First AR Build - Spikes Tactical 18" barrel, 223 Wylde

[lshel]

I just completed my first AR15 build. A Spike's Tactical lower/upper receiver, PSA LPK, PSA Preium 6 position Mil-spec buffer tube assembly, Spikes Tactical BGC, Spikes Tactical charging handle, Rainer Arms Match midlength 18" 1:8 twist SS 223 Wylde barrel, Odlin low profile gas block, Yhm Phantom 5C1 Comp/flash suppressor, UTG Pro Super Slim 13" FF Handguard, Magpul MOE stock and Plus grip, UTG 5.25"L x .80" H riser, Nikon high scope rings, Tasco 8-24x 40mm Target/Varmint scope, and 2 point sling/qd swivels.

 

 

I just zeroed scope and then put about 17 rds of 55g UMC down range at 100 yd target. Several 3 shot groups 0.75" to 0.88".

 

 

The trigger was hard/heavy with little creep. I have a JP spring kit ordered and Grip Screw trigger adjuster from Joe Bob's Outfitters.

Maybe a smoother and slightly lighter trigger will improve group size. I would like to replace Tasco scope with a better optic when funds become available.

 

AR builds are too habit forming.

Edited May 4, 2014 by lshel

[Fourtyfive]

Nice !

[TrickyNicky]

Nice! My long gun AR is about done as well. Scope and rings are in and on, now just waiting for the compensator and bipod.

If you build one start to finish it goes faster, I've got 3 I've been tinkering with and everything I need for #4 is on the way except the gas block and barrel which are on back order.

Habit forming doesn't cut it. These things are down right addicting. I've got a monkey on my back and his name is Eugene Stoner.

[Oh Shoot]

Wow, where did you get all the aqua blue components? I like it! ;)

 

- OS

[lshel]

Aqua blue due to bad photo lighting, sorry, suppose to be FDE.