ChrisJM981 924 Posted June 19, 2022 I've decided I need to build a high(er) end SPR. I'm set on: Criterion 18" barrel Geissele Ultra Lower Parts kit Geissele SSP trigger Trijicon Accupower 1-8x with ADM quick detach Everything else is still up in the air. I was thinking of getting a Cerakote SLR Rifleworks builder set (Upper, Lower, and rail). https://slrrifleworks.com/slr-b56-builders-set-cerakote/ Open to other suggestions from those that have already been down this road. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,155 Posted June 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, ChrisJM981 said: Geissele SSP trigger All the cool kids are going with 2 stage, in fact, the SPR spec calls for a KAC 2 stage. As an SPR owner myself, I believe the trigger ( If you are serious about precision) should be the best two stage you can afford. It is equally as important to precision as the barrel and upper receiver. In my SPR, I started out with a vanilla ALG milspec, then "upgraded" to a NiB coated ALG ACT single stage, then a G2S, then a SSA, then a SSA-E, all in the same rifle. When I first began shooting, the trigger would not have made much practical difference, now I get a tiny bit annoyed when I shoot one rifle with the SSA and then the other with the SSA-E. Even though the difference between the SSA and SSA-E are minuscule, it's enough of a difference to tighten my groups by at least .25moa. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,724 Posted June 19, 2022 Just out of curiosity what caliber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted June 19, 2022 1 minute ago, silverado427 said: Just out of curiosity what caliber Chambered for .223 Wylde. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted June 19, 2022 I have a plethora of 69-79gr match bullets that need to be loaded. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted June 19, 2022 I have a SSA-E. It's okay. SSP will be better. Plus I already purchased it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,748 Posted June 19, 2022 1 hour ago, ChrisJM981 said: I have a plethora of 69-79gr match bullets that need to be loaded. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,155 Posted June 19, 2022 21 minutes ago, Displaced Texan said: It's the opposite of dearth. Duhh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,748 Posted June 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Scorpio64 said: It's the opposite of dearth. Duhh. Sorry, OP…Every time I hear the word ‘plethora’, I think of El Guapo. I can’t help it. Carry on with the SPR build…I’ll stop derailing it! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted June 19, 2022 I love the Three Amigos. The singing cactus. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted June 19, 2022 Whippoorwill! Whippoorwill!! Look up here, Look up here, Look up here! I went with an 18” Stealth Barreled LaRue Ultimate Upper kit with their 2 stage trigger. At the time it was under $800 and includes everything you need except the lower. Then LaRue ended up selling their billet lowers to anyone that bought a UU kit for under $200. I put a Vortex Diamondback 4-16 optic, Modlight OKW Scout light, and an offset RMR. It’s stupid accurate and soft shooting. (Early photo before I added the light) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted June 19, 2022 It's getting an ACE Skeleton stock as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted June 20, 2022 16 hours ago, High Exposure said: Whippoorwill! Whippoorwill!! Look up here, Look up here, Look up here! I went with an 18” Stealth Barreled LaRue Ultimate Upper kit with their 2 stage trigger. At the time it was under $800 and includes everything you need except the lower. Then LaRue ended up selling their billet lowers to anyone that bought a UU kit for under $200. I put a Vortex Diamondback 4-16 optic, Modlight OKW Scout light, and an offset RMR. It’s stupid accurate and soft shooting. (Early photo before I added the light) I'm building around my optic & mount, because I already have it (Trijicon Accupower 1-8x with an ADM mount). I was going to 18" to get a rifle length gas system in a Nitride barrel. I found a 16" with a rifle gas system, but it's phosphate with a chrome lined barrel. I'm not a big fan of phosphate and I don't want a stainless finish. 18" Rifle Length (Nitride) https://criterionbarrels.com/products/ar-15/ar-15-core-series-rifle-gas/?v=7516fd43adaa 16" mid-length (Nitride) https://criterionbarrels.com/products/ar-15/ar-15-hybrid-barrel-mid-length-gas-nitride/?v=7516fd43adaa 16 Gas length (phosphate CL) https://criterionbarrels.com/products/ar-15/ar-15-hybrid-barrel-rifle-gas-chrome-lined/?v=7516fd43adaa These are the barrels I'm looking at. If I'm going mid-length should I go 14.5" and pin Weld the comp on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,724 Posted June 20, 2022 When a person is building a SPR, what are your expectations expiation's of the rifle's performance. Tack driver @ 200yds. Dam auto correct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted June 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, silverado427 said: When a person is building a SPR, what are your expiation's of the rifle's performance. Tack driver @ 200yds. Tack driver out to 200 is good. Man sized out to 500 yds, maneuverable for CQB, and will work when I need it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted June 20, 2022 I wouldn’t go shorter than 18” for an SPR type. Otherwise, you’re just building a “social” gun with a LPVO on it. Heck, my MM SBF with 11.75” barrel and RDS meets your stated requirements, if I do my part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,155 Posted June 20, 2022 1 hour ago, ChrisJM981 said: maneuverable for CQB, Ha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,724 Posted June 20, 2022 On 6/19/2022 at 5:06 PM, High Exposure said: Whippoorwill! Whippoorwill!! Look up here, Look up here, Look up here! I went with an 18” Stealth Barreled LaRue Ultimate Upper kit with their 2 stage trigger. At the time it was under $800 and includes everything you need except the lower. Then LaRue ended up selling their billet lowers to anyone that bought a UU kit for under $200. I put a Vortex Diamondback 4-16 optic, Modlight OKW Scout light, and an offset RMR. It’s stupid accurate and soft shooting. (Early photo before I added the light) Looks good, What do you think it weighs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted June 20, 2022 No clue. It’s heavy, but not terrible. Now I’m curious - I’ll weigh it later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites