Midwest Industries MI AR-10 Gen2 Two Piece Handguard

Midwest Industries MI AR-10 Gen2 Two Piece Handguard

Midwest Industries Gen 2 AR-10 Handguard MI-AR10CHG2

MI AR-10 Gen2 Two Piece Handguard MI-AR10CHG2

The Midwest Industries MI AR-10 Gen2 Two Piece Handguard MI-AR10CHG2 snap-on railed forearm gives your ArmaLite AR-10 carbine all the accessory mounting versatility of Midwest Industries two-piece forearms. Four MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rails contain 20 mounting slots each and are laser etched with white alphanumeric position markings. The lower section may be left off to provide clearance for a grenade launcher, tear gas launcher, or shotgun. Direct replacement for plastic factory handguard—no gunsmithing or permanent alterations required. SPECS: Machined 6061 T6 billet aluminum, hardcoat anodized, matte black. 81⁄8” (20.6cm), 2½” (6.4cm) diameter. Fits ArmaLite AR-10 carbines only.

I used this MI AR-10 handguard on my Armalite AR-10.

Available from Brownells, Palmetto State Armory, and Optics Planet,

Cryptic Coatings Mystic Black Bolt Carrier Group

Cryptic Coatings Mystic Black Bolt Carrier Group

Picture of a Cryptic Coatings Mystic Black Bolt Carrier Group .308 Winchester
Cryptic Coatings Mystic Black .308 Winchester Bolt Carrier Group

Cryptic Coatings Mystic Black Bolt Carrier Group .308 Winchester

Recently I was researching 308 Bolt Carrier Groups for our CT Other Light Weight AR-10 build and I decided to go with a Toolcraft BCG as that’s the brand BSF Barrels uses to headspace their Carbon Fiber Barrels like the one I bought for the aforementioned 308 build mentioned above. Unfortunately, I couldn’t locate the Toolcraft BCG I needed but some additional research lead me to Cryptic Coatings, specifically their Mystic Black Bolt Carrier Group.

I spent a decent amount of time reading Cryptic Coatings Mystic Black Bolt Carrier Group Reviews and decided I MUST buy one. Unfortunately, the Mystic Black in .308 Winchester was out of stock. I was bummed out but not deterred as Primary Arms let me backorder one BCG. I also decided to send an email to Cryptic Coatings. To my surprise, I received a call from the wonderful Karen H of Cryptic Coatings who graciously offered to save me one from the next run of .308 Mystic Black Bolt Carriers.

Three days later the Primary Arms order was delivered and about a month later Karen called me again to tell me my BCG had shipped. So yes I now own two very nice and expensive Cryptic Coatings Mystic Black Bolt Carrier Groups.

Available from Palmetto State Armory, and Primary Arms

Cryptic Coatings Bolt Carrier Group Mystic Black .308 Winchester

Founded in January 2014, Cryptic Coatings specializes in bolt carrier groups and BCG coatings. With an ever-expanding product line, their BCGs and coatings offer reduced friction, longer lifespans, and increased performance, backed by their lifetime warranty.

This Bolt Carrier Group includes a MIL-SPEC 8620 aircraft quality steel carrier with a shot-peened carpenter no. 158 steel bolt. The DPMS cut carrier is compatible with most DPMS pattern AR’s on the market and features a shrouded firing pin, a chrome-lined interior, and a properly staked, chrome-lined gas key secured with grade 8 fasteners. The bolt assembly includes a tool steel extractor with spring and Viton O-ring. A chrome-finished firing pin is also included.

Cryptic BCGs are finished in one of six different coatings, each offering reduced friction, increased performance, and greater wear resistance than that of a standard bolt carrier group.

 

Cryptic Coatings Bolt Carrier Features:

  • Mystic Black – .308 Winchester
  • Chemical vapor deposition coating
  • Coefficient of friction: 0.01
  • Hardness: 3000 Vickers
  • Maximum temperature: 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit
  • High pressure tested
  • Magnetic particle inspected
  • 8620 aircraft quality steel carrier
  • Heat treated to 60-61 RC
  • Chrome lined carrier interior
  • Chrome lined gas key
  • Gas key staked with grade 8 screws
  • Carpenter 158 steel bolt
  • Tool steel extractor
  • Viton O-ring
  • Chrome finish firing pin
  • MIL-SPEC cam pin

 

Cryptic Coatings Bolt Carrier Specifications:

  • Bolt Finish: Chemical Vapor Deposition
  • Bolt Material: Carpenter 158 Steel
  • Brand: Cryptic Coatings
  • Caliber Gauge: .308 Win
  • Carrier Finish: Amorphous Carbon CVD
  • Carrier Material: 8620 Carpenter Steel
  • Carrier Style: DPMS Pattern Carrier
  • High Pressure Tested: High Pressure Tested
  • Magnetic Particle Inspect: Magnetic Particle Inspected
  • Platform: AR-308, AR-10, 308AR

BSF 308 Barrel Carbon Fiber Barrel 16 Inch Black

BSF 308 Barrel Carbon Fiber Barrel 16 Inch Black

BSF Barrels .308 Winchester Carbon Fiber Barrel 16 Inch
BSF Barrels 308 Winchester Carbon Fiber Barrel 16 Inch

BSF 308 Barrel .308 Winchester Carbon Fiber 16 Inch Black

I have wanted a carbon fiber wrapped .308 barrel for quite some time, but three things have stopped me up until this point, necessity, price, and accuracy. For this build, the necessity comes from the desire to reduce weight, and the 16″ carbon fiber-wrapped, fluted barrel weighs nearly 25% percent less than my similar Criterion Hybrid .308 barrel. The price, well it is what it is. Regarding accuracy, some carbon fire barrels have a reputation for stringing when they get hot, BSF does not.

The .308 Winchester chambered 16 inch BSF Carbon Fiber Barrel appears to be the obvious choice for my new “CT Other Lightweight 308 AR build“. I’m looking forward to completing the build to see what this barrel can do.

Note: As I have mentioned repeatedly I like to support vendors who make good products and are responsive to customers. When I decided to order a barrel there was zero stock. I sent off an email to BSF and within hours I was able to claim the last .308 Winchester blank allotted to their next barrel run. True to their word forty days later I had my awesome carbon fiber wrapped barrel in hand. BSF is a great company to deal with, and they stand by their barrels.

Available from Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, and Optics Planet

BSF 308 Barrel 308 Winchester Carbon Fiber Barrel 16 Inch Black

Impressive Accuracy From a Lightweight, Futuristic Looking BSF 308 Barrel

BSF builds their .308 match-grade carbon fiber barrels with exceptional attention to detail that ensures you’ll achieve the best possible accuracy from your 308 AR-pattern rifle without getting a hernia lugging it around! BSF 308 barrels are turned from ordnance-grade 416R stainless steel, then given a roll-wrapped, tensioned, carbon fiber sleeve. The sleeve keeps weight down while providing excellent rigidity, coupled with enhanced cooling.

Why the sleeve method, rather than simple carbon fiber wrapping? The BSF folks believe wrapping traps heat and, as a result, is more likely to delaminate. Further, BSF uses a special carbon fiber that expands at the same rate as the 416R, and holes drilled into the jacket allow air to circulate around the barrel and vent heat quickly. Less heat distortion means far less risk of accuracy fade as your .308 Winchester chambered AR308 barrel heats up.

  • Fits .308 sized AR upper receiver
  • 5R button-rifled
  • 5/8″-24 TPI muzzle threads
  • .875″ O.D.
  • Barrel extension included
  • Requires RIFLE-length gas tube
  • Weight 28.4 ounces (16″ Fluted)
  • 11° Target Crown
  • DPMS Platform

BSF offers their .308 Winchester carbon fiber match barrels with a 1-10″ rifling twist effectively stabilizes that widest variety of popular bullet weights. And each barrel is thoroughly inspected by an experienced technician before leaving the BSF shop, ensuring you get a BSF 308 Barrel that’s as accurate as it is good looking!


From the Manufacturer

ALL AR-10 BARRELS ARE DPMS PLATFORM

Current lead times on our barrels can be up to 12+ weeks. Some calibers will ship sooner than others but at this point, we are no longer guaranteeing that a barrel will be shipped by a certain date due to delays in materials for our production team and high volume of orders. 

After turning down the barrel, we jacket a 416R Stainless steel match barrel in a roll-wrapped carbon fiber sleeve and load it under tension.  We use this jacketing method rather than wrapping the barrel in carbon fiber because this method of wrapping has been proven to trap heat and cause delamination.

The carbon fiber we use is specially designed to move at the same expansion rate as 416R stainless steel. We machine slots into the carbon fiber allowing air to move around the barrel and vent heat quicker without any delamination issues.  Using the Carbon Fiber this way keeps the rifling straighter the warmer the barrel gets because it’s under tension. This allows us to maintain superior stiffness and strength while keeping the barrel extremely lightweight.

Visit BSF Barrels or purchase from Brownells

Radian Weapons Talon Ambidextrous Safety Selector

Radian Weapons Talon Ambidextrous Safety Selector

Radian Talon Safety Selector

Radian Weapons Talon Ambidextrous Safety Selector 45/90

The Radian Weapons Talon Ambidextrous safety selector is an easy way to make your AR-10 308 AR more user-friendly by allowing left and right-handed manipulations. It is important to be able to manipulate your rifle from multiple positions and this selector switch adds the ergonomics required to be able to do so. Machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum, this safety selector can be changed between a 90° and 45° throw for faster operation.

The selector lever is easy to install with the spring-loaded retention spring that locks it in place without the need for screws. This ensures that it remains engaged and won’t come loose unless intended. The screw-less design reduces the risk of parts breakage so that your firearm is ready to be used at a moment’s notice. This simple addition will enhance any AR 308 by increasing ergonomics and usability for left-handed users.

Available from Optics Planet, Brownells, Primary Arms

Radian Weapons Talon Ambidextrous Safety Selector 45/90

Radian Talon Safety Features:

  • Ambidextrous for enhanced ergonomics
  • Ability to change between 90° and 45° angles for faster manipulation
  • Precision machined from billet 7075-T6 aluminum
  • Hardened steel center shaft
  • Screw-less design ensures reliability
  • Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.

Radian Weapons design and manufacture the most innovative, professional-grade firearms and components for the American consumer. They do so by implementing extremely high-quality standards so that every part that leaves the factory floor will function as intended without fail. Radian Weapons stands by their products and guarantees that customers can expect precision quality and consistent accuracy with their products.

Radian Talon Safety Specifications:

  • Brand: Radian Weapons
  • Finish: Anodized Black
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Platform: AR-15/AR-308
  • Throw: 45 Degree / 90 Degree

Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II 5-25×50 FFP EBR-7C MRAD Rifle Scope

Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II 5-25×50 FFP EBR-7C MRAD Rifle Scope

Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II 5-25x50 FFP EBR-7C MRAD Rifle Scope

Vortex Viper PST Riflescope, 5-25x50mm, Gen II, FFP, Illuminated EBR 7C MRAD

The Vortex Viper PST Riflescope, 5-25x50mm, Gen II, First Focal Plane, Illuminated EBR 7C MRAD, Black, PST-5259 hands an unfair advantage to shooters who seek to keep the upper hand in every situation from close quarters to long-range shots. The illumination dial is cleanly integrated into the side focus adjustment knob for easy access and streamlined performance. The glass-etched reticle offers shooters highly functional, intuitive, and detailed hold points, yet remain uncluttered for optimal viewing and feature 10 intensity levels with off positions between each setting.

Download the Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II Rifle Scope Manual

Available from EuroOptics, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, Primary Arms, Sportsmans Guide

Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II 5-25×50 FFP EBR-7C MRAD Rifle Scope MPN: PST-5259

The variable power, Vortex Optics 5-25X50mm Viper PST Gen II riflescope is engineered to deliver consistent accuracy in every situation – close quarters or long-range. Built around a 30mm anodized aluminum tube, the Viper PST II has a glass-etched reticle with intuitive and detailed holdover points, yet the lens remains uncluttered for optimum viewing.

Turrets on the Vortex Optics 5-25X50mm Viper PST Gen II are laser-etched with easy to read elevation and windage adjustment graduations. The illumination adjustment dial is integrated into the side focus knob for easy access and smooth performance.

Sporting a patented RZR zero stop, the Vortex Optics 5-25X50mm Viper PST Gen II riflescope ensures accurate returns to zero while the fiber optic rotation indicator lets you keep track of the turret position with ease.

  • Magnification 5-25x
  • Objective Lens Diameter 50 mm
  • Eye Relief 3.4 inches
  • Field of View 24.1-4.8 ft/100 yds
  • Tube Size 30 mm
  • Turret Style Tactical
  • Adjustment Graduation 1/4 MOA
  • Travel Per Rotation25 MOA
  • Max Elevation Adjustment 70 MOA
  • Max Windage Adjustment 35 MOA
  • Parallax Setting 25 yards to infinity
  • Length 15.79 inches
  • Weight 31.2 oz

ODIN Works AR-10 Upper Receiver Vise Block

ODIN Works AR-10 Upper Receiver Vise Block

ODIN Works AR-10 Upper Receiver Vise Block

ODIN Works AR-10 Upper Receiver Vise Block Combo

The ODIN Works AR10-15 Combo Vise Block product information is somewhat misleading. There are images of a green vise block stamped “AR-15” and there are images of a red vise block stamped “AR-10”. This could possibly lead an individual to think that color correspond to the different platforms. However, if you look closely you will notice there are two sets of holes for retaining pins. The vise block is two-sided, one side is AR-15 and the other is .308 AR/AR-10. The two colors are simply variations of the exact same tool.

Available from Palmetto State Armory, Primary Arms, and Optics Planet.

ODIN Works AR-10 Upper Receiver Vise Block Works with AR-15

ODIN Works AR-10 Upper Receiver Vise Block

The right tool isn’t always a necessity but it can definitely make life better when you’re working on a project. Properly secure your AR-15 or AR-10 upper when you install barrels, forends, or muzzle devices with this high-quality vise block from Odin Works. The ODIN Works AR-10 Upper Receiver Vise Block is machined from high strength 6061-T6 aluminum with a durable hard-coat anodized finish, this vice block readily secures your receiver with quick detach pins.

Features:

  • Compatible with AR-15 and AR-10
  • Quick-release pins
  • High strength aluminum construction
  • Bright red anodized finish

ODIN Works is an innovative group creating and manufacturing high-quality AR-15 products and accessories. They bring their experience and knowledge to the consumer through progressive design and technology.​

Young MFG 308 AR Bolt Assembly Tool

Young MFG 308 AR Bolt Assembly Tool

Young MFG 308 AR Bolt Assembly and Disassembly Tool

Young MFG 308 AR Bolt Assembly & Disassembly Tool

The Young MFG 308 AR Bolt Assembly & Disassembly Tool makes it a simple operation to remove or install a new ejector and spring into the AR-10 bolt. Anyone who has tried to do this without a tool will be amazed at the reduction in the number of swears needed to perform the task.

Available exclusively from Brownells

Young MFG .308 AR Bolt Assembly and Disassembly Tool

Description:

Aluminum fixture securely cradles bolt and prevents flying parts. Threaded steel shank captures and compresses ejector spring and aligns roll pin for easy removal with a punch, loosens gradually to relieve spring tension. The .308 AR Bolt Assembly & Disassembly Tool Works equally well for bolt assembly. Compact and light enough to take to the field. A must for all 308 AR shooters.

Young MFG 308 AR Bolt Assembly Tool

Specifications:

SPECS: Aluminum, black anodized base. Steel shank. 4″ (10.2 cm) long, 11⁄4″ (3.2 cm) wide. 8 oz. (230 g) wt.