Guns, Bows, Shooting Sports, and Hunting Start build AR-10 advice

[p-Bar]

As the title states I am going start a build on an AR-10 . I have started with a 80% lower which is all machined and ready to go . I want this to reach out there. Am I looking at 800 yds max ? barrel length , Twist , bull or medium taper , fluting??? Thanks in advance No wars please

 

[Sticks]

Quality custom barrel mfg., 1 in 10 twist, 18", rifle length gas or piston, adjustable gas block and threaded muzzle for flash hider/brake/suppressor. Have the BCG matched to the upper/barrel extension when having the barrel installed for proper head spacing, free float handguard.

I would strongly recommend Vltor A5 receiver extension kit for the .308s on your lower, Geissele FCG.

Make sure the upper mates to the lower. AR10s are not standardized like the AR15s. Not many of the mfg's of the uppers and lowers will not mate up with each other due to proprietary designs and parts.

Spend the money and get the quality parts and do it right the first time. Saves money.

 

[The patriot]

Chamber it in 260 rem or 6.5 creedmoor with an 1/8 twist 24" bbl. With these ctgs 800 yds shoudnt be a problem.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

Fail. Before anything can happen, one needs to increase the thickness of his/her wallet before attempting a AR-10 build.

 

[p-Bar]

Probably going to spend as much for the glass as I am the gun

 

[The patriot]

I used one of these guys barrels on my 264 LBC build and I like it.
http://www.blackholeweaponry.com/
They make barrels in 260 rem, 7/08 and 6.5 creedmoor (among other cals) and these really reach out with the right bullets.

 

[p-Bar]

Thanks guys for the info on the barrels. Sticks can't find the website for the one you recommended

 

[Sticks]

I didn't recommend any specific barrel, just a quality mfg, of which there are probably 10 that will do top of the line in any caliber you choose.

I presumed .308, 6mm and 6.5mm are the calibers of choice right now for the long range precision rifle shooter competitions. Cost and availability of ammo...that may play a factor.

 

[p-Bar]

OK thanks Sticks . What is your feeling of shot peening ? is it worth the extra money

 

[Sticks]

Not familiar with that process other than it is an excellent method for removing heavy rust off cast iron pieces, like turbine housings on Turbos.

Fluting or dimples on a barell - may or may not add rigidity, but certainly does remove ounces if you are looking to lighten up.

Nib coatings - if it's done right it's nice, but I would stick with phosphate and use Fire Clean.

 

[KBurgoyne]

If you want to make life easy, you can get one of the Armalite ar10T uppers. They have the range and accuracy out of the box then they stick a cheap set of furniture on to keep the price down. They come in .260 rem, .308win, and .338 federal. 22in barrel on 260 and 338, 20in on the 308. heavy stainless barrel, 1in before gas block, .8 after. New trigger, new rail, stock, scope, job done.

http://www.gunblast.com/ArmaLite-AR10T.htm

 

[p-Bar]

Well I ordered the Blackhole weaponry KTB 24" 1x11 twist rate black shotpeened . Still looking at glass

 

[KBurgoyne]

what caliber did you end up going with? What do you want to spend on the scope?

 

[p-Bar]

I ended up going with the .308 . Here is a link to the barrel pretty bad-a s s
http://www.shop.blackholeweaponry.c...r-with-built-in-muzzle-brake-KTB-AR10-308.htm

 

[p-Bar]

The Nikon M308 scope looks great . Cousin to the 223

 

[The patriot]

My brother has a couple of the not so hi end Nikons and he likes them.
Put it on an ADM or LaRue mount and youre GTG

 

[The patriot]

This is another one that's a good buy for the $$$$
https://www.botach.com/steiner-5001...ncierge&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendicate
Yea yea...I know Botach, but theyre getting better.

 

[p-Bar]

Not bad pricing

 

[The patriot]

My little brother bought one.
He's a real snob when it comes to anything "gun".
He likes it....a LOT!

 

[KBurgoyne]

Nice tube. That twist wont like heavy bullets (over 200 grains). Specifically the VLD type or copper solids that are longer. You might not care, but I like heavy bullets. I started casting my own 225 grain spritzers for accuracy loads, but mine is a 1 in 10 twist.

http://www.jbmballistics.com/cgi-bin/jbmstab-5.1.cgi

Check before you buy.

I have heard bad things about Nikons customer service. If it is going to be a dedicated bench gun how about a bench scope. They have a big magnification range, but cost a lot less than the "field scopes" Because they don't use the fancy materials to make them lighter. Not necessarily that one, but brands like nightforce, and leupold don't depreciate. A lot of what you are buying is the warranty.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/13...5x-50mm-side-focus-matte?cm_vc=ProductFinding