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So to install a Magpul UBR on an AR-10 carbine you must convert your buffer/spring system to something loosely AR-15 compatible as that’s what the UBR’s designed for. So I ordered Slash’s CAR-10 XH Buffer and spring from http://www.heavybuffers.com. The communication was smooth and the shipping very prompt. When received, the packaging could have used some additional inspiration, but the buffer is a hunk of steel and tungsten so it’s all good. Here the plastic bag was inside the USPS envelop which had broken open, I didn’t rip it apart. The envelope was then inside the box which was undamaged in shipping:

CAR-10 XH Buffer Shipping Condition

The product was undamaged. Here’s some shots of the head stamp and spring:

CAR-10 XH Buffer head stamp

CAR-10 XH Buffer and spring

…also note that the spring appears to be an AR-10 spring that was crudely cut. I suspect it’ll work but I think I’ll turn back the sharp point at the end to avoid damaging the UBR tube. I probably would not buy the spring again.

More on its performance later.

Here’s some pictures of the rig configured for zombies and target shooting.

So I’ve gotta attach the Leupold VX-II 3-9×40mm to the AR-10 with something… So I ordered the Armalite 1″ Scope Mount Assembly EX0027. It’s reasonably priced and has good reviews, save one: It seems to be a bit low. Which is a good thing depending on perspective…

At least it’s a one piece mount so I don’t have to worry about alignment and other issues… Just screw in the scope and go.

So far its performance has been excellent (provided the scope is properly mounted: torque those screws!) and I’d probably buy another one.

I needed a proper scope and had NO idea what I need. Really, I know nothing about scopes. I wanted a Trijicon Accupoint (super cool illuminated scope) but am not so sure I want to spend $700 on one sight unseen as they’re hard to find. So I went to Cabelas with a fist full of cash to look at their scopes. Cabelas is the only place to go for this and even if it costs a bit more as they have everything (like 400 scopes in stock) to look at. I figure if I go to their beautiful store and handle their merchandise, I better buy there…

So after some time, some good advise from the Cabelas folks, giving blood (the blood mobile was there and I had time to burn,) I chose the 56780 Leupold VX-II 3-9x40mm scope. It appears to be a good all around scope. Its reviews around the web seem to verify this. Even if it doesn’t work on the AR-10 it appears to be something one would want in their safe.

Bottom line, for $280 it should be an excellent tool for gauging the 100 yard performance of my AR-10 with various types of ammunition.

UPDATE: Its performance has been excellent on the AR-10.

I’ve always wanted a rifle and now that Obama’s elected I figured that if I was ever to own one, I’d better buy now. Apparently, the rest of the US population thought the same so the biggest gun buy in US history took place. I finally found the one I wanted, one year after the election and here it is. My favorite part is the white eagle stamp on the front indicating this is a complete Armalite rifle, not a parts gun.