NES AR15 Lower Dilemma

[freedom2012]

Since there is no shortage of opinions here and I need ideas, here is the dilemma and question:

I have an NES lower from the last buy. I already have an M&P15 set up for yotes with a serious scope and I have a Bushmaster M4 set up for close range SHTF with just iron sights.

I am considering setting up the NES Lower chambered in 6.8 SPC for Deer hunting, but I already have a Rem 7400 Carbine chambered in 30-06 and don't think I need another short barreled deer rifle, though the AR might be a lighter alternative on longer hunts. Also, many say it is better to use an AR10 platform for deer and I would like one to be camo if I did it.


Otherwise, I am at a loss. I don't want to sell it. I don't want to replicate for the uses I already have and I don't have time to get into competition rifle, so I have no need for that.

What would you build if you were in my position?

 

[Sprocket]

Sit on it and build the LPK in the mean time, I've changed my builds more times in the last 6 months than I care to mention.

At the very least build a SHTF rifle for spare parts

 

[FalArAk]

SBR with a flash enhancer.

 

[kerismo]

Maybe a 22 dedicated upper for plinking and training? Not high power I know, but cheap fun for sure. I took a spare upper/nes lower I had and built a clone of my shtf rifle, down to the fake gas tube under the handguard. I am very happy with the resuts. Mine took a little tuning but now it is running flawlessly.

Keri

 

[matt]

Unless you've got $ to burn, save your pennies 'till you know what you want to do with it. It won't spoil. I promise.

 

[Danrk6]

SBR with a flash enhancer.

I think we have a winner!

 

[Mike_Diako]

Slap a 7.62 x39 upper on it and Karma it to me.

 

[vellnueve]

Bohica upper.

 

[m4bushy]

6.5 Grendel is an awesome hunting round. Plus it's flat shooting as
hell.

 

[Remsport Mfg]

9mm

 

[atilla]

.50 beowulf.

that's my plan anyway.

 

[MassMark]

5.56 carbine...

 

[Skald]

SBR

Will take some time, but you can use the time to think what you wish to do with it.

 

[MassMark]

SBR

Will take some time, but you can use the time to think what you wish to do with it.

Somehow I knew you'd say that brother...

http://store.troyind.com/M7A1_s/52.htm


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[Skald]

Somehow I knew you'd say that brother...

http://store.troyind.com/M7A1_s/52.htm


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I love shooting my 10.5" SBR, and it makes a loud "BOOM" each time I pull the trigger.

Another option would to build a 2nd SHTF gun, as they say "Two is One. One is None."

 

[MFP4073]

My vote is 9mm too.

 

[freedom2012]

My vote is 9mm too.

Shot our mutual friend's 9mm glock conversion rifle last weekend. Very fun, but slow to the target. Not a bad thought.

 

[icyclefar]

another vote for 9

LOVE MINE!

 

[Tim94gt]

I say .50bmg http://www.tactilite.com/vmchk/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-uppers/view-all-products.html

 

[60 buckscash]

my vote is for a 9mm pistol!!!!

 

[freedom2012]

I say .50bmg http://www.tactilite.com/vmchk/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-uppers/view-all-products.html

Now there's an idea. Is that thing for real?

 

[vellnueve]

I suggested the 50BMG first... Anyway, there are a number of models out there, including Bohica Arms, Tactilite, Safety Harbor, and a few others. They're all for real.

 

[freedom2012]

I suggested the 50BMG first... Anyway, there are a number of models out there, including Bohica Arms, Tactilite, Safety Harbor, and a few others. They're all for real.

Thanks, though his link made me actually think this was possible. I had no idea these things existed. Crazy looking device. Got to wonder about the recoil assuming this would be a lighter alternative to the purpose built .50BMG's out there.

 

[FalArAk]

Posting time : 0249 HRS:

Notice how he swiftly,but silently places the option..Shhhhh watch for it..

Bohica upper.

Bam!!!!! You see that ??!!!

Posting time : 1434 HRS

Then innocent Tim comes around to add his thoughts,with a link...

I say .50bmg http://www.tactilite.com/vmchk/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-uppers/view-all-products.html

Then vellnueve,seeing the unjust of what just happened makes a grasp for just an ounce of respect for posting the suggestion first...

I suggested the 50BMG first...

Then bam!!!! Puts Tim right back in place behind vellnueve!!!!

Tim94gt,you just got Owned!!!!!!! Big time!!!!!

You did say it first vellnueve,and I just proved it for any doubters.Just so everyone knows,you did say it first,and I proved it!!!!!

You win 13 internets and 4 small puppies for your forethought on being the first(Again,I proved it for the doubters) to suggest the .50 cal option.

Awesome!!!!!

Mods,can we get a tack???? For this feat of awesomeness????

 

[vellnueve]

Off your meds today?

 

[freedom2012]

Well, now that I know what it is, the Bohica is certainly cheaper being a single shot. Found this review on the website on the recoil/muzzle break. Also might need a stronger trigger spring, but overall review was good.

Recoil
My particular setup weighs exactly 17 lbs and 19.5 lbs. with the scope and a Pachmayer Decelerator pad installed. It has been a while since I have shot a Serbu, but this setup definitely kicks more than the Serbu BFG Carbine. The felt recoil was less than the Ferret I had with the original brake, but more than the Ferret with the new brake. My Ferret was quite a bit heavier than this upper. The Serbu Carbine also weighs 17 lbs without optics installed. After four rounds I put a sissy pad between the gun and my shoulder because it was starting to get irritating. Not too painful, but at least the felt recoil of a 3” hunting load in a non semi auto shotgun.
The scope didn’t budge a bit in the Signatures. That being said, for a permanent install I would prefer using some Badger Max 50 Ultra High rings in steel to add weight and for a more secure hold on the scope tube. The “borrowed” scope already had the Burris rings on it.
The 30” barrel Far 50 with a couple of pounds of lead in the cleaning kit cavity of the stock should be a lot easier to shoot. A brake that is more like the shark brake or the Armalite would most likely tame the 24” upper down to “fun”/wimp levels of recoil. The gas blast in the face was about the same as the BFG brake, significantly less than the Armalite brake. I am guessing that the two large ports per side and the shortness of the brake, makes it not quite as efficient as the longer BFG brake with more, smaller ports. With a sissy pad I could have fired another dozen rounds without discomfort, but I would not want to fire that many with just the Decelerator pad. Overall the brake offers a good compromise between gas in the face and recoil reduction for a hunting / plinking gun, but not for a 100 round session, at least not for me.

This is an interesting option. Anybody have any experience with these uppers? Stocks?

 

[vellnueve]

If my Bohica is 19.5 pounds with the scope, then Vince Wilfork is 220 pounds of lean muscle. It's an ugly upper, and I don't have a range report yet, but reviews on ARFCOM have been generally positive.