After roughly a year in the making, Voltron has been successfully formed. I had originally set out to assemble, from the ground up, this entire rifle. However, I recently broke down and ordered the last major component, the barrelled upper from Armtac, because I really don't need to buy a custom match barrel, and they were looking entirely too appealing. I need that money for ammo.
So, the only parts I did not assemble are the barrelled upper, the forward assist, and the dust cover. Everything else has been monkeyed with by me. On the plus side, I didn't do too much damage to it. Only destroyed 2 wrenches, 1 spring for the rear takedown pin detent, 1, castle nut, and 1 receiver extension tube.
Not bad for my first time.
Just to see what happens I've left the flash hider indexed on the right side of the barrel, rather than pointed up like normal. Since I've got my left hand on the rail I want to see if that results in slightly difference handling and recoil. Plus I'm sure it will piss off a bunch of people, and that's the real benefit.
Update: Got some prices. My purpose is not to start anything, it is just for comparison and entertainment so you folks can laugh at how poor I am.
Some prices will have changed, some stuff was bought on sale. Some stuff was bought when prices were high.
Upper Receiver and barrel and gas tube: Stag Mod 0RH from Arms East Industries $615
LMT BCG and Ranier Arms Raptor Charging handle, and Vickers VCAS: One Shot Tactical Supply $240+92+56.99
Noveske NSR 7": Armtac $290+20
Aimpoint PRO: Tactical Products Canada $396
ARMS #41-B-L front and #40 L-SP rear folding sights: Wolverine Supplies $152+125
Lower receiver, and buffer assembly: Motiuk Manufacturing $299.99
Lower parts kit: Daniel Defense from Wolverine Supplies $105
Magpul Moe stock w/enhanced buttpad: P&D Enterprises $69+23
AT-15 magazine: Alberta Tactical Rifle Supply $28
Hogue grip: Milarm $25
Cost and time taken: ~$2536.98 not counting tax or shipping.
I don't want to talk about it...
Ambi mag releases still in limbo: 1. You know who you are.
Wrenches Destroyed: 2
Castle Nuts and receiver extension tubes destroyed: 1
Vise blocks: Lower from Phoenix Range. Upper from a local CGNer.
Flash hiders indexed sideways: 1
####s remaining to give: 0
Operators ready to operate in operational operations: 1
So, the only parts I did not assemble are the barrelled upper, the forward assist, and the dust cover. Everything else has been monkeyed with by me. On the plus side, I didn't do too much damage to it. Only destroyed 2 wrenches, 1 spring for the rear takedown pin detent, 1, castle nut, and 1 receiver extension tube.
Not bad for my first time.
Just to see what happens I've left the flash hider indexed on the right side of the barrel, rather than pointed up like normal. Since I've got my left hand on the rail I want to see if that results in slightly difference handling and recoil. Plus I'm sure it will piss off a bunch of people, and that's the real benefit.
Update: Got some prices. My purpose is not to start anything, it is just for comparison and entertainment so you folks can laugh at how poor I am.
Some prices will have changed, some stuff was bought on sale. Some stuff was bought when prices were high.
Upper Receiver and barrel and gas tube: Stag Mod 0RH from Arms East Industries $615
LMT BCG and Ranier Arms Raptor Charging handle, and Vickers VCAS: One Shot Tactical Supply $240+92+56.99
Noveske NSR 7": Armtac $290+20
Aimpoint PRO: Tactical Products Canada $396
ARMS #41-B-L front and #40 L-SP rear folding sights: Wolverine Supplies $152+125
Lower receiver, and buffer assembly: Motiuk Manufacturing $299.99
Lower parts kit: Daniel Defense from Wolverine Supplies $105
Magpul Moe stock w/enhanced buttpad: P&D Enterprises $69+23
AT-15 magazine: Alberta Tactical Rifle Supply $28
Hogue grip: Milarm $25
Cost and time taken: ~$2536.98 not counting tax or shipping.
I don't want to talk about it...
Ambi mag releases still in limbo: 1. You know who you are.
Wrenches Destroyed: 2
Castle Nuts and receiver extension tubes destroyed: 1
Vise blocks: Lower from Phoenix Range. Upper from a local CGNer.
Flash hiders indexed sideways: 1
####s remaining to give: 0
Operators ready to operate in operational operations: 1
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