I just finished my new AR10 build yesterday and took pictures along the way during the scope install. It was a really fun project.. check it out!
Build Specs at the end..
Flat Top ready to get going..
Wheeler Scope Install Kit with Fat Wrench This is my 3rd scope to install or reinstall with it
Mount
Mount on
Label the rings Front and Rear so they dont get mixed up
Install the check bars..The rings were really good from the start, from here i lapped them lightly just to smooth out the finish inside the rings and a few slight high spots
Wheeler 220grit
I used a plastic knife, i learned after using my fingers on my first lapping project
30mm Lapping bar
Loosely install the bar and begin, i used more side to side rotation and front to back as it loosened up. A few rotations and then ever so slightly tighten the screws and repeat until you start getting close to 70ish% of the finish material removed on a typical set of rings that are off..this mount was really good so only removed about 20% and it was perfect
Clean off the compound out of all slots and screw holes and the inside of the rings, This part was brutal, that stuff takes forever to get off.. i used a rag, old toothbrush, qtips and tissues, wiped and brushed each screw till it looked brand new and it still felt gritty when i reinstalled
Reinstall the check bars..looks good
Fun part..unbox the new scope.. go find something to put the Leupold sticker on! RIP Sticker 2.0
Check eye relief, lay prone check eye relief, pop up and shoulder, scare the dog, check eye relief. Happy with eye relief in different positions, remount in the vise. Level out the gun, level out scope
Once it's perfect tighten screws and make sure it stays level, dont over tighten, just snug. Once they were all snug i removed one at a time in a back and forth pattern (same concept as star pattern on wheel lug nuts) I added a drop of thread locker and resnugged. These aluminum mounts call for 15-25inch lbs of torque, i used the torque fat wrench and put 20"lbs and it felt like more than enough.
Check out the new build!
Here are the specs..
Aero Precision M5 upper
Tennessee Arms Poly Lower .308
Spinta Precision .308 Barrel 1:10 Twist
Diamondhead Keymod 13.5" Handguard
Superlative Arns Adj Gas Block
Brownells Coated Black Gas Tube
Rock River 2 Stage Trigger
Rock River Lower Parts
Magpul MOE+ Grip
Magpul CTR Stock
Milspec Buffer Tube and Spring Kit
SilencerCo Muzzle Break
Aero Precision SPR Ultralight Mount
Leupold VX-R 4-12 Firedot Duplex
Cerakote Burnt Bronze by IA Coatings
SilencerCo Omega Suppressor few months remaining before I can take possession
Next up, bore sight and get to the range!
Build Specs at the end..
Flat Top ready to get going..
Wheeler Scope Install Kit with Fat Wrench This is my 3rd scope to install or reinstall with it
Mount
Mount on
Label the rings Front and Rear so they dont get mixed up
Install the check bars..The rings were really good from the start, from here i lapped them lightly just to smooth out the finish inside the rings and a few slight high spots
Wheeler 220grit
I used a plastic knife, i learned after using my fingers on my first lapping project
30mm Lapping bar
Loosely install the bar and begin, i used more side to side rotation and front to back as it loosened up. A few rotations and then ever so slightly tighten the screws and repeat until you start getting close to 70ish% of the finish material removed on a typical set of rings that are off..this mount was really good so only removed about 20% and it was perfect
Clean off the compound out of all slots and screw holes and the inside of the rings, This part was brutal, that stuff takes forever to get off.. i used a rag, old toothbrush, qtips and tissues, wiped and brushed each screw till it looked brand new and it still felt gritty when i reinstalled
Reinstall the check bars..looks good
Fun part..unbox the new scope.. go find something to put the Leupold sticker on! RIP Sticker 2.0
Check eye relief, lay prone check eye relief, pop up and shoulder, scare the dog, check eye relief. Happy with eye relief in different positions, remount in the vise. Level out the gun, level out scope
Once it's perfect tighten screws and make sure it stays level, dont over tighten, just snug. Once they were all snug i removed one at a time in a back and forth pattern (same concept as star pattern on wheel lug nuts) I added a drop of thread locker and resnugged. These aluminum mounts call for 15-25inch lbs of torque, i used the torque fat wrench and put 20"lbs and it felt like more than enough.
Check out the new build!
Here are the specs..
Aero Precision M5 upper
Tennessee Arms Poly Lower .308
Spinta Precision .308 Barrel 1:10 Twist
Diamondhead Keymod 13.5" Handguard
Superlative Arns Adj Gas Block
Brownells Coated Black Gas Tube
Rock River 2 Stage Trigger
Rock River Lower Parts
Magpul MOE+ Grip
Magpul CTR Stock
Milspec Buffer Tube and Spring Kit
SilencerCo Muzzle Break
Aero Precision SPR Ultralight Mount
Leupold VX-R 4-12 Firedot Duplex
Cerakote Burnt Bronze by IA Coatings
SilencerCo Omega Suppressor few months remaining before I can take possession
Next up, bore sight and get to the range!
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