451_Detonics
Grandmaster
Yes...it is time for a new AR build. My Zombie Squad group buy lower arrived today from APG Arms. (If you have a 10 round Saiga shotgun mag you know who these folks are) It looks very nice with a deep velvety black finish, the Zombie Squad logo engraved on the side, ZS serial number, and American flag on the front of the mag well. I have settled on the 6.5 MPC caliber for this build. Yes it is a wildcat without any available factory ammo but it is a simple case to make (or I can buy brass pre-formed). It will allow me to use any of the excellent 6.5mm low drag bullets available with a 95 gr reaching 2800. This will be a mid-range (out to 700 yards) rifle.
Now I will need to start gathering parts...
Upper will be a Blackheart International without forward assist BHI AR-15 Stripped Upper Receiver, No Forward Assist
Bolt will be a Young Manufacturing National Match with side charging handle AR-15 and M-16 Bolt Carriers by Young Manufacturing, Inc. Y/M Manufacturing
Trigger will be an American Trigger Corp AR Gold American Trigger Corporation
Buttstock will be the excellent Magpul PRS PRS™ - Precision Rifle/Sniper
Forend will be the Hogue over molded AR-15/M-16 Free Float Forend with OD Green Rubber Gripping area [15204] - $94.46 : Hogue Inc., The Best Value In Handgun Grips, Rifle Stocks and Accessories - Bar None!
Barrel....ah, that is the question I haven't resolved yet. I am looking at Hart in a 24 inch to make the most of slower burning powders.
This will be a long term project as I will need to spread the cost out over time...these are expensive components I plan on using. This is also likely my last AR build for awhile as I will have most of the AR bases covered, a lightweight, HBar, 300 Whisper, shorty...this will give me an Ar platform for just about any scenario I may run into for fun, competition, or hunting.
Now I will need to start gathering parts...
Upper will be a Blackheart International without forward assist BHI AR-15 Stripped Upper Receiver, No Forward Assist
Bolt will be a Young Manufacturing National Match with side charging handle AR-15 and M-16 Bolt Carriers by Young Manufacturing, Inc. Y/M Manufacturing
Trigger will be an American Trigger Corp AR Gold American Trigger Corporation
Buttstock will be the excellent Magpul PRS PRS™ - Precision Rifle/Sniper
Forend will be the Hogue over molded AR-15/M-16 Free Float Forend with OD Green Rubber Gripping area [15204] - $94.46 : Hogue Inc., The Best Value In Handgun Grips, Rifle Stocks and Accessories - Bar None!
Barrel....ah, that is the question I haven't resolved yet. I am looking at Hart in a 24 inch to make the most of slower burning powders.
This will be a long term project as I will need to spread the cost out over time...these are expensive components I plan on using. This is also likely my last AR build for awhile as I will have most of the AR bases covered, a lightweight, HBar, 300 Whisper, shorty...this will give me an Ar platform for just about any scenario I may run into for fun, competition, or hunting.