starting my first build

[RRS]

7 minutes ago, survivalshop said:

  The Tubb's Flat wire spring will work with a DPMS 308 type Buffer , in this case a 308 Rifle Buffer . Now you might ask these Armalite owners if there is a AR 10 specific 308 Buffer for the Armalite Rifle Receiver Extension , the Tubb's Spring should work with both types of rifles .

I just own & work on junk DPMS  Rifles 

 

Yes in his video DT mentions it works in both AR10 and SR25 pattern rifles.

So far I have an AP M5 receiver set, an AP LPK, a DPMS (I believe) Rifle length 308AR Buffer tube, the DT spring I just scored, and a Young Mfg 308 BCG.

[washguy]

RSS.  good start. Lets get er done.    Wash

[RRS]

8 hours ago, washguy said:

RSS.  good start. Lets get er done.    Wash

Thats the plan!!!

[Tony b]

I may need to start a new thread for my build now? Not sure I guess lol, after I can save up for the rest of the build I need to pick out a barrel and handguard. I am not sure yet, but am now thinking now of a 18 inch barrel, a Non tactical round tube handguard. Not sure if what gas block and tube to go with I guess when I get the money for the barrel I will be serious about asking for opinions.

Edited September 16, 2016 by Tony b

[Rsquared]

15 hours ago, survivalshop said:

I just own & work on junk DPMS  Rifles 

Well, I was gonna say something.....but I decided not to.

[survivalshop]

1 minute ago, Rsquared said:

Well, I was gonna say something.....but I decided not to.

 Well , you did !  

 

  The Barrel is a big part of a any build , It all depends on what you want to do with the rifle .

  18" is not a bad choice , I just sold my 18" that had a Hybrid 18" Criterion , S/S Nitrated Barrel , Great shooting Barrel . Of course , my other two 308AR's have Criterion's on them also. 

 16" is a good choice , mine shoots great ,  rifle gas S/S . I really don't think you need any longer then that for normal use , Target shooters might need something longer . I have a 20" HB that is a Tac driver.

[RRS]

So I see in searching around there are a few relatively unknown products that are universally liked, are a good value, and work well, the MechArmor Charging Handle for instance, is there a rifle length gas set up or adjustable gas block that falls into that category by chance?

And as I am doing a rifle length tube and buffer, is a rifle length gas port/system the right call?

This is intended as a target/LR set up.

I have had several Criterion barreled AR's SurvivalShop, great stuff!

[Tony b]

Rrs maybe you could start your own build thread?

[RRS]

I was thinking a rifle length gas system with a 21" barrel, but I guess an 18' barrel with a mid length system would be as good, just in terms of accounting for pressure spike and dwell times...

Thoughts?

[washguy]

RRS    these 308's get heavy fast and the barrel is part of the weight problem....most of mine are 16" and ive got one 18"...get you a 18" and a middy gas system....dont get all caught up in the pressure dwell BS...if you have a middy you are gtg...and you get to cover up the nasty looking gas block with a handguard

Wash

[RRS]

18 minutes ago, washguy said:

RRS    these 308's get heavy fast and the barrel is part of the weight problem....most of mine are 16" and ive got one 18"...get you a 18" and a middy gas system....dont get all caught up in the pressure dwell BS...if you have a middy you are gtg...and you get to cover up the nasty looking gas block with a handguard

Wash

10-4, thx.

[shepp]

1 hour ago, Tony b said:

Rrs maybe you could start your own build thread?

????

[Tony b]

I'm starting to think that rrs is pretty rude I have asked him twice to get off of my thread now but whatever.

Edited September 16, 2016 by Tony b

[washguy]

20 minutes ago, Tony b said:

I'm starting to think that rrs is pretty rude I have asked him twice to get off of my thread now but whatever.

Tony   im sure RRS will start his own thread.....but as far as rude...man you dunno what rude is around here  ...just stick around here...relax sit back and enjoy all the train wreck threads.....but never any by me   Ha          Wash

 

Edited September 16, 2016 by washguy

[RRS]

Tony I apologize, I didn't pick up, thought we were sorta asking the same line of Q's, and when you said start another thread I thought you were referring to a money crunch, anyway, I'm out and will ask my Q's elsewhere, good luck with your rifle!

[Tony b]

Rr it is all good, I just lost a family member yesterday and am probably being a Bettie White snickers commercial guy, your build sounds pretty solid looking forward to seeing it.

[planeflyer21]

Sorry for your loss Tony b.

[washguy]

Sorry for your loss Tony.      Wash

[survivalshop]

 Yes , sorry for your loss .

[sketch]

Sorry to hear that tony b.

[RRS]

16 hours ago, Tony b said:

Rr it is all good, I just lost a family member yesterday and am probably being a Bettie White snickers commercial guy, your build sounds pretty solid looking forward to seeing it.

Naw man it was me, I was reading the posts that addressed my Q's and somehow the others escaped my attention, my bad, thanks for putting up with me so patiently.

Sorry to hear about your family's loss, Godspeed.

Good luck with your build!!

[Tony b]

Thanks for the kind words rr and everyone, I am just as excited as you to get my build finished, I can't wait until I can go to the range with mine. If you were closer I would invite you to go sight yours in with me. Can't wait to see a picture of your build, my wife says I am obsessed but I am just focused on my build lol.

[unforgiven]

Sorry for your loss brother. That God welcomes them into heaven with open arms.

[Tony b]

Ok so I am almost ready to order a barrel, what is the best 300 or sub 300$ barrel for hunting and light range work. Also need advice on the length 16-18 inch barrels is what I am interested in. Thanks for all of the advice

[Tony b]

Hopefully one will be on sale as money is a little tight lol.