striperri Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 First ar. Here are my build thoughts help appriciated. Hunting/range gunFulton Armoy upper recRed-x arms 20" extreme fluted barrelJd Machine LowerTroy 13.8 MRF Battlerail (wish the wilson trim rail would fit love that rail.)Need suggestions on stock please Like the UBR but worried about weight.Any suggestions greatly appreciated-doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striperri Posted December 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 no one with thoughts or recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 The UBR is a little on the hefty side but a great stock regardless. The ACS might be a nice runner up.Im not familiar with your barrel selection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted December 6, 2011 Report Share Posted December 6, 2011 no one with thoughts or recommendations?Hiya The acs for sure...ive got four of em <thumbsup> Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 1.46lbs on the UBR. 1.68lbs if you used the .308 PRS, but that's not counting the receiver extension (which the UBR comes with). So, the UBR has some beef to it, but it's still slightly under the weight of the PRS.With a 20" .308 barrel on there, even fluted, it's still going to need something out back to give it some balance. A PRS would do it well, the UBR would almost be the same, and anything else is going to leave it front-heavy. It's a .308 with a 20" barrel, so it's not going to end up as a carry-all-day, light gun. <dontknow> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Fulton has a lightweight and a midweight, match grade, 18" barrel.That would cut a lot of weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaDuce Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 I have a Red X upper for my .308 AR build with a fluted barrel. I obviously haven't shot it yet, but the barrel is not what I would describe as light weight. Looks like a good barrel though. I am planning to get a UBR for both my AR-15 and .308. I've held them and noticed the weight at the back, but from what I understand, that's actually an optional counter weight for heavy barreled rifles. Don't quote me on that, it's only what I've heard in product reviews. I've never actually installed one.Fulton armory is a good company. I can't imagine their upper receivers being anything short of excellent, though I personally would go with a Vltor MUR or a Rainier Arms Ultra Match receiver. You can get them from Valhalla Tactical for $159 and $169. I special ordered my AR-15 upper with a Vltor MUR and am very glad I did. Money very well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striperri Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Barrel, 22" .308 AR, Heavy Weight, Match Quality, FA by CriterionThis might be a better barrell. So help me understand lingo please. For use on DPMS/Remington/FA pattern .308 AR rifles with a rifle-length gas system, includes barrel extensionCan I go with a 13.8" trx extreme rail with low profile block. I am thinking so but not sure.Which gas block would you use on this setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 I personally would go with a Vltor MUR or a Rainier Arms Ultra Match receiver. Neither one of those is made for .308 ARs. Those two are out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striperri Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 i am sure alot wish vltor had 308 upper. from what i read i wish they did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaDuce Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Neither one of those is made for .308 ARs. Those two are out. LOL. Sorry about that. Started reply and had to get up to do something. In the process, I forgot we we're talking about .308. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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