my second build and intro thread

Hi everyone. Thought I’d share my second build here. I’ll call it “spr inspired” but really that was more of a consequence than a guideline. Hope you like it.

The rifle is pictured on my S&W lower as I’m waiting on delivery of my castle nut and end plate to assemble the spikes lower.

I’ll post more shots along with my other rifles as time goes. Here’s the build.

Upper:
PSA receiver
EMD NibX (kool aid)
BCM mod 3 CH
YHM lightweight handguard
Yhm flip up block
FN rifle length 1:7 CHF barrel
YHM phantom break
PEPR QD mount
Nikon prostaff 3-9x40 bdc

Lower:
Spikes Jolly Roger (colorless)
RRA national match 2 stage trigger
Magpul moe grip
Magpul ACS-L stock
H2 buffer

Ordered a field gauge to check the headspace and apparently it’s on backorder. No smiths around that have headspace gauges (except 1 but he charges $20 just to throw a field gauge in) so I’m waiting. Might shoot it anyway as I’m sure FN and WMD are in spec but you can’t be too careful.

Welcome. Why did you pick the parts you picked?

It was a combination of reviews, some first hand experience, and price shopping (also a couple things I had laying around). Was going for a budget 18" but without sacrificing accuracy or quality.

Hope that answers your question in general. I’d be happy to explain the “why” on a specific part if you’d like.