Build #2 ... Anderson lower, CMMG parts kit, Ace skeleton buttstock, ARD 7.62x39mm HBAR profile barrel with JP Enterprises adjustable gas block, 15" Omega free-float keymod rail, pre-ban magazines and a Trijicon 1-4X scope.
I also have 5-rnd mags and will use this for crappy weather deer hunting, as I've had good luck on game with 125-grain soft-points in this caliber. To me, the linear design of the AR platform is absolutely incredible for inherent accuracy, as one can typically buy or build a precision semi-auto AR that out-shoots off the rack bolt guns.
Using Brown Bear cheap ammo, $6/box, this will shoot ~2 MOA using cheap/bulk ammo (no better ...) out to 200-yards, off bi-pods and rabbit ear rear bag ... sure can't beat that for bulk ammo costing < $5 per box! It shoots much better for 3-shot groups using PMC soft-points - averaging 3 shots in 1-5/8" to 2" groups at that same distance (200Y). This is a good deer hunting load too!
After I tuned the gas port, all of the empties landed in a 2' wide circle, landing at 4 o'clock - no throwing the brass wild, which means the gas operation is optimized.
Edit: Updated
I also have 5-rnd mags and will use this for crappy weather deer hunting, as I've had good luck on game with 125-grain soft-points in this caliber. To me, the linear design of the AR platform is absolutely incredible for inherent accuracy, as one can typically buy or build a precision semi-auto AR that out-shoots off the rack bolt guns.
Using Brown Bear cheap ammo, $6/box, this will shoot ~2 MOA using cheap/bulk ammo (no better ...) out to 200-yards, off bi-pods and rabbit ear rear bag ... sure can't beat that for bulk ammo costing < $5 per box! It shoots much better for 3-shot groups using PMC soft-points - averaging 3 shots in 1-5/8" to 2" groups at that same distance (200Y). This is a good deer hunting load too!
After I tuned the gas port, all of the empties landed in a 2' wide circle, landing at 4 o'clock - no throwing the brass wild, which means the gas operation is optimized.
Edit: Updated