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The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/01/12 01:50 AM
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no catch
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26" Krieger 1-9 223 Mega Billet Side Charge Upper Young National Match BCG Side Charge Mega Billet Charging Handle Stag Gas Block and gas tube
Parts are on order besides hand guard. Still not sure on this yet. But I have started with parts purchase. $$$$$$$$ Wow this is expensive.
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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#3430484
08/01/12 02:10 AM
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jhenderson
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That sucker is gonna be heavy with a 26" barrel
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/01/12 02:14 AM
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Yeah. I can cut down in shop if need be. This will be sons bench gun. Will not be carrying around.
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/01/12 02:15 AM
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FroggerZack
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And long.... Ought to be a tack driver!
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/01/12 02:25 AM
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tannerlst
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That will be one long/big gun! Should be a tack driver though
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/01/12 02:26 AM
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Brother in-law
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Nice parts but way to long
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/01/12 02:30 AM
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no catch
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Not worried about length. Can cut down whenever I want. I can't add it though. For shooting off a bench with is not a big deal.
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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#3431196
08/01/12 04:32 AM
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dtownrex
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Would be an excellent bench gun! I have a really strong itch for the AR platform but to chase that much of a tack driver i think i would just pick up a solid remi 700
But like you said you do have the option if cutting it down. I think a crowned 20" is perfect!
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/01/12 12:25 PM
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I have a full custom Panda action 6ppc 10.5 lb bench gun now. I have shot quite a few groups in the .1's if conditions are good, still learning to read the wind. I am an accuracy freak. I have plenty of walking guns. Just trying something outside the box. I just hoping the accuracy is there.
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/02/12 01:55 AM
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jeff1383
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Go with an ops4 upper and save your $ on the charging handle. You wont need it anyways
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/02/12 11:08 AM
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tannerlst
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Go with an ops4 upper and save your $ on the charging handle. You wont need it anyways They have a 12-14 week wait time on their side charging uppers
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/02/12 11:58 AM
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Chris42
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Those really do look nice.
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/02/12 08:45 PM
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dtownrex
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Go with an ops4 upper and save your $ on the charging handle. You wont need it anyways Is that your rifle jeff?
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/02/12 10:42 PM
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Very nice. I just noticed something today that might be a problem. My Brownells upper vice block came in today. I am not sure it will hold that Mega billet that I have coming for tightening barrel nut. Any ideas? It might fit but not sure.
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/03/12 12:00 AM
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tannerlst
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Why wouldn't it fit ?
I just looked at the block and your probably right, the mega side upper is WAY thicker! I used the one that acts as lower
Last edited by tannerlst; 08/03/12 12:06 AM.
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/03/12 12:05 AM
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I am assuming the outer diameter would be bigger of the Mega billet upper. I might be completely wrong. The vice I got clamps on the outer side of upper receiver.
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/03/12 12:20 AM
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tannerlst
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Here is the difference , it might work though cause the mega doesn't have brass deflector or forward assist
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/03/12 12:24 AM
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ccoker
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a regular block usually doesn work with a billet upper as they are not usually to milspec outer dimensions. Run into this before I have a Seekins billlet upper coming and anticipate the same
Personally, I dont think you gain any performance from a billet over a forged upper or lower they are cooler for sure though!
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/03/12 05:29 AM
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I used to have a 24" upper for an AR it was stupid accurate but it was only a bench gun. I'm sure you'll have fun with it though.
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/10/12 12:59 AM
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Parts are in. Very nice quality. Still have not picked a handguard yet. Still trying to find something that will go with the billet upper. I dont mind doing a little machining on it. Looking pretty hard at Samson Evo. Any recommend a good quality handguard?
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/13/12 11:54 PM
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PRI Delta rifle length has been ordered. Possibly shooting by next weekend.
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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08/14/12 01:06 AM
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mustafa
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i had planned on building one out over time, once i got the upper and lower 10 days later i had everything else. You have the same kind of patience as me. let us know how it shoots.
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
[Re: mustafa]
#3491122
08/20/12 12:40 AM
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And the upper is together. Went pretty smooth. Will be able to shoot this coming up weekend.
Last edited by no catch; 08/20/12 12:42 AM.
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Re: The First AR Upper Build Begins
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#3491128
08/20/12 12:42 AM
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Sure looks nice, you put it together with quality parts too. Let us know how it shoots.
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