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10/2/2008 10:22:18 AM EDT
I am building my first AR and I have what I think is a good setup, but I wanted to run it by the hive mind to see if I have missed anything. I have always kept plain iron sites on my guns, so I decided to get a varminter to scope.

Stag Model 6
Badger Ordnance 30mm rings (do I need medium high or high rings for an AR?)
Super Sniper 10x scope
Harris 6"-9" notched, swivel bipod
Scope caps?
Mags (would aluminum ones be fine for a bench rest shooter? 44mag sells 30 rounders for $10)
What kind of ammo should I get, match grade stuff or just xm193?
Any other necessary equipment?

Thanks for any advice
10/2/2008 10:26:11 AM EDT
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Mags (would aluminum ones be fine for a bench rest shooter? 44mag sells 30 rounders for $10)

USGI magazines are fine, but I think you'll find you're going to have issues using 30 rounders from a bench  (20's work better from a bench).


What kind of ammo should I get, match grade stuff or just xm193?

Why get a 10x scope if you're going to use 'cheap' ammo?

If you want precision results, you'll need precision ammo.
10/2/2008 10:34:55 AM EDT
[#2]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Mags (would aluminum ones be fine for a bench rest shooter? 44mag sells 30 rounders for $10)

USGI magazines are fine, but I think you'll find you're going to have issues using 30 rounders from a bench  (20's work better from a bench).


What kind of ammo should I get, match grade stuff or just xm193?

Why get a 10x scope if you're going to use 'cheap' ammo?

If you want precision results, you'll need precision ammo.


I meant cheap ammo for a break in period, or do I need to worry about break in periods at all on this rifle?

Do 10 round mags fit flush with the mag well?
10/2/2008 11:11:38 AM EDT
[#3]

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I meant cheap ammo for a break in period, or do I need to worry about break in periods at all on this rifle?

You don't need to break in a chrome lined barrel, but some people are religeous about breaking in a stainless barrel.  Your call.

But why use the more expensive M193 for 'break in' when stuff like Remmington UMC is cheaper?


Do 10 round mags fit flush with the mag well?
 No, but there are 10 round magazines that are shorter than the 20s.
10/2/2008 3:44:31 PM EDT
[#4]
What I mostly need to know is what height to get my scope mounts, medium high or high?
10/2/2008 3:45:01 PM EDT
[#5]
double tap
10/2/2008 4:26:59 PM EDT
[#6]
mediums should do you fine. ck out TPS rings , they are nice rings, and half the price of the Badgers, I have both and both are great rings, no sense using a set of rings that are worth more than the scopeLarry
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