First AR....

stovepipe · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: First AR....

Bushmaster wrote:

Expecting Suz to visit?

GOD I love that woman.... Very Happy

slimjim · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:06 pm Post subject: Re: First AR....

Thanks for the extra pictures, stovey. I shot 150gr Fed Round Nose out of my 6.8mm SPC and always chuckle every time I pull the trigger. Noticeable more recoil than the 110gr pills or the 5.56. Not as much as therapy as you are getting with your Beowulf ... or should I say Thor's Hammer.

DallanC · Site Admin Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3572 Location: Utah

Man, those slugs look cool

-DallanC

slimjim · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: First AR....

Suzanne wrote:

bet you make another one.

The AR's modular design is impressive - to think the design is over 50 years old. It is hard to have just one!

Suzanne · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 7:11 pm Post subject: Re: First AR....

Yes SlimJ, and now I want another one after looking at that cartridge oh......

Suz
doesn't (always)
ride
brooms

Bushmaster · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 7:15 pm Post subject: Re: First AR....

Ooops...Look out Vince I'm coming at a run. Hold that ladder!

Vince · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 9:06 pm Post subject: Re: First AR....

Stovey wrote:

...BIG noise comes out the other end.... and people look at you. wtf

They shouldn't just be looking mate...they should take notice!!

Bushy wrote:

Ooops...Look out Vince I'm coming at a run. Hold that ladder!

Ladder ready, approach clear, safety haven clear awaiting arrival mate. Very Happy

gelandangan · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 11:06 pm Post subject: Re: First AR....

Damn thats some gun there Stovey - Awesome!

dhc4ever · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 11:41 pm Post subject: Re: First AR....

I've just discovered
Envey
Jealousy
Frustration

Nice build.

DallanC · Site Admin Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3572 Location: Utah

Did you use a mill to machine it or a slide-vice and drill press? I'd really like to build one myself.

-DallanC

stovepipe · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: First AR....

Used a Tormach vert CNC, for the lower and the ejection port. We also used a jig so the lower came out perfect. The upper needs a smidge of work so that sewer pip can fling out. And boy does it. This drawing is not to scale. Just has the dim's. Raise the roof, lower the floor of the port. Done. And thanks, everyone, for the nice reply's! Very Happy

stovepipe · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 9:38 am Post subject: Re: First AR....

Snowed Saturday night...meh! I gota Ranger...no big. It'll climb anything. So I load up, climb the snotty trail, hit the spot...TRASHED. I mean bad.

stovepipe · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 9:39 am Post subject: Re: First AR....

Unload, pick up all the disgusting garbage- beer and diapers? BARF.

Head back to town to dump it off....

stovepipe · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 9:41 am Post subject: Re: First AR....

Bout 90 mins later I get set up....trying to zero this thing. OK- got it...boom boom boom....it drifts. Re-set....repeat.

Uh- Houston, we have a problem. Laughing

stovepipe · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 9:44 am Post subject: Re: First AR....

So I just casually shot the last of the box to get some rounds through it.
I also replaced the MAGPUL MOE stuck plate with a Limbsaver pad- super thin, took all the sting out of it- no more sharp edges. Now you get that sweet recoil therapy without any cuts.