1.) Ar-mink - 05/05/2014

Here is my first range report for my new build. To recap it is a RRA lower with 2-stage trigger, and the upper is JSE with a SS 18" wilson barrel and UTG hand guard. I topped with a Leuapold vx-1 4x12 with bdc. I attached it with Nikon flat top scope rings.

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It took me 6 shots at 50 yards to get her zeroed in where I wanted, then I put 3 rounds into the center of target.

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After I was happy at 50 yards i went to a friends range and put a few down range at 100yds. The wind was blowing pretty good yesterday and we where shooting prone out of the back of my truck. But all in all I was pretty happy with the results. I still need to move the scope forward a little bit then I will really try and get it dialed in. Here are my results, I shot groups 1 and 3 and my buddy shot 2 and the unnumbered group.

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As far as barrel break in I took a mixture of everything I heard . This is what I done.
Cleaned after 1st and 2nd shot, cleaned again after shots 5 and 9, then again after shot 21 and put up for next time.

The gun functioned flawlessly, fed and fired every time. I am really pleased with what I put together. Thank you guys for all the help and advice you gave me on this. Total price I have in it is right around $850 not counting the scope which I already had.

2.) Deerminator - 05/05/2014

Nice:tu:
I'm not allowed to have an AR.
NYS and all:rage:

3.) DParker - 05/05/2014

It's about time! :tu:

What kind of ammo?

[QUOTE=Deerminator;19476]Nice:tu:
I'm not allowed to have an AR.
NYS and all:rage:[/QUOTE]

Sure you are. Just not a pretty one.

4.) Ar-mink - 05/05/2014

I used some American eagle .223 FMJ 55 grain. Got them at Gander mount in Denison tx for 12$ per 20

5.) DParker - 05/05/2014

[QUOTE=Ar-mink;19481]I used some American eagle .223 FMJ 55 grain. Got them at Gander mount in Denison tx for 12$ per 20[/QUOTE]

$0.60/rd for FMJ? Ouch. Good ol' Gander Mountain.

Wilson makes a good barrel. I'll be interested to see what results you get over time and with different ammo.

Edit: Prvi Partizan 55 gr FMJ for $8.39/20, including shipping. In stock even: [url]http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/12525[/url]
The same American Eagle rounds (not in stock at the moment though) for $9.49/20, also includes shipping: [url]http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/3862[/url]
For less than what you paid for the AE rounds at GM, Prvi 69 gr Match HPBTs ($11.59/20, including shipping): [url]http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/12523[/url]

e-commerce rocks.

6.) Hunter - 05/06/2014

NICE!!! Good shootin' too!

7.) Ventilator - 05/06/2014

Nice setup!

8.) Ar-mink - 05/08/2014

[QUOTE=DParker;19482]$0.60/rd for FMJ? Ouch. Good ol' Gander Mountain.

Wilson makes a good barrel. I'll be interested to see what results you get over time and with different ammo.

Edit: Prvi Partizan 55 gr FMJ for $8.39/20, including shipping. In stock even: [url]http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/12525[/url]
The same American Eagle rounds (not in stock at the moment though) for $9.49/20, also includes shipping: [url]http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/3862[/url]
For less than what you paid for the AE rounds at GM, Prvi 69 gr Match HPBTs ($11.59/20, including shipping): [url]http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/12523[/url]

e-commerce rocks.[/QUOTE]

Thanks. As soon as I get this whole buying a new house thing out of the way I plan on buying 500-1000 rounds.

Any recommendations on a good round for hogs? I know you said it was a good hog round.

9.) Ar-mink - 05/08/2014

Thanks hunter and ventilator

10.) Ar-mink - 05/08/2014

[QUOTE=Deerminator;19476]Nice:tu:
I'm not allowed to have an AR.
NYS and all:rage:[/QUOTE]


I remember reading an article a while back about a company that was putting AR style actions on traditional rifle stocks without pistol grips. Supposedly they would be legal in all 50 states. I think it was in the field and stream (not 100% sure) and the were unveiling it at the NRA conference. I couldn't find it but maybe someone else could look it up

11.) DParker - 05/08/2014

[QUOTE=Ar-mink;19549]Thanks. As soon as I get this whole buying a new house thing out of the way I plan on buying 500-1000 rounds.

Any recommendations on a good round for hogs? I know you said it was a good hog round.[/QUOTE]

Most premium loads tipped with a good controlled-expansion HP or SP in the 62 gr and up range seem to do the trick quite well.

12.) Floyd - 05/09/2014

That's a badass AR.

13.) Ar-mink - 07/23/2016

Hey guys, how's everyone been?

I know this thread has been dead for two years, but I figured I would give an update. Absolutely love the AR, it's a little heavy to be lugging around but I make due. It's turned out to be an absolute great hog gun. Shooting hornady 55gr. Sp rounds and very pleased with them. Here's a few pictures of the fun.

My first hog with it, that's the super moon in the back ground..
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My nephews hog
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The nephew and myself, he killed the bigger one that day. I killed the medium one and ran over the small one leaving. :grin:
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I've also killed my share of coyotes with it. No deer yet but that's on the agenda for this fall.

14.) Swamp Fox - 07/24/2016

Nice to see you back!

Nice pigs! I know another Mink who likes the speckled ones...LOL

15.) DParker - 07/24/2016

I dig the camo job. And it sure seems to be effective at turning pests into pork.

16.) Ar-mink - 07/24/2016

Thanks guys. The place I hunt was over run with pigs last year, I killed 9 total and my nephew killed 2 and a buddy killed 2. I even let the Matthews get in on the fun.

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Shot at 44 and 60 yards

17.) Jon - 07/25/2016

Well done! Love to see your AR in action.

18.) bluecat - 07/25/2016

Good job there!