My Blackfeather RS has arrived

[H2O MAN]

My BF RS arrived yesterday


I opened the box, inspected the contents and set the kit aside.
The 16.25" build will commence as soon as I have some free time.

 

[M14.CA]

Definitely looking forward to news and photos of that build! Glad to hear everything arrived safe.

 

[TV-PressPass]

ooooo 16" barreled M14s.

Make sure to show us when its done! What kind of stock are you putting on there?

 

[BioPace]

No gas issues with 16" barrel?

 

[H2O MAN]

I have not decided on a butt stock...
there are no issues with the gas system.


I will post pictures and details.

The CQB-16 that I'll be using has already proven itself to be
accurate and reliable. I've had it in a SAGE EBR and a Rogue
bullpup. It was too short to be legal in the Rogue... it's great
in the SAGE EBR. Here is what it looks like now.

I will start out with a bare bones iron sight shooter in the BF RS and
decide if I want to make any changes with the configuration later.

 

[na1lb0hm]

I have not decided on a butt stock...
there are no issues with the gas system.


I will post pictures and details.

The CQB-16 that I'll be using has already proven itself to be
accurate and reliable. I've had it in a SAGE EBR and a Rogue
bullpup. It was too short to be legal in the Rogue... it's great
in the SAGE EBR. Here is what it looks like now.

.

what are OAL laws down there? 26" like us?

 

[Lost...again]

I have not decided on a butt stock...
there are no issues with the gas system.


I will post pictures and details.

The CQB-16 that I'll be using has already proven itself to be
accurate and reliable. I've had it in a SAGE EBR and a Rogue
bullpup. It was too short to be legal in the Rogue... it's great
in the SAGE EBR. Here is what it looks like now.

I will start out with a bare bones iron sight shooter in the BF RS and
decide if I want to make any changes with the configuration later.

18 1/2 inches has never seemed so long......
This build is gonna be awesome.

Suddenly, size does matter.

 

[Rocket Surgery]

Man if I lost 2 inches that would be devastating

 

[H2O MAN]

what are OAL laws down there? 26" like us?

30" is our federal cut-off. Some say it's less, but I'd rather not take any chances.

Overall length of any 16.25" barrel equipped with a DC Vortex or 1005-SS brake is 27.75"

 

[H2O MAN]

The 16.25" barrel ends up being only about 1/2 inch shorter
than an 18.0" barrel when both are equipped with a DC Vortex.

The main reason I chose to use my QCB-16 is
that I wanted the shortest and lightest BF RS

 

[H2O MAN]

Definitely looking forward to news and photos of that build!
Glad to hear everything arrived safe.

A quick inspection revealed that everything
survived the long trip without any problems.

I'll keep everybody updated with reports and pictures.

 

[Uncle Tom]

Please also post back with pictures of the wieght on your finnal rig configuration.
Thanx

 

[H2O MAN]

The BF RS chassis arrived with the op rod guide and pistol grip screw installed.

Weight: 2 lbs. 3.2 oz.

 

[H2O MAN]

ooooo 16" barreled M14s.

Because this will be a dedicated iron sight rifle (optics may be added later, but irons are #1)
I have decided to go with the standard profile 18.0" barreled action as originally planned.
This will allow me to have a longer sight radius than what's available with the CQB-16.

 

[H2O MAN]

I changed my mind once again...

Here are the beginnings of what will become my CQB-16 BFRS

 

[Lost...again]

Just the bolts on the bench would make me sooooooooooo happy

Looks like an awesome build............again.

 

[ton45-II]

Dying to see the final build. Your M14 builds always looks so wicked.

 

[Otokiak]

Yep you don't mess around when it comes to builds H20 MAN ... love your rifles!!!

Otokiak
Rankin Inlet, NU
CANADA

 

[NewAgeRanger]

Can't wait to see this one too. Good chance it will influence my blackfeather build when I finally pony up the dough and order one. I even dreamt about receiving one in the mail, except it was a blackfeather bullpup! Wtf

 

[Buzzballer]

Beautiful looking build so far, I cannot wait to see it done!

We can't do the 16 1/2 barrel up here can we?