04-26-2013, 01:33 AM
I started this build (my first Sport Utility Rifle) in September. With a bit of luck acquiring a barrel and some help form the Horde, I was able to put a few rounds through it in December, but didn't want to post pics until I could make a cosmetic tweak or two. My budget was a little tight, so it may not be the best looking stick here, but I did invest in a quality barrel and trigger. Based on what I have seen so far, it is going to be, at least, a very good shooter. Here are the particulars:
Lower
Upper
Optics
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I was not happy with the adapter options Versa-Pod had for my handguard, so I designed my own and had a friend fab it for me. This was the hold up for posting pics, but I think it was worth the wait.
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]3235[/ATTACH]
I know the Horde 'requires' range reports. I don't have much yet, but here is what I have. At this point, all I have run through it has been factory 123g A-Max. The first target shows the 2nd, 3rd & 4th shots through the barrel at 100 yds. The first shot got me on paper from 40 yds. Keep in mind that this was with the factory trigger and I have only been shooting for a couple of years.
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This target was from about a month later, still with the factory trigger.
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I am very anxious to see how/if my groups tighten up with the SSA. I will post more when the weather gets a bit better and I can start working up loads.
Thanks to everyone here for your hospitality and support.
Lower
- Spikes Tactical Stripped Lower
- PSA LPK with MOE pistol grip
- DPMS A2 stock and buffer assembly
- Geissele SSA Trigger (a recent upgrade that I have not yet gotten to the range)
Upper
- LAR Grizzly OPS-4 side charging upper (incl. Young BCG)
- 20" Shilen match barrel (1 in 9 twist)
- Syrac Ordinance adjustable gas block
- JP Enterprises VTAC handguard, rifle length
- Versa-Pod bipod with custom adapter
Optics
- Vortex Crossfire II 6-18x44 - I really want a PST 6-24x50 FFP, but for now this will have to do
- Burris Signature Zee rings
- I have not yet settled on BUIS, JP Enterprises has an interesting one-piece sight, but I am still looking. I welcome any suggestions.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]3233[/ATTACH]
I was not happy with the adapter options Versa-Pod had for my handguard, so I designed my own and had a friend fab it for me. This was the hold up for posting pics, but I think it was worth the wait.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]3234[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]3235[/ATTACH]
I know the Horde 'requires' range reports. I don't have much yet, but here is what I have. At this point, all I have run through it has been factory 123g A-Max. The first target shows the 2nd, 3rd & 4th shots through the barrel at 100 yds. The first shot got me on paper from 40 yds. Keep in mind that this was with the factory trigger and I have only been shooting for a couple of years.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]3238[/ATTACH]
This target was from about a month later, still with the factory trigger.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]3239[/ATTACH]
I am very anxious to see how/if my groups tighten up with the SSA. I will post more when the weather gets a bit better and I can start working up loads.
Thanks to everyone here for your hospitality and support.