Interactive AR-15 build and reloading adventure - you're invited!

[UltimateReloader]

<posting here, and in 'rifle country'>

Hey guys- for a while now, I've been preparing to start a new long-term project on http://ultimatereloader.com - a complete ene-to-end AR-15 build and reloading experience. This won't be your typical AR-15 build as I'm inviting you all to be a part of it.
See this post for the kick-off video:
http://ultimatereloader.com/2010/11/13/ar-mpr-ar-15-project-kick-off/

Here's a breakdown of the project:

Phase I:
Complete from-scratch AR-15 build. This will be an A3 style AR-15 build with 20" match barrel, competition two stage trigger, and more. I'll be posting blogs and HD videos covering the entire experience.

Phase II:
Precision handload development to attain a .5-.75 MOA goal. We'll work through the various stages of performing single-stage style rifle reloading. This will include brass prep, hand weighed powder charging, experimenting with components and dimensions and more.

Phase III:
The final part of this project will entail mass production of .223 / 5.56 ammo. We'll look at popular progressive reloading presses, bullet feeders, case feeders, motorized case prep machines, and more. This will include the latest and greatest from the major reloading manufacturers.

So, if you like the idea of following along, please visit http://ultimatereloader.com/subscribe and sign up today for email or RSS notifications.

I hope you'll join in on the fun! I'm looking forward to reading your comments on my blog, and benefiting from your experience.
Please let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to see!

More details to follow,
Thanks,
Gavin

 

[pcwirepro]

Looks like fun.

 

[UltimateReloader]

Some updates:
AR-MPR: Goals and Timeline
AR-MPR: Sponsor Highlight: Brownells
AR-MPR: .223 Remington -vs- 5.56 NATO – What’s the skinny?

I'd love to get feedback from you guys on the .223 -vs- 5.56 NATO writeup. Please let me know if I'm missing anything critical here, or have any mis-information in this article.

Thanks,
Gavin

 

[UltimateReloader]

I'll be blogging the upper parts, lower parts, and tools over the next week or so, and then get into the actual build process...

Some additional info:
http://ultimatereloader.com/2010/11/24/ar-mpr-planning-your-ar-15-build/

 

[flashhole]

I subscribed. I read the write-up on 223 vs 5.56. You asked for comments. I would have moved the "Interoperability of Ammunition" to the second paragarph after the general description and clearly identified a "Safety Note". You make your point but it is buried deep in the body of the article. A cross section of brass for both the 223 and 5.56 would add a lot to the write-up.

 

[UltimateReloader]

Update guys, overview done, upper build done, next, on to the lower build!

AR-MPR: Tool Inventory For AR-15 Build
AR-MPR: Lower Assembly Parts List
AR-MPR – Upper Receiver Parts List
AR-MPR: Planning your AR-15 build
AR-MPR: .223 Remington -vs- 5.56 NATO – What’s the skinny?
AR-MPR: Sponsor Highlight: Brownells
AR-MPR: Goals and Timeline
AR-MPR AR-15 Project Kick-Off



AR-MPR: Build Part 4 – Upper – Bolt Carrier Group and Headspace
AR-MPR: Build Part 3 – Upper – Freefloat handguard
AR-MPR: Build Part 2 – Upper – Barrel, Gas Block, Gas Tube
AR-MPR: Build Part 1 – Upper – Ejection Port Cover and Forward Assist