@hdttrucking Checked them out. That would be a good, long-range thumper. 3 lb. fluted barrel with .875 gas block. See why you like Wilson.

p.s. The folks at Arken are onto something good. I'm no optics connoisseur. Been using open sights for many moons. Wasn't planning on a second purchase this year but after getting the first scope mounted and zeroed on the .308 getting a second Arken scope for the 5.56 was a no-brainer. Just wished we could make these here at home.

@krw62756 It works well for my old ears. Wished I had one 30 yrs ago. Green Tip 5.56 w/suppressor in 16" barrel is a bit quieter than .22 LR sans/suppressor. .308 has a softer bark but not going to ninja anything. My Glock 17 is a hoot suppressed :-) The can is as long as the pistol but when you get passed that, it really is fun. Still wear electronic ear muffs but it is a more pleasant experience. I'm not loading sub-sonic rounds. Worth? If you catch parts on sale and have some patience the cost doesn't hurt so much. Paying for a tax stamp is a bit of government over-reach because of the "ninja" fear from gun-grabbers. To me, it is worth the hassle and cost. Glock is heavier than the can. Runs well. No hiccups with feeding while using a firm double-hand grip. Plink of steel plates seems louder than the bullet sound.

Thank you. SilencerCo Hybrid 46. Part of my "cheap-guy" plan. It works well on my MSRs and the one handgun I have a threaded barrel on.

@hdttrucking Brother, I'm sticking with my "economy" zombie plinkers for now ;-) Wilson makes outstanding firearms in Berryville and if I ever hit the lottery will be submitting a large order.

Got my second Arken Scope in this week and mounted it on my other "New" build. A Ballistics Advantage 20" fluted barrel in 5.56 built on Marine Corp A5 parameters. Most AP parts with Velocity trigger. Had to zero on 50 yd. range because a bunch of IPSC "guys" had the 100 yd. range tied up. Darndest thing... Ist time I ever saw a pistolero wearing his wife's yoga pants.

@hdttrucking I was impressed with your rifle. A cryptic coated BCG? No oil? Outstanding! Using a suppressor, I get more gas and residue but it sure is tender on my ears ;-)

Nice firestick! Wished we had enough elbow room in this part of the woods to shoot those distances. Finally got my Arken scope mounted and nearly zeroed. Was using M852s to get near zero at 100. Had a retired Gunny Sniper help me get in the box. Now to develop a reload that works well and get used to this new system.

Nice build krw62756! Screaming Eagle and Southpaw setup. I went with the AP Nitride BCG and a Velocity trigger. I have no complaints with my builds using Ballistic Advantage (AP Barrels) but the Faxon caught my eye and wanted to give them a try.

Nice rifle, Randall! I can see you have your ocular lined up with the t-handle and you are using the Arken mount. Good starting place for me. I also see you had room behind the scope mount for BUIS. My American Defense Recon mount isn't a good fit for my new build. Dropped my facebook account 10 yrs ago so that isn't a good avenue to exchange info.