I'm at the beginning stages of my first ever build. I have a Stag lower, RR lower parts pack, VLTOR stock and Hogue Grip. I'll be adding a complete upper/barrel/receiver in the future.
(I'm ASSUMING that by buying a "complete" upper/receiver/barrel package I eliminate concerns about headspace, etc.?!?)
In the meantime, I've also bought an EO 512 and a 6-24X scope.
I'm debating a 20" "all purpose" barrel... with interchangeable mount for the EO and the scope. If I go that route, is there a mount-system that would give me the best luck at not having to do too much "re-zeroing" as I change between the two optic systems?!?
OR... the alternative would be to mount the 6-24X onto one upper with 24" barrel, and the EOtech on a different upper with a 16" barrel.
I'm trying to build the "one-platform-does-it-all" rifle, knowing full well I'll probably build 2 or 3 different AR15's eventually for different purposes and use different optics on the different platforms. I guess I'm thinking initially a SHTF rifle with EOtech but with the OPTION of playing around with longer-range shooting for fun with the 6X24X.
In the meantime- any thoughts? Suggestions? Input? Recommendations?
Thanks in advance.