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