AR-15 and M-16 Show And Tell

[ChrisK]

Who done the paint work?

It was done by Matt Nichols Customs out of Kingston Tennessee. He does some of the best Cerakote work I have ever seen. Check out his Web site, Matt Nichols customs.com...

 

[BCMPatriot]

Moar pistols

Hey Ryan can you give me the specs on your optic setup. I'm looking for the same thing. Thanks! If anyone else knows, feel free to bud in!

 

[ryan3030]

Hey Ryan can you give me the specs on your optic setup. I'm looking for the same thing. Thanks! If anyone else knows, feel free to bud in!

• Leupold Mark AR Mod 1 1.5-4x
• Leupold Mark 2 IMS 1" Mount
• Troy BUIS

I would recommend replacing the Leupold mount with something that has QD. As it sits my backup irons are effectively useless if I don't have a nut driver handy to remove the scope mount. The upside is I've put it through an extreme test that a QD mount probably would not have survived and the POI shift was hardly noticeable.


If you're looking at the low-power variable magnification scopes here is a comparison sheet I put together when I was making my decision.

and here is the discussion thread: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...lk-low-power-variable-optics-do-you-like.html

 

[BCMPatriot]

• Leupold Mark AR Mod 1 1.5-4x
• Leupold Mark 2 IMS 1" Mount
• Troy BUIS

I would recommend replacing the Leupold mount with something that has QD. As it sits my backup irons are effectively useless if I don't have a nut driver handy to remove the scope mount. The upside is I've put it through an extreme test that a QD mount probably would not have survived and the POI shift was hardly noticeable.


If you're looking at the low-power variable magnification scopes here is a comparison sheet I put together when I was making my decision.

and here is the discussion thread: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...lk-low-power-variable-optics-do-you-like.html

Awesome. You confirmed my suspicions. Right now that setup is on Amazon for $375.79 before shipping which isn't bad. I agree that the QD would be a wise choice. And as soon as I feel comfortable spending $200 on a dang mount, I'll do that haha.

 

[ryan3030]

Awesome. You confirmed my suspicions. Right now that setup is on Amazon for $375.79 before shipping which isn't bad. I agree that the QD would be a wise choice. And as soon as I feel comfortable spending $200 on a dang mount, I'll do that haha.

I imagine that's the scope without the SPR Firedot reticle. While it is really nice I don't think it's necessary.

 

[TheUziButton]

Mine was lost many moons ago in here:

No worries, you are not alone. This ATF agent lost his gun in a boating accident as well...
?Drought-stricken California lake reveals lost gun, badge - CBS News

 

[wsenefeld]

Experimenting with different support hand angles. Definitely a fan of the higher grip.
[video=youtube;rtWyDPx3DtI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&persist_app=1&v=rtWyDPx3DtI[/video]

Fireballs from the 7.5
[video=youtube;WqETDXJTc34]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqETDXJTc34[/video]

My favorite is the 11.5 suppressed sbr
[video=youtube;HQGd1J_oEUw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQGd1J_oEUw[/video]

 

[jblomenberg16]

Experimenting with different support hand angles. Definitely a fan of the higher grip.
[video=youtube;rtWyDPx3DtI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&persist_app=1&v=rtWyDPx3DtI[/video]

Fireballs from the 7.5
[video=youtube;WqETDXJTc34]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqETDXJTc34[/video]

My favorite is the 11.5 suppressed sbr
[video=youtube;HQGd1J_oEUw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQGd1J_oEUw[/video]

Looking good! Now get a little more weight out on the front foot if you can. That will help control the recoil even more.

 

[BCMPatriot]

I imagine that's the scope without the SPR Firedot reticle. While it is really nice I don't think it's necessary.

Right, and I don't see the need in spending a little more money for that reticle. I'll go with the cheaper one. Thanks for the help and that awesome spreadsheet!

 

[TheUziButton]

[video=youtube_share;tpNGmdId5l4]http://youtu.be/tpNGmdId5l4[/video]

 

[TheUziButton]

[video=youtube_share;M0_D3LTNuaA]http://youtu.be/M0_D3LTNuaA[/video]

 

[451_Detonics]

my fun toy...300 Whisper

 

[451_Detonics]

I built this AR for the GF. She is 5'2" and about 120 soaking wet so a lightweight build was what I was looking for. Started with an APG lower and DPMS Oracle 16" barreled upper. Furniture is all Mission First Tactical and I went with a Trijicon Reflex Sight so there aren't any dead battery worries in the middle of the night. Rifle is a blast to shoot and she has no problems with 1/4 scale steel silhouettes offhand at 100 yards.

 

[saynation]

My newest acquisition: Barrett REC7 in FDE Cerakote

 

[JTScribe]

So I just jumped on a barrel at PSA to finish my 300 Blackout build. I figure if I don't like it it's cheap enough to swap out easily enough.

PTAC AR15 300BO PL 16" 1/8 Nitride Barrel

Any opinions? PTAC seems to be a mixed bag for assembly quality, but I built my own upper, presumably their individual parts should be decent enough, right?

 

[seedubs1]

Finished this $800 build.....well, almost finished. Need a roll pin to drop in the FA. Other than that, she's done.

Aero matched forged upper/lower
Voodoo melonite 16" middy
PSA premium FA BCG
Diamondhead Vrs-t rail
Spikes parts kit
Vortex Strikefire
BCM buffer components and charging handle

Thanks to everyone on here that helped me with figuring out parts for this build.

 

[TheUziButton]

[video=youtube_share;3mdFh_x4tGo]http://youtu.be/3mdFh_x4tGo[/video]

 

[rvb]

Getting closer.....


Unfortunately my carrier has an issue and needs to back to the manufacturer, so it'll be a couple more weeks before I get to shoot it.

-rvb

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

I've changed a few cosmetic things with this carbine since I got it. I've been using the stubby grip as a support stop instead of a stand alone grip for my extended hand. I took the red dot off a while back because it was cheap and could never get it sighted in right. Next major thing is to change out the standard trigger to a 2 stage trigger and then I'll rock that for a while, but that's still a ways down the road.

 

[TheUziButton]

[video=youtube_share;QZGsQNm70vw]http://youtu.be/QZGsQNm70vw[/video]