Mikedailey83 Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Hey y'all. I'm looking to build a 308 on the AR platform. This will be my first build. I like the helpful advice I've seen others getting and I hope to get some expertise from the seasoned builders here. This will be a budget build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Welcome from Wisconsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rsquared Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Welcome from Maryland. A budget build huh? You'll learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngrBob Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Howdy from the Texas side of the borders. I trust your budget is a big one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mikedailey83 Posted December 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 As I do my research, I'm realizing my budget is going to have to be bigger than I had originally planned. I want to use aero upper and lower, a D.wilson BCG. The barrel is still a question though. Something 16" with mid-length or rifle gas tube. Any suggestions. I want to use this as a deer riffle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 10 minutes ago, Mikedailey83 said: As I do my research, I'm realizing my budget is going to have to be bigger than I had originally planned. I want to use aero upper and lower, a D.wilson BCG. The barrel is still a question though. Something 16" with mid-length or rifle gas tube. Any suggestions. I want to use this as a deer riffle. Sounds like your on the right track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) 11 hours ago, Mikedailey83 said: This will be a budget build. No, it won't... 3 hours ago, Mikedailey83 said: As I do my research, I'm realizing my budget is going to have to be bigger than I had originally planned. Now you're catching on... Aero upper and lower is a solid choice, as well as the DWilson BCG - GREAT parts and a solid foundation. Rifle buttstock or Collapsible buttstock? Reason I ask is for the collapsible-possibility - only use Armalite AR-10 Carbine parts for that. If you go collapsible stock, use the Armalite AR-10 Carbine receiver extension, ANY AR-15 carbine H3 buffer, and the Armalite EA1095 spring. Solid dependability, right there. With your BCG choice - which is a great choice - find a DPMS-based compatible barrel. They're plentiful. Welcome aboard, man. Edited December 16, 2016 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikedailey83 Posted December 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 On 12/15/2016 at 9:51 PM, 98Z5V said: Rifle buttstock or Collapsible buttstock? I wanna go collapsible for better mobility while hunting. Also ive decided on a barrel. I'm going with the Faxon 16", Medium Tapered, .308 WIN, Mid-Length, 416-R Stainless QPQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 I have that barrel - excellent choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikedailey83 Posted December 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Any advice on what order pieces to the puzzle should be purchased? Does it really even matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Doesn't matter, aslong as you stick with the pattern you're setting out to build - in which case, this is DPMS-based. BCG, check. Barrel, check. Upper and lower receivers should be the first thing in-hand, but other than that, have at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Welcome from Florida . Look into the Build sections & parts , plenty of discussions of what works & what is liked & why . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted December 25, 2016 Report Share Posted December 25, 2016 Welcome from Indiana brother Aero upper/lower is a great start I'm a fan. Pick a trigger. I put the LaRue MBT on my Aero M5. SSA,SSA-E and ACT for single stage are good choices. Just my 2 mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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