NightStalker Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 After about 21/2 years I’m finally in the AR308 club. this build took so long because parts were hard to find during Covid for me and I kept changing my mind on its furniture, but tonight I completed it. still might have some tweaking here and there and change a couple things along with a scope but nice to see this one completed. Thanks to all for input when I needed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 Great looking build!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 21.5 years skeeter doesn't disappoint. Report, us with targets big guy. Fn kidding 🤣🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagebrush Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 nice rifle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 Congrats! Get out there and put rounds down range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrex Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 Looks good. Now go shoot it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 Very well executed build, my good man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage11006 Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 Looks good! Now go enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunuckgaucho Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 Nice So is this were we tell @NightStalker it doesn't stop at one? Luckily everyone here is very supportive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightStalker Posted July 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 Another pic this time with a Burris scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 42 minutes ago, NightStalker said: Another pic this time with a Burris scope. Which Burris did you use? I llke a bunch of them, good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightStalker Posted July 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 6 hours ago, 98Z5V said: Which Burris did you use? I llke a bunch of them, good stuff. Its 1-6x24 and it’s a great scope. Gathers lite very well. I’m curious if the hold overs will be close with the 308. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 sweet build, looks totally functional for whatever job you have in mind for it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightStalker Posted July 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 55 minutes ago, Magwa said: sweet build, looks totally functional for whatever job you have in mind for it.... Thanks, it’s an all around rifle SD, hunting, an plinking. My main goal was a rifle with enough whallup to put anything down in Arizona and I can pack in on a horse, without it being my very nice 32+ yr old 7mm mag. I always f lt under gunner when in the military with the 556 and with this one I think that’s been corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightStalker Posted July 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 I might change the scope if I can find one that’s lighter but as good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 Looks like she came together pretty nice. Good lookin rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunuckgaucho Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, NightStalker said: I can pack in on a horse, without it being my very nice 32+ yr old 7mm mag. The horse refrence made me think of this statue located at Liberty Park, World Trade Center, New York City Edited July 13, 2022 by Cunuckgaucho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 ^^^ Love that statue. The very opening days of the Afghanistan fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightStalker Posted July 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 (edited) Great statue, 12 strong Edited July 13, 2022 by NightStalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianK Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 Nice looking build! I'm still not in the family, not really. I have no idea what I'd use an AR10 for, but I lusted after one decades ago. I have one remaining .308 Win bolt gun left in the safe (I'm on a firearm reduction diet), but built a 300BLK AR that I figure will do everything that I need a .30 to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightStalker Posted July 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 8:39 AM, BrianK said: Nice looking build! I'm still not in the family, not really. I have no idea what I'd use an AR10 for, but I lusted after one decades ago. I have one remaining .308 Win bolt gun left in the safe (I'm on a firearm reduction diet), but built a 300BLK AR that I figure will do everything that I need a .30 to do. Thanks, I was looking for a hard hitting round, that is prevalent, that would take elk if I want in a AR platform. I’m definitely a gas gun guy and needed a rifle like I mentioned above that can be packed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff R Posted July 19, 2022 Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 Sweet! Have you had a chance to put it on the scales?...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightStalker Posted July 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 28 minutes ago, Cliff R said: Sweet! Have you had a chance to put it on the scales?...... Loaded mag 13-14 pounds. Def a heavy gal with a lot of thump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff R Posted July 19, 2022 Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 Nice, difficult to get them much lighter as an Elk/big game rifle with optics. I managed to get mine to 10 pounds without the loaded mag. Mine is dedicated for Elk hunting out West, where every ounce is like a pound when you are climbing around at 12,000'!...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightStalker Posted July 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2022 I’ve intended the same hunting for this one. Still trying to fig out how to lighten it up. A 25 round mag is about 3 lbs so this one is right at 10+- as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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