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trojan73
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Posted: November/27/2012 at 14:46 |
Hi guys
Can anyone help me with making a sound decision on a quality 308 lower. Ive looked at cmmg, aero precision, pof, black rain, and a few others. This will be my first build and I want start off in a direction that will help eliminate any frustration, time and unnecessary money spent. Thx for your time and input in advance.
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Sparky
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My AR10 is an Armalite and I am happy with it. And I know they sell uppers and lowers.
Also be advised that AR10s are not standardized like AR15s are. Some work together and some do not. Like a DPMS lower will not work with an Armalite upper or visa versa. |
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If you can swing it mega arms has a matched upper and lower set that make a great platform to build off. Superb quality
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trojan73
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Ill check it out, thank you Sir.
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I had an idea for an upper but this changes things, where should i be looking for a barrel(and muzzle brake)? This gun will be used for precision shooting, so, Im thinking a heavy barrel with a minimum of 20" to 24" long.
My original plan was this:https://secure.wf-api.com/www.precisionfirearms.com/m8/Hyperion%20I--308-upper-lr308-hyperion-i.html
thx
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The AR 10 is a heavy platform to begin with. You need to consider the weight of your total setup and the balance. The 24" heavy barrel will put a lot of weight forward. It could make the rifle awkward to handle.
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Iron Ridge.
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IMHO, GAP, LaRue and LMT are at the top of the game but you won't need that kind of quality for a lower,
it does need to be straight and true, the upper is a different story...get the very best you can afford. Better understand all the of the issues involved with whatever upper you put together or you will be trouble shooting it forever. A muzzle brake will make you very unpopular with other shooters, I know this because I have them on several rifles and was asked leave the firing line because of the side blast and I have experienced it myself when I let a buddy shoot my 7.62 PredtAR and FN SCAR 17S. Make sure what ever you get does NOT need a special mag because if it has to come from over-seas you may be out of luck because POTUS could ban importation. PMags in 7.62 are still available and relatively cheap. Best of luck. Art |
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I'm doing a .308 AR build too and right now I can tell you I've narrowed it down to three choices:
Otherwise, I'd seriously consider buying a Fulton Armory rifle. They seem to have about the most decent prices on an above-average .308 AR. |
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Reaction time is a factor...
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I got yout PM, pm sent, Ill take a look at the Fulton, thx for the info
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16" may be louder and have less velocity, but the latter can be mitigated by getting a better quality barrel. I'm not building an AR .308 to shoot out past 500...mostly 300 and under.
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I am no fan of 24" peckers on an AR10, don't see the need unless it is to be a long range gun (and I'd argue an AR10 isn't the best long range platform.) As such, my AR10s tend to be more the 18-20" variety: plenty of juice out to 600 or so, much easier to handle.
I recommended (above) Iron Ridge, that got skipped right over. If you are looking for a top-shelf upper/lower to build, they make great stuff. Mine is an AR10 (Armalite) variant) and I have been pleased, they do great work. They aren't as well known, so it might not re-sell as fast as some others, but I have yet to see a nicer AR platform. http://www.ironridgeguns.com/ira-x-complete-lower/ |
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I had a look @ Iron Ridge but it looks like from their home page they're focusing on other things these days.
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I hear ya, after doing more research, I think a 20" is plenty
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JP would also be a very nice choice.
http://www.jprifles.com/ |
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