Rob_Photo 1 Posted April 27, 2012 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonny.montana 48 Posted April 27, 2012 Looks sick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imperialfish 11 Posted April 27, 2012 Bad @SS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david8613 69 Posted April 27, 2012 double bass a**!!! wow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickel1911 0 Posted April 27, 2012 Looks awesome! Great job! Enjoy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david8613 69 Posted April 27, 2012 very small critic, put a shorter mag on her while the bi pod is deployed.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raz-0 1,259 Posted April 28, 2012 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted April 28, 2012 Damn nice.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted April 29, 2012 Specs please Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_Photo 1 Posted April 30, 2012 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneshot 45 Posted April 30, 2012 and the cost of a similar stock Ar would be around how much? Just curious if its cheaper to build then buy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Screwball 483 Posted April 30, 2012 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted April 30, 2012 Thanks Rob, great build. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raz-0 1,259 Posted April 30, 2012 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tactical Monkey 51 Posted April 30, 2012 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_Photo 1 Posted April 30, 2012 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_Photo 1 Posted April 30, 2012 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites