Many of you were involved in helping me decide how to plan out my current build project, and I thank you for your support! Even if I did not heed your advice, it was noted and most certainly appreciated. For those who were not involved, this is thread will bring you up to speed on the thought processes that occurred: http://m14forum.com/m14/110184-advice-7-62mm-purchase.html
As a reminder, the target is an ultra-rugged, very functional, ultimate (by my standards) "Walter Mitty" rifle.
Several people expressed an interest in the progress of this project, so I am creating this thread that will cover the lifetime of the rifle, from infancy to death (likely and hopefully MY death DI5).
To recap, here are the updated specs:
Future plans:
Journey to begin in next post
As a reminder, the target is an ultra-rugged, very functional, ultimate (by my standards) "Walter Mitty" rifle.
Several people expressed an interest in the progress of this project, so I am creating this thread that will cover the lifetime of the rifle, from infancy to death (likely and hopefully MY death DI5).
To recap, here are the updated specs:
- 7.62mm Firearms hammer forged receiver
- Criterion 18.5" chrome lined barrel
- Fiberglass stock, which I will custom camo paint (thanks starjammir)
- M1 rear arperture
- M1 buttplate
- XS tritium bar front sight
- Scout mount (thanks Dredsen)
- USGI TRW for everything else, using a parts kit from TreelineM14
Future plans:
- Trijicon RMR (dual illuminated)
- Grip pod (lower rail mount near magazine)
Journey to begin in next post