Hello introducing myself. I am 5.56 shooter - 3 AR's currently with 2 of those self-built, some pistol shooting and I reload. I don’t get to shoot as much as i like but it does not seem to stop me from buying more toys. I am now shooting at a range that has a 600 yard section. I ran across this forum while learning about black rifles in a .308. So far I have I have enjoyed the reading and the practicality on the posters in regards to weighing money and product and not always pushing the current in thing. I am going to jump right in with a self-build I believe (Unless someone suggests an already built selection) so I am learning a lot here on the subject especially compatibility and parts. I am not a precision shooter, ex-Army (long time and 50lbs ago) and while I respect people that can generate tight groups out at long ranges I am more of a hit the gong type person. So will be looking to build a center mass rifle, tough, doesn’t need to be pretty, reliable, and can reach out and touch someone when needed. I am going to start with the rifle Irons and then get into buying and adding the scope. I am already reading on scopes some here in this forum. I’m a mid-grade guy I don’t need or want top of the line but like I posted above, good, reliable, and longevity. Really looking forward to this project as well as getting setup for reloading on it, which is the other half of my fun!