With the return of Democrats to the executive branches of Massachusetts and federal government, I’ve decided to buy a couple guns that might not be available in a few months. I recently bought a WASR to use as a fun gun and as a SHTF rifle. While I like the idea of an AR, I’m not crazy about the 5.56 x 45 caliber, and I’d prefer to only have to stock up on 7.62 x 39 instead of that plus 5.56 x 45.
So I’ve decided to bypass 5.56 NATO and build a AR type rifle chambered in .308 Winchester. I’ve done a little reading and looking into the DPMS LR308, as well as the AR-10. What’s the real difference between these rifles anyway?
I’ve asked my FFL (Jack at Collector’s Gallery) to order me a DPMS stripped lower in .308. I intend to use that as a clean sheet from which to build a gun that can be used for hunting, target shooting, possibly competition, as well as to supplement my WASR in a SHTF scenario. I’d like to build something that can be accurate out to 500 meters, which means I’ll be putting some kind of optics on it. I see no need for night vision at this time, but I haven’t even begun to research optics. I don’t have an unlimited budget, but I don’t mind paying for good quality. I can acquire parts as needed, and possibly upgrade components, such as optics, later on. I’m not sure which parts of the rifle merit spending for top-quality parts and which don’t. For example, it seems to me that I’d want a very good trigger assembly, but I think a modest stock would be fine. I’m thinking the barrel should be stainless but I’m not sure how long it should be (20"? 24"?) or how much twist it needs. The rifle and optics should be rugged and capable of taking a fair amount of abuse out in the field.
Based on the requirements I’ve outlined, how would you recommend I build the rifle I’m looking for? What would the approximate cost be? If it’s not too much trouble, I’d also like specific recommendations on vendors, model numbers, etc.
Thanks in advance for your help.
So I’ve decided to bypass 5.56 NATO and build a AR type rifle chambered in .308 Winchester. I’ve done a little reading and looking into the DPMS LR308, as well as the AR-10. What’s the real difference between these rifles anyway?
I’ve asked my FFL (Jack at Collector’s Gallery) to order me a DPMS stripped lower in .308. I intend to use that as a clean sheet from which to build a gun that can be used for hunting, target shooting, possibly competition, as well as to supplement my WASR in a SHTF scenario. I’d like to build something that can be accurate out to 500 meters, which means I’ll be putting some kind of optics on it. I see no need for night vision at this time, but I haven’t even begun to research optics. I don’t have an unlimited budget, but I don’t mind paying for good quality. I can acquire parts as needed, and possibly upgrade components, such as optics, later on. I’m not sure which parts of the rifle merit spending for top-quality parts and which don’t. For example, it seems to me that I’d want a very good trigger assembly, but I think a modest stock would be fine. I’m thinking the barrel should be stainless but I’m not sure how long it should be (20"? 24"?) or how much twist it needs. The rifle and optics should be rugged and capable of taking a fair amount of abuse out in the field.
Based on the requirements I’ve outlined, how would you recommend I build the rifle I’m looking for? What would the approximate cost be? If it’s not too much trouble, I’d also like specific recommendations on vendors, model numbers, etc.
Thanks in advance for your help.