Dirty Steve Posted August 21, 2019 Report Posted August 21, 2019 Hello to the members. I am new to forum from upstate Peoples Republic of New York. I have one Safe Act compliant featureless AR-15. Thinking seriously about building a compliant .308 caliber AR platform rifle. Want option to hunt whitetail deer with said build. Have other firearms of various makes/models/types all safely stored.
DNP Posted August 21, 2019 Report Posted August 21, 2019 Welcome from the southern end of California. I believe my state and your state are in a race to out-stupid each other when it comes to laws. I sure wish one of them would throw the match and allow the other to take the trophy already.
Lane Posted August 21, 2019 Report Posted August 21, 2019 Welcome from Upstate NY! I too play the featureless "game" here...
Mark Hartig Posted August 21, 2019 Report Posted August 21, 2019 Welcome from MT I lived in NY for around 30 years between Dutchess and Columbia counties. Got out in '94, it was bad then, can't imagine what it's like now Regards, Mark
Armed Eye Doc Posted August 21, 2019 Report Posted August 21, 2019 Welcome from the currently free state of Texas.
Dirty Steve Posted August 22, 2019 Author Report Posted August 22, 2019 Thanks every one. Mighty kind of you.
Lane Posted August 22, 2019 Report Posted August 22, 2019 8 hours ago, Dirty Steve said: Thinking seriously about building a compliant .308 caliber AR platform rifle. Want option to hunt whitetail deer with said build. I did this last year for the same reason (wanted a solid deer rifle); only it was much later in the year when I began... Being late August, you've got plenty of time to work out details for yourself though. What did you have in mind for this build? What other goals do you have outside of SAFE Act compliance? You know, it only takes a P-Mag, a NYS legal grip, or a gas tube roll pin to start a build. Feel free to start a new topic in Member Builds section so we can follow along and answer any questions you might have along the way. As you may or may not already know; parts compatibility can be problematic, as there isn't any Mil Spec on the 308 designs. There are plenty of people around here who can help you out with those details (and measurements if you get that deep), so don't hesitate to ask. The only regret I have with my first 308 build is the finished weight. It's not much more than a heavy AR-15, but if I had to do it again (and I'm pretty sure I will); weight will be consideration from day one. I'll have to double check; but I think my finished build is right around 10 lbs. with an 18" barrel. Nice to see another New Yorker in the mix here.
BK.RD.RNR Posted August 23, 2019 Report Posted August 23, 2019 The modified bolt catch is an easy work around that will keep your rifle "safe".
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