hecklerxkoch Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Hey everyone I actually stumbled across this forum and really glad I did...great stuff in here! I wanted a .308 but couldn't find the configuration I wanted so I thought I'd build one myself, but I have to admit after buying the Black Rain upper and lower stripped receivers, I'm at a loss where to even begin... I ultimately want to go with a two tone 16 or 18 inch rifle with a nice scope...but where do I start? I want to make it as accurate as possible so does that mean I look for other parts rather than Black Rain or should I stick strictly with them? Any help I could get with getting this ship sailing would be much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Welcome from Indiana brother hecklerxkoch.Lots of decisions to be made,relative to you'r budget.Good barrel,good trigger,and comfortable stock GTG.No shortage of enablers that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 No shortage of enablers that's for sure. Why do I feel like a shot was just fired across my bow? <laughs> Welcome aboard heclerxkoch. Like Unforgiven suggested, it's not a bad idea to look around at various parts and try to work yourself up a budget (a loose guide-line that is). Then, with that, you can express some of your ideas around here, and the rest of us can work up different ways for you to start empty-ing out your bank account. Oh, and you don't have to stick with all BRO parts. Any DPMS/SR25 compatible parts will work with it. Let the list begin my brother. (Hint).....you gonna need to start with a decent lower parts kit to get the lower rollin. Then move on to triggers, bolt carrier's, gas block's, handguards......blah...blah....blah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecklerxkoch Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Perfect information so far...thanks! I was looking for a lower parts kit but having a bit of trouble locating one, but I assume I'll start there. I have about $2500 left to spend minus the optics. I really want a good shooter, one that will shoot great groups at 100 yards or further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecklerxkoch Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Actually by "minus the optics" I mean I have 2500 to spend on the rest of the gun. The optics are already taken care of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONTANA308 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 You should be able to put a fine rifle together with that. Don't skimp on barrel or trigger if your looking to shoot tight groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecklerxkoch Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 So maybe I start with a lower parts kit, which I can find DPMS and CMMG with a better trigger. Does the parts kit matter if the trigger is different? What it the best trigger I can get? Then maybe get a barrel in order...I don't really want to go with a 20 inch barrel but I'm afraid a 16 may be too short...I may end up with a suppressor so I don't want the Harrell to be too long...would a 16 or 18 inch Harrell make that much of a difference? What is the most accurate Harrell I can get? Not real fond of stainless, would like to keep it black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecklerxkoch Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Barrel...nor Harrell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Go with an 18" barrel , you can get a really excellent mid-weight rifle length profile from Fulton Armory for a very reasonable price. If color is critical, Cera-Kote it black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecklerxkoch Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Does Fulton make the best match grade barrels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 They make damn good barrels, but hard to say "best". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Does Fulton make the best match grade barrels? I can't honestly say "yes", but I can say that for price vs. accuracy/quality, they are easily at the top of their game. Besides that, you won't have to wait as long as you would with a higher cost custom barrel. I have to say, their barrels perform for me every bit as well as I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecklerxkoch Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Thanks! I've been reading today about JP barrels also...what do you all think of their barrels, triggers and bolt carriers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Barrels and BCs are top notch. Triggers are well above average, but hardly premium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecklerxkoch Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Thanks! What's a top notch trigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Geissele triggers would be a good one to look at . Barrel length all depends on what you want to use it for . I would not think twice about shooting 500 yards with my 16". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Look up the "SR Gold" as well. I think it's marketed under the brands PACT and ATC. Link: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/triggers-bottom-metals/triggers/ar-style-308-gold-trigger-module-prod45085.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecklerxkoch Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I decided to go with a knights armament quad rail...a quick question though. The guy at Knights said I needed a special tool to install that rail and none of the dealers had one, only them, but they aren't doing custom stuff right now. I need to get ahold of the guys at JP to find out if they can install it, but is there a workaround for this issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I would say yes, as long as you find someone with equipment and time enough to provide a solution. Not a great answer, but that's what it really boils down to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaRKle! Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) I decided to go with a knights armament quad rail...a quick question though. The guy at Knights said I needed a special tool to install that rail and none of the dealers had one, only them, but they aren't doing custom stuff right now. I need to get ahold of the guys at JP to find out if they can install it, but is there a workaround for this issue? Head over to Boltcarrier (https://www.boltcarrier.com/product/knights-armament-urx-rail-installation/) and have them install it for you. They're a KAC dealer. Edited July 18, 2013 by FaRKle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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