YHM Forearm Question

[matt]

Hi guys,

I'm getting everything together to start my build. I'll be doing this entirely myself from bits and pieces, except for a couple of key assemblies. Orders are bing placed tonight through next week (if ANYONE has ANYTHING left in stock... good grief...).

So far the build will be:

NES Lower by AA with:

-3.5lb Timney trigger
-A2 Stock
-Standard AR Grip (until I pick something else, if I do).​

A3 Flat Top Upper will be outfitted with:

-20" White Oak Armament CMP Match Barrel in .223, 1/7 twist w/ matching/headspaced bolt, Threaded for muzzle accessory
-YHM "Customizable Free Float Forearm" Kit, which includes the forearm, rails, endcap, and folding front sight (found it for $172 here - now showing out of stock - I hope I got the last one!)
-YHM Phantom Comp/Brake​

What I'm not sure about is if the Forearm comes with the requisite hardware (barrel nut, etc) to attach it to the upper. I know I'll need a gas tube, but I'm not sure what else... Has anyone bought a forearm from them and have experience with them? I'll call on Monday, but I want to get stuff on order before they are sold out...

Any other comments about the build as spec'd above? It will end up with either a Millet DMS or Super Sniper 10X scope... can't decide. Also can't decide (spend $$ on yet) a rear BUIS. Will probably be YHM.

Thanks,
Matt

 

[matt]

duh... brain fart:

"All assemblies include: one jam nut, one barrel nut, one full length rail, one elevated 3" rail, and one forearm tube. "

I was looking at the kit description. Should have looked at the individual part descrition at the start...

 

[MassMark]

Sounds like a neat build. As far as optics go, your selections are worlds apart, but if I had to choose between the two, I'd go for the Millet - if for nothing else than versatility. I think if you're going strictly for long range tack driving, the SS is the way to go, but I think you'll find yourself removing the SS for short range plinking....As for rear BUIS, if you want to stick with YHM, they make a nice sight. If you want a really nice BUIS, PM me and you can sneak into the Troy buy. If you do some research, you'll find they come highly recommended by more people than just me....

 

[matt]

Sounds like a neat build. As far as optics go, your selections are worlds apart, but if I had to choose between the two, I'd go for the Millet - if for nothing else than versatility. I think if you're going strictly for long range tack driving, the SS is the way to go, but I think you'll find yourself removing the SS for short range plinking....As for rear BUIS, if you want to stick with YHM, they make a nice sight. If you want a really nice BUIS, PM me and you can sneak into the Troy buy. If you do some research, you'll find they come highly recommended by more people than just me....

You hit the nail squarely on the head with that! That is exactly why I'm going back and forth between the two extreems. I'm thinking I'll go SS since I do have a carbine AR as well for short range work.

BTW: your signature doesn't link to Troy!

 

[MassMark]

BTW: your signature doesn't link to Troy!

I know - it links to Tony Lawrence, (Law483) who is one of the brains behind the Troy MCS. Tony is a stellar guy and makes some incredible M-14 stocks. He cooked up the MCS and Steve Troy with his pension for design, made it happen....If you want to see more Troy stuff go here:

www.troyind.com

 

[Trupo]

Good choice with YHM, I just got my Specter upper in the mail last week from them, top notch stuff IMHO. You will be pleased I think.

 

[matt]

ouch... white oak barrels are 10-12 wks... this is going to be a s...l...o...w... build