What to do...

[LouEVIL Slugger]

So a few of you welcomed me and saw this beauty I came across. And to that I say thank you.  I am going to get rid of the stock and handguard.  Going with a full length free float handguard, where all you see is the muzzle break sticking out plus maybe a few inches.  Stock still unsure on.   Also going to put a scope, in the range of $4-500ish, on it.  Would like to be able to shoot 500 yards.

My question is, is there something else that should be replaced?  Take in mind I haven't shot the thing yet.

Is the trigger sub par, maybe the barrel is a weak link, etc etc.?  You all have a lot more experience that I do and looking for some input.

Thanks

[MikeD]

I'd think maybe you'd want to pull the trigger a few times and put something down range to understand exactly what you have prior to considering making changes.  Glass is always a good thing so maybe start there if you *must* spend money, but not sure if 4-500 will get you what you state you are after

[planeflyer21]

Score!

Check out the Burris offerings here:  http://www.burrisoptics.com/sights/ar-sights-series

I've used the AR332 and it is quite effective for your wants.

If you want a good standard scope, look at what Vortex offers in your stated price range.  And Redfield.

[jtallen83]

Shoot it a good bit before you start swapping triggers and such. Lots of good options for glass in that price range if you don't need all the extras, Vortex is a good place to start looking.

[LouEVIL Slugger]

 thanks for your input, Mike.  So I might have to decrease my range for now. Can't see spending more on a scope than I spent on the rifle.

Was just wondering if there were already any shortcomings on the rifle. I know it happens...

[LouEVIL Slugger]

I have vortex on my ar15, I like it, was looking at a nikon

[sketch]

Primary arms has good sales all the time and some fair glass of there own? I have a nikon that is great glass aswell! 

[98Z5V]

I'd suggest this for glass - and it's almost half of what you originally stated. 

http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-4-14x44mm-riflescope-acss-hud-dmr-308-223-reticle-pa4-14xffp308

Check that one out.  Get something mounted, and shoot the rifle, then make a bunch of future change decisions... 

[guruofhotrod]

46 minutes ago, 98Z5V said:

I'd suggest this for glass - and it's almost half of what you originally stated. 

http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-4-14x44mm-riflescope-acss-hud-dmr-308-223-reticle-pa4-14xffp308

Check that one out.  Get something mounted, and shoot the rifle, then make a bunch of future change decisions... 

I actually bought one of those this past year, very well made, I've only used it once putting around 80 rounds downrange with it, didn't spend a lot of time dialing it in - too bust doing a break-in on the new rig but, all in all very pleased for the $

P.S. I bought the optional sun shade and butler flip caps - nice additions

[SgtB]

Check out the Nikon P-308 and M-308

[LouEVIL Slugger]

M308 is what I had my eyes on. But will look at the suggestions. Thanks everyone. Will keep you posted on what I decide. Going shooting today or tmrw, with good ole iron sights.

[LouEVIL Slugger]

That primary arms looks real promising, think I'm going to go that route

[bubbas4570]

Glass is something that one should NOT worry about when spending excess money on a rifle. 

Better glass does help more than you think.

[planeflyer21]

2 hours ago, bubbas4570 said:

Glass is something that one should NOT worry about when spending excess money on a rifle. 

Better glass does help more than you think.

Truth right there.

Ever see someone with a nice, higher-end stainless and wood rifle, then they put a silver Simmons on it?

[DNP]

What kind of cheap-ass would do that?  Come on man, have some respect for the gun!

[blue109]

I looked through my bro in laws $2000 Swaro binos recently....pretty amazing. I would if i could.

[Rsquared]

2 hours ago, planeflyer21 said:

Truth right there.

Ever see someone with a nice, higher-end stainless and wood rifle, then they put a silver Simmons on it?

 

1 hour ago, DNP said:

What kind of cheap-ass would do that?  Come on man, have some respect for the gun!

 

Doh!

[Matt.Cross]

I'm going to sit this one out. My true love wore cheap Chinese optics for the last 6 years or so.

 

God bless you Tom, I owe you big time you big hairy galoot.

[Rsquared]

Don't be bashful man. Jump in and MF these bastards.

Afterall.....they deserve it somewhere.

[MikedaddyH]

4 hours ago, DNP said:

What kind of cheap-ass would do that?  Come on man, have some respect for the gun!

Didn't this cheap bastard put a $75 scope on a $2800 rifle !

[MikedaddyH]

5 hours ago, planeflyer21 said:

Truth right there.

Ever see someone with a nice, higher-end stainless and wood rifle, then they put a silver Simmons on it?

The cheap-ass Simmons was on the serial#24 308 ,till I broke it.

The cheap-ass silver NC Star is on the custom shop stainless steel Win 70 feather weight .

[MikedaddyH]

2 hours ago, Rsquared said:

Don't be bashful man. Jump in and MF these bastards.

Afterall.....they deserve it somewhere.

There just mad because I put a $100 BSA scope on a 24" 6.8spc rifle. And they didn't think they could get away with it. Or maybe it was the cheap Bushnell I put on the 308.

[DNP]

You paid $75 for an NC Star?  Must have been a 1 for 2 sale. 

[bubbas4570]

Believe me, I spoke from experience on both sides of the glass discussion.  I have both cheap a$$ glass and good (Shepherd's & Leupold) glass on rifles. You don't  regret spending more only as long as you can forget what you spent on that glass, but every time it performs flawlessly.....regrets dissolve.

[EngrBob]

Despite all of the talk about cheap glass, I have had very good luck with UTG scopes.  I have both 4-16 and 2-16 versions that hold zero perfectly, have a parallax adjustment at the turret location and are very clear.  The clarity is almost the same as my Vortex PST 6-24.  I suppose there is a reason to spend big dollars on a scope, but the UTGs work for me and are very reasonable.