This is my farm beater varmint dispatcher. (Magnesium lower, piston operated upper) Wanted something that could easily go from scope to open sights with little effort. Used the Magpul flip sights and American Defense quick release scope mount.
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Columbia River Arms had a sale in June of 2020. Purchased 3 barrels. Received last week. If they shoot as good as they look......WOW!
@ Rembrandt or anyone else for that fact, I`m gonna ask the dumb question here but "with that set-up, do you have to resight every time you put the scope back on?
I`m just starting into building a home defense set-up as I can find the parts but have been looking into those detachable mounts and even thought about the side mounts for the flip up sights.
Full builds or major alterations?Per the title... I need ideas. Please post your parts lists and explain why you chose them. Also list the approximate prices if you can remember.
This thread has nothing to do with what I want or need. Again, I just want ideas.
@ Rembrandt or anyone else for that fact, I`m gonna ask the dumb question here but "with that set-up, do you have to re-sight every time you put the scope back on?
In answer to the question, the American Defense one piece quick attach returns to perfect zero every time. There are other brands that will do this equally well, some may cost more.
I don't really consider it a "build" per say since I'm purchasing pre-assembled units (working on a tool collection!) Buut still!
BCM lower, with All Star tactical mag lock.
BCM 16" lighweight upper with their 13" mlock handgaurd.
BCM Large ambidextrous chanrging handle and BCM bcg.
Choose the BCM stuff because of reviews, the few BCM goodies I have on my Springfield and I like the mindset of the company. Plus I couldn't find a complete rifle from them in stock.
Thinking about putting on a Sig Sauer bravo 3x optic, based off of reviews its sturdy as hell and has a wide view box. Undecided on buis but want a quality set since I still love irons!
Debating on surefire or streamlight (fanboy here) for a light. Surefire is always towards the top of "best" lists and quality seems to be there but pricey, and Streamlight I've used for years in multiple applications and have never been let down. Price is nicer too.
Top it off with a blue force vickers sling which I've used and love and I'll be all set.
My Springfield imo is pretty good quality, feels solid, no malfunctions but for my 2nd AR I wanted a "Top tier" "High End" piece that will prolly be more than I'll ever need but thats the beauty of buying for use and collecting!
I'm not trying to go super light but don't want a 10# rifle. My hanguard I am using is a bit heavy but it was free and looks nice. I'm thinking that luth -ar-2 fixed stock will be nice and it's about 11oz.You must have gotten your barrel same place I did. Quality is better than it's price would indicate.
I'm building my 6 arc to be fairly light, so it's costing me a bit more.
I'm using a VSeven upper, 2A titanium bolt carrier, and some pieces from Smoke Composites. Probably drop a Rise Armament trigger in as well. Waiting for the handguard to show up, still need a bolt and something for the muzzle.
Haven't made a decision on optic yet.