RSS RIFLE #1 BUILD THREAD

[RRS]

Hey Guys,

So here is my first .308 gas gun build thread.

I've listed what I have, and what I need (*), what I know, and what I don't (TBD).

If you see something I missed, or am making a mistake on, please chime in.

My current struggle is trying to select a barrel and gas system, I am agonizing over it, but I will continue to geek out on Google and pick brains here till I can decide what to do, this build is intended as a target/LR gun.

And away we go:

THE RRS AP M5 TARGET RIFLE

 

• AP M5 Receiver Set
• Young Mfg BCG
• *MechArmor Charging Handle
• AP M5 LPK
• Milspec Trigger (Plan upgrade - TBD)
• *Ambi Safety TBD
• *Grip upgrade TBD
• Magpul PMags
• Rifle length Fixed Stock
• DPMS Rifle length Buffer Tube
• Stock 308 Buffer
• Tubbs Flat 308 Buffer Spring
• *Barrel TBD
• *Muzzle Break/Flash Hider TBD
• *Gas system TBD
• *Barrel Rail TBD
• *BUIS TBD
• *Optic TBD
• *Rings TBD
• *Bi-Pod TBD

 

Thanks for the input so far, look forward to wrapping this up in the coming weeks.

(* = Have not yet purchased item / TBD = To be determined)

Edited September 17, 2016 by RRS

[jtallen83]

I have found the ambi safety a waste, I never use it and the one on my 716 interferes with my grip. 

Upgrade the trigger from the start, don't waste the time and money on a mil spec trigger.

I have had great results with ADM scope mounts, never shot loose and return to zero every time.

Love my Atlas bipod, tough and light weight. The price sucks but buy once cry once.

For the money Vortex and the Bushnell tactical series scopes are a lot of bang for the buck.

and that's my two cents....

[RRS]

3 minutes ago, jtallen83 said:

I have found the ambi safety a waste, I never use it and the one on my 716 interferes with my grip. 

Upgrade the trigger from the start, don't waste the time and money on a mil spec trigger.

I have had great results with ADM scope mounts, never shot loose and return to zero every time.

Love my Atlas bipod, tough and light weight. The price sucks but buy once cry once.

For the money Vortex and the Bushnell tactical series scopes are a lot of bang for the buck.

and that's my two cents....

Thank you for the response.

To your suggestions;

Ambi - Ya I know right, and especially on a LR gun too, but I just seem to put em on every gun I build, will try to forgo it here.

Trigger - Yes I am, just got my head stuck around the barrel at the moment, but I will drop something bitch'in in there fire control wise.

Scope mount -  Will check ADM out, I've been using Badger Ordnance.

Bi-Pod - I like the Atlas too, I will probably bite the bullet and do that.

Optic - Was looking at the Vortex, I think it was the PST 6-24X50.

Thanks again JT!

[98Z5V]

There's really only one place to look for the ambi safety - Battle Arms Development.  Pick your lever configuration.  There might be others, but the quality and performance is unmatched.

[sketch]

Ive been after that same vortex for about 4 months they are way behind! 

[RRS]

27 minutes ago, 98Z5V said:

There's really only one place to look for the ambi safety - Battle Arms Development.  Pick your lever configuration.  There might be others, but the quality and performance is unmatched.

Done.

Thanks for the feedback!

[shepp]

28 minutes ago, 98Z5V said:

There's really only one place to look for the ambi safety - Battle Arms Development.  Pick your lever configuration.  There might be others, but the quality and performance is unmatched.

Plus one 

[RRS]

20 minutes ago, sketch said:

Ive been after that same vortex for about 4 months they are way behind! 

Ahh... well think how far they'll be behind here in a month or two if this election goes wonky. Ugh.

[RRS]

STOCK Q:

For a LR/Target gas gun, whats the thinking on stocks, preferably with a cheek weld / length of pull adjustment.

[98Z5V]

Without weight as an issue, the MagPul PRS.  Not much out there with the same amount of adjustment that it has.

[RRS]

Weight is not a big issue for this one, will investigate into the suitability of the Magpul PRS, thank you.

[RRS]

WOW, now that is what I'm talking about!

https://www.magpul.com/products/prs-precision-adjustable-stock-sr25-m110

But damn if its not also uber expensive too, ouch.

Just like most things that fall into the uber category I suppose.

Ugh. I might just have to have that though, very cool stock, hmm?

[98Z5V]

I've got one on a 20" 5.56 precision gun - very nice stock.  If you search out deals, you can find one for around $225.  Sometimes they go on sale for right around $200.  Gotta be quick to find them at that, though.

[98Z5V]

Had to go find it...

[RRS]

STOCK PURCHASED

Bought it!!

Got it in FDE for $186 bucks + shipping from Bud's.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/714012916/Magpul®+MAG308-GRY+AR-10+PRS®+Precision-Adjustable+Stock+Gray

(Mine is FDE, when I went back to copy link to paste it here, the FDE one was, poof, gone. They still have grey, olive, etc in the AR-10 size though.)

Thanks again 98Z5V, that's just what I was wanting.

Now for the barrel!!! Looking at FultoArmory right now, have bought a couple for AR's in the past, made by Criterion.

We'll see.

[RRS]

2 minutes ago, 98Z5V said:

Had to go find it...

RIGHT ON!

Is that FDE? Coyote?

Looks great!

[RRS]

BARREL SELECTION

Fulton Armory Barrels made by Criterion.

18" or 20" or do I dare go 24" is the question.

Here's what I am looking at: http://criterionbarrels.com/AR-10

Might as well get this all out of the way now and explain to my wife once. HA!

[98Z5V]

I did the Fulton 18.5" on my first 308AR.  One hell of a barrel.

[JJ109]

I know its a little late. I have this on my build

http://www.luth-ar.com/product/mba-1-fde-w-308-buffer-kit/

Ita lighter then Magpul. Includes everthing cause it comes as a kit. If you just bought the stock from luth its only $149.95. Just throwing it out there

[98Z5V]

19 hours ago, RRS said:

RIGHT ON!

Is that FDE? Coyote?

Looks great!

MagPul FDE

 

Added some PRS propaganda... 

 

Edited September 18, 2016 by 98Z5V

[RRS]

Thx 98Z5V.

If my wife only knew... this build is giving me wood! LOL

 

[MikedaddyH]

5 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

MagPul FDE

 

Added some PRS propaganda... 

 

You have outdone yourself Mr. Bananaman !

[RRS]

I am thinking I will buy the FA Criterion barrel tomorrow, in a 20"...

Say something now or forever hold your peace...piece... anyway you get the idea.

This is a hard decision, I feel like its so hard to get a bead on the right call, err!

[DNP]

Well, guess you're gonna need a rifle in every size. At least until you pick a favorite. 

[98Z5V]

9 hours ago, RRS said:

I am thinking I will buy the FA Criterion barrel tomorrow, in a 20"...

Say something now or forever hold your peace...piece... anyway you get the idea.

This is a hard decision, I feel like its so hard to get a bead on the right call, err!

Why the 20" and not the 18.5" barrel?...