Woohooo! Just got a call my EBR has arrived. Will have pics in the next couple of days.
Funny thing was, I had visited the shop two days in a row asking if they had heard anything about the backorder (since October 08) and to fondle other guns. Last night, we talked about other EBRs: LWRC, Sig Classic.
BTW: Aim has Russian surplus .223 and .308 in stock.
Not to be picky but Wolf is actually new production ammo not surplus.
BTW James, I just discovered that Mendelson's stocks ammo cans. Not sure if you need any but I'm going to try and pop down there yet this week or next.
New.. surplus.. they have them in stock.
Been using plastic 25mm ammo cans for my stuff. But I do need to get more.
Thought this was funny.
So I decided to finish up the SBR. What the hell, I had most of the parts laying around anyways. Found the rail and upper to finish her off this week. It's about 90% complete. My dumbass ordered the wrong upper. I need to order up the forward assist and dust cover assembly. Only other accessories I will add is the BUIS , a forward grip and maybe a flashlight.
Let's get on with the crappy pics.
The FrankenAR parts list:
Sun Devil Lower
RRA Parts kit
Magpul MIAD
Magpul ASP sling plate
Northeastern Tactical Sling
LMT SOPMOD
Mega Upper and charging handle
Larue Tactical BCG (which is really a JP BCG)
LaRue Tactical Mount
Aimpoint ML3
YHM low profile gas block
Daniel Defense 10" Lite Rail
Saber Defence 10.5" 1:7 twist CM barrel
Noveske KX3 (still need to tighten it all the way down)
Sexy, thats very similar to how I want to do my SBR whenever I get around to building it.
Damnit G -- I'm totally jealous! Nice work!
Oh btw ... uh... wheres the suppressor?
Who do you think I am? Alpha?
But seriously, I don't know if I am or not. You see where the KX3 leaves a gap near the rail? That gap bothers me a little. I am thinking about cutting the barrel back ever so slightly to have the KX3 mate up to the rail. If I do that, there won't be enough threads left on the barrel extended over the rail for a suppressor to screw on. Plus, I really would like to keep the weight down on this thing. I am still not sold on the KX3. It just looks cool and that's about it.
As for another suppressor, I have another one coming. Was having dinner and drinks with my FFL on Tuesday and just so mentioned about getting another suppressor for my .308 or .260 build I have coming up. Well I thought it was going to be a fat chance that any dealer around would have a 762SD in stock. My luck, the dealer I bought my Ops Inc suppressor from had one in stock. I really didn't want to order it, but AAC is backed up like hell and the wait for the BATFE is at least 4-5 months so I gave him to go ahead to send it. Saddest part is that I have no parts for this new bolt action build except for a bolt knob and bottom metal. Moral of the story: Don't hang around with class 3 dealers!
But damn, now you have a bolt knob, bottom metal and a suppressor! Thats way better than something lame like an action
Awesome man, someday I'll have the disposable income that you do, someday.
The new bolt action won't be complete for a while, maybe end of the year, early next year. Key is finding good parts for good prices. I have been collecting parts for this SBR for a better part of 8-10 months. I wish I could drop thousands and thousands of dollars in a single shot. Couple of hundred here and there isn't too bad.
edit: not too worried about the action and barrel. Planning on selling my IRA AR10 lower to fund the action and should have money left over for a barrel. High end optics are the biggest pills to swallow.
Last edited by G; 06-18-2009 at 06:58 PM.
Mono uppers:
Vis or LMT? Thoughts, opinions, etc?
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I really see only one "benefit" with monolithic uppers: A continuous rail that allows you to mount optics, etc. anywhere you like. However, there are railed forends that allow a monolithic appearance and the same optic mounting possibilities. I guess if you need to have the absolute sturdiest mounting platform available, a monolithic upper would be attractive.Originally Posted by SilverBulletZ06
Fine looking firearm you got there G!
When you building a 22AI?
I'm not. Not that big of a ackley fan. If I was to do one, it would be a .243 AI.
Has anyone used MAL 5.56 M193 ammo? It's 55gr fmj. I came across 5k of it from someone who owed me cash. It's still packed in origional boxes from 81-83, sorted by lot numbers. From what I could gather from a local shop it was produced in Singapore and issued to the Malaysian army.
Thinking about selling 1k rounds to a co-worker for $400 and splitting the rest with a friend. Local shops are selling M193 (newer lake city I believe) for $425 per 800 rounds. Thanks for any info.
Last edited by polchai; 06-19-2009 at 02:55 PM.
Take it, M193 is $650/900 around these parts
Shit, didnt know it was worth that much. Already took delivery yesterday. Just deciding on total quantity to sell and for how much.
Nice stick G! I really want a Sopmod stock but too much money for a piece of plastic. I'll just wait for the ACS.
I'm not too big on the SOPMOD. I just had it laying around from a UBR trade I did a long time ago. IMO, the best carbine stock for the ARs is the CTR. It's light, has a small profile and locks up solid. I might swap the CTR off the Colt to the SBR.
Meh, I figure if I'm going to take my time and build one I'll build it right.
I like the SOPMOD, I like the EMOD more. Never felt a CTR but I imagine it being too much like a normal CAR stock and not being able to get a good cheek weld on it. On an SBR I guess it doesnt matter much, but on my 16" I like the comfort of the EMOD.
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