AR-15 done

Suzanne · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:01 pm Post subject: AR-15 done

Sort of done anyway. I installed the DI system, still waiting for funds to get a piston system. This has a Plum Crazy polymer lower which includes the trigger and innards and the stock, but I did change the grip to an Ergo grip. The barrel is an un-chrome lined YHM 7.62x39 and is 20" with no flash hider or break. YHM low profile gas block and MagPul MOE handguard. I got some AR Stoner magazines for it that seem to be cool. Haven't fired it yet because of the weather. I put a Sight Mark reflex sight on it and a cheapo bi-pod from Caldwell. Made up some dummy rounds and it cycles loads and ejects.

Suz

fnuser · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:22 pm Post subject: Re: AR-15 done

I got that same sight on my 6.8 looking foward to swapping notes w\ ya I have the original type buttstock with a compartment where I stashed a couple extra batteries.

Ominivision1 · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: AR-15 done

Looks awesome Suz.

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: AR-15 done

You will have a blast with it.. Looks great Smile

TRBLSHTR · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: AR-15 done

Nice looking shooter Suz!Why the commy round tho? wtf

Suzanne · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:27 pm Post subject: Re: AR-15 done

TRBL I reload that round and so it was convenient and also I wanted something I could hunt with. Not a long range hunter but I'd like to try a .270 (that would be an AR-10 I guess) also if I can find a barrel and bolt. I'm thinkin I might make a couple, they're fun to build.

Suz

TRBLSHTR · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:04 pm Post subject: Re: AR-15 done

Suz:I built a ar10t and in checking out various caliber configurations -I could not come up with any in the long cartridge designations;i.e.270,3006,2506 in the ar-10 platform.Magazine length and bolt carrier throw would kill it I believe.Now they do make them in 243,308,most anything based on 308 casing,and some of the new short mags. Smile

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:52 pm Post subject: Re: AR-15 done

Suz, that looks good! I'll be waiting on that shooting report.

The AR-10 was designed for a .308 Win length cartridge so a .270 Win won't fit. Maybe a .270 WSM?

tlo7mm · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:29 pm Post subject: Re: AR-15 done

I personally like the AR10 7mm08 option. I am thinking I may build one of them for deer hunting and just shootin for the fun of it. You could also use it for yotes and such.

fnuser · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:12 pm Post subject: Re: AR-15 done

I remember a extremely expensive variant of the ar in a long action but cant find it on a quick search I'll get back to you. The 7mm-08 would be a near ballistic twin in readily available components though.

Suzanne · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:42 pm Post subject: Re: AR-15 done

7mm08 sounds like a good one to me. Ok I'll need some donations to get me started. Saturday I got my credit card bill for a rifle re-barrel (that I sent back) and various AR-15 parts including barrel and bolt, carrier and all the expensive crap, then I also got my health care statement. Had to transfer money from savings to cover it. Got it paid tho, that was about a grand. So I think I'll sell my drift boat next. Wonder if anyone's in the mood for a drift boat in the winter. Not in the mood to spend any more money right now. I should do this for a sideline, make some uppers for people and some spending money for me. I saw a place where you could buy 10 barrels for $1000US, wonder which direction they shoot.

I just read up on the 7mm08 and it should do the trick, I was just trying to stay with the rounds I reload to keep my inventory down. Oh it's probably years down the road but I think I'd like to make one, it sounds like a great caliber.

Suz

inthedark · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:54 pm Post subject: Re: AR-15 done

Sweet looking gun AND log slab bench there Suz!

Elvis · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:15 am Post subject: Re: AR-15 done

looks good to be sure. the ol commie round is a good preformer if you dont try to stretch that new barrel too much. wow that sight sure looks like a fast sighting system.

slimjim · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:24 am Post subject: Re: AR-15 done

Suzanne wrote:

This has a Plum Crazy polymer lower

Suz, looks great! I didn't see an plum in the picture. Can you post a close-up of the receiver?

Suzanne · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:42 am Post subject: Re: AR-15 done

Had to get my flashlight out, I don't have a flash on my camera
and it's a bit hard to see without some contrast.

I swear the things I have to do sometimes, sorry it's not clearer.
The company has since made a name change to PCF
they say because of interest in LE and military sales, they
thought Plum Crazy on the side might not be the best idea.

I love that cartoon
I can make smile too
Suz