Bigfish Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Hello, new to the AR platform gun here. I decided I would build one so I could learn everything about it. Starting out with a LR 308 DPMS lower and parts kit. Thinking about a palm swell grip and ambi safety. It will be a slow build as I obviously have a lot of reading to do. I am wanting a compact rifle/carbine style. Any suggestions on items that help with balance are appreciated. Bigfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Welcome from Indiana brother Bigfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Welcome from AZ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Balance is a funny topic. The problem with the gargantuan .308 rifle is the weight. You could build a lightweight rifle in the 8 lbs realm... or a balanced rifle in the 10-11 lbs realm. Fulton Armory makes the lightest contour barrel I've seen for the .308. If you really wanted to get tricky, try finding the elusive 13.7" bbl and topping it with a welded KX3. To balance the weight of the front end, check out the Magpul UBR and a heavy buffer. The UBR is a boat anchor in comparison to other stocks. Do yourself a favor. Don't skip out on the Battle Arms Development Ambi saftey switch. Also check out the Phase5 bolt assist lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Any suggestions on items that help with balance are appreciated. The perfect balance = an empty wallet. <laughs> just sayin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Another AZ welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfish Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Thanks all From Texas. I am familiar with the empty wallet/wishlist syndrome as I own a boat. LOL!. Thanks Robocop1050 I will check out your suggestions. I have been around a nice RFB so I am familiar with the weight issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Welcome from AZ ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Hi Big get yourself a 16" barrel....no bull type barrel....both of mine shoot sub moa out to 500..and they are nice to carry....my 18"s are closet queens....put an apex freefloat handguard on it.....its light and strong :) Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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