USMC DMR Build

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I thought I would share a rifle that better be a "keeper" considering the time and money that went into it. It's very similar to a USMC DMR build. I got the urge to build one because I like M14s, and I like playing the Arma 2 Dayz mod which has a DMR as an in game gun. It's an LRB M25 build with all USGI components except for the bolt, which is made by LRB to USGI spec. It has a Unitized gas cylinder (screw and glue), national match sights (even though I'll never use them, maybe should have passed on that one), and a trigger job. Barrel is a SS Kreiger 1-11 heavy barrel. The stock is a mcmillan M2A stock. The scope is a Nightforce ATACR which thankfully I bought way before the dollar crapped out. I took about 18 months to get it all done. It was imported by our good friends at IrunGuns who brought across the boarder pretty fast.

So a few differences between a USMC DMR and this rifle, mainly that the USMC DMR has a medium barrel instead of a heavy, and it believe it's probably chromoly instead of SS. I'm actually contemplating having the barrel painted black, and possibly the stock a more of a evergreen color. I think I should try shooting it more first.

I've only been to the range once with it and this was the M14 that "double fired" on me, which I posted a thread about. Probably going to range tomorrow and start my load development. I do reload and do planning on posting a range report when the time comes, but that might not be for a few months. I haven't been shooting that much because I've been playing with RC cars instead (much cheaper hobby than shooting). Regardless, here are the pics, enjoy!

Oh, and I would like to give a big fat middle finger to the US department of state for requiring export licenses to have Mcmillan stocks exported.





 
It's a cool thing for sure ;)
In fact my own personal journey began with these rifles many years ago after seeing the US Marine Corps DMR rifle in a modern military firearms book I got for a birthday gift one year. I had to have one LOL
It wasn't until 2008 and many rifle builds later that it all came together on a norinco receiver, trw parts, krieger SS DMR barrel ect.
One of the most consistantly accurate and reliable rifles I've built to date. I sold her for 2900.00 to RommelRommel in 2009 to fund emergency hospital treatment for one of my dogs (who survived). By chance a while later I saw her in the EE. Descibed in the add as being a "hyper" accurate rifle. I bought her back and never looked back ;)
I don't brag about my range days much but that rifle blows the doors off the 1.5 MOA challenge, consistantly. ;)
 
Jesus Joseph and Doggy Style Mary!
I've dreamed of a build like this for years, well done sir.

Did you import the Stock yourself?
 
Mauser GDog said:
Jesus Joseph and Doggy Style Mary!
I've dreamed of a build like this for years, well done sir.

Did you import the Stock yourself?
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No, the stock had to go to Corlanes up in Dawson Creek, BC. They did it for $100. I think if you get a Mcmillan stock, them or ATRS, or another company will bring them.
 
Thanks all for the kind words.

Started my load development today but am sad to report that the trigger is problematic as it's basically acting full auto on me. I've swapped out the trigger with my other one in my SA M1A and everything works. But now I have to get the USGI trigger group that LRB did a trigger job on repaired. Any advice?

I've also updated a previous thread on this.
 
Gobc said:
Thanks all for the kind words.

Started my load development today but am sad to report that the trigger is problematic as it's basically acting full auto on me. I've swapped out the trigger with my other one in my SA M1A and everything works. But now I have to get the USGI trigger group that LRB did a trigger job on repaired. Any advice?

I've also updated a previous thread on this.
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You buy the parts, and send her to me (trigger group only).
I'll rebuild you a proper NM trigger for nuthin but return shipping. Such an awesome build , would love to lend a hand if needed.
 
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