eightmd Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I heard about this forum from calguns.net. I am starting a DPMS LR-308 build and I don't know much about it. I was asking questions on calguns and someone pointed me here. I read some of the info about the projects so it seemed like a good source of information. I've never built an AR before but I've built several AKs. I know the builds are quite different as are the platforms. Since I already had a small calibur AK 74 (5.45mm) and I had a little money to spend, I dedcided to build a 308. The place where I got the 80% lower had DPMS (type) lowers so that's what I got. They had 80% lowers and uppers. I've bought a few parts and tools based on the articles I saw here and other places but I still need to decide on the barrel, free float grip, and get the bolt and barrel, gas block, tube, sights, etc... Next step is to mill the 80%, and decide on the barrel... This is going to be for target practice and once I get a feel for it I want to start pushing the distance out over 200, 300, 400 yds. I've never done that before but that's what I plan on working on. Hello everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Welcome from Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Welcome from Texas. There is a lot of great info here. There's also many experienced people to ask if you can't find what you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Go ahead and get an appraisal on your soul, because it won't be long before this crowd has you needing more funds... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJL Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Welcome from Florida! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Go ahead and get an appraisal on your soul, because it won't be long before this crowd has you needing more funds... ;) Huh......what a cynic? Welcome from Maryland eightmd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Welcome from AZ eightmd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Welcome from Indiana brother eightmd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Welcome to the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Welcome from NorCal. Are you drilling out the lower, or do you have access to a mill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Howdy dee do, dig in just about anything you can think of someone here knows how or why.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightmd Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I have access to a mill and will get some help with it to finish the lower to 100%. My big questions now are about finding the right barrel and all the other upper parts like gas block, tube, and bolt to fit together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I have access to a mill and will get some help with it to finish the lower to 100%. My big questions now are about finding the right barrel and all the other upper parts like gas block, tube, and bolt to fit together. At that stage you need to have an idea of a look, or of an idea of what it'll be for final use….. strictly bench gun? Something to be carried around? Heck, a properly built 16" gun can reach out to 600 yards if you got the eyes/ glass to do so! Also, how about a budget? We love helping to spend money, but you should be ready and this will help, especially to not… heheh…. overspend. Remember to keep glass out of that budget or separate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Why you gotta set him up like that? This is like shopping for anything with your wife. Make a budget...double it...and then figure out how to put the rest on credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightmd Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 MONEY IS NO OBJECT! Not really of course. But I like to consider it after I look at most options. I'm not going to scrimp but I'm probably not going to buy the top-of-the line in most components. I'm building a gun that will probably be used mostly for poking holes in paper, but I want it to be light enough to carry. Given that's it a 308, I could see myself hunting with it. Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 MONEY IS NO OBJECT! I'm your new best buddy! I don't know who the old one was, but his accident will be unfortunate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I'm your new best buddy! I don't know who the old one was, but his accident will be unfortunate. lol! now that's funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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