LouEVIL Slugger Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouEVIL Slugger Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouEVIL Slugger Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I have vortex on my ar15, I like it, was looking at a nikon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Primary arms has good sales all the time and some fair glass of there own? I have a nikon that is great glass aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guruofhotrod Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtB Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Check out the Nikon P-308 and M-308 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouEVIL Slugger Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouEVIL Slugger Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 That primary arms looks real promising, think I'm going to go that route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Glass is something that one should NOT worry about when spending excess money on a rifle. Better glass does help more than you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 What kind of cheap-ass would do that? Come on man, have some respect for the gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I looked through my bro in laws $2000 Swaro binos recently....pretty amazing. I would if i could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Don't be bashful man. Jump in and MF these bastards. Afterall.....they deserve it somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 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 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 You paid $75 for an NC Star? Must have been a 1 for 2 sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngrBob Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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