.308LiteHunter Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) Hey all, When I first joined this forum about a month back, I was kind of all over the place asking questions and looking for info. If I would have taken time to view this forum a little more I could have started here. Anyway, I have talked with some of you already, and you have been a great help as I seek to improve upon my rifle. Which like the title says is a .308 Lite Hunter by DPMS. I feel this gun is awesome, but Im predjudice as the owner, and inxperienced as this is my first and only AR platform. I will say this, it has help me take down elk and antelope with no problem, being very versitile and lightweight. Longest shot to date is 586yrd headshot on an antelope. Im now learning how many add-ons there are to these weapons and all though fun and exciting, it can be overwhelming with technical data and what fits what platform so this forum is a Godsend! So I wanted to post a pic of my gun to date. I just added a BCM charging handle, Harris Bipod, and switched out my A2 stock for a Magpul MOE rifle stock. One of the purposes of posting the pic is to see what or how you would modify this gun. -Primary purpose is hunting -Hunting distance, as much as I can get out of my optic 3x9x50 Leupold Long range recticle -Im developing handloads and so Im considering using an adjustable gas block -I would also like to incorporate some backup sites -Loaded with a 4 round mag it weighs 10.5 lbs, like to keep it close to that Well, there you have it, and here it is. Edited May 2, 2013 by .308LiteHunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunjunkie Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Welcome from the Texas Panhandle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 That came out very nice brother. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerken70 Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 I don't want to nit pic, but the scope mount is on backwards. but if its not causing any problems it shouldn't hurt anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Welcome 308LH! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 I don't want to nit pic, but the scope mount is on backwards. but if its not causing any problems it shouldn't hurt anything I noticed the same thing, but it looks like it makes the charging handle more accessible that way, which leads me to believe it's intentional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.308LiteHunter Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I found out after I zeroed it ,and had been shooting with it a while that it was on backwards. I don't think Ill change it because it shoots well now, and as Matt said it provides better access to the charging handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Welcome from Indiana brother LH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I found out after I zeroed it ,and had been shooting with it a while that it was on backwards. I don't think Ill change it because it shoots well now, and as Matt said it provides better access to the charging handle. You have a BCM charging handle - you can access that charging handle with the mount installed the right way. Try it. All you lose is some range time to re-zero. -Primary purpose is hunting Geissele Hi-Speed DMR trigger. It might not make sense now, but it'll make sense once you install it and shoot it. Especially for your primary purpose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.308LiteHunter Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 You have a BCM charging handle - you can access that charging handle with the mount installed the right way. Try it. All you lose is some range time to re-zero. Geissele Hi-Speed DMR trigger. It might not make sense now, but it'll make sense once you install it and shoot it. Especially for your primary purpose... What! More range time! Who wants that? ::) Yeah I should probably turn it around one of these days. I like your idea with the trigger I have heard great things about Geissele I will have to look into that particular one. I have a 2 stage trigger on it right now, 1st stage 1-3/4 pounds and 2nd stage is 4-1/2 pounds, I like it but then again I haven't tried a Geissele! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Welcome from Idaho, 586 in the head speed goat? ok I have to ask were you aiming at the head? if so you should not change a thing.... that rifle is perfect.... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Hi Lite nice shootin and your weight is fairly good too! here's my lite ........ Hi Guys Just finished a dpms build...used Harrisons super lite 16" barrel,apex handguard,geislle 3 gun trigger....and an old school 1980's buttstock....nikon monarch on top....the rig weighs 8.5lbs with no mag :) Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.308LiteHunter Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) Hey Wash- That is a sweet looking rifle. What kind of brake is that on it? I could lose weight with a lighter stock, but I gotta say I love the cheekweld on this one! Welcome from Idaho, 586 in the head speed goat? ok I have to ask were you aiming at the head? if so you should not change a thing.... that rifle is perfect.... :) Hey Magwa, I was wondering when someone was going to ask about that shot... It was the end of the day and my buddy and I were driving down this road just about to leave the area we were hunting when we saw these 2 goats crest a hill and come down it about 50 yards. They stopped when they saw the vehicle, and I said to my friend " How far do you think that is?" He says " About 500 yrds" and I said "bullpoopy thats 400 tops" Obviously we have no range finder. Well the goats continued to stare so I said " I think I can make that shot" I got out and walked toward them a little ways and sat down. Now I have a long range recticle that has a couple mill dots under the cross-hairs so when zeroed at 200 the first dot is 300,the second 400, and the third 500. Well the goat is facing directly at me and I figure, I have head, neck and chest to hit depending on bullet drop. I place the third dot just a little over its head and pull the trigger. It drops like someone kicked its feet out from under it. So, if you read that correctly I placed the third dot just over its head, however I thought it was only about 400 away so I really should have used the second dot. So, thats the story. I used the wrong mill dot and got a head shot <thumbsup> The only reason I actually know how far it was is because my buddy had a gps in his car and we plotted a point were I shot it, drove up to the antelope and read the distance, otherwise we would still be arguing how far it was. Edited May 4, 2013 by .308LiteHunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Hell of a shot brother,what type of round did you use.Goat's are :drool: yummy.I order that whenever I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hi Lite Thanks its called a shorty from Harrison at Arp but I took it off and put a pri on it ^-^ Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.308LiteHunter Posted May 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hell of a shot brother,what type of round did you use.Goat's are :drool: yummy.I order that whenever I can. Thanks. Federal Fusion 150gr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.308LiteHunter Posted May 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hi Lite Thanks its called a shorty from Harrison at Arp but I took it off and put a pri on it ^-^ Wash How does that PRI compare? I have a Miculek on mine, loud as all get out but seems to work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 How does that PRI compare? I have a Miculek on mine, loud as all get out but seems to work well. same deal...dont stand beside the shooter....lol :)) Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.308LiteHunter Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Well I took 98Z5V's advise and turned my scope mount around,and the charging handle work just fine. Got some good range time in and got the scope somewhat close to what it was. Not real concerned since Im working up a handload for it and will have to fine tune it then. Shooting off a bipod was very nice and that MOE rifle stock is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Right on, brother! I love that MOE rifle stock. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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