Mega Maten about done

[Steelblitz]

A few months ago I decided to stall my M2HB build and get going on a long distance semi 308 gun. Just looking for something out to 600 yards or so. I loved the looks of the Maten monolithic and was ready to purchase one about the time they stopped making them. Having a list of all the parts I desired for the gun, I kept my eye out on various boards for a monolithic receiver to come up….and I got lucky about a month ago finding one that was just built, never shot, and had most of the parts I was looking for. I’ve since added a few finishing parts and about ten days ago finished to the point I am ready to sight-in/break-in. Finally had some free time this weekend to look for ammo locally, and could not find any match ammo. Wasn’t looking for much as I planned to start reloading the brass after I used that up. I have tons of crap 308 I feed through my beltfed 1919, but I’ll just have to keep scouring locally until I can get a few boxes of match ammo, then I can start to reload that brass.

Anyhow, crap cellphone pics…





As purchased:
-Mega Monolithic upper and matching lower
-PWS PRC compensator/melonited
-Rainier 20” Ultramatch barrel (cerakoted)
-Rainier match gas block (cerakoted)
-Spikes tactical melonited gas tube
-LPK with ambi selector, Norgon ambi mag release, KNS anti rotation pins
-DPMS BCG, charging handle
-Magpul PRS w/ enhanced butt pad
-Timney trigger

A few items on it I wasn’t planning to get, like the KNS pins or the Timney trigger since I like to use Geisele triggers, but I’ll give the Timney a shot and see how I like it.

So far added myself:
-ADS Recon QD mount (awesome mount, think I like these better than my Larue’s)
-Millet TRS 1 4-16x 50 (all I could afford until next year, so hope it lasts)
-Harris 6”-9” swivel bipod
-Larue qd bipod mount
-Ten 20rd PMags

Future changes in order:
-Want to get an Accu-shot BT 31 QK monopod. After laying prone with the rifle and sitting on a bench, that taller height monopod seems like it will work best for me.
-I dislike DPMS parts and would never have bought a DPMS BCG. I almost hate to even start shooting the gun with it in there, but unless Young NM BCG’s start popping up soon, I’ll probably get started using what’s in there.
-DPMS charging handle feels like crap, again, would not have bought that. BCM Gunfighter medium will likely replace it.
-Quality scope. Didn’t have the funds for $1000+ scope and buying the basic gun at this time, and I didn’t see any quality glass locally or in gunshows that I liked for under a grand. So I need to save up for this purchase. I think the budget Millet has enough features that it will help me tailor what I want in a better scope.

So, until I get ammo, here it sits. I plan to log every round and use a databook with this rifle. I’ll post up reports once I do get around to sending rounds downrange.

[FJR86]

Nice AR! I wish I had went with the Mono lithic route. I really wanted the non-railed version, but could not find any in stock, so I went with the standard upper/lower set. And this was right around when Mega announced they were not going to be producing anymore monolithic sets.

Have you considered Vortex optic scopes? I ran a 1-4 on an AR15 and it worked well. A lot of people like their offerings and the warranty is unbeatable. Lifetime transferable warranty.

I originally was going to pick up a Vortex PST 6-24 FFP model, but at the time I could afford more and went with a NF F1 instead. So it might be right up your alley if you don't want to sell your kidney. SWFA SS HD and Bushnell Elite Tactical are also putting out great scopes.

[JSPA]

So jealous! Lol!
I've always wanted one of those.
Great job on the build!

[Finster]

Very nice build. Now can we see a pic of your beltfed 1919? My skin is turning green just thinking about it.

[Steelblitz]

Very nice build. Now can we see a pic of your beltfed 1919? My skin is turning green just thinking about it.

It's posted on here somewhere, probably about 3 years ago I am guessing.

[Steelblitz]

Nice AR! I wish I had went with the Mono lithic route. I really wanted the non-railed version, but could not find any in stock, so I went with the standard upper/lower set. And this was right around when Mega announced they were not going to be producing anymore monolithic sets.

Have you considered Vortex optic scopes? I ran a 1-4 on an AR15 and it worked well. A lot of people like their offerings and the warranty is unbeatable. Lifetime transferable warranty.

I originally was going to pick up a Vortex PST 6-24 FFP model, but at the time I could afford more and went with a NF F1 instead. So it might be right up your alley if you don't want to sell your kidney. SWFA SS HD and Bushnell Elite Tactical are also putting out great scopes.

I was willing to go the non-monolithic route myself as I had just about given up hope of finding one. I was going to wait and see what their new keyhole version looked like first.

I saw two Vortex at the last HBG gunshow. One priced 699 and the other 899 I believe. There was just something about them I didnt care for with the price. Can't put my finger on it, but that's the way it goes. I've read more than my share of fair reviews on them though. I almost sprang for for either of a couple of the Bushnell Elites I was researching, but each was lacking a feature I wanted, or at least wanted to try. Now I did see a scope I liked at the show from US Optics, but were talking some coin there, hence, next years purchase as I think my cost is going to be up there for the scope I eventually settle on.

[FJR86]

Get on Snipershide if you are not already. I bought a USO SN3 5-25 last year from a dealer. Original price was sitting at around 3300 according to USO scope builder. It was being liquidated and was sold for 2700 with the features I wanted on it.

USOs are great that you can customize it to your wants/needs.

[DClan]

Holy crap....that is one evil, sexy, black rifle. Done well and well done.