AR Build Questions & Critique - 05/22/15
I bought an AR (Palmetto State build, Carbine) about a year and a half ago and like it A LOT more than I though I ever would. I put a few nicer components on it and worked up one good handload (65 SGK's and TAC)and while I've not managed to whack a coyote with it yet, I've enjoyed carrying it around. It also shoots as well as I can, which is all I can ask.
My Dad is at a point he'd like an AR, and I've come to a point I'd like to build my own. I figured I'd keep the more expensive components I've bought, put good, serviceable components back on, give it to Dad, and build my own.
What I've got:
Magpul ACS Stock (Really like the way it feels)
15" Troy Alpha Rail(I like it, but it may or may not work with what I want to do)
Geissele Super Dynamic Enhanced Trigger (LOVE IT!)
Leupold Mark AR 3-9x40 Mil/Mil (works well enough so far)
What I want to do:
-At least consistently MOA for five round groups @ 100 (I need to shoot the challenge with my current rifle and see what it'll do for 10, just ain't had time)
-Run suppressed
-Be very soft shooting yet reliable
-It's not going to be a duty rifle or a match rifle. Just a REALLY fun coyote-truck-plinking a pretty good ways out there- kind of rifle.
Selected components:
-Probably run Spikes lower and upper receiver mostly because they aren't terribly expensive, and are available locally.
-Green Mountain 18" Stainless, Fluted, Wylde, Rifle Length Gas
-SLR Adj. Gas Block (not sure how well it'll work with the 15" Rail)
-Voodoo innovations Low Mass BCG and Bolt (looks a little "overdone", but cheaper than the JP and will work with the fwd assist, any other recommendations?)
-JP Silent Captured Spring (this may be more of a luxury, just wonder what folks on here though of them)
-MagPul BAD Lever (seems convenient, just wonder how well it works)
Sorta figure I could buy the tools, a set of go/no go gauges (just to be sure), and "interweb" the thing together without too much trouble or expense (and I'll always have the tools!).
Any ideas, opinions, recommendations, places to look, etc. would be very much appreciated.
My Dad is at a point he'd like an AR, and I've come to a point I'd like to build my own. I figured I'd keep the more expensive components I've bought, put good, serviceable components back on, give it to Dad, and build my own.
What I've got:
Magpul ACS Stock (Really like the way it feels)
15" Troy Alpha Rail(I like it, but it may or may not work with what I want to do)
Geissele Super Dynamic Enhanced Trigger (LOVE IT!)
Leupold Mark AR 3-9x40 Mil/Mil (works well enough so far)
What I want to do:
-At least consistently MOA for five round groups @ 100 (I need to shoot the challenge with my current rifle and see what it'll do for 10, just ain't had time)
-Run suppressed
-Be very soft shooting yet reliable
-It's not going to be a duty rifle or a match rifle. Just a REALLY fun coyote-truck-plinking a pretty good ways out there- kind of rifle.
Selected components:
-Probably run Spikes lower and upper receiver mostly because they aren't terribly expensive, and are available locally.
-Green Mountain 18" Stainless, Fluted, Wylde, Rifle Length Gas
-SLR Adj. Gas Block (not sure how well it'll work with the 15" Rail)
-Voodoo innovations Low Mass BCG and Bolt (looks a little "overdone", but cheaper than the JP and will work with the fwd assist, any other recommendations?)
-JP Silent Captured Spring (this may be more of a luxury, just wonder what folks on here though of them)
-MagPul BAD Lever (seems convenient, just wonder how well it works)
Sorta figure I could buy the tools, a set of go/no go gauges (just to be sure), and "interweb" the thing together without too much trouble or expense (and I'll always have the tools!).
Any ideas, opinions, recommendations, places to look, etc. would be very much appreciated.