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    Absolutely love it! ^^^

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    Quote Originally Posted by ATRS Shaun View Post
    Absolutely love it! ^^^
    Thanks!

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    It's finally done... the "Econorexic" F/A Modern Sporter.

    Objective was to build a sub-6lb rifle for under $2500. And I did - just barely! 5.99lbs with no mag or optic, and $2481.67 (before taxes and shipping). Waiting for sales and "re-purposing" a couple of generic bits I already had brought me in just about $20 under budget!

    With the Vortex Venom and alloy BUIS strapped on, it's 6.2lbs.

    Everything went together pretty seamlessly. I know this has already been said many times, but the fit and finish of the ATRS components are second to none. Truly great workmanship. Definitely worth the wait. There were a couple of minor fitment issues, but primarily because of the parts, not the upper/lower. And I'm not faulting anyone - with all the thousands of parts combinations out there, there's always a chance for a slight discrepancy in fitment.

    Notes: The Radian titanium forward assist needed a little finishing for free travel with the pin installed. Also, the F/A "tooth" interfered with rearward travel of the Brownells bolt carrier. a 1mm grind of that tooth was the perfect fix. And of course because I had to drift the pin in and out a few times, I managed to mar the upper with a slipped punch. D'oh. No such thing as a perfect build, right? And anyway this isn't a show pony - it's a working rancher.

    The TNA dust cover won't snap closed without manually pushing down on the detent. I'm hoping after cycling everything for a while will help, otherwise I'll try compressing/cutting the detent spring a little bit.

    The MRA front pin - what is the pivot pin on a traditional AR - is hella tight. Again, I'm hoping cycling it a few dozen times will remedy this.

    The parts have been sitting in my safe for so long I can't actually believe this project is finally done. Off to the range on Monday to test everything out!

    Top:
    no-name 11" handguard
    V7 titanium barrel nut
    Black Creek Labs 5.56 stainless barrel (mid-length system)
    Vancouver Gun Works cerakote barrel
    V7 micro-brake (titanium)
    Battle Arms Development gas block (titanium)
    TNA dust cover assembly
    Radian forward assist (titanium)
    Brownells lightweight nickel boron BCG
    Dimeco charging handle
    Vortex Venom optic
    Troy clone BUIS

    Bottom:
    Smith Tactics "Lightning Bolt" release
    TNA LPK
    V7 buffer retainer (titanium)
    V7 trigger/hammer pin set (titanium)
    Strike Industries Enhanced receiver extension and
    Strike Industries Pit Viper buttstock
    TNA carbine buffer and spring
    TNA castle nut
    Ebay end plate with QR mount
    Maple Ridge Armoury extended pivot pin
    A2 pistol grip
    ALG QMS trigger


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    Another one in the Sporter family from my buddy Mike.

    Total weight is a rather chunky 4kg /8.8lbs without mag or optics.

    1. Lantac Dragon 556/223
    2. JP Enterprises Supermatch 223 Wylde, medium profile 20" with matched bolt
    3. JP Industries Thermal Dissipator and JP Adjustable gas block
    4. Midwest Industries 18" SP series M-Lok rail
    5. Brownells BCG (but using the matched bolt from JP)
    6. PWS enhanced buffer tube V2
    7. JP Silent captured spring system
    8. Timney Calvin Elite with gold trigger shoe pack (BCM LPK was partially used, though mostly for pins and springs)
    9. BAD titanium takedown pin up front
    10. Radian Titanium FA
    11. Seekins Precision Ambi safety and colour matched mag release button
    12. Magpul MIAD
    13. Magpul ACS
    14. Radian Raptor charging handle finished in Tungsten Cerakote


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    Can you ask Mike if he had any issues with the Brownells carrier not kicking the ejection port cover open?
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    Went out to a buddies place and assembled it all the day i got it. Lots of fun in store, and now i'm not the only guy in my hunting group without and NR-AR. Thank you Rick! I'd say its worth the 14 month wait


    Just suck less, Bro.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jiffx2781 View Post
    Brownells lightweight carriers won't open the ejection port cover.

    Brownells standard M16 or AR-15 carriers have no issue.
    I think Mike can confirm that
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    No riser for the Vortex Venom?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mumbles Marble Mouth View Post
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    No riser for the Vortex Venom?
    No, with the Pit Viper stock the rifle sits "high" in my shoulder. Cheek weld is there without much effort.

    I've only put a couple of rounds downrange (to make sure it didn't explode haha). I'll try it with and without a riser, but I think without will be fine.

    BTW, I LOVE the Smith Lighting Bolt. I'll be adding one to every compatible rifle I own.
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