AR-10 SBR - 56k death

[short308]

Don't do much posting around here, just thought I'd share the love a little bit. I've been thinking about building this rifle for several years now, and finally dedicated to it in November 2011. Purchased the lower receiver in November, and started my form 1. Sent in the paperwork around the first of December. Started gathering parts slowly while waiting.

Here we are about 6 1/2 months later, and my paperwork is back. Got to say I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. Will be even happier when my SWFA 1-6 comes in and my YHM titanium phantom stamp clears. Anyways, here she is.

Armalite AR-10

-Armalite national match 2 stage trigger.
-24" Armalite NM triple lapped barrel, Cut down to 10.5", re-profiled to .8" behind the gas block, .75 at the gas block, and just a hair less after the gas block, standard ar-15 carbine length gas tube, bead blasted (thanks ADCO ! )
-9" Superior weapon systems rail
-CTR stock
-Magpul asap plate
-Magpul gen II buis
-Primary arms micro dot, and a ADM mount
-Houge grip
-PRI Gas buster charging handle
-YHM brake suppressor mount


On the way :

SWFA 1-6 optic, will be mounted in a Larue LT158 mount.
YHM titanium phantom

 

[tv1217]

Fancy way to remove your arms at the shoulder. jk

 

[Rookie]

Sexy!

 

[dubsac]

nice build you got there..

 

[short308]

Fancy way to remove your arms at the shoulder. jk

It's not to bad, It is more effective at powder burning your knuckles if you put the VFG to far forward.

 

[Kedric]

I like it! Classy and well done build.

 

[jd4320t]

I never thought of this before and now I want one.

 

[short308]

I never thought of this before and now I want one.

Do it. Only thing I will say is it's like an ar15, but bigger, more expensive, and a lot more fun.

 

[avengedXT]

Looks awesome!

 

[r6vr6]

How loud is it compared to a 5.56 SBR? I know my 11.5" 5.56 with AAC brake is uncomfortable to shoot with out the suppressor even with double ear pro.

 

[patience0830]

likey

I'll bet that's a light show at night. Night vision would be useless after the first round. Tritium f/s is a must.

 

[IndianaResident]

Ah, cool, you've got a moving target platform on your range. Nice.

 

[short308]

Ah, cool, you've got a moving target platform on your range. Nice.

Works out pretty good. I set it up so the biggest pieces of pipe should be 7 or 8 feet when disassembled.

 

[IndianaResident]

Works out pretty good. I set it up so the biggest pieces of pipe should be 7 or 8 feet when disassembled.

I meant the trampoline.

 

[pack-indy]

Ah, cool, you've got a moving target platform on your range. Nice.

 

[EPD1102]

I like .308s and I like SBRs but I've never done a .308 SBR. I might have to think more about this option. Nice looking rifle.

 

[short308]

I meant the trampoline.

Never crossed my mind until now. Now I get it.

 

[turnandshoot4]

SWFA 1-6 optic, will be mounted in a Larue LT158 mount.

I can vouch for the SWFA optic. The glass is EXCELLENT. The reticle is very well thought out.

One major downside is the horrible battery life.

 

[short308]

I can vouch for the SWFA optic. The glass is EXCELLENT. The reticle is very well thought out.

One major downside is the horrible battery life.

I am looking forward to getting it. Just wish they would start shipping them.

This is my first experience with them. I figure all those people can't be wrong.

 

[short308]

How loud is it compared to a 5.56 SBR? I know my 11.5" 5.56 with AAC brake is uncomfortable to shoot with out the suppressor even with double ear pro.

It's a little ruff. Not sure how it compares, but you feel the concussion for sure, and watch out for powder burn.

I weighed it tonight, It weighed in at 8 pounds 10 oz. Little heavier then I thought it would be, but still happy with the end result.