D.R.D.

LOL

Does the Kaw Valley Linear Compensator increase felt recoil if the blast is directed forwards?

Got it....sorry I confused you two! It'd be great to shoot the two side by side, though

How does the 18.5 Nemo build compare to your OBR?

edgecrusher, Which length barrel do you have on your OBR?

Got one. They are nice.

I certainly hope not!

However many rounds the trainer at the tac courses tell me to put down range :-)

Given I'll be using a lightweight profile barrel, do you think heat will be a big issue with the MOE? (affecting performance....even if I wear gloves;-)

It seems pretty light. Is any other mounting hardware needed that would add weight to the rail. Just asking since it's lighter than the MI keymod which seems to be the front-runner of late.

The Vortex's recommend to far or this one: http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-9x42-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P50716.aspx I have that Primary Arms 4-14x44. Great high-end of the cheap-ass scopes. Don't know if I'd feel comfortable with it on anything with more recoil than a 223. I have it on a .22lr. Works great as a trainer, though (crappy eye-relief and mushy turret clicks, but it works and its clear) Read: http://opticsthoughts.com/?page_id=91 http://opticsthoughts.com/?page_id=476 http://precisionrifleblog.com/2013/12/22/best-rifle-scope-what-the-pros-use/ http://precisionrifleblog.com/

Great price, and a good option. I'd put that on a heavier build. I think I'll start with the MOE. If I wanted to upgrade, it would be cause low price was no longer a goal, and probably see if I could find a deal on the BCM Keymod since that's the lightest one out there I've seen that still has an integrated top rail. Tangent: What's the difference in heat transfer between something like the MOE and a keymod rail? Which one gets hotter more quickly?

Farkle, I checked...you are correct! Thanks for pointing that out. Survivalshop, yes...I think that's what I'll do

"since they don't include the weight of the barrel nut and mounting hardware" Are you certain about that?

Why MI if its heavier and more expensive than Stike Mega Fins?

The build is a lightweight AR platform. Lower - New Frontier Arms LW15 Polymer (complete) Upper - Lightweight S&W stripped w/o forward assist or port cover BCG - Ares Armor NiB CH - BCM Gunfighter mod 4 BUIS - Magpul rear MBUS PSA or BCM A2 Front sight block Barrel - 16" AR15 Performance Melonited CMV lightweight mid-length in 223 Wylde 5R hybrid 1:8 twist Muzzle device will be either a GoGun (NoTalon) SupperComp or a Griffin Armament M4SD II FlashComp (Which ever shoots better) Then, I may have the barrel cut down to 14.5 and pin on the muzzle device So,...that leaves the handguard. It's either gonna be: Magpul MOE Mid-length (8.7oz., 9", $30, non-free float) http://store.magpul.com/product/MAG418/184 or Strike Industries Mega Fins keymod rail (under 7 oz., 11", $130, Free-float) - they will be coming out with one in a month that is cut out for A2 front sight posts. http://www.strikeindustries.com/shop/index.php/rifle-accessories/ar/handguard/ar-mega-fins-key-mod-handguard-rail-9-black-448.html While trying to keep this as light as possible, I'm also wanting to keep the cost down as much as I can without sacrificing performance (tactical training CQB - to 200 yards max / maybe 3-gun) and put the saving towards my 308AR builds. So, for and extra $100, the Strike Mega FIns rail gives be a savings of about 2oz, 2 more inches of rail (nice for certain holds) and free-floating. Is the Mega Fins over the MOE worth it?

Thanks

This may not be a 308 specific question, but I thought I'd ask... On an AR15 with a 16" or 14.5" barrel, will using a free floating vs, non-free floating handrail really make much of a difference in accuracy within 100 yards?

Why not build you own? You don't need to lay out all the cash at once (getting parts when they are on sale helps a lot). You can customize it the way you like. You'll have a better appreciation for the platform. There's a bit of fun in the research, crafting your build, shopping, etc. My $.02

LOL!

98Z5V, I hear ya - already did that though, and got nice small groups. Cold bore at 100 was 4" right of center (there was a cross wind) and the second and third shot were dead center bullseyes after hold-over and then dialing in. I'm just working on how well I feel with the rig before i take it out further. DRD.

Thanks. I'll give that a go.

It seems that for example, on 14x power, at 100 yards, I've got a good close up of the target area. The reticle isn't too thick and the target is large enough to see. However, I cannot completely focus on one or the other. Is this an optics issue, my eyes, what? DRD

Another somewhat related question: The moment before you are ready to send a round down range, after watching your breath and heart rate in the reticle, do you focus on the target or on the point in the reticle you're aiming at?

Very cool, thank you. Would using a rear squeeze/bean bag under the buttstock be helpful?