FREE RIFLEMAN Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I am planning my first AR-platform based on 7.62x51 this year. I have experience building FN/FALs, G-3's, and standard AR-15's but the new MAGPUL magazine in .308 for the M110 pushed me over the edge in Battle Rifle choice and has also created a ripple-effect into building AR-platform M4's in 5.56 for the rest of the family. This sea-change occurred when I had several Steyr FAL magazine failures in one year, and a 5.56 carbine requirement for younger and lighter family members became more apparent. The MAGPUL P-MAGs made a believer out of me...New MBR:I am undecided on 18 or 16 inch, but require rapid engagement from 0-500m, similar to the Marine Corps Rapid Engagement Precision Rifle (REPR).I have alot of hand-loaded M-80 ball left from my FAL, but I'm not opposed to an M118LR load change.I prefer a long rifle-length sight radius (vs. the carbine-length) and believe firmly in iron sights on a Main Battle Rifle (MBR) enhanced by optics rather than the other way around with mere "back-up sights".In keeping with my normal "I want my cake, but I want to eat it too", I want my MBR as light as possible as I have rough mountainous terrain in my area of operations. In fact, another project, Hard Target Interdiction Rifle (HTIR) in .338-300 RUM (AKA .338 Edge) is also planned for my 500-1600m range band.I would appreciate this groups comments and recommendations as to the easiest and most effective means to this build.My preference is the DPMS (due to cost and inter-changeability) platform.I prefer the MAGPUL UBR buttstock.I am undecided on optics, but lean towards the Trijicon 3.5x35 TA11EG (.308 Green Chevron) or a Tactical XTR-type scope. I require an effective flashhider (Especially with the 16" barrel), and would even consider the federal-headache of a supressor, as incorporated into the M110 system.I don't shoot in the standing when I can shoot in the kneeling or seated position, but I don't use those positions when I can shoot in the prone position, and I don't hang stuff on my rifle for cool points.Am I in the right place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Welcome home ma boy!!! <laughs> <lmao>We like your kind around here! <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Welcome sir! You are indeed in the proper place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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