More crap I (probably) don't need - 223AI Edition - Ugly Betty

[LVLAaron]

I want to build a 223AI AR 15. Before I spent any money on that I figured I could whip up something to fireform brass with.

Built from spare and free parts that would never otherwise get used. Grip is 3D printed, barrel is a center section from someone's tomato stake. Stiller predator 223 single shot that I sleeved.

Chamber: Manson 223 AI Heavy.

https://mansonreamers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/223-Rem-AI-Heavy-B80C74-Std-MTO.pdf

 

[Sniperhandle]

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I want to build a 223AI AR 15. Before I spent any money on that I figured I could whip up something to fireform brass with.

Built from spare and free parts that would never otherwise get used. Grip is 3D printed, barrel is a center section from someone's tomato stake. Stiller predator 223 single shot that I sleeved.

Chamber: Manson 223 AI Heavy.

https://mansonreamers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/223-Rem-AI-Heavy-B80C74-Std-MTO.pdf

Looks good, Those scopes are a great value for the money, I had one on a 50 BMG I had, Never lost zero.

 

[Skunce]

So........how does it shoot?

 

[LVLAaron]

Looks good, Those scopes are a great value for the money, I had one on a 50 BMG I had, Never lost zero.

I'm pretty sure that's what they were designed for. For 200 bucks they're hard to beat.

 

[Bob3700]

Oh man, all that work and you put the bolt on the wrong side

 

[SKWERLZ]

Nice grip and scope choice!

 

[dthomas]

Need has nothing to do with it.

 

[Sniperhandle]

Oh man, all that work and you put the bolt on the wrong side

I'm right handed and always thought the bolt on the left side of the gun should work better? Never have tried one. AK-47 has the charging handle on the right side and it's awkward for right handed shooters and most reach under with their left hand to charge one.

 

[urbanrifleman]

I have a Black Betty myself.

From Alabam...

223ackley is hard to beat.

 

[LVLAaron]

I have a Black Betty myself.

From Alabam...

223ackley is hard to beat.

All your talk about it kinda got me motivated to give it a shot. I've got 100 rounds loaded up for tomorrow

 

[urbanrifleman]

All your talk about it kinda got me motivated to give it a shot. I've got 100 rounds loaded up for tomorrow

Too late now!!!!

 

[NZ_Fclass]

Just paint it in camo - you'll sell a heap!

 

[Mastershot]

My manson 223ai bolt rifle shoots lights out against my dasher out to 800 yards on calm day.

 

[urbanrifleman]

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I want to build a 223AI AR 15. Before I spent any money on that I figured I could whip up something to fireform brass with.

Built from spare and free parts that would never otherwise get used. Grip is 3D printed, barrel is a center section from someone's tomato stake. Stiller predator 223 single shot that I sleeved.

Chamber: Manson 223 AI Heavy.

https://mansonreamers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/223-Rem-AI-Heavy-B80C74-Std-MTO.pdf

When I get some left handed new versions of my grip printed I'll get you one.

 

[urbanrifleman]

Well?

We're waiting...

 

[WayneShaw]

And the scope is?????

 

[LVLAaron]

Shot 100 rounds at 500 yards. Just pecking at IPSC steel while my WSM barrel was cooling. Seems to be a promising gun despite the barrel having 4700 rounds on it when I got it. (I cut 4+ inches off both ends)

Anywho, I've got good brass now, and I really need a better stock for it if I'm going to use it, it's miserable as is

 

[LVLAaron]

And the scope is?????

SWFA SS 10x

 

[dantiff2]

Shot 100 rounds at 500 yards. Just pecking at IPSC steel while my WSM barrel was cooling. Seems to be a promising gun despite the barrel having 4700 rounds on it when I got it. (I cut 4+ inches off both ends)

Anywho, I've got good brass now, and I really need a better stock for it if I'm going to use it, it's miserable as is