Megalithic Build

[S4cruiser]

Well, I've been on the fence for a year or so wanting to build a MATEN monolothic 308 but couldn't bring myself to pay the going rate for an upper on gunbroker. Fast forward to last week, I pulled the trigger on one of the new megalithic upper/lower set from Rainer Arms.

Build list is as follows...
Mega Arms MATEN Megalithic upper/lower receiver set
Rainer Arms Match Barrel 20" 1:10 twist
Magpul UBR stock in grey
JP Enterprises low mass chrome carrier and enhanced bolt
JP enterprises muzzle brake
Heavy buffers carbine buffer, spring and tube
CMMG lower parts kit
Geissele SSA-E trigger

Still not certain on glass or mount, so any help here would be great! I'll be shooting out to 300 yrds regularly and to 1000yrds as the opportunity presents itself. Target only, no hunting at this point.

American defense mount or Bobro?
Viper Vortex PST 2.5-10x32 FFP or ???? In the $600-800 range.

Pics later this week as parts start arriving!

Cheers,
Jon

 

[-Nick-]

The 2.5-10 is great on AR's. I rocked one with the ADM mount on my SPR build and went out to 905yds with zero issues.

 

[Donr13]

Looks like an awesome list man, I have had a 5.56 mega lower sitting in the safe for about 8 months, I think I want to buy that megalithic upper real soon. Please let us know how you like it.

 

[S4cruiser]

The pics are with the ADM Recon mount but it was too tall so I'm exchanging it for the Recon SL which should be delivered in a few days.

 

[scottsar]

Wow that is a sweet looking rifle. How does she shoot?


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[scottsar]

Also what's the weight the way it sits in the pictures.


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[S4cruiser]

Wow that is a sweet looking rifle. How does she shoot?


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Shoots fairly well, but unfortunately I've only had it out a couple of days to sight in the scope...which I've since changed out the mount. I did have to tune the adjustable gas block to get it to cycle.

I'll check the weight tomorrow and let ya know.

 

[scottsar]

Thanks man!


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[LongArm]

How long is that barrel?

Any tips for someone who is about to build a maten MTS?

The pics are with the ADM Recon mount but it was too tall so I'm exchanging it for the Recon SL which should be delivered in a few days.

 

[Raivkka]

Not sure why the world thinks they need sound loudening devices on AR's (AR's recoil very little) but nice setup.

 

[LongArm]

Because muzzle brakes help lessen recoil. They also help you to spot your own shots at distance when you are in a compromised shooting position. Why do people feel the need to buy firearms, hammers and pitch forks worked just fine with no recoil.