New Musket

Recently scratch-built me a new rifle.



Lower Receiver: Aero Precision
Upper Receiver: CMT (Continental Machine Tool)
Bolt Carrier Group: SAA (Wiltec)
Charging Handle: LMT
Lower Parts Kit: Daniel Defense
Trigger Guard: Magpul Aluminum
Receiver End Plate: Noveske QD
Barrel: Wilson Arms 16" 1/8 SS Wylde chamber HBAR contour
Flash Hider: A2
Gas System: Mid
Handguard: Magpul MOE
Rear Sight: Troy
Buttstock Assy: MagPul CTR
Buffer: H2
Sling: BFG Victory

Runs schweet and smooth....4:00 Eject w/LC XM193

Purdy.

I have been thinking of getting/assembling me one. I have also been thinking of a walking around bolt action in .223 or .308.

Nice middie-4 recipe. Should cure zombie infestations....

What do ya think of the DD lower kit/trigger?

Well, the DD LPK is an approximate $20 upcharge from a garden-variety LPK.
Everything fit perfectly and the trigger felt very good, dropping and catching it after the lower was built.
Shooting it the other day, I'll say that it's not gritty, breaks clean but it's not light.
I've got some JP light springs (Yellow) that I may try eventually.

The reports coming back on the Palmetto State Armory USGI triggers are very good. I'd bet that they would compare to the DD.
PSA is probably the best place to buy a LPK in general because of the many combinations and low prices.

For a bench gun /varminter one of a Geissele offerings would be on the want list.

I just bought that same butt stock for my Colt 6940, no play at all like the stock one had. Congrats!

What kind of optics are you going to go with?

I'm thinkin' a Vortex PST 1x-4x illuminated in a Larue mount.

True 1x for red dottin' and some magnification if wanted for longer shots.

Gei$$ele is on the *want* list, but likely not on the *need* list. Thanks for your perspectives....

Yep, they hurt the piggy bank. SSA = $170 __ SSA-E = $200 and then up from there.

OK, then how about a high-graded and tuned by Geissele, USGI-type trigger for $45 and $65.
Just released ALG triggers....
http://www.algdefense.com/

Apparently Mrs. G has her PDF's mixed up.
Here's a direct link to the $45 number...
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=3023

So a bare bones PSA LPK (minus FCG) $29.95, plus the $45 ALG trigger would put you at roughly the DD LPK pricing.

Very interesting, DD. Hafta take a stroll through RA's shop one of these days when I'm over Auburn Way....

RA does mostly mail order...not sure what they have for a showroom.

They do set the Gold Standard for online shops, though.
High quality product line, honest pricing, excellent packing and fast shipping.

I got some of my parts from SAA...
http://surplusammo.com/
You have to sort through some lower grade stuff at SAA sometimes.

Rainier Arms are good folks, as are SA&A. Nice little bang stick, but it looks scary to me. Have fun shooting it!

I'm looking for some magnification for my Eotech, any suggestions?

They make their own magnifiers 3x and 4x I believe.
About $450...the rigs look heavy with everything mounted but they get good reviews.
http://www.gunsumerreports.com/review_eotech_3x_magnifier.php

Thanks, I really like the throw lever's for quick detachment.