This is my first post here and the title says it all. I've recently acquired an AR10A Upper and Lower, and am on the indefinite wait list for the bolt carrier group. I plan to do most of this project after the holidays, but I want some input from guys who presumably know about guns and precision shooting. I am not new to firearms, I am an NRA basic pistol instructor, as well as an 0331 in the Marine Corps with one pump to Afghanistan, and though not precision shooting, I also have qualified expert on my past 2 known distance ranges. I still would consider myself a casual shooter at home.
I have built a couple ARs over the years, so the actual construction process does not intimidate me, rather part selection does, specifically with regard to the barrel and FCG.
The objective of this build is to have a 16 inch barreled AR10 that can serve as a "battle" rifle but is more tuned for precision shots. Think if it in a kind of DMR sort of role. I will not be using this rifle for "blasting" but I expect the most I will shoot out to with any regularity is 300 yards due to where I have available to shoot. It may also eventually get used for hunting. Accuracy wise I am expecting sub MOA if I do my part. I basically want this rifle instead of a .308 bolt gun.
Currently for barrels I was looking between Rainier Select and Rainier Ultramatch. I believe with my shooting skills I likely wouldn't notice a huge difference if any between the two barrels. If those of you who know your guns say its worth it to go for the ultra-match over the select, I will definitely take that into consideration.
For triggers I was looking at the Geissele SD-E and SSA-E. I figured since the rifle will be somewhat of a "dual purpose" rifle, I didn't want something too sensitive or too light. The "internet consensus" seemed to be the Enhanced versions of the super dynamic and super semi-auto were the best bet.
I plan on just going with an ACS or ACS-L butt stock to cut down on weight, FSC30 brake as we can't have good flash-hiders in Mass and I love my FSC556, and probably the Daniel Defense 12 inch rails, as the "lightweight tubes" made by other manufacturers weight about the same with their little rail thingies attached, and I like the way the lite rail mounts up.
Happy to hear any of your thoughts.
Mike
I have built a couple ARs over the years, so the actual construction process does not intimidate me, rather part selection does, specifically with regard to the barrel and FCG.
The objective of this build is to have a 16 inch barreled AR10 that can serve as a "battle" rifle but is more tuned for precision shots. Think if it in a kind of DMR sort of role. I will not be using this rifle for "blasting" but I expect the most I will shoot out to with any regularity is 300 yards due to where I have available to shoot. It may also eventually get used for hunting. Accuracy wise I am expecting sub MOA if I do my part. I basically want this rifle instead of a .308 bolt gun.
Currently for barrels I was looking between Rainier Select and Rainier Ultramatch. I believe with my shooting skills I likely wouldn't notice a huge difference if any between the two barrels. If those of you who know your guns say its worth it to go for the ultra-match over the select, I will definitely take that into consideration.
For triggers I was looking at the Geissele SD-E and SSA-E. I figured since the rifle will be somewhat of a "dual purpose" rifle, I didn't want something too sensitive or too light. The "internet consensus" seemed to be the Enhanced versions of the super dynamic and super semi-auto were the best bet.
I plan on just going with an ACS or ACS-L butt stock to cut down on weight, FSC30 brake as we can't have good flash-hiders in Mass and I love my FSC556, and probably the Daniel Defense 12 inch rails, as the "lightweight tubes" made by other manufacturers weight about the same with their little rail thingies attached, and I like the way the lite rail mounts up.
Happy to hear any of your thoughts.
Mike
