BIGBREW Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Good afternoon gents. I am thinking of building an AR platform 308 towards the end of summer and I am looking for any good information. I finished a .223 build last winter and thought it would be fun to build a .308 for shits and giggles. .223 is pretty basic, Anderson lower, Sanders Armory fluted 18", 15" hand guard basic butt stock, trigger. Will be replacing the springs in the trigger and polishing it when I take it apart. I work tow jobs and a family and don't have a ton of time to shoot but I enjoy going in the basement with a box of parts and coming back up a couple hours later with a big smile on my face as my wife shakes her head. Was thinking of using a Sanders Armory barrel again, I see the longest they currently have for a .308 is a 20" so I have reached out to them and asked what the possibility of a 22-24" barrel was. I forgot what my local shop has for a stripped lower. Any info or links are appreciated. Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Welcome to the forum feel free to post up in the intro section. what will you be using the rifle for? Why do you want 22-24" barrel? One thing to keep in mind is they rifles are a lot heavier than their little brother. And a barrel that length adds a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted June 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Mostly target. Here are a couple pics of my.223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 My 20" HB by Kreiger/Criterion will shoot almost one hole groups @ 100 yards & doesn't open up too much @ 200 yards , if I do my part with my Hand Loads & its heavy .The 16" next to it will shoot almost as good & I now have a 18" which I'm still evaluating , since I was having FTF issues with a New Bolt , which was remedied with a new DPMS Extractor . Its looking very promising . 18" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted June 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Well after the incident in FL a week or so ago I figured I better get a lower, I picked up a DPMS for $325. My dad is a shooter also so we are going to do this together. When I have some extra money and summer activities slow down a little I will keep moving on this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugger43 Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 7 hours ago, BIGBREW said: Well after the incident in FL a week or so ago I figured I better get a lower, I picked up a DPMS for $325. My dad is a shooter also so we are going to do this together. When I have some extra money and summer activities slow down a little I will keep moving on this project. Building with family is a gas. Son got me hooked doing a 6.8. Then I did my .308 ghost. Son & I now separately working on .223 ghosts, and this last weekend, my 10-year-old grandson and I finished up our build of his .223. Smile on his face and the look of accomplishment was priceless. But we're passing on the interest and the skill set to the third generation..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted June 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 2 minutes ago, slugger43 said: Building with family is a gas. Son got me hooked doing a 6.8. Then I did my .308 ghost. Son & I now separately working on .223 ghosts, and this last weekend, my 10-year-old grandson and I finished up our build of his .223. Smile on his face and the look of accomplishment was priceless. But we're passing on the interest and the skill set to the third generation..... My dad loves his hand guns, wasn't too keen on me building my rifle. "What the hell do you need that for" is what I got, then he shot it. Loved it then I said I was going to build another one and he said he wanted to help. Gives us something to do together once in a while, I am a very busy person, two jobs and a toddler so something him and I can go do for an hour once in a while is fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Just need a few more things. Cerakote in a couple week's. Need to find a barrel. I'll take suggestions, looking for a non threaded 20". Need a bolt and a couple odds abs ends. What are thoughts on dust covers? Who runs them who doesn't. I don't want to scratch the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 thres a recent thred on (poly?) Dust covers.. do you have a paint sceme in mind? Im having some paint done soon! Beachintactical! Dont forget your sling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tony b Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 That looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, BIGBREW said: What are thoughts on dust covers? Who runs them who doesn't. I don't want to scratch the paint. SI makes it nice cover that installs easily http://www.strikeindustries.com/shop/index.php/products/rifle-accessories/ar/upper-parts/ultimate-dust-cover-for-308.html#.WHBx_mlOLYU There is a thread here on them if you use the search it should come right up. Edited January 7, 2017 by jtallen83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beantown Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 I love build threads. Who makes the hand guard bigbrew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 8 hours ago, jtallen83 said: SI makes it nice cover that installs easily http://www.strikeindustries.com/shop/index.php/products/rifle-accessories/ar/upper-parts/ultimate-dust-cover-for-308.html#.WHBx_mlOLYU There is a thread here on them if you use the search it should come right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Bean that's a 16.5 inch that I found on ebay. I'll have to look to see if there is a stamp on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Strike Industries Port doors are all I use any more . Doubt they will scratch the paint , but if your worried , just don't install one . Some Upper's now a days don't even have attachment points for them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Order placed with Strike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I'm thinking tungsten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Are take down pins for a 223 the same size as the 308? Been so busy haven't had time to compare. Was going to put an enhanced set in the 308 the first time I put it together instead of changing down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 17 hours ago, BIGBREW said: Are take down pins for a 223 the same size as the 308? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Figured that out when I got home today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ109 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Like the Tungsten color BIGBREW. Where you getting the cerakoting done? Edited January 25, 2017 by JJ109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Buddy of mine is a body man and has done his own stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Make sure it the *new* paint if you're picking cerakote. It's a lot more durable than the previous stuff and sprays on better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBREW Posted January 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I'm going to order direct from them. Last color sample should be here in a couple days, I'm leaning towards that tungsten color. What are you guys using to torque your barrels. I can't find a clam style block for the 308, I have one for my 223. I'm not a fan of the block with the pins that run through it. My buddy works on 3d printing machines, tried to get him to take my upper and make one, working on guns is kind of a no no though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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