Hey guys, looking for some advice on my AR situation.
Background Story
I am a FTR shooter that has never shot a 3gun match, but I built my AR with 3gun in mind.
It is a M&P 15 and it shoots great for a mostly factory build.
Now I am more interested in tactical comps.
Specifically me and my cousin are considering making the trip to the Mammoth Sniper Challenge in KY in January.
I'm sure most of you are very familiar with it, but those who are not:
Basically it is a 2 man team match, consisting of a Primary shooter and Secondary Shooter.
My cousin is going to be shooting Primary and I will be Secondary.
The Mammoth website vaguely defines the targets as "... targets from very close to 1000 yards. Target size will range from 1/2 to 3 MOA." with no distinction between Primary or Secondary.
But from talking with past competitors, the Secondary targets go out to mid 500's and are roughly 1MOA.
Goals for the rifle
A - I would like to consistently hit a 5" plate at 600 yards. (600 yds is my end goal for this rifle, I have 2 bolt guns that I shoot to 1000.)
B - As light as possible, for 3gun / Tac Comps.
C - Keep it as cheap as possible.
Current Considerations
A: Put a 18" - 22" (JP Supermatch?) match barrel and a new trigger (JP as well?) in my M&P. Use it for both.
B: Build AR-10 (entry level DMPS) for precision stuff and keep the 15 as it sits for 3gun.
Concerns & Questions
1 - My top concern is the coin. I am a little tight on cash at the moment, but I have until January to get this done. How much am I looking at for a decent AR-10 in .308?
2 - Will an entry level AR-10 in .308 out shoot my upgraded .223 at 600yds?
**Note: We will be doing the ETM so I am limited to .223 and .308.**
Thanks in advance!
Background Story
I am a FTR shooter that has never shot a 3gun match, but I built my AR with 3gun in mind.
It is a M&P 15 and it shoots great for a mostly factory build.
Now I am more interested in tactical comps.
Specifically me and my cousin are considering making the trip to the Mammoth Sniper Challenge in KY in January.
I'm sure most of you are very familiar with it, but those who are not:
Basically it is a 2 man team match, consisting of a Primary shooter and Secondary Shooter.
My cousin is going to be shooting Primary and I will be Secondary.
The Mammoth website vaguely defines the targets as "... targets from very close to 1000 yards. Target size will range from 1/2 to 3 MOA." with no distinction between Primary or Secondary.
But from talking with past competitors, the Secondary targets go out to mid 500's and are roughly 1MOA.
Goals for the rifle
A - I would like to consistently hit a 5" plate at 600 yards. (600 yds is my end goal for this rifle, I have 2 bolt guns that I shoot to 1000.)
B - As light as possible, for 3gun / Tac Comps.
C - Keep it as cheap as possible.
Current Considerations
A: Put a 18" - 22" (JP Supermatch?) match barrel and a new trigger (JP as well?) in my M&P. Use it for both.
B: Build AR-10 (entry level DMPS) for precision stuff and keep the 15 as it sits for 3gun.
Concerns & Questions
1 - My top concern is the coin. I am a little tight on cash at the moment, but I have until January to get this done. How much am I looking at for a decent AR-10 in .308?
2 - Will an entry level AR-10 in .308 out shoot my upgraded .223 at 600yds?
**Note: We will be doing the ETM so I am limited to .223 and .308.**
Thanks in advance!