SKlunaUSMC Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 I just retired from the Marine Corps and moved back to Texas. I'm ready to start building up my weapon collection and I want a .308 AR platform rifle to hunt with. I have always loved the way the AR shoots but I want a bigger caliber. I have decided to build my own And it will be my first build. I'm sure I will be asking lots of questions and I look forward to starting this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malig8r Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Welcome to the forum from Washington. Congratulations on a well deserved retirement! Now get ready for all the fun & expense associated with the 308 semiautomatic weapon system!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 SK thank you for your service! now lets get ready to build.... Welcome aboard from Texas.......Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Welcome from AZ ! Thanks for your service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Another Texas welcome. And thank you for your service. I have been to the gun shows in Belton a couple of times. It a 2 hour drive for me, but I do it when I'm bored and want something to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmackc Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 (edited) I just retired from the Marine Corps and moved back to Texas. I'm ready to start building up my weapon collection and I want a .308 AR platform rifle to hunt with. I have always loved the way the AR shoots but I want a bigger caliber. I have decided to build my own And it will be my first build. I'm sure I will be asking lots of questions and I look forward to starting this build.Welcome from an old brown shoe Marine, I live in Comanche county and go to Scott & White in Temple. I have a son that is a DAV from the Army and was also in the Marine Corps before he jumped ship. He lives in Killene. I bought a new DPMS LR 308 off the shelf and have enjoyed pulling it apart and making changes where I see fit. this mickey Mouse Matel AR plarform is new to me but I am getting to like the durned thing. I have always been a M1 Garand and a M14 fan for the semi-automatic high powers. I am also a Ruger Mini 14 .223 and 10-22 lover, Colt 1911, and Ruger wheel guns. Heck I may just be an American made gun type guy.Then a couple weeks ago I bought a couple of Franchi 20 gauge 48AL semi-automatics from 1965 and 1966, so what does that make me?......... my wife says "a C R A Z Y, old codger! " but she stayed around for a half century, because she loves me anyway......she is a keeper! Edited September 20, 2015 by mrmackc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Welcome from Indiana brother and THANK YOU for you'r service.Have a long happy,healthy retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Welcome from Iowa and Thank you for your service! You've found the right place for build information, these guys will guide you right through from start to finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Welcome from AZ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Welcome from Wisconsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Welcome from Wisconsin II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Welcome from MD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyGoose Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Welcome aboard, from Idaho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngrBob Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Welcome from Texas close to two borders - the folks here are a great help in getting that 308 build complete and running. I know they were for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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