Thinking about my next one AR-10?

Bart_man · Oct 7, 2011

So My gun buying is on hold while I gather the funds to fix Fionros's truck and pay off some bills, but I'm dreaming about what I want next.
This is just dreaming at this point, but I really want a Precision Semi-auto rifle in a larger caliber.

In my mind right now that looks like an AR-10 in .308 or something like it with a really good barrel and some high end parts a magpul PRS stock and probably a threaded barrel for a suppressor.

I hesitate to say Semi-auto Sniper rifle because I know I'll get flamed by the purists who say a sniper is always a bolt action, but what I want here is a reall precision long range battle rifle with precision being top on my list.

What would you build? Caliber? Key components like bolt, barrel, trigger?

please nobody tell me to go to sniper'shide. been there. I know. but its a massive amount of data to go through. I just want to discuss and daydream right now.

Ab_Normal · Oct 7, 2011

SR-25.

Neot · Oct 7, 2011

I just picked up an Armalite AR-10T a few weeks ago through Gun Connection. Just started breaking in the barrel and sighting it in. The price was right and if you wanted to throw a Magpul stock on it than it wouldn't break the bank. I'm personally fine with my A2 stock but I know everyone is different.

jimbobborg · Oct 7, 2011

What distances are you planning on shooting? There are a couple of companies making 6.5 Creedmore uppers for the AR-10 style rifles. Are you looking at a particular brand? Not all of them share magazines.

erwos · Oct 7, 2011

I would first try to determine exactly what the point of this gun is. In your post, you really mentioned three different kinds of rifles:
1. Battle rifle
2. Designated marksman rifle
3. Sniper rifle

These are all different types of guns, especially in terms of the optics you mount on them.

Bart_man · Oct 7, 2011

Heres a couple of thoughts... I've wanted an HK or clone for a while

Not real pleased with the bubba'd stock in this one but an M1A would also be on my want list

LRWC REPR?

Jimbob2.0 · Oct 7, 2011

I have the LR308 and it has been a good performer, though I need to get a new upper. One I havent isnt bad just dont like the balance (18" wiht knurled free float would prefer a 24")

Yoshi · Oct 7, 2011

Look at the LMT MWS. It's quite impressive and the accuracy is said to be excellent. Not quite what a bolt can get, but close.

I'd like to recommend an M1A, but if you want any more accuracy than 1"-2"MOA, you'll be paying through the nose to get it close to what the LMT can do out of the box.

clandestine · Oct 7, 2011

Build One!

-.308 Matched Mega Machine Upper and Lower Receiver with Monolithic Rail and Charging Handle (Direct from Mega Machine)
Noveske 18" Stainless .308 Barrel (Requires AR10 Bolt) (Noveske Direct)
Armalite AR10 Hard Chromed Bolt Assemble (Armalite, Midway, Brownells)
AR15 Rifle Length Receiver Extension (Buffer Tube) (Midway, AIM, Brownells)
Magpul AR15 PRS (AIM)
Spikes AR15 Lower Parts Kit with no Hammer, Disconnector, and Trigger (AIM Surplus)
Gieselle 2S2 2 Stage AR15 Trigger (ADCO)
Magpul AR15 MIAD Grip (AIM)
YHM Q.D. Suppressor Muzzle Device (YHM or JoeBob)
Magpul MBUS2 Sight Set (AIM)
ADM or LaRue 1" Q.R. Scope Mount (LARue or Brownells)
Nikon M223 3-12x42 1" Scope (Will work for .308 rounds) (SWFA)
Magpul .308 PMAGS (AIM)

davsco · Oct 7, 2011

clandestine said:
Build One!

-.308 Matched Mega Machine Upper and Lower Receiver with Monolithic Rail and Charging Handle (Direct from Mega Machine)

rainier arms will build one for you using most if not all of Clan's suggested parts. think they charge $100 or so for the build of course on top of all the parts. the mega matched upper and lower look super trick. buddy of mine has a build from them (rainier) and it is sweet.

Yoshi · Oct 7, 2011

clandestine said:
Build One!

-.308 Matched Mega Machine Upper and Lower Receiver with Monolithic Rail and Charging Handle (Direct from Mega Machine)
Noveske 18" Stainless .308 Barrel (Requires AR10 Bolt) (Noveske Direct)
Armalite AR10 Hard Chromed Bolt Assemble (Armalite, Midway, Brownells)
AR15 Rifle Length Receiver Extension (Buffer Tube) (Midway, AIM, Brownells)
Magpul AR15 PRS (AIM)
Spikes AR15 Lower Parts Kit with no Hammer, Disconnector, and Trigger (AIM Surplus)
Gieselle 2S2 2 Stage AR15 Trigger (ADCO)
Magpul AR15 MIAD Grip (AIM)
YHM Q.D. Suppressor Muzzle Device (YHM or JoeBob)
Magpul MBUS2 Sight Set (AIM)
ADM or LaRue 1" Q.R. Scope Mount (LARue or Brownells)
Nikon M223 3-12x42 1" Scope (Will work for .308 rounds) (SWFA)
Magpul .308 PMAGS (AIM)

Approximate cost of all of this?

clandestine · Oct 7, 2011

Yoshi said:
Approximate cost of all of this?

$2300 with Optics and Mount. $1700 without Optics and Mount.

Yoshi · Oct 7, 2011

clandestine said:
$2300 with Optics and Mount. $1700 without Optics and Mount.

Looks like a fun build. You think it'll hang with the big dogs? (LMT, POF, etc...)

clandestine · Oct 7, 2011

Yoshi said:
Looks like a fun build. You think it'll hang with the big dogs? (LMT, POF, etc...)

Yup. It makes me smile when the ones I put together kick the REPR and LMT guys asses with Accuracy at the range.

The only gun that I think really gives it a run for the money is the LaRue.

Yoshi · Oct 7, 2011

Cool! I think I know what I want to build. That's unless it requires a smith's magic?

clandestine · Oct 7, 2011

Yoshi said:
Cool! I think I know what I want to build. That's unless it requires a smith's magic?

No smith needed just the right tools to uild an AR. You can tweak things like the trigger, feed ramps, bolt carrier, ect.....but its not necessary.

Markp · Oct 7, 2011

clandestine said:
Build One!

-.308 Matched Mega Machine Upper and Lower Receiver with Monolithic Rail and Charging Handle (Direct from Mega Machine)
Noveske 18" Stainless .308 Barrel (Requires AR10 Bolt) (Noveske Direct)
Armalite AR10 Hard Chromed Bolt Assemble (Armalite, Midway, Brownells)
AR15 Rifle Length Receiver Extension (Buffer Tube) (Midway, AIM, Brownells)
Magpul AR15 PRS (AIM)
Spikes AR15 Lower Parts Kit with no Hammer, Disconnector, and Trigger (AIM Surplus)
Gieselle 2S2 2 Stage AR15 Trigger (ADCO)
Magpul AR15 MIAD Grip (AIM)
YHM Q.D. Suppressor Muzzle Device (YHM or JoeBob)
Magpul MBUS2 Sight Set (AIM)
ADM or LaRue 1" Q.R. Scope Mount (LARue or Brownells)
Nikon M223 3-12x42 1" Scope (Will work for .308 rounds) (SWFA)
Magpul .308 PMAGS (AIM)

Chad that Mega Machine matched set is just awesome... Nice build out.

Yoshi · Oct 8, 2011

Markp said:
Chad that Mega Machine matched set is just awesome... Nice build out.

And expensive!

Looks like a great investment though.

Lou45 · Oct 8, 2011

Colt is coming out with their SP901 in .308 soon. Don't have anymore information than that at this time.

Minuteman · Oct 8, 2011

Lou45 said:
Colt is coming out with their SP901 in .308 very shortly; production run is scheduled for this month and I should be receiving some in November. Don't have anymore information than that at this time.

I'm diggin them all. http://www.downrange.tv/blog/the-sp901-colt-modular-carbine/6936/

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