Advise for dual AR15 build

[lasher9999]

I am about to start (as soon as the lowers come in) building two AR15s. One will be a sniper the other more of an urban tactical version.

I am seeking advise on parts to use. The following are my initial thoughts, but other than the lowers which are on their way, I am open to opinions on better ( or cheaper and equal quality) options.


AR15 Sniper Build
Head Down Products Lower
VLTOR MUR Upper
Young Manufacuring M16 Chrome Complete Bolt Carrier - YM055B
Shilen 20" Stainless Steel AR-15/M16 DROP-IN BARREL/BOLT SET, 1 in 8 twist
Magpul Prs Precision Gen 2 Stock
Daniel Defense AR15 Lite Rail Mid-X EXTENDED 10 Tactical Free Float Handguard

AR 15 Urban Tactical Build
Head Down Products Lower
Head Down Products Upper
Young Manufacuring M16 Chrome Complete Bolt Carrier - YM055B
AR-15 16" M4 Barrel Beaver Creek Armory 5.56x45mm Chamber 1:9" Twist Black Oxide Finish
Magpul ACS stock
Daniel Defense AR15 Lite Rail Carbine 7 Tactical Free Float Handguard


Thanks! Have at it.

 

[jawn]

I am about to start (as soon as the lowers come in) building two AR15s. One will be a sniper the other more of an urban tactical version.

I am seeking advise on parts to use. The following are my initial thoughts, but other than the lowers which are on their way, I am open to opinions on better ( or cheaper and equal quality) options.


AR15 Sniper Build
Head Down Products Lower
VLTOR MUR Upper
Young Manufacuring M16 Chrome Complete Bolt Carrier - YM055B
Shilen 20" Stainless Steel AR-15/M16 DROP-IN BARREL/BOLT SET, 1 in 8 twist
Magpul Prs Precision Gen 2 Stock
Daniel Defense AR15 Lite Rail Mid-X EXTENDED 10 Tactical Free Float Handguard

AR 15 Urban Tactical Build
Head Down Products Lower
Head Down Products Upper
Young Manufacuring M16 Chrome Complete Bolt Carrier - YM055B
AR-15 16" M4 Barrel Beaver Creek Armory 5.56x45mm Chamber 1:9" Twist Black Oxide Finish
Magpul ACS stock
Daniel Defense AR15 Lite Rail Carbine 7 Tactical Free Float Handguard


Thanks! Have at it.

I can't really comment on the Young Manufacturing stuff, but wouldn't it make sense to get the Daniel Defense 12" Lite Rail for the 20" build? You should run a rifle-length gas system with a 20" upper. Hell, you could go longer with the rail, if you go with a low profile gas block.

 

[lasher9999]

That sounds good. So now:




AR15 Sniper Build
Head Down Products Lower
VLTOR MUR Upper
Young Manufacuring M16 Chrome Complete Bolt Carrier - YM055B
Shilen 20" Stainless Steel AR-15/M16 DROP-IN BARREL/BOLT SET, 1 in 8 twist
Magpul Prs Precision Gen 2 Stock
Daniel Defense Modular Float Rail 12.0
low profile gas block



AR 15 Urban Tactical Build
Head Down Products Lower
Head Down Products Upper
Young Manufacuring M16 Chrome Complete Bolt Carrier - YM055B
AR-15 16" M4 Barrel Beaver Creek Armory 5.56x45mm Chamber 1:9" Twist Black Oxide Finish
Magpul ACS stock
Daniel Defense AR15 Lite Rail Carbine 7 Tactical Free Float Handguard

 

[04RWon]

Could always go for a fast twist on the barrles like a 1/7. Not sure what your price or criteria for the barrels are, but daniel defense and bcm sell plain barrels.

 

[lasher9999]

I wanted some flexibility in both barrels. 1:8 seemed enough for the heavier grain bullets without giving up the ability to shoot mid weight. Does 1:7 still allow midweight bullets?

 

[Forest]

I'd REALLY suggest going with a 1:7 twist barrel instead of the 1:9.

1:7 will allow you to shoot anything you want (other than a couple really fragile 45 gr varmint bullets).

 

[Markp]

I am about to start (as soon as the lowers come in) building two AR15s. One will be a sniper the other more of an urban tactical version.


AR15 Sniper Build
Head Down Products Lower
VLTOR MUR Upper
Young Manufacuring M16 Chrome Complete Bolt Carrier - YM055B
Shilen 20" Stainless Steel AR-15/M16 DROP-IN BARREL/BOLT SET, 1 in 8 twist
Magpul Prs Precision Gen 2 Stock
Daniel Defense AR15 Lite Rail Mid-X EXTENDED 10 Tactical Free Float Handguard

I'd probably go with a VLTOR VIS Upper, but that's just me.

http://www.vltor.com/vis.htm

AR 15 Urban Tactical Build
Head Down Products Lower
Head Down Products Upper
Young Manufacuring M16 Chrome Complete Bolt Carrier - YM055B
AR-15 16" M4 Barrel Beaver Creek Armory 5.56x45mm Chamber 1:9" Twist Black Oxide Finish
Magpul ACS stock
Daniel Defense AR15 Lite Rail Carbine 7 Tactical Free Float Handguard

Thanks! Have at it.

The advice I have here for CQB duty is a 10" 300 blkout upper and suppressor with 2 tax stamps.

That's all.

 

[lasher9999]

I'd probably go with a VLTOR VIS Upper, but that's just me.

http://www.vltor.com/vis.htm

Any reason why??


The advice I have here for CQB duty is a 10" 300 blkout upper and suppressor with 2 tax stamps.

That's all.

I like that but since it will take six months at least, I think an alternate upper in the mean time is a plan.

 

[Markp]

I like that but since it will take six months at least, I think an alternate upper in the mean time is a plan.

or a .300 16" barrel.

 

[Russ D]

Just go Noveske barrels. No reason not to. If you don't wanna spend Noveske money then go WOA.

 

[sailskidrive]

I LIKE the Krieger barrels, they run great with Prvi Partizen Match.

What about a NiB BCG for the urban carbine and a quality trigger group?

You're going to need some decent glass and steel rings for the sniper rig.

 

[Markp]

I LIKE the Krieger barrels, they run great with Prvi Partizen Match.

What about a NiB BCG for the urban carbine and a quality trigger group?

You're going to need some decent glass and steel rings for the sniper rig.

American Defense quick release rig with 20 MOA built in.

http://www.americandefensemanufacturing.com/view/product/298/

Is VERY NICE. I have one for my 34mm tube Bushnell (Horus) Elite HDMR

It comes in 1", 30mm, 32mm, 34mm, 35mm, and 40mm iirc.

 

[jimbobborg]

If you're going for a "sniper" build get a good trigger. And get a 7" twist on the shorter barrel, chrome lined.

 

[sailskidrive]

American Defense quick release rig with 20 MOA built in.

http://www.americandefensemanufacturing.com/view/product/298/

Is VERY NICE. I have one for my 34mm tube Bushnell (Horus) Elite HDMR

It comes in 1", 30mm, 32mm, 34mm, 35mm, and 40mm iirc.

I have two of their quick release mounts and they are excellent quality for the money. I use them with an Aimpoint and a Vortex 4x; I would go with fixed steel rings for a high power scope.

 

[1time]

I have a JP upper 1/8 twist and just gave a BCM 1/8 twist upper to my brother. Both stabilize 77 grain bullets. Any bullet longer than those you won't fit into an ar magazine.

 

[honda53s]

I would call Will at Red Jacket

 

[HardHatMan]

I would call Will at Red Jacket

"Neva bin dun befo"

 

[BenL]

"Neva bin dun befo"

As for the builds, since you're doing 2 anyway, why not make them even more specialized to do their intended function?

I'd do the battle rifle in 300 Blackout (add a suppressor and you have magic) and the precision rifle in 6.5 Grendel/264LBC-AR. Also, you could save money by ditching the rail system on the precision rifle; you don't need it/won't use it.

 

[Markp]

AR Sniper, although it's missing its .30 cal can...

.300 blackout with suppressor (Gemtech HVT, waiting on stamp)
Z-80 Orion Scope
LDM 100 mw IR Designator

What else do you want in a sniper build???

 

[lasher9999]

As for the builds, since you're doing 2 anyway, why not make them even more specialized to do their intended function?

I'd do the battle rifle in 300 Blackout (add a suppressor and you have magic) and the precision rifle in 6.5 Grendel/264LBC-AR. Also, you could save money by ditching the rail system on the precision rifle; you don't need it/won't use it.

Good point!