Waiting and shopping

[bugboy]

I've got a 20" standard profile barrel on order from BHW (waiting is really going to suck) and am shopping for parts.

Am I correct in understanding that the barrel will arrive with the headspace already checked and that I can get a Type II bolt and I should be good to go?

Is Tactical Ammunition a good source for the bolt?

I've read on some other boards about issues with broken extractors,,, has anyone had issues with that and what is a good source for spare/replacement extractors?

I apologize in advance for pestering you guys,,, but I'm pretty excited about this build and it is my first time (be gentle with me) so I'm going to have a lot of questions.

So far, I've -
Ordered - BHW 20" Standard profile, machine finish, target crown
Ordered - Aero Precision upper (should arrive tomorrow)
Need to order .264lbc type II bolt from Tactical Ammunition
Need to order gas tube and gas block (haven't decided yet, open to suggestions)
Need to order - free float handguard
Need to order - dies (Hornady), brass (Lapua/AA) and bullets (123 Amax)

[flutedbull204]

I ordered a type II bolt for my 264, and also a Gen II dragon head brake from Tactical Ammunition, you should be gtg...

[GLSHOOTER]

Bugboy,

What type of Bolt Carrier are you using? What mix on the lower?

Greg

[bugboy]

Jul 30, 2012 15:56:33 GMT -8 GLSHOOTER said:

Bugboy,

What type of Bolt Carrier are you using? What mix on the lower?

Greg

I have a Colt HBAR II and am planning on using the lower and bolt carrier from it. I'll just swap out uppers as needed. I put in an Accuracy Speaks trigger in it back when got (early 90s).

[GLSHOOTER]

Jul 30, 2012 18:36:55 GMT -8 bugboy said:

Jul 30, 2012 15:56:33 GMT -8 GLSHOOTER said:

Bugboy,

What type of Bolt Carrier are you using? What mix on the lower?

Greg

I have a Colt HBAR II and am planning on using the lower and bolt carrier from it. I'll just swap out uppers as needed. I put in an Accuracy Speaks trigger in it back when got (early 90s).

Sounds like you are all set.

Greg

[bugboy]

I talked to Stacy today and it sounds like they have a few barrels on hand, one of which might work out for me. She said if everything looks good it might ship out next week. I'm pretty jacked!

I've only dealt with Stacy and Kiz, but they both have been great! Nice, professional and helpful. If the barrel is as good as the BHW employees,,,,,, I'll be delighted.

So far, I've -
Ordered - BHW 20" Standard profile, machine finish, target crown
Received - Aero Precision upper (looks good)
Ordered - .264lbc type II bolt from Tactical Ammunition
Received - gas tube and gas block (JP adjustable steel clamp on)
Need to order - free float handguard (tough to find a non-tacticool one,,, probably will order a Youngs)
Received - dies (Hornady), brass (Lapua/AA) and bullets (123 Amax)

Sold a couple of handguns to help pay for all of this and some optics,,,,,, any suggestions on the optics? I'm thinking something like a 4-16x around $300-$350.

I spent some of my waiting time going through my homemade e-caller. In regards to our local coyote population - "We have to kill animals, or else they'll die!" - Uncle Jimbo ;D

[GLSHOOTER]

Sounds like things are moving along. Congratulations.

For optics look a the Nikon Buckmaster 4.5X14 SF scopes. Well within your price point and extremely well done. I own four of them and am very pleased for the $$'s invested.

The Young tube is GTG. Look at the pics of my last two builds and you will see how they look on mine.

Greg