Got the 50 Beowulf together
Posted: 03 Jun 2018 20:40
So I finally got around to assembling the parts.
Satern 18" Stainless barrel, matched bolt, Satern forged big bore upper (Wish I'd bought two sets of these.)
Spike's AR-15 Punisher version lower receiver.
PSA NiB bolt carrier,
Midwest Industries 15" lightweight G3 rail,
SLR Rifleworks Sentry 8 adjustable gas block,
AR Stoner 'enhanced' NiB fire control group,
Battle Arms Development Ambi Selector,
Magpul MOE Rifle stock, MOE Plus pistol grip (with Goliath Kydex overwrap for CA compliance), Magpul trigger guard.
DPMS rifle receiver extension, buffer & spring?,
AR Stoner FWD assist, buffer stop, mag catch, bolt catch, takedown and pivot pins w/ springs,
BCM Mod 4 Medium charging handle,
MagPul Pro offset sights.
Muzzle thread protector probably temporary with a jam nut off the tanker brake that will replace it after testing.
Alexander Arms magazines. Couple 7 round, 1 ten and 1 four if I ever decide to use it for hunting.
I need to relieve the handguard a bit at the bolt that holds the adjustment leaf spring in place. I didn't use the gap filling compound because I knew that was a possibility as well as I wasn't sure about the gas block adjustments. I left off the tanker brake for the same reason. I may or may not decide to go to a pepper pot brake to save weight. The pepper pot may also work better when using the offset sights. Good thing I picked up the extended hex driver to adjust the gas block as it's about 4-5" inside the handguard. Positive stops on the adjustable block and easy adjustment.
The build feels pretty light so far. Once I add an optic I suspect it'll feel like it bulked up.
I'd like a 1-6x24 with a 30mm tube but I may settle for 1-4X. Luepold is pretty proud of their tubes and reviews on the middle of the road ones are mixed but I may try one anyway.
I'll try and post some pics when I get a chance.
Satern 18" Stainless barrel, matched bolt, Satern forged big bore upper (Wish I'd bought two sets of these.)
Spike's AR-15 Punisher version lower receiver.
PSA NiB bolt carrier,
Midwest Industries 15" lightweight G3 rail,
SLR Rifleworks Sentry 8 adjustable gas block,
AR Stoner 'enhanced' NiB fire control group,
Battle Arms Development Ambi Selector,
Magpul MOE Rifle stock, MOE Plus pistol grip (with Goliath Kydex overwrap for CA compliance), Magpul trigger guard.
DPMS rifle receiver extension, buffer & spring?,
AR Stoner FWD assist, buffer stop, mag catch, bolt catch, takedown and pivot pins w/ springs,
BCM Mod 4 Medium charging handle,
MagPul Pro offset sights.
Muzzle thread protector probably temporary with a jam nut off the tanker brake that will replace it after testing.
Alexander Arms magazines. Couple 7 round, 1 ten and 1 four if I ever decide to use it for hunting.
I need to relieve the handguard a bit at the bolt that holds the adjustment leaf spring in place. I didn't use the gap filling compound because I knew that was a possibility as well as I wasn't sure about the gas block adjustments. I left off the tanker brake for the same reason. I may or may not decide to go to a pepper pot brake to save weight. The pepper pot may also work better when using the offset sights. Good thing I picked up the extended hex driver to adjust the gas block as it's about 4-5" inside the handguard. Positive stops on the adjustable block and easy adjustment.
The build feels pretty light so far. Once I add an optic I suspect it'll feel like it bulked up.
I'd like a 1-6x24 with a 30mm tube but I may settle for 1-4X. Luepold is pretty proud of their tubes and reviews on the middle of the road ones are mixed but I may try one anyway.
I'll try and post some pics when I get a chance.