tylerafields Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 I recently bought a Remington r25 in .308. I'm wanting to build it into a long range shooter(1000 yds. +). I'm new to the ar game so if anybody has any suggestions on barrels, optics, stocks, compensators, or any other accessories for this gun any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) I've always been a fan of the R25. You shouldn't have to do much. I'll bet it'll hit 1k yards as is. 1. A new match trigger would benefit you greatly. 2. Don't buy a new barrel. Just get your current barrel threaded, and add a decent brake. 3. Load her up and fling some lead. Edited June 29, 2014 by Robocop1051 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 You're slurring Robo! <laughs> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Very good scope , ammo , trigger & what is really important is you the shooter , needs to put it all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerafields Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I bought a magpul prs stock because the factory stock is uncomfortable. Bought a muzzle break and in the future will buy a supressor. Any suggestions on optics? In the $500 price range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_995 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 SWFA line of scopes or vortex is what I would recommend. ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerafields Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) I had my mind pretty much made up with a SWFA SS 20x scope. I also just put a bipod on it. Thanks for all the help Edited June 30, 2014 by tylerafields Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerafields Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Also, to reduce recoil should I reinforce buffer and buffer tube? And if so will mil-spec fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Best way to reduce recoil is a good muzzle brake. Since you want a suppressor in the future, look at AAC or Surefire brakes. A heavy buffer, from heavybuffers.com, coupled with an AR-10 spring, will soften the recoil some. If you have a PRS stock installed, you are using the only buffer tube you need. There's really no way to reinforce it as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Also, to reduce recoil should I reinforce buffer and buffer tube? And if so will mil-spec fit? Quite worrying about what to do to it, and take it out and shoot it. Run it as-is at 1k yards, if that's your goal. See how it does. Come back with results from the 1k yard shooting festiities, and let us know how it - and you - did. Recommendations will come after that. Don't mod it until you know what IT can do. If you outshoot it, out of the box, make the mods that you need to get it up to YOUR shooting level. Edited June 30, 2014 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 He's got a point. I assumed you had already shot long distance and we're looking to hone your rough edges... get out there a brake her in. You might be surprised what she can do "as is". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Never mind robo covered it Edited June 30, 2014 by shepp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerafields Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Thanks for all the help guys. I appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerafields Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I've shot 500 yards with her but that's as far as any of the ranges here go. I just feel like I'm gonna need a better scope than what I currently have on her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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