tylerafields Posted June 29, 2014 Report 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!
Robocop1051 Posted June 29, 2014 Report 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
survivalshop Posted June 29, 2014 Report Posted June 29, 2014 Very good scope , ammo , trigger & what is really important is you the shooter , needs to put it all together.
tylerafields Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report 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
george_995 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Posted June 30, 2014 SWFA line of scopes or vortex is what I would recommend. ^^^
tylerafields Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report 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
tylerafields Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Posted June 30, 2014 Also, to reduce recoil should I reinforce buffer and buffer tube? And if so will mil-spec fit?
Robocop1051 Posted June 30, 2014 Report 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.
98Z5V Posted June 30, 2014 Report 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
Robocop1051 Posted June 30, 2014 Report 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".
shepp Posted June 30, 2014 Report Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Never mind robo covered it Edited June 30, 2014 by shepp
tylerafields Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Posted July 21, 2014 Thanks for all the help guys. I appreciate it
tylerafields Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report 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
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