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Slowly But Surely - Big J - 03-18-2015
Another 6.5 Grendel
. So far I have a Mega Machine and Tool lower receiver with a DD lpk, and a Magpul ACS. I'm interested in a ALG ACT trigger group then adding reduced power JP springs. Never tried the ACT but have the JP springs in a couple rifles. I want a sweet trigger but have a hard time bringing myself to drop 250 on a higher end unit. The buffer tube and spring came off my .308. Its about 3/4 of an inch longer than any other tube I've seen, milspec or commercial. The spring is also a little longer. The buffer is an H2. We will see how/if it runs. Should be fine though. The barrel will be the 18" BHW with gas tube and bolt from Precision Firearms (Thanks Mark). The muzzle brake is a AAC 51t Brakeout, on the shelf and ready to go. I have a 13.5 Diamondhead VRS T on order along with a Mega Machine upper. I still need to decide on which adjustable gas block to go with. Anderson Rifles has a new one out made of steel that I might use. I'll pick up a carrier at the Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot, probably some other goodies too. Its April 10th-12th. If you've never been you should go. Check out the videos on youtube. Need to figure out what magnification glass to go with too, 4-12 or 6-20 or? Likely I'll only shoot 100-500 yards but 1000 is a possibility.I think that's all I got for now. Heres a pic of the lower.
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Slowly But Surely - spectra - 03-19-2015
Looks good so far! I love the Mega stuff. I am using one of there Billet Lowers in my build.
Slowly But Surely - Big J - 03-20-2015
spectra Wrote:Looks good so far! I love the Mega stuff. I am using one of there Billet Lowers in my build.
Haven't tried their billet stuff but I've been building on their forged stuff for years. I love the quality.
Heres the gas block I found. If anyone has a thoughts let me know. I only want to buy once.
http://www.andersonrifles.com/product/anderson-adjustable-steel-gas-block/
Slowly But Surely - spectra - 03-21-2015
Big J Wrote:Haven't tried their billet stuff but I've been building on their forged stuff for years. I love the quality.
Heres the gas block I found. If anyone has a thoughts let me know. I only want to buy once.
http://www.andersonrifles.com/product/anderson-adjustable-steel-gas-block/
Should work but I think people like these guys http://slrrifleworks.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=57 I am going to try the adjustable gas key instead of the block https://www.rubbercityarmory.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=49 Just gettinga bolt carrier with it installed.
Slowly But Surely - Big J - 03-24-2015
Picked up a couple more pieces today.
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Slowly But Surely - Big J - 03-24-2015
Got another one today. Feels nice in the hand.
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Slowly But Surely - Big J - 03-27-2015
I got a good deal on some parts today, very lightly used, as in no wear marks. A complete WMD NiB BCG, Strike Industries charging handle, WMD NiB fcg, another upper receiver, midlength gas tube, and a Magpul Moe Midlength forearm for a buck ninety. Some parts of course will go to different builds but the bolt carrier and possibly he fcg will go to this one.
Slowly But Surely - sneaky one - 03-27-2015
Good deal Big J- you almost stole those parts dude ! The handguard is nicey nice.
Slowly But Surely - am4966 - 03-28-2015
Primary Arms has Odin Works new adjustable Gas block on sale its 25.00 off. Lots of people use the SLR, Syrac is another nice one Especiallyif you can get it around 85.00
But the Anderson looks fine. We won't know until someone gets it and sees how it is.
Slowly But Surely - Big J - 03-29-2015
All I have left to buy is some kind of optic, mount, and adjustable gas block. I think I'm going to hold off on ordering anything else until after the shoot. If I can't find any good deals there I'll go ahead and order online. That is unless some more good deals pop up on armslist, lol.
Slowly But Surely - Big J - 03-31-2015
LOL, couldn't help myself. Ordered a SLR Sentry 7 and 5 boxes of Hornady 123gr. SST. Now all I need is a scope, mount, and 500+ yards to shoot it. I could rob the scope of my .308 if I have to but I'd rather not, its all locktited down. I just got done with it a few weeks ago. Kinda when I found the 6.5 Grendel. Heres a couple pics of it.
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Slowly But Surely - Big J - 04-03-2015
Gas block made it in today, I got this one.
http://slrrifleworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=57&product_id=124
Slowly But Surely - Big J - 04-07-2015
Did some tinkering with the lower this past weekend. After reading up on building a softer shooting gun I've pulled the weight out of the buffer and changed to a different buffer spring. Looking at trying out a Tubbs flat wire buffer spring too. Dropped in the Nib fcg, feels nice but I still need to upgrade to a nicer trigger. I'm looking at trying out a Geissele G2S it looks like a nice unit for the money. I'd love to have the hi speed nm dmr but can't justify that at the moment. The crows foot for the barrel nut came in today along with some ammo too.
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Slowly But Surely - newb - 04-08-2015
Ever tried this?
http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/JoeBob_s_Trigger_Adjuster_p/jb-triggeradjuster.htm
Depending on how much take-up your trigger has, it works wonders!
I have one and a little "stone work" in my 5.56. Surprising how well you can tune up your trigger to perform close to a high end single stage drop in set up.
Will make it a lot easier during the wait for the next upgrade.
Slowly But Surely - Big J - 04-08-2015
newb Wrote:Ever tried this?
http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/JoeBob_s_Trigger_Adjuster_p/jb-triggeradjuster.htm
Depending on how much take-up your trigger has, it works wonders!
I have one and a little "stone work" in my 5.56. Surprising how well you can tune up your trigger to perform close to a high end single stage drop in set up.
Will make it a lot easier during the wait for the next upgrade.
I've seen those, I have a few rifles that would benefit. Thanks for the heads up.
Slowly But Surely - Big J - 04-10-2015
I went to the Knob Creek machine gun shoot today. The show was great, too many good deals, not enough dough but thats usually the way it goes every shoot. Double Star was there with 3 big boxes of scratch and dent Ace stocks that looked like maybe they got banged around in the safe a bit for 40-80 bucks. CMMG had carbine to 14" keymod handguards for 130.00 and under, along with .22 conversions with mag for 80.00. I picked up a few things, scope, mount, 2 slings, semi bcg, .22 conv., Geissele G2S fcg, and a couple different middy handguard for a kiss rifle. Couldn't decide on fatty or skinny hanguards so I got both, 5 bucks each with heat shields, couldn't pass those up for the price. Copes distributing had some great deals too, ruger bx25 mags for 20 bucks, Geissele G2S for 130.00, great ammo prices too.
I picked up the semi bcg because its lighter then the FA NiB bcg. Not sure which one will go in, I want the softest recoil possible. However the NiB bcg should run smoother. I think I got a pretty good deal on the scope and mount. The mount isn't really what I wanted because it has no cant and not sure how solid it is compared ADM, NF, and others. But it'll work for now I guess.
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Slowly But Surely - lead chucker - 04-11-2015
Sounds like you did pretty well!
Slowly But Surely - Big J - 04-11-2015
lead chucker Wrote:Sounds like you did pretty well!
I think I did. I wanted the ffp scope but just couldn't justify the extra dough for my needs. I ended up with the scope and mount for 7 even new in box from a dealer. The mount has 0 cant but 2-600 yards is probably all I'll end up getting to shoot around here. Still might end up with a different mount, just depends on how much longer it takes for the barrel to come in from PF.
Slowly But Surely - lead chucker - 04-11-2015
Big J Wrote:I think I did. I wanted the ffp scope but just couldn't justify the extra dough for my needs. I ended up with the scope and mount for 7 even new in box from a dealer. The mount has 0 cant but 2-600 yards is probably all I'll end up getting to shoot around here. Still might end up with a different mount, just depends on how much longer it takes for the barrel to come in from PF.
I think you can get out farther than 600 yrds with that scope and mount. I have 0 cant in my bobro and I get out to 600 just using the scope reticle.. Weaver 3x15 tactical Mil/Mil.
Slowly But Surely - Big J - 04-13-2015
I installed the G2S today, feels great. Crisp and light compared to a milspec trigger. Should assist me in pulling off a nice group or two. Installed the forward assist in the upper receiver too. Once I got that far I couldn't resist, I had to toss the handguard on to see what it looked and felt like.
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