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Thanks for the advice. I'd been looking at the scopes below - I'll take a look at Athlons. I had toyed with buying one Leupold's CDS scopes. I have used my share of VX-3ii for sure. Leupold Patrol VX-R 3-9x40 with FireDot TMR 15.3oz 12.6" Primary Arms SLx3.5 4-14X44mm FFP Rifle Scope - Illuminated R-Grid 2B Reticle 25.2oz 13" Sightron SIII 3.5-10x44mm Rifle Scope 22oz 13.1"

Finishing up an AR-10 in 7mm-08. I'll use the rifle to hunt so I want to keep the weight down. With that being said - any particular scopes popular with the community? Not looking to take any shots longer than 500 (inside 300 is more likely) yards and deer is about the smallest critter I plan to aim this one at. Regards, Mike

Thanks for the advice all. I was given a set of Tekton Gunsmith Punches so I guess I'll try those out. My list currently is. https://www.plastixrevolution.net/collections/combo-smith-tools/products/multical-223-308-ar15-ar10-upper-lower-vise-blocks https://www.squirreldaddy.com/Gas-Tube-Alignment-Gage-Pin-p/sd20-196.htm?CartID=1 https://www.opticsplanet.com/real-avid-smart-bench-block.html https://www.opticsplanet.com/wheeler-ar-armorers-vise.html https://www.opticsplanet.com/wheeler-delta-ar-10-mag-well-vise-block.html https://www.opticsplanet.com/gas-block-genie-gas-block-alignment-tool-for-ar-15.html https://www.opticsplanet.com/leapers-utg-armorers-multi-function-combo-wrench.html Still trying to decide what I want to do on the torque tools. Any advice before I start spending - and presumably get beaten by my wife 🙂

Thanks for the input! I'd rather buy once - can't stand bad tools. I have a 4" vice on a workbench - would you recommend purchasing the No-Mar and scrapping the Wheeler vice? Do you have specific recommendations for the torque wrench and driver/wrench?

I'm getting ready to purchase equipment to assemble DPMS pattern AR's. Let me know what I'm missing or if I should scratch anything off my list please. https://www.opticsplanet.com/wheeler-delta-ar-10-mag-well-vise-block.html https://www.opticsplanet.com/wheeler-ar-armorers-vise.html https://www.opticsplanet.com/caldwell-wheeler-roll-pin-starter-set-710910.html https://www.opticsplanet.com/gas-block-genie-gas-block-alignment-tool-for-ar-15.html https://www.opticsplanet.com/leapers-utg-armorers-multi-function-combo-wrench.html

Thanks! Went ahead and pulled the trigger on the Wilson Combat 17".

Hello & thanks for reading. I'm getting closer to completing my build. I'd love some advice on the remaining (or missing) components. On Hand or Purchased Upper/Lower Receiver Live Free Arms Set Handguards Brigand Arms AR10 Carbon Black 15 Barrel .308 WIN, Bill Wilson Hunter, 17", 1-11.25 Twist Butt Stocks Battlelink Minimalist Trigger Larue MBT 2s Any Advice is appreicated! Lower Receiver Kit M5 308 Enhanced BCG JP Low Mass Toolcraft BCG Buffer Kit https://www.aeroprecisionusa.com/m5-308-carbine-buffer-kit Gas Block Forward Assist Dust Cover

Really just a habit I suppose. I realized what I barrel snob I've become when I was contemplating re-barreling a new Win 70 that was holding 1" 5 shot groups. I may have issues LOL.

The 17" from Wilson is one I have on my short list. I will run .308 or .338 - probably .308 The gun could serve on any game up to and including elk. I take most of my shots under 200 yards and cap my shots at 400 unless I'm running an appropriate setup.

A toy more than likely 🙂 ... With that said I'll probably use it to hunt. I'm looking at lighter barrels - I want to stay under 38oz at 18"

What's the consensus on barrels for AR-10's? I've been looking at Wilson Combat and Faxon in addition to just having one made by the custom barrel shops. Any wisdom is appreciated.

Thanks a bunch. I didn't know that.

Thanks - hadn't seen Toolcraft before.

Hello, I'm getting ready to order parts for my first AR-10 build. I've done my share on the 15 platform but I'm a newbie on this one. Let me know if you spot any problems or areas where there's a better choice. Receiver Live Free Arms Set $189 Hand Guard AERO PRECISION M5 $167 Stock Battlelink Minimalist $50 Lower Receiver Kit M5 308 Enhanced $90 Gas Block - Rifle Seekins Adj Low Profile $56 BCG Wilson Combat BCG $299 Trigger Probably Timney, Geissele, or JP Barrel

I love the 45-70. These days the only time I see 45-70's are with my Sharpes rifle. I agree recoil doesn't matter in the field but I like to practice. I have to say I'm tempted to just buy the 338 federal upper from Wilson. It's like 900 bucks right now.

I think I'll just focus on the main part of the AR and give myself a few days to think the barrel/caliber through. .308s would absolutely handle the hunting - I am just trying to reduce recoil where I am. Old shoulder injury has me selling a few rifles. The only item I actually own is a set of matching receivers from Live Free Armory. I'm trying to make a list of components to consider. Lower Receiver Kit https://www.aeroprecisionusa.com/m5-308-enhanced-lower-parts-kit Handguards https://brigandarms.com/product/carbon-black-edge-handguard/ https://www.rainierarms.com/lancer-systems-308-7-62-lch7-lightweight-m-lok-carbon-fiber-handguard-xl-no-rails-12/ https://www.vsevenweaponsystems.com/magnesium-hyper-light-m-lok-handguard-308/ Butt Stock battlelink minimalist Buffer kit https://www.aeroprecisionusa.com/m5-308-carbine-buffer-kit BCG https://jprifles.com/buy.php?item=JPBC-4 BCG Upper Kit Gas System Trigger Barrel

I plan to use it as back up or primary on any game up to and including elk. I wouldn't take a shot farther than 300 yards on large game like elk with a 7mm-08 bolt gun. I do like the velocity - and also I've put a number of rounds down range in 20-22" barrels so I have a level of comfort there. 7lbs is unloaded w/o optics. I''m aiming somewhere around 8.5. I just don't want to tote a 10lb gun around on long days - nor do I want the 6lb shoulder hammer at the other end. I generally use 140 grain accubonds/partitions up to around 160 grain a frames or onyx.

I love 7mm-08 and feel it's a great cartridge for anything up to elk. The main snag I'm having is find an 18-20" barrel that's not too heavy. When I look at 260, 6.5cm, or 308 it appears there are a lot of options in regards to barrel - carbon fiber and otherwise. The recommendations were great! If I could figure out how to get a 7mm-08 CF or otherwise that were around 3lbs I'd jump.

Really looks like I should give in and go 6.5 creedmore doesn't it?

I assume the barrel is the heaviest item?

Hello and thanks for taking time to read. I had been shopping for a new bolt gun in 7mm-08 when I remembered I have a set of DPMS patterned uppers - https://www.livefreearmory.com/receiver-sets.php - I won them in a drawing awhile back. I was toying with trying to put together a 7mm-08 AR 10 and wanted to know if I"m chasing a bad idea. I've built a few AR15s. I wanted the rifle to come in around 7lbs (if it's feasible). I wanted to make sure I have a good barrel and trigger (McGowen & Timney maybe). I'd like to stay under 1500 and am hard capped at 2k. I would greatly appreciate any assistance.