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Poor-arue .223: Yall ever buy parts that turn into rifles?

This will be the running story of an attempt at building a budget ~600 meter .223 on beer-influenced "sale" prices.

Why does a rifle come into this world from one part?

I'm new to trying to build for "precision." As I get older I realize I'm not as spry as I used to be on close range rifle work and uncle sugar ain't paying the ammo bill anymore...time to pivot skill sets.





Parts list:

---Upper

- Larue 20 inch A3 (rifle barrel extension) 1/8 stealth barrel ($135 shipped) *** this is what fueled all of this ***

- Unknown no M4 feed ramp upper left over from around 2009-2010, has a key mark (laying around)

- JP clamp on adjustable gas block (laying around)

- Aero BCG, bought used "NIB" ($80)

- MI rail ($160)

- YHM kurz QD barky boi brake cause I don't like neighbors at the range ($71)

- loctite 609 ($9)

- wheeler upper receiver true..er thing (amazon gift card so free)

- anti seize (laying around and fuck it's still everywhere)

- Rifle gas tube (laying around)

- SWFA 10x SS (bought used for $200 around 2019)

- Vortex SPR mount (I legitimately do not know / remember where this came from but I don't remember buying it so we're calling it free)

- charging handle (laying around)



---Lower

- Larue Ar-15 lower ($135 + $15 FFL transfer fee)

- A2 stock complete with spraaaang, buffer etc (laying around)

- A2 grip; I actually had to buy this. Hate me if you must, but A2 grips are tits ($7.99)

- Larue MBT trigger on dumb sale though I don't really like the straight trigger ($60)

Total-ish $900

Build Process:

All parts were de-greased with brake cleaner prior to install*

Started with the wheeler upper action lapping tool. Pretty straight forward; get a nice even ring of silver around the mating surface of the barrel shoulder.

and then ...

go / no-go tested the bolt

and then ...

Mounted the upper and the barrel in the internal action block (looks like the wheeler delta). Applied anti-seize grease on the upper threads and loctite 609 on the barrel exention to torque the MI barrel nut to 40 ft/lbs 3x times (loosening and tightening) before hitting the clicker twice on the respective 4th and 5th times. Took it off the action block and let it rest upside down to set for a few hours.

and then ...

Installed the gas tube in the JP gas block and mounted it to the barrel. Made sure the gas tube didn't contact the upper receiver, used a feeler gauge with .025 for the offset per the jp instructions, torqued the four bolts to 20 inch/lbs. The adjustable gas block is tuned all the way down with one full roation out. I know I will have to mess with this when I start zero'ing. I've never had an adjustable gas block but the instuctions and the corresponding tools are stuffed in the A2 buttstock so even I can't fuck this next range trip up.

and then ...

Cranked the MI handguard retention bolts to 40 in/lbs. Not rocket science.

and then ...

Installed the budget boy 10x SS with the vortex mount to 20 in/lbs. Still level, no need to re-level the optic.



Ammo:

I'll be sending some 55, 62, 69, 75, 77 grain factory ammo but more interested if my pet load will shoot.

Pet load (avg 1.1 -ish MOA):

HNDY 75gr HPBT

LC mixed HS

24.1 gr TAC

Win #41 5.56 primers

Mag seating depth



Also going to try what I have on hand for a "heavy" .223 load: Acc 2495, VV N140, Varget, Benchmark





Feedback for build / other tips appreciated



ETA: I'm going to try to only respond in this thread after couple of beers to keep the spirit of the build alive.

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SOLD FS: Safariland 6390RDS Cordura Black Holster

Selling my holster, Safariland 6390RDS with the Cordura fabric in black. It fits the Sig P320 RX but fits all the following guns that I’ve tested it with:
- Sig p320s
- Glock 17/22
- Glock 19/23
- Glock 45/47
- 4.25” 2011s

Comes as shown. It’s a midride height with a QLS fork/plate mounted in a UBL, light plug delete.

Price is $110 $100 shipped CONUS

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Suppressors Narrowed down to 3

I just bought a dnt thermnight 335, and probably going with a patriot arms 223, for a dedicated night rig. Try to stay in it cheapish.

Next will be suppressor, got 3 in mind. Will be on either of my ar223s or 6.5cm bolt gun, and a 6cm once it's done. Eventually I will buy more suppressors, but for the time being just getting one of these, this is also my first suppressor.

Jolene s, cheapest of the bunch, good reviews and feedback

Enticer s, next highest, pew science seems to really like it

Abel theorem s, highest, sounds like a great company, from what I have read on here,and I can get a vented end cap, to make it more versatile between gas and bolt gun.

JP LRI-20/LRP-07 with longer barrel

I know the usual barrel length on the LRP-07 factory builds is 20-22" and the max length handguard is 17.25". Has anyone used anything longer, like a 24" barrel? If so could you drop a pic and how was the balance of the rifle with the slightly longer barrel? I want to go a little longer one one of my barrels for this build so that my velocities may be a little more consistent with online load data since most are based off a 24-26" barrel.

Thoughts on the staying power of 8.6 blackout? Is it around to stay? Do you think Hornady will offer an alternative that will replace it?

I tend to build my rifles from receiver sets, but I want to buy a complete rifle and I was looking at 8.6 blackout. Do you all think it has staying power? Only because I don't intend to reload my own ammo so I'm going to rely on buying factory ammo. Do you see Hornady offering an alternative to 8.6 like they did with their 338 Arc as an alternative to 300blck out?

My intentions for this rifle is to be a short barrel rifle that is fired suppressed. I'm considering 300blkout, 338 Arc, and 8.6. My attraction to the 8.6 is that it's a caliber for a large frame rifle, and it would be nice to have a large frame SBR that shoots quietly since I don't have that in my collection. Also... I have like 3 AR15's in 300blk out, a few non AR's in 300blkout, and I will be getting 338 ARC guns soon too.

Night Vision Jerry C5 COTI NVG Fusion $3300

Jerry C5 COTI NVG Fusion
This is a brand new clip on thermal imager that allows you to clip on to a night vision optic so you can have the best of both worlds. It projects a thermal image into your night vision device. This comes with 640 resolution. Here's an example of how good it works.

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Optics SOLD. Zeiss 15 x 56 Binoculars,

Zeiss conquest hd 15x56 in as new condition.
Six months old and only made 5 range trips.

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SOLD XLR Element 4.0 REM 700 LA and accessories

This Element is fully loaded and includes the following accessories:

Black XLR Element aluminum chassis with C6 buttstock
XLR Bag rider
XLR thumb rest
Ergo grip 1 vertical and 1 tactical grip
Element internal weight kit
C6 buttstock weight kit
XLR adjustable DBM
Short and tactical long mag latch
XLR long and short C6 buttstock LOP adapter
One 5 round 3.850 300 WM magazine (used for 7 PRC)

Everything in excellent condition. The smudges you see in some of the pictures is grease from the LOP adapter that I got on my hands when installing. This is perfect as new condition with zero blemishes.

$975 shipped

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Firearms Nighthawk 1911 GRP w/ Rail

Nighthawk 1911 GRP w/ Rail with Surefire X300 ULTRA $3,250.00
Like NEW, it has not been fired other than at the factory.
Comes with 1 Nighthawk mag, 1 Wilson Combat mag, Test Target, all paperwork, key chain, barrel bushing wrench, test shell case and sticker.
Will ship or PPT in Sacramento CA.


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SOLD Trijicon RMR Type 2

For sale is an excellent condition Type 2 RMR (black).

Has the original box and papers
Will include a sealing plate

Asking $425 shipped OBO

for more pictures or info please PM me

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MPA Matrix Pro

So, maybe a long story short. I had bought a Vudoo repeater a few years back in a Cadex Chassis,
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then had a Vudoo Single Shot built when they first offered the V22S.
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I ended up selling both of them (the V22S I never actually even shot). I just didn’t ‘get into’ the whole benchrest 22 ‘thing’ the way I thought I would. But there was one thing I knew for certain and that was as soon as I sold them, I’d want to ty again.

Now I’m looking at the MPA Matrix Pro. Just curious if there are other options I should be looking at? I know Vudoo themselves of course, but anyone else? Think about what you'd like since it'll probably be up for sale here after I buy it ;)

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Optics Leupold Mark 5 3.6-18x44 h59

Some scratches on the turrets but everything functions fine. The glass is perfect not scratches. It seams to track just fine.
1500.00 shipped. Not really interested in any trades at the moment

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Optics FS LNIB Leupold Mk5 5-25 T3 with Reptilla AUS mount for sale $$$$1900 shipped $$$$$ will separate scope for $$$1700$$$ mount for $$$200$$$

Been sitting on a gas gun for about 3 months and never got shot. No time to shoot a ton so offloading. Reticle is a tremor 3

Looking for 1950 shipped and insured for scope and mount. Both are perfect with out a blemish on them.

Will separate scope 1950 mount 200

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