2011 DFWmustangs.net lower group buy

[motoman]

With the right setup, yes. Do you have a place to regularly shoot 500 yards? Most ranges don't go past 100. If you're dead set on an AR for that, look up the Army's SDMR. That's a pretty simple build that'll get you there.

Specifications

Upper and lower receivers: The rifles were produced by the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) at Fort Benning, Georgia using either new semi-automatic ArmaLite lower receivers or existing Army M16A2 or A4 lower receivers previously supplied by either Colt or Fabrique Nationale de Herstal. All rifles were equipped with a fixed A2 stock and a Knight's Armament Company 2-stage match grade trigger capable of only semi-automatic fire. The upper receivers were flat-top style, but unlike the SAM-R and SPR, they did not have extended feed ramps.

Barrel: The 1:7 twist, 20-inch (510 mm) barrel from the M16A2 and A4 were replaced with a stainless steel Douglas Barrels 1:8 twist, 20-inch barrel, with 12 flutes cut into the barrel to reduce weight. The front sight block was installed with 4 set screws instead of two taper pins. The SDM-R retained the A2-style flash hider.

Sights and optics: The issued optic was a 4x32 Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG) (models TA31F, TA31RCO, TA01, TA01B, or TA01NSN). A Matech Industries 600-meter backup iron sight was also used.
Handguard: Daniel Defense M4 Rail 12.0 handguard, with an octagonal aluminum collar locking it to the upper receiver. The handguard provides a free-floating Picatinny rail forend.

Bipod: A Harris S-L bipod attached to an ARMS #17 throw-lever rail mount was mounted to the underside of the handguard. Since the handguard was free-floating, it did not come into contact with the barrel, and any pressure from the bipod on the handguard did not deflect the barrel.

[YALE]

Also, Greg, what they didn't tell you on wikipedia is, Black Hills 77gr. Sierra Match King load was developed for that rifle. It's pretty sweet when you can find a factory load for your gun. It takes the guess work out of reloading. You can just copy their format and go.

[motoman]

Does 5.56 have dedicated magazines or does it use the same .223 magazine? I know it's pretty much the same round, just want to be sure before I put in an order for magazines.

[CJ]

Exactly the same.

Does 5.56 have dedicated magazines or does it use the same .223 magazine? I know it's pretty much the same round, just want to be sure before I put in an order for magazines.

[motoman]

Exactly the same.

CJ, what was the inexpensive red dot sight you like?

[CJ]

CJ, what was the inexpensive red dot sight you like?

Leapers red dot from ctd

[8mpg]

My two buttstocks came in from ammosurplus. Look good.

CJ...any more word on the other parts for group buys? Barrel brand/length? Just trying to get details to my buddy at work. He will be joining for the rest of the parts as well.

[gat0r]

suppressed and subsonic? or supersonic .300 fireball?

Both, supressed for hogs.

adjustable gas block, FTW

[soap]

has it been 2weeks yet? the wait is killing me,

remember that post about NASA. fighting God?
i feel like going in my back yard. and burning pages from the bible. to lure God in!
then i want to engage him, in a violent hand' to hand' combat, threaten to crucify him
again. if he don't ship the lowers already.

i should also ask him for the winning lottery numbers too. and FREE bump fire stocks for everyone,

[black2002ls]

While I'm out scavenging for the best deal on the miscellaneous stuff, what parts should I be looking for?

[motoman]

While I'm out scavenging for the best deal on the miscellaneous stuff, what parts should I be looking for?

If you've got your stripped lower then you need a lower parts kit, stock, upper receiver (completed), and if you build your upper then you'll need a stripped upper, bolt carrier group, charging handle, barrel, gas tube, gas block, and your furniture.

[black2002ls]

If you've got your stripped lower then you need a lower parts kit, stock, upper receiver (completed), and if you build your upper then you'll need a stripped upper, bolt carrier group, charging handle, barrel, gas tube, gas block, and your furniture.

Thanks! I think we are planning GB's on the following: Upper, BCG, Barrel. Correct? What about the conveniences or must have's?

[motoman]

Thanks! I think we are planning GB's on the following: Upper, BCG, Barrel. Correct? What about the conveniences or must have's?

I believe so. For conveniences that's kinda up to you. For example I'm putting the Magpul enhanced trigger guard (basically just a bigger trigger guard to allow you to wear gloves while firing) on mine along with the Magpul B.A.D. lever which allows me to lock and unlock the bolt with my trigger finger by use of the lever.

[black2002ls]

Lots of little goodies for these things....time to go browse around and price shop. I'm trying to pick up a couple of things each time I get paid so that its not all one big chunk out of my account!

[motoman]

Lots of little goodies for these things....time to go browse around and price shop. I'm trying to pick up a couple of things each time I get paid so that its not all one big chunk out of my account!

I'm doing the same thing. I'd say stock up on magazines and ammo. I'm buying 1 or two magazines and 2-4 boxes of ammo each paycheck.