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Posted: 7/8/2011 5:48:27 PM EDT
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Hey guys, I've been between a .308 AR build and a Savage Model 10 build for a little while. I'm trying to decide, and I figure while going back and forth, I can at least start planning both, since I will mostly likely end up with both. It's a "which one first" kinda thing.
Anyway, I want to be able to use PMAG 20LR mags and a Magpul PRS. Those are my only real preferences. lol I've been looking at DPMS and RRA, but I really feel like they're too much money for a complete rifle. Let's say my budget is $800, maybe a little more. How would you build something with that money? |
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Well the PRS is gonna take 300 of your dollars and that leaves you 500 for the rest of the gun? Good luck with that!
I looked in to a 308 build and after all was said and done, buying a complete R-25 was cheaper than trying to put one together. So that's what I did and the after market stuff came later. Including a PRS. If you put the PRS on hold, you'll have a good start at building one with the 800, but count on easily doubling that dollar amount by the time your done. 
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$800 including a PRS? If buying new that might be impossible. The cheapest route would probably include a lower from either Tactical Machining or Sun Devil (both for around 225-230 when not on sale), DPMS slick side upper unless you want the A3 style then JSE Surplus has them complete with charging handle for $165. The lower parts kits can be found for under $60 which include the crappy DPMS trigger they are so well known for but a quick trip to Bill will fix that for less than $50. Then you have your PRS stock which runs around $200, just make sure you get the 308 version. A2 receiver extension, DPMS 308 rifle buffer and spring all for under $50 from MidwayUSA, then a $50 free float tube from JSE Surplus and then you're at the $800 mark with no barrel, BCG, Gas tube w/pin or gas block. Honestly if you budget is $800 or under you might want to wait for CMMG's forged 308 rifles. Other than that . . . pray Sportsman's Warehouse has a crazy deal again but you would still be over your budget once you buy the PRS
Long story short, you need to save up more money 
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Well then you could add a $200 DPMS barrel and be back up to the $800 mark. You still need a BCG, Gas Block, etc.
Really if you are trying to build a budget minded 308 AR rifle your best bet is to buy a complete rifle and then upgrade the stock and trigger. I've seen the 18 bull and 24 for around $900 complete (Kentucky Gun Club, RRARMS, Gun For All etc) both of which could justify the use of the PRS stock unlike the Sportical or Oracle. Hope that helps |
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With the .308 platforms, you'd really be stretching it to build something for less than you can buy a DPMS/Bushmaster/Remington.
+1 You may be best served looking for something used. I have seen some pretty sweet deals on used 7.62 platforms. Why do you want the PRS? It is heavy, why add weight to an already heavy rifle. I have one on my Noveske but I think I well try a sopmod on it to cut some oz's off. |
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