Much to my detriment, I've been the sort of guy who has really dicked around with different types of rifles without being serious about any of them since getting into firearms several years ago. It took me a while to pull my head out of my ass, but now I'm committing to taking my marksmanship seriously.
I finished up this build earlier this month and am looking forward to learning on it... and maybe getting in a little coyote hunting once my skills get up to snuff.
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Build List
So what's next?
I'm taking an Appleseed class in June with this rifle. Seems to be a bit of variability with the quality of instructors and the gamification of their Rifleman testing, but regardless, an Appleseed shoot seems like a great starting point for something like myself.
A data book is a definite, must-have purchase, right? I'll be picking up one of the Impact premade module data books this week along with a rear bag. Since I'm doing my best just to get my breathing and finger work down at 100 and 200 yards, is there anything else I need to purchase, particularly?
I really don't want to be all high-speed, low-drag presumptuous with this. I'm here to learn and not portray myself as anything else than an ignoramus.
I finished up this build earlier this month and am looking forward to learning on it... and maybe getting in a little coyote hunting once my skills get up to snuff.
Photos
Build List
- 20" 1:7 SDM-R White Oak barrel, .223 Wylde chamber, M4 feed ramps
- BE Meyers flash hider
- PRI flip-up gas block
- Seekins SP3R flat-bottomed handguard
- Harris BRM-S bipod affixed via a PWS KeyMod Bipod adapter (set the bipod far back; has been replaced with a Noveska TRX mount)
- Anderson forged lower
- Gieselle SSA-E trigger
- BCM lower parts kit
- Rock River Winter Trigger Guard
- YHM EZ Pull extended takedown pins (it's a little thing, but I love them)
- LaRue A-PEG pistol grip
- White Oak milspec forger upper with M4 cuts
- Wilson milspec, staked, and HPT/MPI bolt carrier and bolt
- BCM Gunfighter Mod 3 (large) charging handle
- Mappul MOE Rifle fixed stock (with additional QD socket kit that it doesn't come with)
- Magpul backup rMBUS rear sight
- Leupold Mark 2 one-piece picatinny scope mount
- Primary Arms 4-14x44m FFP Mil/Mil scope (yeah, it's a cheap $230 scope, but I have yet to read anyone that's had a problem on a .223-.308 class gun - lots of good reviews, and I've been pleased with it so far. Clicks could be a little more firm, but the glass is better than I expected. It'll do for now until I upgrade later this year).
So what's next?
I'm taking an Appleseed class in June with this rifle. Seems to be a bit of variability with the quality of instructors and the gamification of their Rifleman testing, but regardless, an Appleseed shoot seems like a great starting point for something like myself.
A data book is a definite, must-have purchase, right? I'll be picking up one of the Impact premade module data books this week along with a rear bag. Since I'm doing my best just to get my breathing and finger work down at 100 and 200 yards, is there anything else I need to purchase, particularly?
I really don't want to be all high-speed, low-drag presumptuous with this. I'm here to learn and not portray myself as anything else than an ignoramus.
