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ichy_trigger · 11-16-2007, 04:51 AM

So I just finished that Remington .308 sniper build and have been wanting a dedicated Varmint gun based on the AR platform. I seriously considered scoping my RRA but man I have to have at least one tac rifle right?

I figured I could just pick up a varmint upper in .223 and only be out $600.00 or less, BUT then it hit me, BUILD one! So I started the research and found a .204 DPMS barrel for $180.00 shipped, yup you read it right, $180.00 shipped, NEW too. A gunsmith from another forum had me call him and he told me that he personaly knows the sales manager for DPMS and he himself is a master dealer for them and the best deal he can get is $190.00. He said I better buy it fast before the place im getting it from finds out their error. I ordered the barrel this morning and when it comes, I will stand it in the corner of the closet until I can get the other parts.

I believe im going to use a DPMS stripped upper without the dust cover or shell deflector. This is a hunting rifle, not a tac rifle and I can get the upper for $85.00 shipped. In order to have 2 complete rifles, I will more than likely pick up a RRA complete lower with the NM 2 stage trigger in it, I really like the trigger in my other RRA.

I promised some remodeling projects to the wifey before I put together another rifle but man this was too good of a deal to pass up! piece by piece, it will emerge

AKpredator · 11-16-2007, 05:18 AM

You can always remodel the doghouse... since you'll be sleeping there for a while.

ichy_trigger · 11-16-2007, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AKpredator

You can always remodel the doghouse... since you'll be sleeping there for a while.

LOL... funny how she didnt mind me buying a new shotgun barrel for her last week since deer season starts week after next.

Shes really good about me buying guns but recently drew the line on things. I had to start another bank account and set up a direct deposite to help fund this. She knows about it, she just doesnt know how much I put in there and how much of a derect deposite goes into it

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Plus im buying a quad in the spring and need some savings for that

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Liquid Rhino · 11-16-2007, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

I had to start another bank account and set up a direct deposite to help fund this. She knows about it, she just doesnt know how much I put in there and how much of a derect deposite goes into it

.

A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do!

Looks like it turned out well & walked out unscathed... worse that could've happened was have a scuffle w/ the little lady for a few days. Either way, you still have a badass rifle for life!

**Hooz** · 11-16-2007, 07:46 AM

As for the "building a whole other AR" thing, I couldn't agree more. I know that part of the draw of the AR15 is its modularity, but I like having individual rifles with dedicated purposes. I have four ARs now and two more lower forgings waiting to be machined... If the sh*t really does hit the fan, having multiple uppers does you no good, but having multiple complete rifles can come in handy.

As for the "suffering the wrath of Momma" thing, I can sympathize. I am self employed, have several bank accounts and I do all the bills every month, so I do have it lucky in that respect. When the boxes are streaming in via USPS/UPS/FedEx, though, I get some evil looks and the whole "Well, I guess it is your money." or the "How many guns does one guy need?" attitude. But I do the same thing when the Victoria's Secret packages and shoe boxes are making a steady stream through the door too... So I guess we're even.

ichy_trigger · 11-16-2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Liquid Rhino

A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do!

Looks like it turned out well & walked out unscathed... worse that could've happened was have a scuffle w/ the little lady for a few days. Either way, you still have a badass rifle for life!

Thats the way I look at it too..lol I keep saying I should be done buying guns but everytime I aquire another one, I tend to find a need for just one more..lol. I told the wife long ago that it surpassed hobby status and has evolved into a sickness. I told myself I would stay at 30 guns, oops.

ichy_trigger · 11-16-2007, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooz

As for the "building a whole other AR" thing, I couldn't agree more. I know that part of the draw of the AR15 is its modularity, but I like having individual rifles with dedicated purposes. I have four ARs now and two more lower forgings waiting to be machined... If the sh*t really does hit the fan, having multiple uppers does you no good, but having multiple complete rifles can come in handy.

As for the "suffering the wrath of Momma" thing, I can sympathize. I am self employed, have several bank accounts and I do all the bills every month, so I do have it lucky in that respect. When the boxes are streaming in via USPS/UPS/FedEx, though, I get some evil looks and the whole "Well, I guess it is your money." or the "How many guns does one guy need?" attitude. But I do the same thing when the Victoria's Secret packages and shoe boxes are making a steady stream through the door too... So I guess we're even.

I always encourage Vitoria secret purchases

I also started having some things shipped to the office, its safer that way...lol

**Hooz** · 11-16-2007, 08:56 AM

It's funny that I should read and reply to this thread this morning. Fifteen minutes ago I got a call from the wife...

Me: "Hello"
Her: "You really have a problem."
Me: "Why? What did I do today?"
Her: "I answered a knock on the door and the mailman and UPS guy were both standing there."
Me: "Sweet!"

Apparently my XD kits arrived along with a new stock for my Savage 10FP! What a GREAT day! Now if FedEx delivers my recent "AR stuff" order, it'll REALLY be a good weekend!

jdavionic · 11-16-2007, 09:11 AM

Funny...when I built my AR, I convinced my wife that the expenditures would not be all at once; but they would slowly happen as the rifle evolved.

Well that was the plan, but I got excited just putting together the trigger assembly. In less than a month, part after part continued to arrive from various sources. Then suddenly I was in the kitchen saying...'look, it's done!' I didn't start out with the idea of getting it done ASAP...but I got infected by the BRD. Oh well, she got over it. Now I'm hoping she'll get over the $600 expenditure this month on an M1 Garand. It hasn't arrived yet...but knowing my luck, it will arrive when the Minister of Finance & Sex is in a bad mood complaining about a lack of funds available for home upgrades around the holidays.

Oh well, the doghouse really isn't that bad.

ichy_trigger · 11-16-2007, 12:25 PM

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Oh well, the doghouse really isn't that bad.

I put 2 cedar beds in our dog house, pretty commfy acually

11-16-2007, 04:51 AM	#1
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,417	Momma's gonna kill me! So I just finished that Remington .308 sniper build and have been wanting a dedicated Varmint gun based on the AR platform. I seriously considered scoping my RRA but man I have to have at least one tac rifle right? I figured I could just pick up a varmint upper in .223 and only be out $600.00 or less, BUT then it hit me, BUILD one! So I started the research and found a .204 DPMS barrel for $180.00 shipped, yup you read it right, $180.00 shipped, NEW too. A gunsmith from another forum had me call him and he told me that he personaly knows the sales manager for DPMS and he himself is a master dealer for them and the best deal he can get is $190.00. He said I better buy it fast before the place im getting it from finds out their error. I ordered the barrel this morning and when it comes, I will stand it in the corner of the closet until I can get the other parts. I believe im going to use a DPMS stripped upper without the dust cover or shell deflector. This is a hunting rifle, not a tac rifle and I can get the upper for $85.00 shipped. In order to have 2 complete rifles, I will more than likely pick up a RRA complete lower with the NM 2 stage trigger in it, I really like the trigger in my other RRA. I promised some remodeling projects to the wifey before I put together another rifle but man this was too good of a deal to pass up! piece by piece, it will emerge __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

11-16-2007, 07:46 AM	#5
Hooz XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 1,923	As for the "building a whole other AR" thing, I couldn't agree more. I know that part of the draw of the AR15 is its modularity, but I like having individual rifles with dedicated purposes. I have four ARs now and two more lower forgings waiting to be machined... If the sht really does hit the fan, having multiple uppers does you no good, but having multiple complete rifles can come in handy. As for the "suffering the wrath of Momma" thing, I can sympathize. I am self employed, have several bank accounts and I do all the bills every month, so I do have it lucky in that respect. When the boxes are streaming in via USPS/UPS/FedEx, though, I get some evil looks and the whole "Well, I guess it is your* money." or the "How many guns does one guy need?" attitude. But I do the same thing when the Victoria's Secret packages and shoe boxes are making a steady stream through the door too... So I guess we're even. __________________ XD-9 Tactical : XD-45 Tactical Member: IDPA, USPSA, ASSA, NRA, GOA

11-16-2007, 08:56 AM	#8
Hooz XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 1,923	It's funny that I should read and reply to this thread this morning. Fifteen minutes ago I got a call from the wife... Me: "Hello" Her: "You really have a problem." Me: "Why? What did I do today?" Her: "I answered a knock on the door and the mailman and UPS guy were both standing there." Me: "Sweet!" Apparently my XD kits arrived along with a new stock for my Savage 10FP! What a GREAT day! Now if FedEx delivers my recent "AR stuff" order, it'll REALLY be a good weekend! __________________ XD-9 Tactical : XD-45 Tactical Member: IDPA, USPSA, ASSA, NRA, GOA

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11-16-2007, 05:18 AM	#2
AKpredator XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 398	You can always remodel the doghouse... since you'll be sleeping there for a while.

11-16-2007, 09:11 AM	#9
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	Funny...when I built my AR, I convinced my wife that the expenditures would not be all at once; but they would slowly happen as the rifle evolved. Well that was the plan, but I got excited just putting together the trigger assembly. In less than a month, part after part continued to arrive from various sources. Then suddenly I was in the kitchen saying...'look, it's done!' I didn't start out with the idea of getting it done ASAP...but I got infected by the BRD. Oh well, she got over it. Now I'm hoping she'll get over the $600 expenditure this month on an M1 Garand. It hasn't arrived yet...but knowing my luck, it will arrive when the Minister of Finance & Sex is in a bad mood complaining about a lack of funds available for home upgrades around the holidays. Oh well, the doghouse really isn't that bad.