APR Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 I am new to ARs , and I just started a 308 build . I got some parts already , and I hope I didn't screw up , with what I got . Man it sure is hard trying to find parts . I started with a stripped DPMS upper receiver from Midway USA . I found a BCG on Armslist , and the forward assist from Midway . I picked up a complete DPMS lower on gunbroker.com . I ordered a 20" threaded bull barrel from Black Hole , but they have a lead time of ten to twelve weeks . Oh , and I got a Troy TRX 308 extreme 13.8" low profile battlerail . I have a 1911 45 , and my son has an M1 Garand , and we just started shooting a Hernando SportsMans club . I can hardly wait to shoot the 308 . Please feel free to tell me if I did wrong in what I got so far . I still need to get sights , but I don't know what to get , and I want a Trijicon scope , but I don't know what to get there either . Any input would really be appreciated . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Welcome to the site, start researching here and I'm positive you'll get some more ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APR Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Thank you for the advice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Howdy and welcome APR! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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survivalshop Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) Welcome , what part of the state are you at ? I'm in the Saint Augustine area. Edited March 24, 2013 by survivalshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APR Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Thank you unforgiven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APR Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Survivalshop , Thank you for the welcome , I'm in Weeki Wachee , Hernando County . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_995 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Welcome, I'm north of you in Citrus County. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APR Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hi George , Thank you for the welcome . May be we will run into each other @ HSC some time . I'm still trying to round up parts , for my 308 build . The lower I have is a DPMS , with the DPMS collapsible stock . I am looking to change it out . What do you think of the LMT SOPMOD , or the B5 SOPMOD ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Welcome from Brooksville Florida. Right next door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APR Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Microgunner , Thank you for the welcome , and Hi neighbor . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_995 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hi George , Thank you for the welcome . May be we will run into each other @ HSC some time . I'm still trying to round up parts , for my 308 build . The lower I have is a DPMS , with the DPMS collapsible stock . I am looking to change it out . What do you think of the LMT SOPMOD , or the B5 SOPMOD ? I am a regular at the HSC. Just went yesterday to the 200 yard line, lucked out with the weather. Didn't rain while I was shooting, wind picked up heavy later in the evening though. Those seem pretty nice, for the price I like vltor products though, I think the vltor emod stock is comparable product for half the price. I had the emod with a5 buffer system on one of my ar15's, it was nice but will pull beard hair. Another range is in the worxs for our area, 600 yds. I believe it is located in Lecanto, Fl , great for me 10 min. drive time. http://outpostrange.com/# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APR Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 I am a regular at the HSC. Just went yesterday to the 200 yard line, lucked out with the weather. Didn't rain while I was shooting, wind picked up heavy later in the evening though. Those seem pretty nice, for the price I like vltor products though, I think the vltor emod stock is comparable product for half the price. I had the emod with a5 buffer system on one of my ar15's, it was nice but will pull beard hair. Another range is in the worxs for our area, 600 yds. I believe it is located in Lecanto, Fl , great for me 10 min. drive time. http://outpostrange.com/# Thank you for the reply , and the information on the stock , and the new range . I did some hand gun shooting back in the 70s , but not much long range rifle shooting . I just started going to the range with my son , and I'm getting back into having fun , slinging lead . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJL Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 welcome from the edge of Pasco + Hillsborough counties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APR Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 EasyEJL , Thank you for the welcome . Your just down the road a little way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJL Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Definitely want to head up your way to hit that 600 yard range once the 308 is done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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