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Starting the Build - Buster - 04-06-2012
Pretty standard,,, Black Rain Ordinance Upper, Lower and charging handle, Magpul PRS...picking up Geissele fire control group tomorrow,,,still looking for a barrel..
Starting the Build - LRRPF52 - 04-06-2012
Looks like you're getting ready to drop a nice target barrel in there. What length are you looking at? A 20" or longer would make a lot of sense. That billet upper should support a nice medium-heavy contour pipe.
Starting the Build - Buster - 04-06-2012
Indeed, I'm contemplating a 22"+ bull barrel
Starting the Build - LRRPF52 - 04-06-2012
I honestly don't think you need more than 22" for a target gun, but if you were to go longer than 24", I would look into an extended-length gas system to balance out your dwell time. Either way, make absolutely sure you get an adjustable gas block so you can tune your system. If you can get the Berger 130gr VLD's going 2500fps, you'll have an 800yd gun easy, with 1000yd+ on mild or no-wind days. 600yds isn't much of a challenge with the 123gr Lapua and AMAX, unless the wind gets crazy.
What optics and mount are you looking at?
Starting the Build - Buster - 04-06-2012
This is exactly the reason I joined this forum!
I'm looking to shoot no more than 500 yrds down here in Dixie,,,but I may end up out in West TX (wind) where my 2 boys live (when I retire) so I can show them what a long range (1000+ yds) gun is all about.
I'm wide open as a butch knife about optics (since I'm getting old and can't see shit like I use to).....and mounts, I have a one piece, EX0027, on my Armalite AR-10 that does well for me with a Leupold Mark AR 3-9x40mm out to 200-250 yds.
$$$ not really an object in this build, but obviously want the most bang for my buck (no pun intended)
I appreciate your dialog on this topic
Starting the Build - ricsmall - 04-07-2012
finally a fellow alabamian! I live in georgia for my job but am originally from selma area. anyway, templar custom is the quickest turnaround ive found on barrels.LRRPF52 recommended him to me. Bob at templar will answer all your questions and do the barrel how u want it. He will also suggest something better if he sees fit. he told me about 6 weeks on a bartlein barrel, but has or had a rock creek in stock that he could start on pretty quick. give him a call 877-878-2334. My barrel was around $600.
Starting the Build - Buster - 04-07-2012
Thanks for the barrel tip ric and ....Roll Tide!!
Starting the Build - LRRPF52 - 04-09-2012
Grizzly.com has several 6.5mm Bartlein blanks ready to go right now.
Starting the Build - ricsmall - 04-09-2012
Buster Wrote:Thanks for the barrel tip ric and ....Roll Tide!!youre welcome. RTR
Starting the Build - usmc1371 - 04-12-2012
+1 on the adjustable gas block.
Starting the Build - Buster - 04-26-2012
Well, I couldn't stand it any long. Ordered a 24" upper from JSE on Friday (4/20) and got it yesterday (4/25).
Still need struggling with what optics to go with......coupled with shakey contract negotiations at work will make me sit tight in that department for the next few days, but will start to season it tomorrow.....
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Starting the Build - Bwild97 - 04-27-2012
Have you looked at the Horus Vision Scopes? http://www.horusvision.com/
I Have the predator model, and I absolutely love it! No dialing of turrets to adjust for hold overs and windage! Just dial it in for 100yds and use the reticle to adjust for come up and windage, very fast and easy to use with superb repeatability. The glass is very high quality too!
Starting the Build - ricsmall - 04-27-2012
Nice build buster, hope to see range reports soon, and hope even more to be posting my build soon!
Starting the Build - Buster - 04-29-2012
Bwild97 Wrote:Have you looked at the Horus Vision Scopes? http://www.horusvision.com/
I Have the predator model, and I absolutely love it! No dialing of turrets to adjust for hold overs and windage! Just dial it in for 100yds and use the reticle to adjust for come up and windage, very fast and easy to use with superb repeatability. The glass is very high quality too!
Have not seen the Horus' but will certainly do more investigating...looks interesting! Thanks!
ricsmall Wrote:Nice build buster, hope to see range reports soon, and hope even more to be posting my build soon!
Thanks, ric, I hoping for you too buddy...and all the rest of the "waiting horde"!
Starting the Build - Buster - 05-04-2012
First time out with the new build (100 yds):
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Yeah, I know, "I can do better than that with a 10/22"
That was with no optics,,,iron sights that looked like this:
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Yes, I know that looks redneck looking as hell.
But the results from a new gun, cold barrel, redneck sights, made me almost shit down both legs with excitement at the possibilities with some good optics and some practice...this Grendel ROCKS!!
Starting the Build - ricsmall - 05-04-2012
thats not too bad buster for such a short sight radius. should tighten up alot with longer sight radius or a good optic. BTW that does look redneck as hell! LOL!
I have done worse, got a heavy barrel .308 in and was still waiting on scope, had it in truck at my place so i shot it with nothing on it. Im glad i dont have pictures of those groups. that was before camera phones or digital cams !
Starting the Build - Buster - 06-15-2012
Well, I ended up going with a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50:
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First time out produced this 10 round result w/ 123gr Hornady AMax on a $20 bipod sitting on a bench:
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Yeah, a couple of fliers but this old man that's half blind, w/ borderline Parkinson's disease, is extremely satisfied
Starting the Build - ricsmall - 06-15-2012
pretty great buster! I really like the looks of that setup. What kind of magazines are you running, and are thay pretty reliable?. . Im really liking that scope too. I will probably get one for my next build, proly a bolt gun .260 or creedmore. Anyway, great shooting and Roll Tide!
Starting the Build - Buster - 06-15-2012
Dammit ric you had to ask about the magazines....during that outing I left my only 10 rd Grendel mag in the safe...I cursed myself for about 5 minutes and then loaded 10 rounds in the poly mag that came with my M&P AR15 (5.56 (pictured)) and it cycled flawlessly!
Roll Tide Baby! #14 on its way!
Starting the Build - ricsmall - 06-15-2012
good to hear about the pmag working. I have two ten rounders(AR stoner 6.5G) and have loaded them to look at cartridge orientation, and the carts. seem to be kind of flat rather than slightly nose up, may have to modify feed lips. And, Buster, any crimson blooded tide fan knows our next one will be #15! LOL