In the Project SPR 2.0 series we build from the ground up a Special Purpose Rifle (SPR). We are trying to use higher end components to reach a higher level of accuracy.
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I honestly don't understand buying expensive lowers. Forged lowers are mostly all identical. Many are made by the same companies and rebranded. And you probably know that.
I went with a Ranier Arms 18" rifle length in .223 Wylde on my SPR. Shooting 1/2" groups at 100 using irons.
Take the wilson at 1:8
Should a went 223 wylde
It doesn't really matter which barrel you use for this build, you'll just use the other barrel for the next build, right? I mean, you know you want to. Just don't tell DocTacMom as of yet! Just kidding…I would go with the Noveske myself.
Somebody on YouTube broke like 3 relia-bolt from shooting SBR suppressed.
building my SPR now, love the project, plz update soon! thanks for the excellent video!
I just finished my SPR build this past weekend, with the Noveske 16" Recon barrel as my final piece. I also wasn't sure about what barrel to get then I got the Noveske and I could not be any happier!!! I shot factory 62 grain federal fusion, the deer load I am using, and I got dime size five shot groups at 100 yards! Can't wait to work a load up for this and see what this is capable of!!!
use he noveske barrel,polygonia rifling is superior but the Wilson is good aswell…..the novese is te way I would go.
M lok translates to budget KMR…..how is a rail that utilizes adding rail sections better than Key Mod that is completely modular? And Noveske fit and finish has gone downhill in recent years…..the forums have detailed several issues with gen 2 chainsaw lowers.
The mid length gas system will be a little over-gassed with a 18" barrel. You can compensate with a H3 buffer, but it is better to have the right length to begin with, particularly if you suppress later.
Hey Doc, this looks like it’s going to be a great build. My personal preference would be to go with the Noveske SPR barrel. I think the 1/7 twist in conjunction with the improved polygonal rifling will deliver the greatest accuracy. I know you said you know what you want to do for the rest of the build but I thought I’d throw in my two cents and recommend the Vltor A5 receiver extension with the spring and H or H2 buffer. For the stock I’d go with either a Vltor EMOD or B5 SOPMOD. Good luck with the build and thanks for all the hard work you put into these fantastic videos.
Wilson barrel look nice with hand rail
Noveske barrel.
as others have mentioned also, an adjustable gas block (especially if you primarily use your handloads) will really let you tune that thing well! I dig the flash-comp also (that's Griffin, right?)
nice components. I'd say go with the Wilson Combat bbl (for others — remember that Wilson Arms and Wilson combat are different companies!! Both good, but WC is a much broader company) That is closer to what most of your watchers may buy ($$ wise). I've been looking at Odin works, Rainier match, White Oak armament, and BCM barrels as well
Looking forward to the series
Noveske 1 in 7 will stabilize the heavier 75 grain better than your 1 in 8, plus their new rifling basically lasts forever.
Your parts list is great but the rra r3 barrel CANNOT be beaten in terms of accuracy. Good luck and keep us posted!
Love the RRA 2 stage triggers for the price. Barrel wise, go w/ the non fluted barrel. More metal is better. The polygonal rifeling was invented by Boots Obermeyer in Wisconsin. It was designed to be easier on the jackets of bullets. Boots invented it b/c he was having problems w/ 7mm rem mag bullets jackets being ripped apart. He actually lost the Wimbledon cup shoot b/c one of his bullets blew up on its way down range during the tie breaking shoot for 1st place. 69 grain is for 300 yards and 75/77 grain for 600. I shoot across the course in Wisconsin 2.3.6 yards 69 works ok at 600 is there is no wind. 77 grain better. 600 yards prone w/ no sling,jacket or glove just a t-shirt, I have made scores of 92 w/ 4 x's w/ a rra varmenter 20 " 1:8 twist upper and a rra 2 stage trigger shooting reloads of 75 smk's w/ 24 grains of Varget or Re15 or Ar comp w/ iron sights in a CMP match.
For what it's worth. While I prefer the longer gas system, I like the 1:8 twist, and I thin it's more important. In the end, I think the 1:7 will give you too many problems if you use 55gr bullets.
That should be a great rifle.
I would really like to see how well the noveske shoots loving the project I am also currently doing an spr but I went krieger
Looking forward to seeing the rest of it. With the barrels, the WC with a 1:8 will give you the ability to shoot a wider range of bullet weights with good precision and cut some weight. The Noveske with a 1:7 will shoot the heavy bullets great but not so much with lighter bullets. The intermediate length tube will also help felt recoil a bit.
Just depends on what you want.
Think you'll ever do a AK47 parts kit build? Great video & thanks for sharing.
Wilson for my vote!
Timely in this as I just finished a similar build off a WOA. Looking forward to the load development video.
Nice, can't wait. Let me know if you want to sell the one you don't use. I love the rifle gas on an 18" Mid with adjustable gas block would be fine also.
Can't wait.