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My First AR Build (But Not My Last!) - Birdog - 04-13-2015
Here is my first attempt at an AR build. And it's a Grendel!
Aero Precision Upper & Lower (FED Cerakote)
Underground Tactical 18" Ultralight Contour Barrel (FDE Cerakote)
Maxim Firearms BCG
Daniel Defense Clamp On Gas Block
Magpul Furniture (FDE) (still waiting on MI handguard - like watching grass grow)
Geissele SSA-E Trigger Group
Precision Firearms LMD Brake (FDE Cerakote)
Vortex Viper 1-4x24 PST Optics
LaRue SPR-1.5 QD Scope Mount
Total Weight With Full 10 Round Mag = 8 lbs. 5 oz.
This gun was designed to be my walkabout gun for hogs. I already have a heavy weigh tack driver. It was a very economical build and I couldn't be happier with the results.
Check out my grouping at 100 yards WITH A 4X SCOPE!!! These 59 year old eyes can barely see the target in a 4x scope at 100 yards. The reticle dot almost completely covers the bullseye at that range.
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My First AR Build (But Not My Last!) - ricsmall - 04-13-2015
Really nice!! It should improve with FF handguard.
Richard
My First AR Build (But Not My Last!) - dmsims21 - 04-13-2015
Great first build. I really like what you put together.
My First AR Build (But Not My Last!) - biodsl - 04-13-2015
Congrats! I'm running the same optics setup on a S&W MP 15-22 and have really enjoyed it. IIRC, the center dot is 1 moa so it does make bullseye shooting a bit of a challenge, but it should be great for hogs.
My First AR Build (But Not My Last!) - 65Whelen - 04-13-2015
Very nice, I just finished a build very similar to yours. My goal was a light weight hunter, check out my "No. Seven" album, it's right at 7lbs without mag and I've got an Aero Lightweight scope mount on the way that should take off a couple more ounces.
My First AR Build (But Not My Last!) - danm - 04-13-2015
Nice rifle and nice shootin!
My First AR Build (But Not My Last!) - Big J - 04-13-2015
Great looking rifle and I've got bad news for ya, you can't build just one. I have as much fun building as I do shooting.
My First AR Build (But Not My Last!) - Birdog - 04-13-2015
That project was as much fun as I've had in years. A grown man's erector set. And the parts choices are limitless. I changed my design and sent a few parts back more than once. And the tons of input from postings from my brothers in arms at 65grendel.com was invaluable.
My First AR Build (But Not My Last!) - Birdog - 04-13-2015
65Whelen I'm at 7 lbs 1oz without the optics and optics mount. I'll have to admit there was a time when I thought the build was too light. But it came together nicely there at the end and once I had the scope balance right (was too far back on the rail initially) the build switched from a toy to a (hog killin) tool!
Hogs hate Grendels. And for good reason. Grendels really do a number on them.
My First AR Build (But Not My Last!) - Birdog - 04-13-2015
I was a little apprehensive of the underground tactical barrel. I have no history with polygonal rifled barrels. They said it didn't need break in but I did it anyway. First 2 patches had minor bluing from copper fouling, but that's the last I've seen of it. The rest appears to be powder cleaning. No further signs of copper.
My First AR Build (But Not My Last!) - 65Whelen - 04-14-2015
Big J Wrote:Great looking rifle and I've got bad news for ya, you can't build just one. I have as much fun building as I do shooting.
I agree 100%, it's addicting.
My First AR Build (But Not My Last!) - Big J - 04-14-2015
65Whelen Wrote:I agree 100%, it's addicting.
Its easier to get away with if you have to build one for each family member
My First AR Build (But Not My Last!) - newb - 04-15-2015
Big J Wrote:Its easier to get away with if you have to build one for each family member
I second that motion.