Golddiggie
NES Member
Alright... I have a stripped AR10 upper (Aero, high profile DPMS pattern) that is feeling a little unloved. I'm trying to decide what caliber to use on it (that won't be ghey) for another option for the rifle setup. I already have a 308 Winchester (18" barrel) upper for the lower. Also trying to decide what barrel length to get it in. I'd prefer to be able to use the same BCG that I have now with the next upper. Making it a bit more economical.
I did some hunting last night and see some decent barrel options for 6.5 Creedo (up to 24" IIRC). Right now I'm not setup for longer distance shooting, but won't rule it out in the future. My club (PF&G) has a 600 meter/yard range on it, along with steps between 100 and 600. So I have a location I COULD stretch out on. Well, once I get all the knowledge needed to actually shoot at such distance(s).
So, post up your thoughts on what caliber, and barrel length, to go with for this build. Right now, I'm leaning towards a barrel no longer than 20". Mostly because of how much will stick out from the handguard at that point. Only a few go beyond 15" from what I've seen.
For reference, I have AR15's in a few calibers. Your standard 5.56/.223 (carbine and rifle setups as well as one pistol setup), 300 Blackout (one carbine, one pistol) and 6.5 Grendel (18" barrel build). I also have an AR10 pistol setup (12.5" barrel) because why the F not.
After the caliber for the new AR10 rifle upper gets picked, I'll have to start thinking about glass options. I might just get the same for both rifle uppers to keep things easier (on me at least). Not looking forward to THAT spend. Considering what it costs for even mid tier glass these days.
I did some hunting last night and see some decent barrel options for 6.5 Creedo (up to 24" IIRC). Right now I'm not setup for longer distance shooting, but won't rule it out in the future. My club (PF&G) has a 600 meter/yard range on it, along with steps between 100 and 600. So I have a location I COULD stretch out on. Well, once I get all the knowledge needed to actually shoot at such distance(s).
So, post up your thoughts on what caliber, and barrel length, to go with for this build. Right now, I'm leaning towards a barrel no longer than 20". Mostly because of how much will stick out from the handguard at that point. Only a few go beyond 15" from what I've seen.
For reference, I have AR15's in a few calibers. Your standard 5.56/.223 (carbine and rifle setups as well as one pistol setup), 300 Blackout (one carbine, one pistol) and 6.5 Grendel (18" barrel build). I also have an AR10 pistol setup (12.5" barrel) because why the F not.

After the caliber for the new AR10 rifle upper gets picked, I'll have to start thinking about glass options. I might just get the same for both rifle uppers to keep things easier (on me at least). Not looking forward to THAT spend. Considering what it costs for even mid tier glass these days.