AR's all done....

[Rob_Photo 1]

Just received my last piece for the AR, Caldwell XLA 6-9. I never seen a Harris, but would love to compare it. First impression is good so far, nice quality and fit with YMH adapter. Going out the range Mon for a field test.

 

I have a new JP trigger spring set coming and will most likely change to a JP buffer tube spring and Spikes buffer. Other than that, very happy with my first build.

 

[jonny.montana 48]

Looks sick!

[imperialfish 11]

Bad @SS

[david8613 69]

double bass a**!!! wow!

[Nickel1911 0]

Looks awesome! Great job! Enjoy

[david8613 69]

very small critic, put a shorter mag on her while the bi pod is deployed..

[raz-0 1,259]

DO you mean the new JP captured spring thing? That doesn't need a buffer as far as I know.

 

If you mean their centerless ground flat wire spring, it's nice, but then I ahve to ask what spikes buffer? You need a rifle length buffer, and as far as I can tell, spikes doesn't make one.

 

If you want to spend money, spend money on a really good trigger. Next up spend money on good glass. That heavy barrel is probably capable of a lot more than the fixed 3x magnification of that scope.

[hd2000fxdl 422]

Damn nice..

[SW99 2]

Very nice!

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Specs please

[Rob_Photo 1]

Spikes stripped lower

Spikes battle trigger

Spikes lpk

Magpul Miad grip

Ace skeleton stock

Spikes st-t2 buffer

JP 3.5 trigger spring set

 

Spikes stripped upper

Spikes nickel boron bcg

Spikes zombie hunter dust cover

BCM mod 3 charging handle

RRA forward assist

 

Wilson Arms 16" bull barrel 1x8 in .223 wylde

YMH diamond rifle length free float rail

YMH handguard cap

YMH carbine gas tube

Midwest .936 low pro gas block

 

Burris ar 332 3x optics

Caldwell XLA 6"-9" bipod

15/30 Pmags

 

Total build cost without optic and bipod came in around $1100

 

This was from the second time out shooting Tula 55g FMJ @ 100yrds

[oneshot 45]

and the cost of a similar stock Ar would be around how much? Just curious if its cheaper to build then buy.

[Screwball 483]

DO you mean the new JP captured spring thing? That doesn't need a buffer as far as I know.

 

If this is the case, I just got one the other day. Just from looking it over and installation, I feel it was a good choice... even though shooting it will make the final decision.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Thanks Rob, great build.

[raz-0 1,259]

If this is the case, I just got one the other day. Just from looking it over and installation, I feel it was a good choice... even though shooting it will make the final decision.

 

My issue with it is that the only benefits it theoretically has is that 1) it doesn't go twang (I can fix that for you with some grease) and 2) you can use them without the buffer retainer, which means no buffer retainer failures.

 

The down side is that they are heavy compared ot a normal buffer setup, and are expensive. They are also spruing for a low mass operating system, which tells me they might make a full mass carrier feel a bit harsh. The JP low mass buffer and their centerless ground spring weigh 5.2oz total. The captured spring system with spacer for a rifle length stock weigh in at 10 oz, and the buffer alone is 9 oz.

[Tactical Monkey 51]

The spikes st-t2 buffer is for a carbine length receiver extension... Are you running the Buffer spacer that Spike's makes as well? Otherwise your BCG will be ramming into the rear of the lower receiver.

[Rob_Photo 1]

The spikes st-t2 buffer is for a carbine length receiver extension... Are you running the Buffer spacer that Spike's makes as well? Otherwise your BCG will be ramming into the rear of the lower receiver.

 

Didn't even realize that, guess I'll have to use it for my other build.

[Rob_Photo 1]

and the cost of a similar stock Ar would be around how much? Just curious if its cheaper to build then buy.

 

A similar Spikes build runs around $1,800.