It's About Time on my AR15 - Page 2

jeep45238 · October 16th, 2009, 06:20 AM

What optic mount are you using?

gunthorp · October 16th, 2009, 02:15 PM

Congrats!

C hawk Glock · October 16th, 2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda

I finally got the remaining parts to assemble my AR15 varmint rifle. Its a flat top with a 24 in stainless barrel. I got it with a pre-assembled upper assembly and I assembled the lower parts kit and got it all together. So far I have put 20 rounds through it and only had one failure to fire (first trigger pull) because I didn't let the bolt fully seat. I double checked everything and then made sure I let go of the charging handle.

I have a red dot sight on it now but plan to install a larger Bushnell scope (55 mm objective lense and 30mm light tube) with a night time capable hog rig.

I had ordered with a fluted barrel but the fluting was causing an excessive delay so I now have a smooth barrel that is just over 7/8 inch in diameter.

I just need to find a bunch of ammo to put through it.

May I ask why such a long barrel, or are you really going to hunt varmint or shoot really long ranges?

ibesarcasm · October 16th, 2009, 03:12 PM

This might be a little work for you, but you can put some toothpaste on the bore brush (not wire, but cotton) and run it up and down the barrel for about an hour. It will polish the bore and smooth it out. Will help with your groupings, also make sure your shooting off of bags or a sled for accuracy. Don't trust your ability to hold the weapon on target for adjustment. Wally world has a set of shooters bags for $22 bucks. May help you out.
As for ammo..... Natchezss.com just sent me a flier this morning for steel cased Wolf @ $5.10 a box! I would soot some decent ammo to site, but the Wolf will let you throw some lead for cheap!! Just check your warrenty on the barrel before shooting steel case.....it used to void the warrenty on a chorme lined barrel. I had to wai a year before shooting steel case.

Anyway..... congrats! And my thoughts on the subject...... :)

edr9x23super · October 16th, 2009, 03:23 PM

Cool Beans! good luck with he project.... keep us posted with pics....

gunthorp · October 16th, 2009, 03:30 PM

I used a bore lapping kit to get 1/2moa with hand loads from my DPMS LR308B. The toothpaste treatment is next. They ought to advertise it for a brighter bore.

ibesarcasm · October 16th, 2009, 03:35 PM

LOL....... Well, incase you DON'T have a bore lapping kit........
Just get toothpaste w/ floride...... we don't want the new baby getting any cavities do we??

Yoda · October 19th, 2009, 06:16 PM

Thanks. It is to be my hog and varmint rifle. I put my big scope on it and it shoots really well now with the barrel cleaned up. I also shined up the trigger group to smooth out the rough trigger action. Put some grease on it and have even ordered some lighter weight springs to give them a try at improving the trigger pull. Oh and an accuwedge to try and get rid of the loose rattle.

I have really enjoyed this project and hope to maybe build another one.

October 16th, 2009, 06:20 AM	#11
jeep45238 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 696	What optic mount are you using? __________________ ~Mike F. http://www.ConcealedCampus.com http://www.a-human-right.com/ "Quemadmoeum gladuis neminem occidit, occidentis telum est."

October 16th, 2009, 02:15 PM	#12
gunthorp Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Superior Posts: 1,020	Congrats! __________________ Don't dither. The nick of time comes just before the moment lost.

October 16th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#14
ibesarcasm Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 204	This might be a little work for you, but you can put some toothpaste on the bore brush (not wire, but cotton) and run it up and down the barrel for about an hour. It will polish the bore and smooth it out. Will help with your groupings, also make sure your shooting off of bags or a sled for accuracy. Don't trust your ability to hold the weapon on target for adjustment. Wally world has a set of shooters bags for $22 bucks. May help you out. As for ammo..... Natchezss.com just sent me a flier this morning for steel cased Wolf @ $5.10 a box! I would soot some decent ammo to site, but the Wolf will let you throw some lead for cheap!! Just check your warrenty on the barrel before shooting steel case.....it used to void the warrenty on a chorme lined barrel. I had to wai a year before shooting steel case. Anyway..... congrats! And my thoughts on the subject...... :) __________________ Sarcasm - Just one of the many services I provide! Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

October 16th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#15
edr9x23super Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,737	Cool Beans! good luck with he project.... keep us posted with pics.... __________________ "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined". - Patrick Henry

October 16th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#16
gunthorp Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Superior Posts: 1,020	I used a bore lapping kit to get 1/2moa with hand loads from my DPMS LR308B. The toothpaste treatment is next. They ought to advertise it for a brighter bore. __________________ Don't dither. The nick of time comes just before the moment lost.

October 16th, 2009, 03:35 PM	#17
ibesarcasm Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 204	LOL....... Well, incase you DON'T have a bore lapping kit........ Just get toothpaste w/ floride...... we don't want the new baby getting any cavities do we?? __________________ Sarcasm - Just one of the many services I provide! Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

October 19th, 2009, 06:16 PM	#18
Yoda Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 764	Thanks. It is to be my hog and varmint rifle. I put my big scope on it and it shoots really well now with the barrel cleaned up. I also shined up the trigger group to smooth out the rough trigger action. Put some grease on it and have even ordered some lighter weight springs to give them a try at improving the trigger pull. Oh and an accuwedge to try and get rid of the loose rattle. I have really enjoyed this project and hope to maybe build another one. __________________ Do or do not, there is no try..

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