Project AFAR

[zackmars]

My pleasure.

Im worried about the barrel nut vs handguard compatability. Need Vaq, or whoever can provide, to state if he has the barrel nut that goes with the barrel. If its a universal type then it should accept any of the clamp on handguards that have been offered. Also would not need a shim.

Ive run into troubles on a specifically designed barrel nut before that was, admittedly, for a free floating HG. These type have to be properly clocked while approaching the proper torque for the nut. Sometimes takes a shim to achieve that. Dont ask me how I know. Just dont want to get into that kind of bind on compatibility.

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Not all free float barrel nuts need to be timed, Geissele and BCM, amongst others do not interfere with the gas tube, however they only work with specifically designed handguards

On the flip side, a USGI barrel nut needs to be timed, or else a tooth on the nut will prevent you from installing the gas tube.

You don't need to worry about proper torque, just stay under 80 ft-lbs and you're golden

 

[TxStetson]

I'll put in for the 12th. Hopefully one of my coworkers will cover the shift. Might be my first reunion.

I hope its warmer than my first reunion.

 

[Davetex]

I hope its warmer than my first reunion.

Yeah, I remember y'all talking about that.

 

[Vaquero]

The barrel needs a carbine length tube.
I do not have a barrel nut.

I also misremembered. It's chambered in 5.56.

 

[robertc1024]

I've got a barrel nut, several trigger groups, and a bolt. If Dave's got a complete BCG, we may not need the bolt. I'll toss in some ammo too. We do need to test fire the thing right?

 

[easy rider]

Looks like you have things covered, but I can bring a few things just in case. I have a few things like a parkerized BCG that only saw a few rounds before I replaced it, also, if I can find it, I have a Odinworks tunable compensator that I was going to put on my Windham AR, but because I would have to weld it on, decided against it.

 

[Davetex]

I've got a barrel nut, several trigger groups, and a bolt. If Dave's got a complete BCG, we may not need the bolt. I'll toss in some ammo too. We do need to test fire the thing right?

I got the BCG and a bucket of misc AR stuff.

 

[EZ-E]

The uppers arrived today but the mailman decided to be funny & mixed up packages & keys with the neighbors. So I'll be waiting on them to come by with them.

 

[EZ-E]

Stopped by the neighbors last night to see if they checked their mail. They said they had no package or key in their box. I filled out the USPS online form last night...waiting on the USPS now.

 

[kbaxter60]

Hey Folks, I have a couple of items for the build, but don't know the plan to get them added in to the stock.
Anyone anywhere near Bandera, by any chance? I am ready to hand them off.

Thanks.

 

[EZ-E]

Hey Folks, I have a couple of items for the build, but don't know the plan to get them added in to the stock.
Anyone anywhere near Bandera, by any chance? I am ready to hand them off.

Thanks.

Hang on to them & show up to the October 12th meet!!!!!!
We will all hand over our items to who ever wants to step up & assemble the upper while we stand over their should & wait to shoot the new toy.

 

[toddnjoyce]

Hey Folks, I have a couple of items for the build, but don't know the plan to get them added in to the stock.
Anyone anywhere near Bandera, by any chance? I am ready to hand them off.

Thanks.

If you’re or going to the reunion, I’m Boerne; we can meet up sometime between now and then.

Hang on to them & show up to the October 12th meet!!!!!!
We will all hand over our items to who ever wants to step up & assemble the upper while we stand over their should & wait to shoot the new toy.

 

[kbaxter60]

If you’re or going to the reunion, I’m Boerne; we can meet up sometime between now and then.

That'd work great! We shop the HEB there once in a while. And I doubt I can make the reunion...I'll DM you to work out details.
And THANKS!

 

[Dad_Roman]

I think we are there. If I have missed anything please chime in.

Designate 5.56....to be assembled at the reunion.

Upper.....Cam & EZ-E
Upper build bits....Air Force Port Cover and bits....Big Green
BCG.....Davetex...Backup plan-EasyRider
Charging handle.....deemus
Barrel..........Vaq
Barrel Nut...robertc1024
Hand Guard.......kbaxter60.......EZ-E
Gas Block........TxStetson
Gas Tube..Carbine Length.....EZ-E....SQLGeek for Carbine
Flash hider/Linear Comp w/washer....SQLGeek...OdinComp-EasyRider

Possibly a rail?
Sights or a scope?.....BUIS/TRS-25-toddnjoyce...EOtech-Moonpie
Magsssss?......Deemus.....kbaxter60

Chip-in....pronstar...ZX9RCAM
Spares.....Davetex
Boolits.....kbaxter60....SQLGeek...robertc1024
Miscellany...Davetex...kbaxter60
Trigger Groups...(for consideration) robertc1024

Upper tool assembly set w/vise and torque wrench <if yer so inclined>
Vise ....Dawico
Tools....Dad_Roman....Davetex<now ya gotta come to the reunion>

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Full disclosure, EZ-E paid for the upper.
Wouldn't take any money from me.

 

[mroper]

I would be glad to kick in for a customized dust cover or anything else

 

[EZ-E]

Your buying me a beer!
It's a combined effort

 

[SQLGeek]

I checked my stash and I do not have a flash hider like I thought. I am fine buying one. What do we want? I can do A2 or something a little flashier.

 

[Dad_Roman]

We are having folks double up on things (ck the list) so Im considering the additionally listed folks as plan "B" or "C".

I checked my stash and I do not have a flash hider like I thought. I am fine buying one. What do we want? I can do A2 or something a little flashier.

This being said Its ok on the flashider. EasyRider said he has an OdinWorks for the project.

Would be a good idea for everyone to check their parts to make certain they are proper and available.

Watch my back to help me make sure I get the "list" updated as we go.

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[Moonpie]

EOTech has been sent to the main Heathen in Charge(aka *HiC*).
He has been into the vodak.