This rifle has been a project for a few months now. I plan to carry it at work once I take the qualification course. The only planned addition will be an Aimpoint T-1 Micro in the future. Here are the specs
Noveske MUR Upper
Noveske Gen 2 Lower
Noveske NSR 13.5" Rail
Noveske QD End Plate
ARP 16" lightweight profile barrel chambered for .223 Wylde (1 in 8 twist)
Vltor Gas Block
Vltor Receiver Extension
BCM Mod 0 compensator
BCM Mod 1 grip
BCM BCG
BCM Gunfighter Ambi Charging Handle
B.A.D.A.S.S. Ambi Safety Selector
Troy Ambi Mag Release
Troy Folding Front Sight
Troy Folding Di-Optic Rear Sight
Wilson Combat TTU LEO/MIL Trigger
Magpul STR Stock
Sprinco Spring
Carbine Buffer
Weight: 6.75lbs unloaded
looks like an excellent build but I am curious why you chose a Wylde chamber.
also, you mentioned an Aimpoint T-1. what about a light? surely in your profession, a light would be advantageous.
Everything I’ve read it’ll handle the higher pressure of 5.56 and tends to be a little more accurate. At my job we only are issued 223 ammo, not 5.56. I have also been contemplating a light, it just slipped my mind when I posted this. I’m not sure if I should do a standard hand held in a mount or one of the new high lumen weapon lights.
Cool build! I’m actually in the middle of my first build right now and its looking VERY similar to yours. I haven’t assembled anything yet but so far I have a Noveske gen 2 lower, Noveske/Vltor MUR upper (both are chainsaw grade), NSR-15, Noveske/BCM gunfighter CH, Vltor gas block, BAD-CASS, and some other components. Interestingly, one of the first parts I purchased was a 16’ .223 Wylde 1-8 barrel from ARPerformance! However, the barrel I chose was their socom profile. When I began the build one of my requirements was a Wylde chamber with a 1-8 twist. But as I did more & more research and learned more & more…this is my first rifle btw…I started thinking that the socom profile may be slightly too heavy. Basically I think I bought the barrel a little too early, seeing as I’m new to the platform and the barrel is one of the most important components. I recently sold the barrel locally and picked up a Centurion Arms CHF. Not to take anything away from the ARP, the socom profile was just too heavy. But I have decided for my next build that I am definitely going with a melonite treated barrel, in fact I think I’m going to send off a Noveske stainless to undergo the process. But anyways, if you could give us a range report after firing it I’d really appreciate it, I’m very very curious about the abilities of the ARP. I don’t know how they sell their barrels for the price they do! I don’t know much about the specifics of what makes a barrel cost what it does, but they really sell their barrels for a bargain considering what you get! In my opinion at least
My range report won’t be anything insane as I don’t have anywhere close to shoot even 100yds and I have no glass for it. I’ll let you know how it runs though. ARP has made a huge name for themselves in the 6.8 community. I know a lot of his 6.8 barrels are sub MOA. His barrels definitely are a bargain. He’s a great person to deal with too. I’m going to go shoot this rifle around 1pm today, so I’ll let you know how it functions.
I’d also add that the X300 ought to be at the 12 o’clock position and in front of a fixed sight of some kind to protect the light’s rather fragile tailcap.
Think you’ll really enjoy that build, looks awesome, lets us know how it shoots for you. I have one of the aforementioned ARP 6.8 barrels and it is a freaking tack driver as mentioned. ARP FTW !!
Shot it today. Gotta say, it’s a sweet shooting rifle. Almost no kick at all. I was surprised how far over I had to adjust the rear sight to get it to line up. Sadly I only had a 30yd indoor range to shoot at and the lighting wasn’t that great. Didn’t really do a lot for trying to shoot groups as much as I just wanted to get myself lined up and test for any malfunctions. Ran 80 rounds through it without any issues. Rifle ejects at roughly 3-330. Overall I’m very happy with this rifle.
