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PSA M4 Rifle Kit -419.99
Yep, things are cheap right now.
I hope they stay that way.
But I'm pessimistic.
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PSA M4 Rifle Kit -419.99
quote:It can, but you are going to have to replace the gas block and buy the hand guard, which even with the cheapest options for a free float that I know of, is going to cost you close to a hundred bucks. Instead, take a look at this kit:
I really really appreciate the info. As I was reading I thought of another question... So the option with longer hand guard and site radius, can that be added to the m4 build kit linked above? If so, how much would that add?
I really like that longer hand guard look and functionality.
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I assume if long range shooting is the main goal, longer barrel is better?
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I put my AR together with an Armorer's wrench, vice grips, rubber/brass hammer and a set of roll pin punches. I ended up using the vice grips to squeeze pins in more than the hammer and punches.
Don't usually like AR15.com but this thread has a lot of good pictures, if you can put IKEA stuff together you can build an AR. Link
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I put my AR together with an Armorer's wrench, vice grips, rubber/brass hammer and a set of roll pin punches. I ended up using the vice grips to squeeze pins in more than the hammer and punches.
Don't usually like AR15.com but this thread has a lot of good pictures, if you can put IKEA stuff together you can build an AR. Link
Yep, the pistol stuff I've done with both my 22/45 and my CZs were more difficult than putting an AR together by far.
Lots of good videos, links, etc out there to follow. It's not hard to put together, but really does help you appreciate just how ingenious the rifle really is.
quote:400 yards is no problem with a 16" barrel. However that is the farthest I've taken mine due to where I was shooting not because I felt I was anywhere near mine or my equipment's limit. I also know my scope (PA ACSS 4x) has BDC marked to 800.
400-1000
quote:At the farther ranges, look into a grendel build instead. I'm probably the biggest SPC homer there is (reasonably) but will defer to the grendel for true long range. SPC is a great middle of the road that doesn't suffer anywhere. Is it quite as good upclose as a 300 blk when both are being run subsonic? Not quite. Is it as good as a grendel at extreme range? No. But does it do both of those in a serviceable manner while shining at the 300-400 yard range? Definitely. Popped a hog at 425 with mine and it just went down. Not sure that I'd personally shoot a deer with it but no qualms popping a hog at that range.
400-1000
quote:.308 is a different ball game
A good friend of mine built an AR rig in .308 that he just used for a long range class. It's the reason I ask.
quote:Do this.
If you want a 308 platform... let's talk about an AR10 creedmoor build like mine. Absolutely love that gun.
quote:Have had enough interest that I emailed thunderbeast about getting an account. They were closed yesterday due to bad weather though so we'll see when they get back in.
Did you see my can question in your March thread?
quote:quote:Do this.
If you want a 308 platform... let's talk about an AR10 creedmoor build like mine. Absolutely love that gun.
6.5CM is a sexy round
quote:http://www.hornady.com/store/6.5-Creedmoor-143-gr-ELD-X-Precision-Hunter/quote:quote:Do this.
If you want a 308 platform... let's talk about an AR10 creedmoor build like mine. Absolutely love that gun.
6.5CM is a sexy round
I agree, except I also want this to be my Colorado hunting gun and I'm concerned it isn't enough caliber for elk. I don't have lots of excess capital right now and it seems silly to spend all the time shooting long range with one rifle only to hunt with another
quote:Creedmoor is definitely enough for elk. However, I would be more concerned about the weight of an AR10 in the mountains myself.quote:quote:Do this.
If you want a 308 platform... let's talk about an AR10 creedmoor build like mine. Absolutely love that gun.
6.5CM is a sexy round
I agree, except I also want this to be my Colorado hunting gun and I'm concerned it isn't enough caliber for elk. I don't have lots of excess capital right now and it seems silly to spend all the time shooting long range with one rifle only to hunt with another
quote:quote:Creedmoor is definitely enough for elk. However, I would be more concerned about the weight of an AR10 in the mountains myself.quote:quote:Do this.
If you want a 308 platform... let's talk about an AR10 creedmoor build like mine. Absolutely love that gun.
6.5CM is a sexy round
I agree, except I also want this to be my Colorado hunting gun and I'm concerned it isn't enough caliber for elk. I don't have lots of excess capital right now and it seems silly to spend all the time shooting long range with one rifle only to hunt with another