New guy in Pittsburgh

[Professor9]

Hi guys.

Not new to AR's, but to the Grendel caliber, yes I am new. First build underway -

Anderson Upper & Lower
Bushmaster Lower Parts
Brownells 18" barrel

Not sure yet on furniture, but I am considering going whole Hogue - a free float, the grip and the stock.
Not sure yet on Optics, but I am leaning toward a Vortex. I have one Crossfire.

Looking forward to seeing how she comes together. I will free float it definitely.

Still trying to find a good muzzle brake for it though.

Prof

[laxpatrick]

Welcome! I did a build with a Hogue - like it, but may end up drilling for a bipod mount.

[VASCAR2]

Welcome aboard.

[devildogandboy]

from one new guy to another, welcome!

Bruce

[Professor9]

I'd like to give an update to my build, as I'm almost finished with the gathering. I have two questions - one on the buffer, and one on the scope mount.

Anderson Upper & Lower
Bushmaster Lower Parts Kit
Brownells 18" barrel w/ mid-length gas system
Young MFG M16 Bolt
Hogue Free Float Tube, Hogue Grip
Magpul MOE & Mil Spec Tube carbine length
Vortex Viper 3.5-10X50

On the buffer, from the research I should use the H2 buffer. I may use the flat wire spring, but see these "nokick" buffer assemblies. Any suggestions on what buffer to use?
Leaning toward a DNZ single piece mount, but not sure what degree MOE I should use. I plan to target shoot, generally 200-300 yards. Eventually varmint but in PA we can't use the semi.

Suggestions? I plan to do the assembly thanksgiving weekend. Thanks guys. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Prof

[VASCAR2]

You haven't mentioned what gas block your going to use. The Brownell's barrels have a large gas port on 18" barrels. If you haven't purchased an adjustable gas block I would recommend you do. With an adjustable gas block you can better control the function of the rifle than by using a heavier buffer.

I used a JP clamp on adjustable gas block on my 20" barrel with Hogue float tube. If you want the gas block under the hand guard Syrac and SLR ajustable gas blocks are very popular.

You might get by with an H-2 buffer but you might still have a the rifle which is over gassed.

As far a scope mounts if you think you might shoot at extended long range you might consider a 20 MOA canted scope base. If your sure your going to shoot under 700-800 yards you won't need the canted base. I like cantilever one piece mounts and you can get by with the cheaper mounts from RRA, SWFA, Burris PERP mount or Nikon. If you can afford a Borbro, LaRue, American Defense or Vortex your definitely paying for quality.

[Professor9]

I understand the barrel is coming with a low profile gas block. I'll look into adjustable gas blocks, as I'm assuming you mean I could use a standard buffer by then adjusting the gas dynamic.
Thanks on the scope mount suggestions. My one AR has the Burris and I've not had a problem with it. Just hate to buy too low of a mount and find its not high enough for a 50 objective.
Barrel is on the way to me as of today. Looking forward! Prof

[jagonh]

Welcome aboard

[reaper12]

Welcome from the Space Coast.

[Professor9]

Welcome from the Space Coast.

Ha - my folks live there - just outside the south entrance to Patrick Air Force Base.

Well I received my barrel yesterday, and decided to bite on the two stage trigger from RRA for 62 bucks - geesh that is inexpensive.

I have everything except for scope mount, and plan to do the build over Thanksgiving weekend. I'll decide later to use a new thread or this one. Nonetheless, I will post pics of the build later!

Prof

[Drillboss]

Hey Prof, if you're not looking for a canted mount, the Aero Precision Ultralight is pretty nice.

[Professor9]

Hey Prof, if you're not looking for a canted mount, the Aero Precision Ultralight is pretty nice.

Thanks. That looks like the one I could go with, and it's priced under the PEPR.

[Drillboss]

I asked the question about mounts a few weeks ago. Link below:

http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showthread.php?10745-Scope-Mount-Recommendations

[reaper12]

Welcome from Florida.

[Casper77]

Welcome!