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Thanks. I have a tendency to do "gun on the floor" photos, so I had to try something better. Planning to get it back out to the range again soon for another session.

I had forgotten I was even on this forum... Too bad. I hope I didn't end up selecting any parts that end up not working well together. Here's the recap... Sorry if I get repetitive. I forget poop all the time. I got a TBI in Iraq in '05. This is my first build in the .308 world. Up til now I've only dabbled in the 5.56/.300 Blackout world. I was looking to step up to a more powerful weapon, but still have as small of and light carbine as I could get. I didn't want to do another SBR and have to wait forever again. I also didn't really want to do a pistol brace with the .308. I started with a Aero Precision receiver set, and went with a 14" BA Hanson barrel, then had a Warcomp pin, and welded so it would be legal length. I chose the Lantec enhanced BCG thinking I may get a can in the future. I'm using the JP silent Captured buffer set up, and a SSA-E trigger. Light is a Surefire scout light, and the scope is a Primary Arms 1-8 I got primarily to get the ACSS reticle. It's only had one outing as of yet just to break it in, and zero it. It shot very well, but it did fail to lock open on an empty mag twice with the PMC bronze I was using. I have several other types of ammo to try so I can find out what it likes. I also have the other two springs from the JP set to swap out if need be. Overall, I'm pleased so far. I guess more range time will tell. Here she is in her final form... I also had to order a new chest rig as I had nothing big enough to hold the .308 mags. I got the DC3R Heavy from Haley Strategic. It's very nicely built. I can also use it with my 5.56 mags, so I may just quit using my other rig all together.

Always been a fan of the AR platform. A lifetime of carrying one in the Army gave me a very good familiarity with it, but the layout of the gun just feels right. Everything is where it should be. I think if I were just learning to shoot today, I'd love the AR platform. The .308 is a great round, so it makes since to combine the two. Now older, retired, and partly crippled, I find the recoil from my .308 bolt guns a bit much. The semi-auto system of the AR softens the recoil of the .308 a bit. I still have the hard hitting .308 round, and all the other benefits of the AR platform. Plus now I have a rifle that can do more than a bolt gun, because I'll seldom need that long range accuracy. A more powerful patrol rifle is what I need. Main Battle Rifle, MBR, as they used to be called. The modern parts make putting together a dependable, accurate gun a less daunting task. I had to read to learn about the different patters on the .308 guns, but just finished one that I'm hoping will run accurately and dependably.

Primary Arms 1-8 with ACSS, and Surefire Scout Light to cap off my build.

I just finished piecing together my first .308 AR. I have had a .308 before, years ago, sold it when we needed some cash. Been gathering parts for a while, but as of now it's finished. Well, shootable is probably more correct. I borrowed a scope from another rifle for now, but one is on the way, as is the light. I went with the Aero Precision M5 receivers. I used the Aero LPK, but with a Geissele SSA-E trigger, and an ambi-selector. I wanted as short as possible, but without going through the SBR papers again like I did for my "little" AR. I prefer a VFG over an AFG, and even though it would be over 26", I don't want to be putting a pistol brace on it. I also prefer a real stock. I chose the BA Hanson 14" barrel, then had a Warcomp pin, and welded. Rail is by Midwest Industries. Lantac enhanced BCG, with a Raptor charging handle, and the heavy JP Silent Capture spring buffer set. I'll be testing her out soon, to see how she shoots. The current Nikon M308 will go back to it's home when my Primary Arms 1-8 (I like the ACSS reticle) and Surefire Scout light gets here.

Always been a fan of the AR platform. A lifetime of carrying one in the Army gave me a very good familiarity with it, but the layout of the gun just feels right. Everything is where it should be. The .308 is a great round, so it makes since to combine the two. Now older, retired, and partly crippled, I find the recoil from my .308 bolt guns a bit much. The semi-auto system of the AR softens the recoil of the .308, I still have the hard hitting round, and all the other benefits of the AR platform. The modern parts make putting together a dependable, accurate gun a less daunting task. The only confusing thing is the different patters of the .308 makers...

My guess is a new version of the gun with the proper barrel to match. Either way, I want one, just can't find 'em for a decent price as they are so popular the stores are keeping the price high. Stupid law of supply and demand...

... undocumented criminals... er, I mean democrats...

I'm gathering parts for a .308 AR SBR build. I was planning on using a Rainier Arms 12.5" barrel, but just stumbled on a good price on a KAK 10.5" CARBINE STAINLESS BARREL. Can anyone say if they make a good barrel? I know their 5.56 stuff is highly rated.

Cuss word warning. I won't get upset if the mods delete this, but I have to try...

Just what the title says. Let's see what you can find/make for patriotic or warrior themed memes designed to inspire. I did these with photos I saw on facebook.