Spartan Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 I've been wanting an AR10 for some time and decided to try the Aero M5 16" upper. Im looking for a good hog gun that i can be consistent in the 400-600 yard range, maybe stretch to 800 on occasion. I have an 18" RRA 556 and don't like the longer gun for hunting and Ive read the FPS loss is pretty low on the 308 going from an 18 to 16. So here is the build list: Aero M5 16" upper 1/10 twist SS barrel VG6 Precision Gamma 7.62 muzzle brake BCM Gunfighter mod 4 CH (had to file it a little bit for clearance on the lower) Cryptic Coatings 308 BCG in mystic black Burris PEPR 30mm scope ring with sightron 6-24x50 scope Aero M5 enhanced lower Aero LPK Geissele SSA-E trigger (big improvement over SSA which is on my RRA gun) break is much lighter Magpul 1.1 MIAD grip (definitely easier to use than the 1.0) Magpul STR stock in FDE Anderson 308 buffer tube kit I know 308 builds can be finicky, especially during break in so i was anxious to get some rounds downrange. I went back to my farm last weekend to see my son, saw him saturday and thought, ill just shoot tomorrow. Of course, it rained all day sunday. Finally at 3pm i said heck with it and took it out in the pouring rain and put a mag downrange. I had lubed up the BCG with CLP pretty good, stuff was dripping out everywhere (per Aero's instructions). They said the BCGs are a lot of mass to cycle and they're right about that. Anyway, it ran flawless, no FTEs or FTFs and even locked back on the last round so Im pretty pleased. I can't comment on grouping yet. I was just trying to get the scope half dialed in but i had a few rounds that were pretty tight so I think it's promising. Im very happy with the VG6 muzzle brake. It is incredible on reducing recoil and muzzle rise. This thing does not shoot like a 308 at all, more like a slightly amped up 556. Here are some pics. I think my two complaints are the lower not fitting with the BCM CH, they need to shave .001' off it to fit and the color isn't true FDE. You can see a slight difference in it.
Spartan Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Posted June 2, 2015 For comparison, here is the Cryptic coatings side by side with my lantac enhanced BCG
Toolndie7 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 Very nice looking build Spartan! Them hogs dont stand a chance.
Spartan Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) I know it's overkill but it may turn into my coyote gun too lol... Sometimes they keep going after a 556 if it doesn't expand right. I think my 1/7 twist barrel is over-spinning the light little hornady vmaxs... I feel like they would not get up after getting smacked with a .308 147gr Hornady Vmax Edited June 2, 2015 by Spartan
Robocop1051 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 Get yourself some .308 "Accelerator" rounds. Hit them with a 70+ grain pill at over 4k fps! You'll have to single load them, but it'd be awesome fun to pink mist a yote!
Spartan Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Posted June 2, 2015 Get yourself some .308 "Accelerator" rounds. Hit them with a 70+ grain pill at over 4k fps! You'll have to single load them, but it'd be awesome fun to pink mist a yote! i read these seemed to have horrible accuracy, something to do with the twist rate in most 308 barrels. Probably just stick with my hornady SST/VMAXs. That's a chuck 'o lead coming at them.
edgecrusher Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 Barnes ttsx 165 gr. stops all critters fast.
DNP Posted June 3, 2015 Report Posted June 3, 2015 Slick looking rig. have you told the kids the college fund is gone?
Spartan Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Posted June 3, 2015 College what?. I've only got one small chillren. I just added it all up and I've got $1704 in it (already had scope and mount laying around). I'm pretty happy with that considering it's all high end parts from the SSA-E trigger, Cryptic BCG, VG6 muzzle brake etc. Those three parts alone are close to $600. So I could've done it for a lot less.
Spartan Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Posted June 3, 2015 That price actually included $100 in pmags too so actual build price is about $1600.
unforgiven Posted June 7, 2015 Report Posted June 7, 2015 Like that look brother Spartan <thumbsup> . Seems like you had no issues with the extension tube with BCG locking back on last round ^-^ .Still waiting for my upper.Aero's CS has been good in giving me updates on release.Can't wait.
Spartan Posted June 8, 2015 Author Report Posted June 8, 2015 Like that look brother Spartan <thumbsup> . Seems like you had no issues with the extension tube with BCG locking back on last round ^-^ .Still waiting for my upper.Aero's CS has been good in giving me updates on release.Can't wait. I used a 308 extension tube (not sure what the difference is) and the Aero LPK (i think they have one or two semi-proprietary parts). After all the weird stories I've read i just wanted to start with getting it running. I was pleasantly surprised. Ive had two mags through it without a single issue. BCG locks back with pmags. What is taking Aero so long with your upper? Mine shipped like two days after i ordered it.
unforgiven Posted June 13, 2015 Report Posted June 13, 2015 They shipped to those that ordered first.AP said next week and they would 2nd day air for my trouble.CS has been good.First it was handguard then barrels. <dontknow>
Spartan Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Posted June 15, 2015 Weird, i thought i had ordered mine mid to end of sale. I know i researched it for a day or two before ordering. I ordered some shoot n see targets and plan to see how it groups this weekend. Ive got to get some bags or a mount. any recommendations on what is the best way to go?
washguy Posted June 15, 2015 Report Posted June 15, 2015 Spartan way to go...love it when a plan all comes together! :) Wash
unforgiven Posted June 15, 2015 Report Posted June 15, 2015 Aero CS called today could be end of week. :banana:
unforgiven Posted June 16, 2015 Report Posted June 16, 2015 Fuk yea bro.... :tweed: CS has kept me updated though.Can't wait.
unforgiven Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Finally came : Rodgers super stock w/extended butt pad from Rodgers to make it stickier,Tac-Ops CH,MagPul pro flip ups,BAD selector in FDE [should have been short throw but is 90* gonna call about that],APeg grip from LaRue [that needed a little grinding on heel to fit up tighter,was about 3/16 low,BCM keymod verticle grip,BCM QD on handguard,BCM keymod 5 slot rail on handguard @ 6:00 and brother Jacobs sling.Brother Ron turned me on to an Armalite mil-spec tube and I have the 1095 spring coming soon.The BCG in Nickel Boron is slick as whale $hit,for my trouble Aero just hit me for a $7.00 upcharge and they threw in a tee shirt.Aero CS was outstanding.Haven't put in Mec armor trigger yet.Going to run it stock to see if there are any issues before chasing my tail looking for problems.Got the Seeking Percision ATC blasted SS to blend in with barrel from primary arms for $104.00 w/discount.After initial burn in it will be trimed to 14.5 w/target crown.Also going to paint lower to match.Thanks to all for ideas.Brothers Spartan and Tom were a big help.Brother Ron as always I can count on you. :hethan: Happy 4th of July to all and you'r families.God bless America. Edited July 3, 2015 by unforgiven
washguy Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 Brother Rene Hell yes! your patience finally paid off . that's a good lookin rig ...when you gonna go shoot that bad boy? Happy Fourth ! :) Wash
unforgiven Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 Thanks brother Jeff.Since things will close for the 4th Sunday might be the day.
98Z5V Posted July 4, 2015 Report Posted July 4, 2015 Good lookin' stick, brother - damn good job. <thumbsup>
Spartan Posted July 4, 2015 Author Report Posted July 4, 2015 Didn't think I would like the black lower with fde upper but it looks awesome. Nice job.
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