I'm not a 3 gunner, never had the time. I learned 2 things, I never heard of or saw Ascend Armory Receiver sets, (they do rock) and I never saw a 16 in. barrel with a rifle length gas block. I guess I'm just a pedestrian Mil-spec guy. Another great review and video Dave. Thanks!
Thanks for watching, Ascend isn't a household name yet but I've been very impressed with their stuff. The barrel is an experiment, we will see how it goes.
i've been wanting an ascend set for quite a while. sad to say, i'm most likely giving up on the wait. been probably close to 5 months now and i've had all the parts to my build ready to go. i'm in the market for another lightweight billet set, and i'm looking for suggestions
Shes a beaut! I really like AAs receivers. FULL ambi bolt control has become MANDATORY for me and AA is one of the few to offer a fully integrated and FULL ambi bolt control feature. Damn good looking too! Ive got a build planned for this year and will likely start with AA receivers. If it turns out as nice as yours ill be very happy!
Nice setup . I wish I had more time to shoot comps man . It was so much fun . My comp setup was BCM-URG-MID-14.5" E.M.W.F.-Pinned Comp Mod 1 -CMR 12.. I used BCM Ambi Charging Handle. I used an old Eotech 553 SOCOM with Troy / BCM Folding BUIS . For the lower I used an Aero Precision Lower with all ambi controls . I got a limited edition one . It came with PDQ Ambi Bolt release , BAD ASS 45° , and BCM Mod 3 GFG . I did put in a CMC 3.5 Single Stage , BAD Lever , B5 BRAVO. Like you I have became pretty fond of the BAD ASS short throw . I only use Single stage triggers. For the longest time I used the ALG ACT or a Nickel FCG . I used a Colt H2 Buffer and Spring . We only shot out to 200 yards so magnification really wasn't needed. I used Freedom Munitions 77g BTHP. Before I starting using that setup I ran a Complete Colt LE6920 M4A1 SOCOM 14.5 Block 2. That bad boy is a tack driver . Heavy as crap but it's still my go too for 14.5. I never got into it too hard where I needed to spend a crap load of money to shoot . I really just used what I had . I already had a the BCM so I just swapped barrels . If I were to do it all over again I'd still use the same lower but get a Noveske Afghan 14.5 Upper. A Co worker uses the Afghan with a Colt Lower and he wins local matches all the time . That afghan barrel is one of the most accurate barrels I've seen with own eyes. He is shooting 1.25 moa or less all the way to 450 yards using MK262
Great setup. I have 2 SMOS receiver sets and they're fantastic. Shame they went back to just doing OEM manufacturing but I'm sure that's much more stable revenue. If the rifle length gas doesn't work out for you, I would recommend an intermediate gas length (in between rifle and midlength) barrel like a Stretch 16 or Rainier's new one. They're a great balance for a competition (pricey though).
Really nice weapon. I don't know that I would go with the rifle length gas system, but you know what you like, and I totally understand your philosophy behind it. I wonder if it would soften your rifle up more by using a JP single gas ring and captured buffer spring system? Good video. "Thumbs up" from this Kentucky boy.
@@UN12actual And if I'd have listened more carefully the first time, I would have known that. I re-watched your video and you explained that clearly. Thanks for the response (in my absent mindedness), I appreciate it.
my 3gun rifle uses the same receiver set and its amazing and the warranty the company offers is bar none but i was lucky to have my set up hold at a even 8 lbs but i am going to be swapping some things out thats going to bring me to 7lbs give or take if i i can keep the balance if the areas i want
Are they still around? When I go to the website I get the message that the shop is unavailable, and everywhere you go that sells their products shows the receivers out of stock and have been for some time now. My apologies if you covered it in the video I wasn't able to watch it in its entirety.
Great video. I’m new at building the ar. Can you explain where lock tight is needed throughout the build? And how many different types you should use. Ty
Hunting and a competition rig have different purposes, if I was hunting light weight would be priority. This is a game rifle for smooth fast shooting and the weight helps keep recoil rise to a minimum.
@@UN12actual@GUNS & TACTICS I disagree, a lighter gun is faster in transitions, and maneuverability, also some of those stages aren't short, and you will be running quite a distance at full speed with that bolder in your hands. Multiple off hand shots would tear tendons in your shoulders, just picking it out of a barrel, or off a table, and loading it while holding it with one arm, would be a horrible experience. Once you have a gun tuned i.e. lightweight BCG, adjustable gas block, light buffer and spring, muzzle brake, custom tuned ammo, etc, recoil is not an issue with 223 or even a 308 AR, touching double taps all day. A gun that weight in in 223 5.56 in my opinion is useless, and was a poorly thought out build. You aren’t shooting PRS, F class, or Bench rest with the thing for god’s sake.
Great question, with the optic probably well over 4k, this was done over time so I didn't do a great job of keeping track of numbers but that is missing from the video.
*Has a $2000 scope, doesn't know how to pronounce the brand* lol Great video! A lot of things I'd like to copy on this build, however I'd maybe go with Radian or ADM for the lower, because I like their (slightly) more understated styling.
Some may require minor fitting if they have anti rotation tabs. Otherwise there are a lot that work from JP, BCM, etc. The Cross Machine Rails lone up awesome with a very minor amount of file work to the rotation tabs for fitting.
This Video was posted 2/2019 and you said you "just heard of them (Ascend Armory)" ... So how the hell did you get one? their only online retailer is rainier arms and they haven't had these in stock for over two years????????????????????????????????????? WTF
Not sure where I said I just heard of them. Sorry if that was perceived. I did a first look video on the set a while ago and have had the set for a while. I’ll be meeting with them this month at Triggrcon and getting an update on their business
I'm not a 3 gunner, never had the time. I learned 2 things, I never heard of or saw Ascend Armory Receiver sets, (they do rock) and I never saw a 16 in. barrel with a rifle length gas block. I guess I'm just a pedestrian Mil-spec guy. Another great review and video Dave. Thanks!
Thanks for watching, Ascend isn't a household name yet but I've been very impressed with their stuff. The barrel is an experiment, we will see how it goes.
@@UN12actual how has it gone?
First time seeing this and its surprising how many decisions we share in our 3G builds. Well done.
I got one of their newer receiver sets when they sold a limited number at the gun show last fall. Can't wait tit build it up this spring!
The new light sets are on my list as well, nice stuff
Great looking rifle. I really like your setup especially that ubr butt stock, it just looks cool. Thanks for sharing.
That ambi bolt release is nice!
Can you add a item/accessories list? Love the set up.
i've been wanting an ascend set for quite a while. sad to say, i'm most likely giving up on the wait. been probably close to 5 months now and i've had all the parts to my build ready to go. i'm in the market for another lightweight billet set, and i'm looking for suggestions
Shes a beaut! I really like AAs receivers.
FULL ambi bolt control has become MANDATORY for me and AA is one of the few to offer a fully integrated and FULL ambi bolt control feature.
Damn good looking too!
Ive got a build planned for this year and will likely start with AA receivers.
If it turns out as nice as yours ill be very happy!
hold 'er Newt, shes rearin' ? Good luck finding it in stock... Never is.
Nice setup .
I wish I had more time to shoot comps man . It was so much fun .
My comp setup was
BCM-URG-MID-14.5" E.M.W.F.-Pinned Comp Mod 1 -CMR 12..
I used BCM Ambi Charging Handle. I used an old Eotech 553 SOCOM with Troy / BCM Folding BUIS .
For the lower I used an Aero Precision Lower with all ambi controls . I got a limited edition one . It came with PDQ Ambi Bolt release , BAD ASS 45° , and BCM Mod 3 GFG . I did put in a CMC 3.5 Single Stage , BAD Lever , B5 BRAVO.
Like you I have became pretty fond of the BAD ASS short throw . I only use Single stage triggers. For the longest time I used the ALG ACT or a Nickel FCG .
I used a Colt H2 Buffer and Spring .
We only shot out to 200 yards so magnification really wasn't needed. I used Freedom Munitions 77g BTHP.
Before I starting using that setup I ran a Complete Colt LE6920 M4A1 SOCOM 14.5 Block 2. That bad boy is a tack driver . Heavy as crap but it's still my go too for 14.5.
I never got into it too hard where I needed to spend a crap load of money to shoot . I really just used what I had . I already had a the BCM so I just swapped barrels .
If I were to do it all over again I'd still use the same lower but get a Noveske Afghan 14.5 Upper.
A Co worker uses the Afghan with a Colt Lower and he wins local matches all the time . That afghan barrel is one of the most accurate barrels I've seen with own eyes. He is shooting 1.25 moa or less all the way to 450 yards using MK262
Love their bug bore set. Mine is built into a 458SOCOM.
Do you use adjustable gas blocks? If so, what brand? If not, why not?
I do, the one on this build in a Sentry adjustable.
Great setup. I have 2 SMOS receiver sets and they're fantastic. Shame they went back to just doing OEM manufacturing but I'm sure that's much more stable revenue. If the rifle length gas doesn't work out for you, I would recommend an intermediate gas length (in between rifle and midlength) barrel like a Stretch 16 or Rainier's new one. They're a great balance for a competition (pricey though).
Really nice weapon. I don't know that I would go with the rifle length gas system, but you know what you like, and I totally understand your philosophy behind it. I wonder if it would soften your rifle up more by using a JP single gas ring and captured buffer spring system? Good video. "Thumbs up" from this Kentucky boy.
This has a JP carrier, which includes the gas ring and am using a gen 2 silent captured spring system.
@@UN12actual And if I'd have listened more carefully the first time, I would have known that. I re-watched your video and you explained that clearly. Thanks for the response (in my absent mindedness), I appreciate it.
Can you please tell me where to get a new trigger pin for this lower sense it seems to be proprietary ????!
Right now legion is taking of ascend. Reach out to them
my 3gun rifle uses the same receiver set and its amazing and the warranty the company offers is bar none but i was lucky to have my set up hold at a even 8 lbs but i am going to be swapping some things out thats going to bring me to 7lbs give or take if i i can keep the balance if the areas i want
Sounds nice!
@@UN12actual yeah if your interested i could give you a all parts list of what i have now
Sure. Share with us on our Facebook page. Post some pics
How was the upper to barrel fitment? Did you have to heat the receiver to get the barrel in?
It was snug didn’t require heat. This is currently an experiment for ar barrel bedding
Good video man and that is a beautiful gun man!!!!
Thanks, really happy with how it turned out
great set up
which other rail can be used for this receiver set with out do to extra job
Look for rails with out tabs
Are they still around? When I go to the website I get the message that the shop is unavailable, and everywhere you go that sells their products shows the receivers out of stock and have been for some time now.
My apologies if you covered it in the video I wasn't able to watch it in its entirety.
They are, they recently moved and had some ATF delays, hopefully they will be getting things caught back up
Wow 9.25 lbs?? How is this possible. My non light AP rifle with heavy Vortex scope PST II came up about 7.5lbs without any carbon fiber parts.
Great video. I’m new at building the ar. Can you explain where lock tight is needed throughout the build? And how many different types you should use. Ty
Check out this video for thread locker 101. Hope it helps. The Briefing Room: Thread locker 101 th-cam.com/video/Yjj7_AdGGv0/w-d-xo.html
Ever try a stretch 16 barrel? I love mine.
I have not, just checked them out looks like great stuff
if one is left handed and can use or shoot a gun?
Left handed people can shoot guns
Killed me when you intentionally mispronounced Swarovski haha
Glad you liked that :-) You should hear me talk about Kahles
Cool build.
Thanks happy with how it turned out
Looks cool but it's over a pound heavier than my 308 ar with a 3 x 9 hunting scope same length and it doesn't even have a pencil barrel.
Hunting and a competition rig have different purposes, if I was hunting light weight would be priority. This is a game rifle for smooth fast shooting and the weight helps keep recoil rise to a minimum.
@@UN12actual@GUNS & TACTICS I disagree, a lighter gun is faster in transitions, and maneuverability, also some of those stages aren't short, and you will be running quite a distance at full speed with that bolder in your hands. Multiple off hand shots would tear tendons in your shoulders, just picking it out of a barrel, or off a table, and loading it while holding it with one arm, would be a horrible experience. Once you have a gun tuned i.e. lightweight BCG, adjustable gas block, light buffer and spring, muzzle brake, custom tuned ammo, etc, recoil is not an issue with 223 or even a 308 AR, touching double taps all day. A gun that weight in in 223 5.56 in my opinion is useless, and was a poorly thought out build. You aren’t shooting PRS, F class, or Bench rest with the thing for god’s sake.
4:33... Are you guys not allowed to have B.A.D levers in competition?
You can but I’ve had more issues with them than they are worth
GUNS & TACTICS so, you don’t recommend them on any other serious use gun? Like duty or home defense..
I don’t like them. I’ve had issues where they cause bolt catch to ride the carrier and can get snagged on gear. Bummer too as the speed was nice
Stock mark ???
Stock mark? It is a magpul UBR2 if that’s what you’re asking
Nice video. My local 3gun is less then 100 yards. Any advice on optics?
Really depends on budget and target challenges. You could do just fine with a red dot at ranges even more than 100. Just depends on your preference.
OEM’d by Mega Arms
nice rifle - how much did that set up cost?
I’m afraid to add it all up, my wife might see this
"some polish brand scope" that was hilarious
Glad someone liked the joke :-)
That’s a really nice AR about how much do you have in to that build ?
Great question, with the optic probably well over 4k, this was done over time so I didn't do a great job of keeping track of numbers but that is missing from the video.
Wilson Combat Rifles for me all day, every day! 💯💯🙂🙂👍👍
*Has a $2000 scope, doesn't know how to pronounce the brand* lol
Great video! A lot of things I'd like to copy on this build, however I'd maybe go with Radian or ADM for the lower, because I like their (slightly) more understated styling.
r/woooosh
Sorry you didn't get the joke :-)
@@UN12actual Excuse me while I go sit in the corner lol
And you cant hardly find a rail that will fit it I've went through 3 trying
Some may require minor fitting if they have anti rotation tabs. Otherwise there are a lot that work from JP, BCM, etc. The Cross Machine Rails lone up awesome with a very minor amount of file work to the rotation tabs for fitting.
Check out our latest video with the new JP rail, fits perfect!
This Video was posted 2/2019 and you said you "just heard of them (Ascend Armory)" ... So how the hell did you get one? their only online retailer is rainier arms and they haven't had these in stock for over two years????????????????????????????????????? WTF
Not sure where I said I just heard of them. Sorry if that was perceived. I did a first look video on the set a while ago and have had the set for a while. I’ll be meeting with them this month at Triggrcon and getting an update on their business
I don't believe you said what it's chambered in. If you did I'm just slow.
223, sorry I didn't state that
@@UN12actual Np. Good vid.