Early Christmas, EBR Style

[poak]

So, I got my rifle kit today!

Unfortunately, I was super busy all night and I just got home to open it... I love it all ready! Anyway, I'm a little drunk, so I'm going to turn in and wake up early to put it together... EXPECT PICS!

[Guest truthsayer]

So, I got my rifle kit today!

Unfortunately, I was super busy all night and I just got home to open it... I love it all ready! Anyway, I'm a little drunk, so I'm going to turn in and wake up early to put it together... EXPECT PICS!

I'm a little drunk, too. Can't wait for the pics.

[Paletiger13]

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[Guest 153blue]

+1 on drunk

[poak]

So, I ended up being pretty busy this weekend, but I finally got around to getting my AR put together.

As far as the assembly went, although intimidated by driving the roll pins in at first, it was really no big deal.

I'm still deciding on which BUIS I want (I'm going w/ a rail mounted flip-up front, note the low-pro front gas block). The stock I have on it now is a MagPul MOE, which was the only mil-spec stock Del-Ton still had in stock. I've got a black CTR stock coming on Tues or Wed, and I'll be swapping them out immediately (the MOE will be listed in the marketplace, go ahead and shoot me a PM if you're interested).

I'm still trying to decide on an optic. I'd REALLY like to splurge on an ACOG, but I'll likely end up w/ the Bushnell Holosight.

Edited December 15, 2008 by poak

[TripleDigitRide]

Congrats!

As far as BUIS go, after looking at all the options out there, I like the Troy's (about $250 for the pair) the best. That's what I'm going with, and they're going on a very similar platform as you have there. Look around at all the options, because you may find something you like better.

[willis68]

Very Nice, I recommend the 552 Eo tech Holo sight, they cost more than the Bushnel but they are built to last and worth it, I really like your gun

Edited December 15, 2008 by willis68

[poak]

Thanks for the kind words guys, I'm already planning my next build... or builds actually. These things are definetly addictive! I've got plans for a retro-ish 20" A2 build, and an SPR build in my mind right now.

I cant say enough about the folks at Del-Tone either. I highly recommend them.

[Guest Linoge]

Bloody 'ell! You got my gun!

*beats head against desk repeatedly for waiting so long to order an upper*

It definitely looks like a fine piece of hardware.

[poak]

Bloody 'ell! You got my gun!

*beats head against desk repeatedly for waiting so long to order an upper*

It definitely looks like a fine piece of hardware.

Thanks man.

I'd recommend ordering one from Del-Ton if you're wanting one. They're really backed up right now, so you could be waiting several months, but they dont charge your card until your order begins to be built, that way if you find something else before they get to you, you can just cancel your order.

[Guest abailey362]

good looking rifle...you have a price in mind for the stock yet?

[poak]

good looking rifle...you have a price in mind for the stock yet?

$50 should do it. If I have to ship it, I assume shipping will be around $5 USPS Priority.

Also, about the stock, I've gotta say I like the FDE color a lot better in person than I thought I would. In pics on the web, it usually appears much more "sandy" colored, but in person it's darker. Almost like a mix between OD and coyote brown.

[Guest abailey362]

i like the color from what i've seen and am thinking of doing my next rifle with all parts that color, kinda like tungsten's sbr (really like the looks of it).

[Guest mw.]

What grip is that and how do you like it?

[poak]

What grip is that and how do you like it?

It's the Ergo Grip. I've been very pleased with it, it beats a standard A2 grip hands down, if that was much of a contest

http://www.ergogrips.net/

[Guest bkelm18]

Yeah I like the FDE but that stock sticks out like a sore thumb . I have a Bushnell Holosite and it works great. Made by EoTech, just doesn't have the metal shroud around it so its probably a little more susceptible to damage should you drop it in the heat of a zombie battle.

[poak]

Yeah I like the FDE but that stock sticks out like a sore thumb . I have a Bushnell Holosite and it works great. Made by EoTech, just doesn't have the metal shroud around it so its probably a little more susceptible to damage should you drop it in the heat of a zombie battle.

Yeah, it definitely does. According to usps.com, my black CTR just arrived in Nashville!

Funny thing about that stock is, when I asked Del-Ton to just leave a stock out of my order, they said it would no longer be a kit, thus would have to be ordered as parts, which was WAAAAY more expensive! I just HAD to put the FDE MOE stock on last night so I could feel how she would shoulder.

[DavidD]

It's the Ergo Grip. I've been very pleased with it, it beats a standard A2 grip hands down, if that was much of a contest

http://www.ergogrips.net/

Yes, that does look nice. It looks even more comfy than my Hogue!

[poak]

Awesome, my black CTR arrived! I'll post pics after mount it tonight, you know, cause my EBR is such a cam whore and all

[Guest Linoge]

I'd recommend ordering one from Del-Ton if you're wanting one.

Yup, I went ahead and got in line today. Sarah quoted me a turnaround time of about four months, so I am going to keep working with a few small shops I found to see if I can do any better, but at least my name is on a list somewhere.

[Guest flyfishtn]

Very nice, I like it a lot.

[poak]

As promised, pics with my new stock that doesn't "stick out like a sore thumb" (cough! bkelm! cough!)...

And the old stock is now listed in the classifieds:

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=361