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Posted: 4/25/2018 10:20:26 PM EDT
I have a bunch of AR15 lowers that I need to turn in to rifles.
I'd like to build a longish range precision set up. Everything I have now in an AR platform is PSA, Nikon, etc. or similar quality. Calibers I am invested in on the AR15 platform are 5.56, 6.8SPCII and .300blk So, What caliber and what brands would you consider. Keep it under $2k, including optic |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2018 10:27:26 PM EDT
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5.56 is good out to maybe 600 with the right ammo. 6.5 Grendel will take you out further.
To be honest, I've got a PSA free-float nitride upper that shoots IMI 77gr into just under 1 MOA if I do my part. It wears a Primary Arms 4-14x FFP mil/mil, and is the closest thing I have to a precision rifle. For the part of Missouri I live in, I don't need to shoot any further than it can. |
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Posted: 4/25/2018 10:35:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SouthernPhantom:
5.56 is good out to maybe 600 with the right ammo. 6.5 Grendel will take you out further. To be honest, I've got a PSA free-float nitride upper that shoots IMI 77gr into just under 1 MOA if I do my part. It wears a Primary Arms 4-14x FFP mil/mil, and is the closest thing I have to a precision rifle. For the part of Missouri I live in, I don't need to shoot any further than it can.  My $299 1:7 PSA kit with Nikon P223 will shoot one of my 77gr handloads under 1moa @100. I'm taking it out to 600 in a month. I expect accuracy ( the gun's, not mine. It's always the guns fault ) to fall apart at that distance.
However, I know I want to upgrade and it's time to start buying parts |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2018 10:44:23 PM EDT
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6.5 Grendel is where it's at for a longish range precision rifle. I've taken mine out to 1000 with good success.
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Posted: 4/26/2018 7:46:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Demphna2:
6.5 Grendel is where it's at for a longish range precision rifle. I've taken mine out to 1000 with good success. |
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Posted: 4/26/2018 7:58:08 AM EDT
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6mm Grendel will outperform the 6.5 by a bit. But it's a wildcat so its performance comes at a cost.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2018 10:06:13 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Demphna2]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CKyleC: What barrel, trigger, optics, etc? |
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Posted: 4/26/2018 11:10:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoshAston:
6mm Grendel will outperform the 6.5 by a bit. But it's a wildcat so its performance comes at a cost. |
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Posted: 4/26/2018 11:10:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Demphna2:
Odin works 18" barrel, CMC 3.5 lb single stage trigger, Nikon Monarch 7 4-16x50. Shooting 123 gr ELDs. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Demphna2:
Originally Posted By CKyleC: What barrel, trigger, optics, etc? |
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Posted: 4/26/2018 11:24:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CKyleC:
Describe "a bit" Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CKyleC:
Originally Posted By JoshAston:
6mm Grendel will outperform the 6.5 by a bit. But it's a wildcat so its performance comes at a cost. |
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BC, CAN
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Posted: 4/26/2018 12:22:29 PM EDT
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50BMG upper?
They're sold out at the moment, but not even sure they can export to the US.....I'm sure there are 50bmg uppers manufactured in the US. https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/da50-50-bmg-36-upper-receiver/ |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2018 12:50:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CKyleC: Any target pics? 
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Posted: 4/26/2018 12:58:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Demphna2:
Can someone tell me how in the hell I can post pictures? I can't figure it out Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Demphna2:
Originally Posted By CKyleC: Any target pics? |
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Posted: 4/26/2018 3:32:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mister_Donut:
50BMG upper? https://www.canadaammo.com/uploads/image-cache/930x430x2x0/product-images/img_7452.jpg They're sold out at the moment, but not even sure they can export to the US.....I'm sure there are 50bmg uppers manufactured in the US. https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/da50-50-bmg-36-upper-receiver/ Somebody figures out how that can work on an AR15 lower and I'd write blank checks |
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Posted: 4/26/2018 3:50:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CKyleC:
I wish!! Somebody figures out how that can work on an AR15 lower and I'd write blank checks Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CKyleC:
Originally Posted By Mister_Donut:
50BMG upper? https://www.canadaammo.com/uploads/image-cache/930x430x2x0/product-images/img_7452.jpg They're sold out at the moment, but not even sure they can export to the US.....I'm sure there are 50bmg uppers manufactured in the US. https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/da50-50-bmg-36-upper-receiver/ Somebody figures out how that can work on an AR15 lower and I'd write blank checks |
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Posted: 4/26/2018 6:02:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoshAston:
You're in luck. Check out McCutchen Firearms, Safety Harbor, Ferret50, etc. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoshAston:
Originally Posted By CKyleC:
Originally Posted By Mister_Donut:
50BMG upper? https://www.canadaammo.com/uploads/image-cache/930x430x2x0/product-images/img_7452.jpg They're sold out at the moment, but not even sure they can export to the US.....I'm sure there are 50bmg uppers manufactured in the US. https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/da50-50-bmg-36-upper-receiver/ Somebody figures out how that can work on an AR15 lower and I'd write blank checks |
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Posted: 4/26/2018 6:14:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CKyleC:
Very cool, but not exactly what I meant Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CKyleC:
Originally Posted By JoshAston:
Originally Posted By CKyleC:
Originally Posted By Mister_Donut:
50BMG upper? https://www.canadaammo.com/uploads/image-cache/930x430x2x0/product-images/img_7452.jpg They're sold out at the moment, but not even sure they can export to the US.....I'm sure there are 50bmg uppers manufactured in the US. https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/da50-50-bmg-36-upper-receiver/ Somebody figures out how that can work on an AR15 lower and I'd write blank checks |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 7:08:25 AM EDT
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Faxon or BA 6.5 barrel, Aero M4E1 build kit, CMC trigger and A2 stock. You are right at $1k. Spend another $400 on Bushnell Elite 3200 10x. Spend the rest on ammo or rloafing gear. I'm slowly working towards getting set up for the caliber.
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