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Posted: 12/6/2013 9:37:06 PM EDT
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hello everyone,
I just bought a stripped rock river lower, that i plan to build into a precision rifle. Im new to everyhting AR15, but i had an idea of what i was wanting to build. Theroblem is, that there just so many parts companies out there right now it gets a little overwhelming for a new guy. I have had an sks rifle for some time now and ive wanted an AR for just as long. But i refused to pay the prices people were asking the begining of the year. So basically i have a stripped lower and i want a preciision style AR. So far all i decided on was magpul prs stock, ergo grip w/palm rest and a 20" barrel. The rest i have no idea what to use. Im a recreational shooter that plans for a 600 yd capable gun. Id like to stay arpund 1000-1200 bucks minus an optic. Any input is appriecated Thanks, Mitch |
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hello everyone, I just bought a stripped rock river lower, that i plan to build into a precision rifle. Im new to everyhting AR15, but i had an idea of what i was wanting to build. Theroblem is, that there just so many parts companies out there right now it gets a little overwhelming for a new guy. I have had an sks rifle for some time now and ive wanted an AR for just as long. But i refused to pay the prices people were asking the begining of the year. So basically i have a stripped lower and i want a preciision style AR. So far all i decided on was magpul prs stock, ergo grip w/palm rest and a 20" barrel. The rest i have no idea what to use. Im a recreational shooter that plans for a 600 yd capable gun. Id like to stay arpund 1000-1200 bucks minus an optic. Any input is appriecated Thanks, Mitch Mitch, Firstly, congrats on diving into your first build. Secondly, are you thinking "precision" as in match grade barrel and Zeiss glass? |
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I started with a Armalite stripped lower that was available at my LGS and used all Rock River parts to put my AR together. I purchased a complete upper from Rock River directly on-line and completed the assembly. What I ended up with is an extremely accurate and reliable AR.
Since then, I put a B5 Bravo stock, 2-piece Midwest Industries drop-in rail, BCM Gunfighter Mod 4 charging handle and a Primary Arms red dot sight on it to finish it off. I'm completely happy with it now. 
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| Spend a good amount on your barrel, bolt, handgaurd and trigger. The other stuff can be upgraded as you go but ive found it best to start on a good note with those products. RRA has an awesome Match grade trigger for a very reasonable price. Thicker barrel will give you better accuracy with higher shot count groups, but theres no need for a bull profile, Medium or Heavy is good. Handgaurd thats free floating, my favorite is the NSR 16.7" by Noveske, troy alpha in 15" works too. I get my plastics and mounts from LaRue. Check out Rainier Arms, White Oak Arms, and BCM for quality barrels. Bolt or BCG come from RRA, Rainier, and Young manufacturing group. |
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Check out these uppers. Well built, very accurate with the Wylde chamber and a 1/8 twist for 69gr and 77gr bullets.
The Heavy Match barrel is a thick, full profile barrel that is slightly thinner than a Bull barrel.....same stiffness, easier to carry. The NM barrel is just that...a competition legal long distance pipe that is .750" at the block, as opposed to .920" I bought a complete Predator Pursuit a few years back, but ordered it with the NM barrel on it ( wanted the threads for a suppressor), as well as an Ace ARFX skeleton stock; so, yes you can get it that way if you want. Topped with Zeiss glass, it has been a remarkably reliable and accurate rifle. One of my favorites. RRA Heavy Match Upper RRA National Match Upper |
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Check out these uppers. Well built, very accurate with the Wylde chamber and a 1/8 twist for 69gr and 77gr bullets. The Heavy Match barrel is a thick, full profile barrel that is slightly thinner than a Bull barrel.....same stiffness, easier to carry. The NM barrel is just that...a competition legal long distance pipe that is .750" at the block, as opposed to .920" I bought a complete Predator Pursuit a few years back, but ordered it with the NM barrel on it ( wanted the threads for a suppressor), as well as an Ace ARFX skeleton stock; so, yes you can get it that way if you want. Topped with Zeiss glass, it has been a remarkably reliable and accurate rifle. One of my favorites. RRA Heavy Match Upper RRA National Match Upper I very much do like the RRA heavy match uppers. I had a similar unit and I have yet to find a barrel that shoots as good.... and I own some nice barrels. Also - consider building your own and using a Douglas SPR barrel from http://compasslake.com/ For the money, hard to beat. This assumes you will be shooting 100% handloaded or Black Hills 68-77grain match ammo, with top notch glass, a match trigger, etc. If you want a "precision 600 yard gun" but will be firing mostly 55gr milsurp or Wolf/Tula.... with a Simmons 3x9 scope, then just go get anything available as it wont make any difference. |
| well I guess what im looking for is a long distance rifle. I think im going to go with a Rock river upper, figure its quality and itll fit the lower the best? idk im just trying to take in all this new info. im not in a big hurry to get it finished as I plan on doing it for a winter project. its overwhelming to say the least lol |
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Keep in mind, a rifle is a precision tool even in a budget configuration. My club has a 300 yd range and I can regularly ring a gong with irons using a Palmetto State Armory rifle I built on the hood of my truck.
The users on here are the real-deal when you begin to talk precision. They can quickly point you to great parts, techniques and build budget that would require me to take a year off grad school. Where in Ohio are you? |
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Keep in mind, a rifle is a precision tool even in a budget configuration. My club has a 300 yd range and I can regularly ring a gong with irons using a Palmetto State Armory rifle I built on the hood of my truck. The users on here are the real-deal when you begin to talk precision. They can quickly point you to great parts, techniques and build budget that would require me to take a year off grad school. Where in Ohio are you? located in Columbus near the airport. ive been wanting to use mostly bravo company, RRA, Magpul, and ive been looking at the vortex brand optics. I don't think I know I got myself into lol |
but im going for more of a reliable accurate rifle with long range capability
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