Spectre Ballistics Light Practical Carbine - NR Receiver Set

[SpectreBallistics]

Any updates/pics?

We are currently waiting for tools to do the upper and carrier.

We have the first operation on the lower done and are working on fixtures to to the next steps. We should have more pics and updates later this week.

 

[frabill]

Insert a cleaning rod from the muzzle, and then attach the brush or patch and then pull it though. Or use a bore snake.

Awful imo. Makes cleaning a PITA.

Maybe drill out the blind hole where the buffer tube threads in and drill out the buffer tube and run a rod in that way?

Reminds me of cleaning my 1022, which hardly gets cleaned cause it's a PITA.

 

[jscreen]

That's unfortunate, that's a deal breaker/fatal flaw for me, unless a workaround/cleaning port is developed. Crown damage is very tough to avoid if forced to clean from the muzzle. More power though to those that are ok with it, and thanks for offering the option.

 

[lynx0069]

definitely interesting...and i'd be down for one

 

[frabill]

Reminds me of the rifle Q the Fix

 

[SpectreBallistics]

Tuesday Update: Fixturing and CAM work for the lower is sorted out. More chips flying tomorrow! We are still waiting on tools for the upper and carrier.

 

[Mr. Friendly]

would this end up lighter than an AR-15?

I like light rifles.

 

[SpectreBallistics]

would this end up lighter than an AR-15?

I like light rifles.

It would depend on what parts you use to build it. Since this rifle doesn't have a buffer or buffer spring, and the carrier is lighter there will be some weight savings.

 

[Shorerider]

One suggestion would be to make really low profile gas blocks that have no gas ports to act as a clamp on port block.

 

[SCDL]

One suggestion would be to make really low profile gas blocks that have no gas ports to act as a clamp on port block.

If you can change the center of mass on it, you could use it to tune your barrel to the ammo. Like a Browning BOSS.

 

[Rango]

Soooo...did those chips have a nice flight yesterday?
Let's see what's left!!

 

[SpectreBallistics]

Soooo...did those chips have a nice flight yesterday?
Let's see what's left!!

We got the next step finished on the action. Everything is within spec. We should get more done today.

 

[Rango]

Awesome. I can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[Murray 3-D]

Spring detent in the upper interacts with the carrier. It's not really needed, but will help prevent you from bumping the bolt our of battery. When firing nothing is acting on the carrier, so it's not going to open.

Awesome! Thanks for clarifying.

 

[Obscurix]

sleek design

very nice looking, can you show some pix of tested end design?

 

[SpectreBallistics]

very nice looking, can you show some pix of tested end design?

We will once we're done making the first prototypes! The lower is about 3/4 finished.

 

[mileageman]

Looks like a decent design. Make sure you test it with Magpul Gen 3 magazines. They have the over insertion lip on them that can prevent them from being inserted in some mag wells. I only mention this because they are probably the most popular AR15 magazine, and it will lead to a lot of negative criticism if they do not fit.

 

[Jmassecar]

Looks like a decent design. Make sure you test it with Magpul Gen 3 magazines. They have the over insertion lip on them that can prevent them from being inserted in some mag wells. I only mention this because they are probably the most popular AR15 magazine, and it will lead to a lot of negative criticism if they do not fit.

It looks like the magwell is shorter than a standard AR lower. The P-mag should fit, but the over-insertion lip wouldn't touch the bottom of the magwell. That's how I see it anyways.

 

[SpectreBallistics]

It looks like the magwell is shorter than a standard AR lower. The P-mag should fit, but the over-insertion lip wouldn't touch the bottom of the magwell. That's how I see it anyways.

We have a catalog of magazines to test the lower with. It's very important to us that magazines work.

 

[PatchRat]

I used to think I didn't want any tactical type rifles..
Now I I'm going to be a guy who owns one if these, a stag-10, a tavor and a modern sporter. Thanks gun banners!