TaterTot
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I picked up the foundation for my "Ultimate" AR build. I am planning on putting together (slowly mind you, because I'm a broke a$$!) a 24" barreled 20 Practical.
I am leaning towards running an X-Caliber barrel, but haven't ruled out BHW, WOA, or even selling a kidney for a Shilen! The problem with the Shilen is that I want some fluting and that will void warranty... The bolt is probably going to be a Spikes phosphate or something similar, paired with a Raptor charging handle.
I will probably get an Areo Precision upper and then all the smaller necessary build parts. I am still deciding on the handguard. I'm torn between the Lancer Carbon Fiber handguard and the MI Gen 3 M-Lok version.
Stock is still up in the air but pretty well narrowed down to the Magpul UBR or the Luth Modular stock.
I have a CMC flat blade trigger in my current AR and will most likely go that route again. I may try out their 1-3 lb 2 stage trigger though.
Optics will be the last purchase I'm guessing. Haven't even begun the headache of deciding what to use yet. As far as a mount goes, I'm leaning towards the Warne one piece, Burris PEPR (which I currently use), or if I go lighter weight, the Aero Precision mount.
I expect this to be a heavy rifle and as such it will be used for closer to the vehicle outings! Rockchucks, ground squirrels, occasional prairie dogs, and maybe a coyote or two, will be on the menu!!
Any suggestions or opinions as to my direction of travel with this build? I have lots of time to research, as this will likely take me longer than I'd like! Unless I stumble across a winning lottery ticket!
I am leaning towards running an X-Caliber barrel, but haven't ruled out BHW, WOA, or even selling a kidney for a Shilen! The problem with the Shilen is that I want some fluting and that will void warranty... The bolt is probably going to be a Spikes phosphate or something similar, paired with a Raptor charging handle.
I will probably get an Areo Precision upper and then all the smaller necessary build parts. I am still deciding on the handguard. I'm torn between the Lancer Carbon Fiber handguard and the MI Gen 3 M-Lok version.
Stock is still up in the air but pretty well narrowed down to the Magpul UBR or the Luth Modular stock.
I have a CMC flat blade trigger in my current AR and will most likely go that route again. I may try out their 1-3 lb 2 stage trigger though.
Optics will be the last purchase I'm guessing. Haven't even begun the headache of deciding what to use yet. As far as a mount goes, I'm leaning towards the Warne one piece, Burris PEPR (which I currently use), or if I go lighter weight, the Aero Precision mount.
I expect this to be a heavy rifle and as such it will be used for closer to the vehicle outings! Rockchucks, ground squirrels, occasional prairie dogs, and maybe a coyote or two, will be on the menu!!
Any suggestions or opinions as to my direction of travel with this build? I have lots of time to research, as this will likely take me longer than I'd like! Unless I stumble across a winning lottery ticket!
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