New guy from TX saying hello

[RoadW3]

Just dropped in to say hello from TX.  I am looking to pickup or build a .308 based AR in the very near future.  I own several 5.56 versions in different forms and my dept armorer on the 5.56 weapon system.  Just got to figure out if it is best to buy and "add" on or just start from scratch and use some of the umpteen parts I already have to aid in the build.  So far its been very informative and I have leared allot.

[Professor Fate]

Welcome, from upstate SC!

I can't really offer you any advice, being new to the 308 ARs myself, but you can be sure that somebody that can will be along shortly.

[planeflyer21]

Welcome RoadW3!

I bought off the shelf, so can't help you on the build advice...but I am happy with my RRA LAR-8 Operator, i.e., the Freedom Machine!

Jon

[edgecrusher]

welcome, i suggest you stay in texas and buy larue  <thumbsup>

[fr3db3ar]

Welcome.

[RoadW3]

Oh I have several LaRue items and like them but honestly their rifles are a bit out of my ballpark, even with several part times, the wife would not let me spend that kind of money on one.  Maybe I need a new work rifle?

[washguy]

Hi Road  Im in Texas  Welcome aboard!

im partial to mega ma 10 builds.... great fit and finish...this upper/lower wil use either dpms style barrel/ bcg or armalite barrel bcg...cant ask for much more than that! <thumbsup> Wash

[unforgiven]

Hi Road wecome :)

[Madhouse]

Welcome fellow Texan!

[RoadW3]

Thanks for all the welcomes.  I am actually looking at the Mega set and picking up a DPMS barrel for it and the gas block of course.  Then a BCG and use some of my AR parts I have laying around to finish the lower and getting a nice FFT and calling it good.  I think I can get out at a good price and build it "kinda" the way I want it.

[Madhouse]

Dept armorer?  Are you MIL or LEO?

[RoadW3]

Yes, I spent some time in the Army but now do LE full time, well for the past 14 anyways.

[JGshooter]

Welcome from Austin area brother...