Thoughts on building SDM-R ?

[98Z5V]

Been kicking around the idea of building a version of a Squad Designated Marksman Rifle, the SDM-R.  I'd stay very true to the design, and just change a few things that I like to run. 

 

 

 

 

This long little bastard could get very expensive, very quickly, so that leaves me up in the air on it.  I've already got a badass 20" 5.56 precision rifle, the YHM upper, lower and 1:7 heavy barrel - one of the most accurate 5.56 rifles I have.  Then there's the Woody, 20" .223 Wylde rifle.  Love that thing.  Then the Mk12.  'Nuff said on that.

 

I'm just feeling the need for a SDM-R, for some reason.  Changes I'd make would include the Rainier Arms UltraMatch SDM-R barrel, DD Lite 12.0 rail, and a few other things, but it would be damn close.  I'd paint the $hit out of it, too, but tastefully. 

 

Barrel:

 

 

What say you?  Toss some input in here and let me know. 

[unforgiven]

Bueaty brother WOA has one for $1100.00 w/18" barrel.Compass Lake eng. has one for less than 1k.WOA looks like you'r top pic.I'm sure you could do it for less. <thumbsup>

[98Z5V]

I'm REALLY itching to run that Rainier UltraMatch barrel, and see what it does.  I looked at the WOA barrel already (beautiful), but didn't think to look at Compass Lake.  Gonna go see what they have now...  By the way, they have THE BEST free-float setup for a National Match A2 build - that one trumps all others in strength - smart design with the modded gas tube.  <thumbsup> <thumbsup>

[Dane Armory]

Tom why don't you do another caliber... Like 6.8spc !

[washguy]

Tom why don't you do another caliber... Like 6.8spc !

Now you're talking! love all of mine....:) Wash

[DNP]

I disagree. Keep it simple. 9mm, .45, .223, .308, and of course....338LM

[Dane Armory]

But you would be leaving out calibers like ;

40S&W , 10mm , 357sig

And 5.7mm , 6.8spc , 300wm , 338fed

Everybody NEEDS a couple of those just to keep things interesting.

[sketch]

^^^ that's a good point!!

[98Z5V]

But you would be leaving out calibers like ;

40S&W , 10mm , 357sig

And 5.7mm , 6.8spc , 300wm , 338fed

Everybody NEEDS a couple of those just to keep things interesting.

Mike, my brother...  That's why I like to shoot with YOU.  <thumbsup> :banana:

 

I want to keep this thing 5.56.   Modern, free-floated version of the Woody. 

Edited February 5, 2014 by 98Z5V

[Dane Armory]

KISS is a rock band NOT a way of life.

[washguy]

KISS is a rock band NOT a way of life.

 

And I thought I was the only old fart here ! <laughs>   Wash

[Matt.Cross]

Been kicking around the idea of building a version of a Squad Designated Marksman Rifle, the SDM-R.  I'd stay very true to the design, and just change a few things that I like to run. 

 

Uh huh, yeah. 

 

 

Here's my prediction regarding the outcome:

 

 

:hornet:  :wub:

Edited February 6, 2014 by Matt.Cross

[Dane Armory]

Uh huh, yeah. 

 

 

Here's my prediction regarding the outcome:

 

 

:hornet:  :wub:

With that Beast I could pull the trigger for about 1 min and 12 seconds !

A blaze of Glory ! Followed by I just spent $3700 bucks... #@%*