Modern Sporter photo thread

[Magmalis]

I dont remember everything in this build but

SJ Hardware 18.5" 223 wylde barrel with my home made brass endcap for bling
Daniel Defense bolt carrier group
Giessle 2 stage trigger, ssa? The expensive one anyways.
Ergo grip, hand guard was TNA i believe
Magpul stock
Colt parts kit, ambi safty
BCM charging handle
Troy sights
Everything was bought second hand except the barrel and parts kit. Total cost approximately 2250 maybe 2400 tops with shipping costs.
Add another 1500 or so for optics and rings by the time it is done and I'm at 3900 tops.

[swissey]

I am also quite interested. Possibly a couple of them depending on price. Can you please provide a link to the thread when you post it if you haven't already?

yes please post link, might be interested too.

[mileageman]

I'm getting jealous of all the pictures being posted while I'm stuck on a ship in the middle of the Mediterranean, so I'll post what I can.

I always wanted to hunt with a Modern Sporting Rifle, after doing that with my 12lb Modern Hunter I decided that I would build my Modern Sporter in 6.5 Grendel to be as light as possible but not give up any of the functionality I want. So no silly Brigand Arms handguards or Battle Arms sabre tube stocks.

I left Canada for work before the first batch of uppers were ready to be picked up. I assembled what I could. I can't wait to get home to pick up my upper from ATRS.

Sorry for the crappy cell pictures, it is all I have with me.


Lower as pictured:
Battle Arms Development Enhanced Titanium front Pin
Phase 5 bolt Catch
V7 Weapon Systems Ultra-Light Magazine Catch / Release
V7 Weapon Systems 2055 Carbine Buffer Tube
V7 Weapon Systems Ultra-Light Locking Plate & Castle Nut
V7 Weapon Systems 57/90 titanium ambi hybrid safety


I had most of my parts long ago, enough to assemble a rifle, so they are currently being held together this way. When I get my ATRS SS upper this receiver set held together by a screw will probably go on the EE or back together with a M16a1 parts kit it was wearing before. Haven't decided yet.







As pictured above with the Kahles 1-6 scope in the JP Enterprises mount it is 7.766lb. The bare rifle is 6.23lb. Here is the build list as pictured

Lower:
Geissele High Speed National Match Trigger (this trigger is so nice)
V7 Weapon Systems Titanium 0.155" Trigger Pins
V7 Weapon Systems Titanium Ambi Safety
V7 Weapon Systems Ultra-Light Magazine Catch / Release
Colt M16a1 Bolt Catch (didn't want to remove it from when I had the MacDef previously dressed up as a M16a1)
Magpul MOE K Grip FDE
V7 Weapon Systems Titanium Grip Screw
JP Enterprises AR-15 Silent Capture Spring System Gen 2 with the 'normal' spring, I'll try lighter springs later
PWS carbine buffer tube, castle nut & end plate
MFT Battle Link Stock FDE
Magpul MOE FDE trigger guard

Upper:
Faxon Match Series- 20" Heavy Fluted, 6.5 Grendel, 5R, 416R, Nitride, Nickel Teflon Extension
Faxon 15" Carbon fiber mLok handguard
V7 Weapon Systems Titanium GI barrel nut
Spike's Tactical rifle length melonited gas tube
Superlative Arms 0.750" adjustable gas block
Precision Armament EFAB 30 Cal muzzle device
V7 Weapon Systems Ultra Light Port Door - Air & V7 port door rod
Radian Raptor LT FDE
JP Enterprises Ultra Low Mass Bolt Carrier
JP Enterprises 6.5 Grendel Bolt
JP Enterprises 30mm Scope mount
Kahles 1-6 SFP SI1 reticle scope with Butler Creek flip up scope caps


I will most likely use the Khales 1-6 scope after I get done load development this summer. I have a Vortex Viper PST 6-24 in a QD mount i use for accuracy testing, I threw that on before going to range. Weight with 6-24 scope in a ADM QD mount is 8.192lb.




Here is the 50m indoor sight in pic from back in October.



A couple of days later I got to the outdoor range. All shooting was done off the bench, with Hornady factory ammo, a bipod and a rear bag. These are typical of the groups I got at the 100m line.





I was running out of time & daylight so only had a chance to shoot a couple of groups at longer distance on paper.

I had a surprisingly good group at 200m, I would consider this lucky.


This group at 300m is more like I expected from this barrel, factory ammo and my skill level.


I had no issues hitting the 12" gongs out at 400m. This barrel seemed to like the Hornady 123 gr SST's the best. I also tried Hornady 123 gr ELDM, Hornady 123 gr AMax and the Hornady 123 gr ELDX.


I will change a few things when I fully assemble my MS besides the stuff that is already on my lower.
SLR rifleworks Titanium Clamp-On adjustable gas block (23.5grams or 0.83oz lighter)
V7 Weapon Systems 300 Blackout short brake or Insite Arms Heathan 6.5mm Aluminum brake (Although awesome the EFAB is heavy)
Aero Precision 30mm cantiliver scope mount

I might also get a MRA 18.6" 6.5 Grendel pencil barrel. The Faxon 20" was the lightest commercially available barrel I could find in Canada when I ordered my parts. The MRA should save another 2oz or so.

I'll post more pictures / range report after I get my proper upper in a few weeks.

[apex survival]

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[techi870]

Build is almost complete. Somehow I misplaced the castle nut so I'm going to have to go pick one up tomorrow. I'm also waiting for the JP buffer but have a standard one in place for now. Once the build is complete I'll try to get a picture with better lighting so the burnt bronze shows up better.



Hyperfire EDT DM trigger group
Maple Creek Armoury 18.6" fluted .223 Wylde
BCM handguard
Maples Ridge Armourygas block
Maples Ridge Armoury dust cover
Maple Ridge Armoury charging handle
Grffin Armament Taper Mount Hammer Comp
Rainier Arms match BCG
Magpul CTR stock
Hogue grip
Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6

[XLNC]

My build isn't working yet, but thought I'd post a picture as I have it nearly done.
Notes:
- BCG isn't installed in the upper of the picture. I need to file down the Triggertech adaptive a bit so I am able to mate upper to lower. See the Q&A thread for more info
- Rear takedown pin will be replaced with a KNS takedown pin
- The anti-rotate tab for the Midwest Industries handguard was filed off as it won't fit otherwise
- No JP Silent capture spring in it yet, just using a standard buffer and spring
- Total working weight was measured at 8 lbs 0 oz with empty 10 rd LAR mag

[cwpowell]

My build isn't working yet, but thought I'd post a picture as I have it nearly done.
Notes:
- BCG isn't installed in the upper of the picture. I need to file down the Triggertech adaptive a bit so I am able to mate upper to lower. See the Q&A thread for more info
- Rear takedown pin will be replaced with a KNS takedown pin
- The anti-rotate tab for the Midwest Industries handguard was filed off as it won't fit otherwise
- No JP Silent capture spring in it yet, just using a standard buffer and spring
- Total working weight was measured at 8 lbs 0 oz with empty 10 rd LAR mag

There’s a modification available for the rear pin THAT MAY allow you to use the TriggerTech Adaptable and a sliding rear takedown pin.

[MBaker]

Most parts off a Colt AR15A4. Same gun, just wanted to see what it looked like with the different stocks. I'm going with the fixed stock for now.

This is AMAZING!! So if you have an AR15A4 (which I do) you can just switch over these parts to this receiver set or do you need some special updated parts??

[griffin86]

Still not done editing this, I’ll fix it later tonight.

[scourge18a]

I will make an addition to my first post now that my 2nd upper is assembled. Likely to be topped with a PST gen 2 5-25 FFP in a 20 moa ADM but that could change. Still waiting on brass and dies so no rush.
Thank you ATRS

IBI 224 Valkyrie HBAR 19"
Precision Armament M-11 brake
Odin O2 Lite handguard 15.5"
Odin adjustable gas block
Radian Raptor charging handle
Brownells lightweight BCG
Brownells 6.8 bolt
Phase 5 bolt catch/release
Ergo grip
Luth AR MBA 3 stock
Velocity 3 lb flat trigger