New Rifle Build

[robertc1024]

Having just won a new stripped upper, I'm ready for you Jackals to steer me right. Here's the link:https://www.cmttac.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=124
I'm thinking about an AR10 with darn good down range precision. So, start the info coming. I'll probably buy one of their lowers because it's a very high probability they'd match well. Pretty much stuck on a Volquartsen trigger group.

Barrels? Twist rates? Hardware? I've always wanted a .308 and this is just a kick in the pants. Budget ~$1k.

 

[Dawico]

Bad news Robert. That upper is not compatible with an AR 10 platform.

You have many good cartridge options available for your build but the .308 case based rounds are not some of them.

 

[Dawico]

You can go 300BO, 6.8 SPC, 6.5 Grendel, one of the .45 caliber rounds, .50 caliber, or a pile of less common rounds.

There are a million ways to go.

What is your end goal for the build? Long range, short and quick, best suppressed, cheap to shoot, most power?

Give us a few ideas and we will be glad to help.

 

[Vaquero]

In for trigger info.

I really need to get mine lightened up.

 

[Dawico]

In for trigger info.

I really need to get mine lightened up.

It is pretty easy to do it yourself on a standard cheap trigger. Guess I should start a thread.

 

[Vaquero]

It is pretty easy to do it yourself on a standard cheap trigger. Guess I should start a thread.

I did a thread search a while back. Didn't find anything on it.
Please do.

 

[Vec]

Volquartsen does 10/22 triggers i may be wrong, but i dont think they do AR triggers

 

[Dawico]

Ok Robert, any thoughts to narrow down the options for your build?

We can talk trigger work/ upgrades elsewhere.

 

[Vaquero]

6mm×45

 

[robertc1024]

Well hell. 6.5 Grendel looks promising. Long range is in the playbook.

 

[Dawico]

Well hell. 6.5 Grendel looks promising. Long range is in the playbook.

That is a good choice for a reloader. I like the 6.5 and the 6.8 but prefer the 6.5mm bullets available.

Consider me subscribed as I haven't shot one but am very interested in them.

 

[itchin]

20" stainless rifle length .223 Wilde. 1 in 8 twist and a nice scope. Lol. I'm messing with ya. I know you said you wanted a different caliber.

 

[Vaquero]

Honestly, reload7ng for a semi auto rifle saves a bunch on ammo, but loading times are extended.

But precision shooting is a different deal.

 

[Dawico]

FYI, the "Grendel" name is trademarked but Les Baer has their own round that is compatable with it.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/03/26/264-lbc-ar-a-grendel-clone/

This may help with a parts and componant search.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

You should do a 6.5Grendel and then get sick of it and sell it to me for cheap. J/K

As for triggers, even my cheapo builds get a Geissele. 100% reliable and a good feel.

 

[robertc1024]

You should do a 6.5Grendel and then get sick of it and sell it to me for cheap. J/K

As for triggers, even my cheapo builds get a Geissele. 100% reliable and a good feel.

Hell to the yes. Keep it coming Gents.

 

[Davetex]

I've got all the AR tools you'll need. You're more than welcome to come up here and use my stuff. And trust me, I've got enough spare parts lying around to build another one.

Dang, wish I had a need for a pressure transducer. LOL

 

[Das Jared]

I would stick with 223. Don't skimp on barrel, or trigger, or bolt. I would check out rainier arms barrels, in my opinion, they have some of the most accurate barrels on the market for the best value, too. ALG also makes a great trigger. DO NOT try giving an AR trigger a trigger job unless you are a talented smith.

Sent from Jennifer Lawrence's bedroom

 

[Savage20]

for triggers, here's your answer:

http://www.cmctriggers.com/

they're Texan

 

[Davetex]

for triggers, here's your answer:

http://www.cmctriggers.com/

they're Texan

Yep, good suggestion.