Posted: 3/15/2017 9:46:05 AM EDT
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So I'm looking at building my first "precision" AR based platform. I'm looking to build it off of Aero upper/lower but eventually replace the barrel. They guarantee 1 MOA from their guns which for it's intended purpose is just fine and I'm no super ninja sniper anyway. My problem is the caliber. I own both .308 and 6.5CM and as of this moment I do not reload. The purpose of this rifle would be a SHTF 800yard and in rifle. So ammo availability in said scenario is important. This would not be a hunting rifle as I have plenty of those already for that purpose. This would be just a way to make an accurate shot from 800 yards and in, I figure if I need to take a shot longer than that I probably shouldn't take it but if I did that's where my bolt 6.5CM comes into play. I figure .308 ammo would be much more abundant in this scenario.
Go the ARFCOM way and get both? 2 uppers for one lower? TL:DR - Want 800 yard and in rifle for SHTF. Own both .308 and 6.5 already in bolt guns. Ammo availability is key for SHTF. Help me decide |
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So I'm looking at building my first "precision" AR based platform. I'm looking to build it off of Aero upper/lower but eventually replace the barrel. They guarantee 1 MOA from their guns which for it's intended purpose is just fine and I'm no super ninja sniper anyway. My problem is the caliber. I own both .308 and 6.5CM and as of this moment I do not reload. The purpose of this rifle would be a SHTF 800yard and in rifle. So ammo availability in said scenario is important. This would not be a hunting rifle as I have plenty of those already for that purpose. This would be just a way to make an accurate shot from 800 yards and in, I figure if I need to take a shot longer than that I probably shouldn't take it but if I did that's where my bolt 6.5CM comes into play. I figure .308 ammo would be much more abundant in this scenario. Go the ARFCOM way and get both? 2 uppers for one lower? TL:DR - Want 800 yard and in rifle for SHTF. Own both .308 and 6.5 already in bolt guns. Ammo availability is key for SHTF. Help me decide If one of your main concerns is ammo availability the 308 is pretty much the easy choice. Ammo available anywhere that sells it. I can walk into a local sporting goods store and their is typically 5 or 6 choices for the 308 for the 6.5 there is none or one choice. I do think if the 6.5 keeps going the way it is and can basically kill of the 260 remingotn then it will become much more available. Its unlikely it will ever reach 308 levels but it will be available everywhere. Problem is what happens if everyone starts moving to the 6mm creedmor, there is already a shift starting. |
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X2.
When Obama was elected the first time, we couldn't even find 22lr for a few months. Once an extent happens, the shelves won't be your savior. If preparation is you main driver, you need to plan for the even well in advance. Adding a box...or more....of shells to the weekly shopping list is one strategy. Getting a press and dies, primers, powder, and lead is what I would consider a minimum for anyone thinking about the shtf scenario. |
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X2. When Obama was elected the first time, we couldn't even find 22lr for a few months. Once an extent happens, the shelves won't be your savior. If preparation is you main driver, you need to plan for the even well in advance. Adding a box...or more....of shells to the weekly shopping list is one strategy. Getting a press and dies, primers, powder, and lead is what I would consider a minimum for anyone thinking about the shtf scenario. |
| I think for any precision rifle in your armory you need to plan on stocking a sufficient amount of ammo for it. You're not going to zero your your precision rifle in and develop a dope chart etc. with premium 180grain smk ammo then expect to pick up some 147 grain ball off the ground and have good results at 800 yards. Pick one caliber or the other and get that upper and spend the money you would have spent on the second upper on a reloading set up. Scavenging ammo for your precision gun in a shtf scenario just doesn't play as well as it does for your m4 or ak. Just my .02 |