[badman400]

Hey guys, here are the latest pics of "BattleAxe" :rapidfire:, the new SBR I built out of my Kel-Tec PLR-16.

I used the stock conversion from Kel-Tec made for the SU-16C rifle and added the MagPul CTR stock and Ace folder.

As far as I know this is the first (only?) one of it's kind.

Just installed the Ace folding block yesterday. Makes for a lightweight, mean little package. >

 

[Michael]

Holy cow what a beautiful rifle you have built.What caliber is it ? Enjoy Mike arty: :biggun: PS Thank's for the pictures

 

[XCR-Fin]

Nice work. What's the effective range on that?

 

[badman400]

Thnx guys!

Michael, it is chambered for 5.56/.223.

XCR-Fin, don't know how to truthfully answer your question yet. More range play is needed, but I have read of guys getting 2" groups at 100yds with the PLR-16's 9 inch barrel.

Next up hopefully will be a short 7.62 X 39 XCR. 8)

 

[gunner69]

Hmmmmm, that should fit the saddle bag on my Harley. ;D 8) :

 

[dont_tread_on_me]

That's a pretty nifty setup .That looks like a folding M4 adapter that ACE sells ,is that correct? I have a couple questions.How is the trigger on the Keltec.What exact model did you use as a starting point,and how much was it?

 

[badman400]

That's a pretty nifty setup .That looks like a folding M4 adapter that ACE sells ,is that correct? I have a couple questions.How is the trigger on the Keltec.What exact model did you use as a starting point,and how much was it?

Correct DTOM, that's the ACE folding block assembly.

Trigger is nothing to brag about, certainly not match, but not bad. Doesn't interfere with the type of shooting I do at all.

Started with the Kel-Tec PLR-16 long range pistol w/9-inch barrel. Price was $475 back in May of '06. I then added the Kel-Tec compact forend, KT stock conversion for the SU-16C rifle, (same FCG as the PLR), after completing a Form1 to the ATF of course, then the MagPul CTR stock, and an A2 birdcage FH. I have a LeVang Comp to go on the muzzle, just haven't gotten around to it yet. Optic is an EOTech clone. 8)

 

[Dredd]

Badman,

That is a whicked cool weapon. I am considering doing the same w/the SK-16C. I really don't have the time or inclination to work w/BATF over the SBR issue. You didn't happen to document all of the steps you took to put that bad boy together?

Anyway, again OUTSTANDING!!!!

Dredd

 

[dont_tread_on_me]

I thought that stock mechanism looked familiar,I have one on my Armalite AR180B.It looks and works pretty kool on that too.The only complaint I have is the folding mechanism is a bit large and if you crawl the stock,it can bump your nose.The damn thing is built like a tank however and locks up really solidly.

 

[badman400]

Dredd, no documentation during. Sorry.

I was so into it like a kid with a toy, I forgot the outside world for a moment or two... ;D

Seriously, it was so simple I didn't stop to think it would merit documentation.

The trying part was waiting for the stamp. Took over 3 months.

DTOM, I usually shoot this stick with the straight up head stance, so no broken nose yet. 8)

 

[dont_tread_on_me]

No worries,I don't get a busted beak,but I find when I use the irons,due to my weird eyesight(or lack thereof) I tend to crawl the stock to get into the aperature more.It's just me I'm sure.

 

[Dredd]

Badman,

I figured as much, its an USAF thing, I don't do anything w/out documenting it. Thank you for the inspiration though, I am going to be putting my own together while I am waiting for my XCR to show up. I also plan to work on an SKS and TAPCO stock. I figured I could do both for the price of XCR. Then get the 7.62X39 kit for the XCR...

Just trying to fill my gun vault with evil black rifles/ >

Thank you again,

Dredd

 

[badman400]

Thank you for the inspiration...

Don't mention it.

Anything to help a fellow enthusiast feed his addiction. >

 

[1redgmc]

That is definitely WAY cool...

Makes my SBS 870 project look like last place at the science fair! ;D

 

[badman400]

That is definitely WAY cool...

Makes my SBS 870 project look like last place at the science fair! ;D

When are we gonna see some SBS pics? ???

 

[1redgmc]

Here ya go!

 

[1redgmc]

The other side...

 

[1redgmc]

Once my engraved receiver comes back, I'll have to refinish the barrel. Do you think Duracoat would be good for that?

 

[dont_tread_on_me]

Duracoat or even Alumi-hyde from Brownells would be fine for that.With the Alumi-hyde just make sure to heat the can and the part,degrease well and the stuff works great.I cure my parts in an oven for about 45 minutes at 200 degrees,and they turn out nicely.

 

[Dredd]

Badman,

Will you give us a range report? I would like to hear how it handled any malfunctions what ammo worked the best and magazine feeds etc...

I read a report about the Sk-16 and it was well received about 4 years ago. I beleive it chewed up the wolf ammo really good and was easy to control. The author even liked the intergrated bipod.

I hope you had a great holiday.

Dredd