How does this AR build sound to you guys?

[Roadwild17]

RRA lower with standard parts kit
3lb Timney Trigger or Geissele 2-stage DMR
magpul MIAD grip
A2 butstock (Magpul PRS to follow)

Larue Tactical stealth sniper 20" upper 1X8
Larue Tactical SPR mount
Nikon Monarch 4X16X42 mill dot side focus (or better scope in the 500$ish range)
Harris bipod (6-9" notched) QD self leveling
AAC m4 1000

Any sugestions, thoughts, advice?

 

[Eightball]

Sound expensive, but like it'll be a hecukva lot of fun.

Maybe get some rail covers, though.....

How long of rails are you intending to get on your upper?

 

[Roadwild17]

Its ordered with 13.2" rails. rail covers are a given, probably the tango down type of full rail cover.

 

[P.B.Walsh]

Sounds very good, especially if you upgrade to a Leupold, why, because I think they look better, and if your dropping that much money, I'd buy a GOOD scope, like one that's purpose build for an AR15, such as Leupold Mk4's, that upper DESERVES a GREAT optic.

 

[taliv]

sounds great to me, except for the scope

i'd go no more than 2-8x power

 

[Eightball]

I'd second the push to a Leupold, though maybe not as expensive as any of the "mark" series. YMMV.

 

[jlg]

I'd have to agree with upgrading the optics. A rifle is only as good as the glass it wears.

Also, as far as the AAC M4-1000... I own one and am very pleased with only one gripe. The new fast attach style rings like a tuning fork with every shot. Some people don't mind but it annoys me. It's caused because the flash suppressor is 3 seperate prongs that are not attached at the muzzle...apparently this design is more reliable than the old design or so I was told by AAC when I asked them why they sold me a tuning fork for the end of my AR. AAC is working on a fast attach muzzle break for the M4-1000 in lieu of the flash suppressor that will eliminate the ringing and double as a muzzle break when not using the suppressor but it won't be available until later this year. I don't really care about having a muzzle break for when I'm not shooting suppressed because I see no reason to shoot un-suppressed...but it will be nice to stop the ringing.

BTW, they have the muzzle break fast attach already available for the M4-2000.

Good luck on the build. IMO the build is almost as much fun as the range time.

 

[sarduy]

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RRA lower with standard parts kit
3lb Timney Trigger or Geissele 2-stage DMR
magpul MIAD grip
A2 butstock (Magpul PRS to follow)

Larue Tactical stealth sniper 20" upper 1X8
Larue Tactical SPR mount
Nikon Monarch 4X16X42 mill dot side focus (or better scope in the 500$ish range)
Harris bipod (6-9" notched) QD self leveling
AAC m4 1000

Any sugestions, thoughts, advice?

now you have a DMR

 

[P.B.Walsh]

oh yea, make sure you get some pictures of that rifle, and paint it.

 

[jlg]

Also, I've never had the opportunity to use a Timney trigger though I've heard excellent reviews.

I have however used a Chip McCormick AR Match Trigger (on my current AR) and absolutely love it...very easy to install as well.

 

[Roadwild17]

Most everything has been ordered but the glass & rings. For glass Im still kicking around something like a Bushnell elite 6500 2.5-16 @ 750$ but that is around my max, Leupold Mk 2 4-12 @ 626, or the Sightron SII 4-16 @ $400 & its big brother the SII 3.5-10 for $719.

Just to many choices. I really cant afford this rifle, but Im stretching. I don't think I can stretch the glass a whole bunch, 500ish is what I was thinking but $700 might take a while.

I want this to be able to reach to say 500 yds (I know I cant, yet) , will 2-8 get out that far? or as far as .223 anyway?
Guess it can sit in the safe a while without any glasses.

Paint is after the spr PRS is on it

 

[CWL]

For glass Im still kicking around something like a Bushnell elite 6500 2.5-16 @ 750$ ...

I have great problems with paying that much for a Bushnell.

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

I have great problems with paying that much for a Bushnell.

And why would you? The Elite 6500 2.5-16x50 is $609 *shipped* at the optic zone.

The 42mm objective lens one is even less:

http://www.theopticzone.com/category/36334/1/scopes-bushnell-elite_6500.htm


Here's the result of obtaining this fine gem for your rifle:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=5589001&postcount=12


"Upgrade" from a Monarch to a Leupold (no line designated) - that's rich.

 

[Roadwild17]

Thanks for the site Dr. Tad, good prices there.

 

[lvcat2004]

I just installed a 3lb. Timney Trigger....it's fantastic.