AR-Sniper Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) just wanted to say hello. i have been watching this forum for about 2 months now or close. and like what i see. lots of decisions i made was based off of members recommendations to others. finally decided to post up. I LOVE all guns. and respect any one that believe in the 2nd amendment. I have not owned my rifle long and just started building my first one a few weeks ago. i was going to build a bolt action rifle first but with a change of heart, i decided a AR platform should go first then build my dream bolt action gun later. im building her for Long range precision. my goal is to hit 3 pop cans at 1000 yards with only 6 round. i dont think thats asking much? lol i will practice as much as it takes to do this. its my fun gun. long range and coyote killer. i would hunt with it but im a Archer by heart. and i go for archery hunts over rifle any day. i like the challenge of stocking deer/elk to get with in 50 yards well back on subject this is what i got so far. DPMS LR-308 ON the GUN trigger: Geissele SSA-E Barrel: stock dpms 16" barrel Hand guard: Troy alpha free float 12" Stock: magpul PRS Grip: Ergo with shelf fore grip: magpul AFG2 Bipod: B&T atlas bcm charging handle Scope: Osprey (temporary solution) Muzzle: YHM flash hider im sure im forgetting more things. things left to get -18" custom heavy barrel from John Benjamin (it is a highly recommended barrel from lots of guys in the northwest.) the guy is from southern OR -a good scope -muzzle brake and maybe more things as time goes by. as of now im happy here are some latest pictures i took a few days ago. Edited March 17, 2014 by AR-Sniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Welcome from Indiana brother sniper.I use Battle Comp on 5.56 and .308.I think Iight try AAC breakout next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Welcome brother from north Wa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Welcome from AZ!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Welcome to the fold sniper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Another Arizona welcome, ARsniper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Welcome. I read your plans with interest. My only thought is if a true thousand yard rifle is what you are looking for, that distance between 700 and 1,000 yards is one place that a longer barrel may help, if only to extend the distance that your bullet is transonic. At shorter ranges, up to 600 yards, there are some good arguements that the 16 or the planned 18 inch might be better, because of fewer possible harmonics in the shorter barrel. There are some real experts on this forum who know a lot more about these trade offs in barrels than I do. Hopefully they will give their opinions. A lot of it will depend on the bullet/powder/primer combination you decide on to make that 1000 yard shot. From the sounds of it, you are putting together a weapon that will give you a good chance to do it. Good luck and keep us informed on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR-Sniper Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) thanks guys. Sisco, ill keep you guys posted as i try things out. i only got to shoot my gun as it sits once so far. put 130 rounds through it over last weekend. noticed some things i might want to look in to. muzzle rise and some recoil. the heavy buffer that is on its way, should help. ill try it then and ill make a new topic with some of my newbie experience Edited March 18, 2014 by AR-Sniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Make sure that 18" barrel you have made is a 1:10" twist rate, and only shoot 175 grain projectiles - good ones - to try to make that 1,000-yard goal on those cans. That's one hell of a goal. A target 10.47" wide, sitting at 1,000 yards, is 1 MOA. You'll be aiming at targets that are about 1/4 MOA wide. Talk to your barrel maker about this goal - listen to him, too, if he tries to steer you into a longer length. It can be done, so go get it, man! Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolndie7 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Welcome AR-sniper listen to this guy he knows what he's talking about. Make sure that 18" barrel you have made is a 1:10" twist rate, and only shoot 175 grain projectiles - good ones - to try to make that 1,000-yard goal on those cans. That's one hell of a goal. A target 10.47" wide, sitting at 1,000 yards, is 1 MOA. You'll be aiming at targets that are about 1/4 MOA wide. Talk to your barrel maker about this goal - listen to him, too, if he tries to steer you into a longer length. It can be done, so go get it, man! Welcome aboard! Don't let his avatar scare you I would think a longer barrel would give you a lil more velocity on that round, and @1000yds a little extra sure wouldn't hurt. Keep us updated on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Welcome from AZ ! I have got to add my two cents in on the 1000 yard goal. 24 inch or 26 inch barrel , long projectiles like palma, berger, match bullets. Custom loads on ammo helps big time ! $1000 + scope won't hurt either with a 20 moa scope mount. Just Sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR-Sniper Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 so some of you are interested in my progress on this build. i skimmed through the forum and just wanted to know what category should i post up a build thread under? one i will go back in to time after time to add new things i got and my experiences as a new shooter?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Stop overthinking it and spam the board already! Edited April 3, 2014 by shibiwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR-Sniper Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 ok here is the link to the build thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Welcome from Idaho...... sounds like a dynamite shoot build one of my favorite competitions but I use a &mm STW for that Hmmmmm would need a huge lower for that ... good luck and have fun with it I too agree a bit more barrel will pay huge dividends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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