Long range ar???

Ryannewar · February 25, 2016

I'm brand new to the site and also new to the ar. I want to build a long range ie 1000 yards! I'm on the fence on many things hoping for help. First caliber I'm thinking 6.5 creedmoor? Second barrel length I'm thinking 22" at least . I'm concerned about the 6.5 I have read there are cycle issues ? I'm very open to suggestions. Also where to maybe find the cad specs as I bought the 80% lower

Malig8r · February 25, 2016

Welcome to the forum from Michigan. I don't have any experience with the 6.5 Creedmoor but others will chime in with their expertise.

shepp · February 25, 2016

Welcome from southern wi. Good friend of mine shoots 6.5 creed moor long range, but he shooting a bolt gun.

StainTrain · February 25, 2016

What size targets will you be shooting at 1000? Do you reload?

Robocop1051 · February 25, 2016

If you're building a dedicated 1k yard rifle, why stop at 22"? A 26" bull barrel will give you every bit of accuracy from that Ittybitty 6.5.

The rifle will only be as reliable as the builder. The cartridge doesn't make it unreliable.

survivalshop · February 25, 2016

80 % Lower , for a dedicated long range Rife , I would not skimp on Components , not saying it can't be done or your cheap , but I would have went with a Billet matched Receiver set .

The only thing I have heard of the 6.5 is some have to alter the feed ramps to get that odd stepped bottle necked cartridge to feed reliably

unforgiven · February 25, 2016

Welcome from Indiana brother Ryan.

planeflyer21 · February 25, 2016

Welcome from AZ!

Rsquared · February 26, 2016

Welcome from MD.

Ryannewar · February 26, 2016

Question about the 80% lower why will it effect accuracy it will be done on a cnc machine it was half again more than a complete lower just like the idea of no serial number. I'm not opposed to a 26" barrel either. I'm more leaning towards the standard 308 also will be much easier to find ammunition! Any suggestions on where to buy the best upper ?

shepp · February 26, 2016

Question about the 80% lower why will it effect accuracy it will be done on a cnc machine it was half again more than a complete lower just like the idea of no serial number. I'm not opposed to a 26" barrel either. I'm more leaning towards the standard 308 also will be much easier to find ammunition! Any suggestions on where to buy the best upper ?

if your going long range you probably wanna buy a match set upper and lower

Ryannewar · February 26, 2016

if your going long range you probably wanna buy a match set upper and lower

thanks for the reply I do appreciate that. My wife bought the 80% lower for me for Christmas so I gotta go with it . Any idea where the best place to buy quality parts would be ?

Dane Armory · February 26, 2016

Welcome from AZ !

300WSM works !

survivalshop · February 27, 2016

Long range Rifle you will want the best Barrel you can afford , not to mention Trigger ( FCG ).

Brownells , http://www.brownells.com/?avad=avant&aid=7835&cm_mmc=affiliate-_-Itwine-_-Avantlink-_-ale

Criterion Barrels , http://www.criterionbarrels.com

Faxon Barrels , http://faxonfirearms.com

Midway , http://www.midwayusa.com

Fulton Armory , http://www.fulton-armory.com

Geissele Triggers , https://geissele.com

For starters

planeflyer21 · February 27, 2016

Welcome from AZ !
300WSM works !

Yeah baby!

Ryannewar · February 27, 2016

thanks for the links very helpful in you opinion what's the best barrel length im thinking much past 22 is not much more beneficial?
Welcome from AZ !
300WSM works !

that's what I wanted will that work with a regular ar 10 lower ?

Dane Armory · February 28, 2016

that's what I wanted will that work with a regular ar 10 lower ?

modified bolt and enlarged ejection port plus a modified magazine.

survivalshop · February 28, 2016

modified bolt and enlarged ejection port plus a modified magazine.

Whats modified in the Mag & what type mag. Steel or Pmag ?

Dane Armory · February 28, 2016

Whats modified in the Mag & what type mag. Steel or Pmag ?

lips and follower.

Pmag

washguy · February 28, 2016

So after this 1000 yd rifle is assembled ....there's one piece of the puzzle yet to be mentioned...and that be the optics...."if ya cant see it...ya cant kill it"

so I think we should keep Ryan's budget under two thousand for the scope and mount....what do yall think? Wash

Dane Armory · February 28, 2016

So after this 1000 yd rifle is assembled ....there's one piece of the puzzle yet to be mentioned...and that be the optics...."if ya cant see it...ya cant kill it"
so I think we should keep Ryan's budget under two thousand for the scope and mount....what do yall think? Wash

Budget <$999.99

I have very nice scope which was just under $800 on top of my 1000M rifle. And I am the cheapest MF'ER on this forum.

Remember Jon's line ... $2600 rifle with $75 SCOPE !

shepp · February 28, 2016

Budget <$999.99
I have very nice scope which was just under $800 on top of my 1000M rifle. And I am the cheapest MF'ER on this forum.
Remember Jon's line ... $2600 rifle with $75 SCOPE !

Idk Eddie may have you beat

Ryannewar · February 28, 2016

Probably going to do a vortex scope for the first round somewhere around 6-24x50 . 22 or 24 inch barrel and a giessel trigger . Just going to go with the 308 should be more than capable with a good shooter? Thoughts ?

Dane Armory · February 28, 2016

Make sure you get high rings or a ring mount that gives you clearance.

Frankh252 · March 1, 2016

If I needed to reach 1000yds accurately, I'd lay down the 308 and shoulder my Browning X-Bolt 338 Mag. Not sayin' the 308 won't do it, the 338 just does it better.