txbdyguard Posted February 11, 2014 Report Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) Anyone that's thinking to build an LR 308 is the same is process as a AR15 is mistaken. Not as many mfg and looking at 3x the cost to build one. Yes there are some out there off the shelf for $1k but really if you are dropping hard earned coin do you want someone else's idea of the perfect rifle or do you build your own. I have built 25 AR15 type rifles over the last few years and got to be pretty good at sourcing parts and knowing what worked best. All that went out the window when I started my LR 308 build. First find out what platform you want to follow. There's no milspec in LR 308 designs. So I started by calling Jason @ Mega and he told me which parts would probably work the best for my build. So here it is: Mega Billet matched ambi upper/lower Black Hole 18" Std profile barrel Mid length gas Mid West Ind 12" forend with .215 tang Rubber City Armory BCG with bolt. Seekins mag release button Geissele G2S fire control (My first Geissele not my last for sure) Magpul CTR buttstock Larue Risr (Cheek piece that fits on CTR and allows the charging handle to move) DPMS buffer tube DPMS .308 carbine buffer with spring Syrac Ordnance Click-Adjustable Gas Block (fits nicely inside the MWI forend) DPMS mid length gas tube BAD ASS selector Falcon Grip American Defense Recon mount Vortex Viper HS 4x16-50 Yankee Hill Flashhider Told the boss lady my budget was $1,800 and once I got my hearing back I got the thumbs up. Forgot to tell her final tally was $2,500 (with shipping of all items incl). Sold two guns plus some OT to pay for this beast. Haven't shot it yet but hope to this weekend. Will post pictures once I get the good ones done. Boss lady is a photographer so including her took off some heat. Edited February 11, 2014 by txbdyguard
unforgiven Posted February 11, 2014 Report Posted February 11, 2014 Once I got my hearing back.... <lmao> <laughs> Include her in shooting the rifle,that will pickup some more heat. <thumbsup> Good part's list.
txbdyguard Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Posted February 11, 2014 No thanks I don't want to hear her when she can't hear. Dogs in 3 counties over will be howling.
Blondielocks Posted February 11, 2014 Report Posted February 11, 2014 Looks like a pretty good parts list, you definitely have some of my favorites in there. Maybe you should add a great set of hearing protection... <thumbsup> For her.... or you, whichever becomes necessary <laughs>
txbdyguard Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Posted February 11, 2014 I have a set of E A R custom ear plugs. Huh what did you say? Pisses her off when I wear them around the house.
98Z5V Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 Geissele G2S fire control (My first Geissele not my last for sure) Won't be your last 308 AR either, man. I'm just sayin'... <lmao> You're gonna be fun around here - I can already see that. <thumbsup> :banana:
txbdyguard Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Posted February 12, 2014 I dunno 98 this one has pretty much everything I want.
survivalshop Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 I dunno 98 this one has pretty much everything I want. Famous last words , around here . <thumbsup>
txbdyguard Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Posted February 12, 2014 I went down that road with the AR15 stuff and wound up with a forged mega upper/lower as my favorite. This is replacing my bolt gun and hopefully will get a can for it in the near future.
mineralman55 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 Once you start shooting it, the smile on your face will make you want another. It's almost as bad as Garanditis.
txbdyguard Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Posted February 12, 2014 Well as we all know this one takes a bit more to feed. No spray and pray for this one.
MaDuce Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 CONGRATULATIONS!! That build sounds like a good way to make a top notch LR-308 without breaking the bank, going economical where you can really afford to, going top notch where things are critical.
98Z5V Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 This is replacing my bolt gun and hopefully will get a can for it in the near future. Awesome! If you get a can for it - then you might want a short 308 AR down the road. Suppressed, the shorty would be the $hit! I'm just sayin'...
txbdyguard Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Posted February 13, 2014 will get the pics up as soon as I get get the photographer motivated
Rsquared Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 98's right about a shorty with a can being the s h i t. As an example............................
txbdyguard Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Posted February 13, 2014 Well the BAD ASS selector is being removed appears to be a lil too tight and hard to move. Put a normal selector in and it works great. Also replacing the ERGO palm rest grip.
98Z5V Posted February 14, 2014 Report Posted February 14, 2014 Well the BAD ASS selector is being removed appears to be a lil too tight and hard to move. Put a normal selector in and it works great. Also replacing the ERGO palm rest grip. The back of the trigger was rubbing against it - not a BADASS problem, a trigger problem. Battle Arms even went out of their way to make changes to their design due to fitment problems with the ATC-SR triggers, and fitment. First time I've heard of an issue between the BADASS and the G2S, though. Call Battle Arms Development. I'd bet they would send you a new center section, just on the possibility that you have one of the older center section (before design change). <thumbsup>
txbdyguard Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Posted February 17, 2014 Called BAD and the guy I talked to asked me allot of questions. Glad I know something about rifles. Even had me put it in my forged AR15 and it was tighter in that than my billet gun. Sending me another center section will see. On a positive note shot it yesterday NO FTF or hickups at all. Ran very smooth. Had the block turned down and it was dumping brass at my 2 o'clock. Very happy with how it shot. My son shot it and said it recoiled more than my 12# bolt gun in the same caliber. I don't think so but then again he may be jealous. Will get the photos up soon. Different grip with no palm swell being put on today and hopefully my replacement center section for my BAD ASS will be here.
Sharkey Posted February 17, 2014 Report Posted February 17, 2014 Heck. I wouldn't even tell my wife what HER rifle cost never mind anything of mine...lol It's kind of a "you don't ask and I won't volunteer it" kinda thing around my house... I got GREAT wife. She just shoots em and smiles and then reminds me to be a good boy cuz, well, she's a hell of a shot...lol
txbdyguard Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Posted February 17, 2014 didn't tell her the total cost I ain't stupid
txbdyguard Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Posted February 19, 2014 Ok BAD ASS replacement center received (quick shipping btw) and it's great. Photos coming this week.
98Z5V Posted February 19, 2014 Report Posted February 19, 2014 Did it work better with your trigger? That's the biggest question, without any photos necessary, man. Probably a first-heard from them (Battle Arms) considering a fitment problem with the G2S.
txbdyguard Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Posted February 19, 2014 worked much better now and has positive engagement when it's on safe and fire positions thanks for the heads up
NoFail Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 My wife is great too. She knows I spent over 4k on my entire set up including scopes, I have two for it for different missions. She is so awesome she bought me all new reloading equipment for Christmas. But yeah, I went high end on everything in the gun itself. It's probably my only one I do too. I will not sell it and if they try to take it it will be the last thing they ever try to take, until they send in the pro's I guess. Welcome aboard this great forum, tx.
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