Hunting AR Thread, Built!

[bullfisher]

Good product videos for v-tac. Thanks guys, im sold.

[h20hunter]

Thanks for the tip on the sling. Ill be sitting down soon and narrowing down our options for components based on want, availability,  and price. Then its deposit time and we begin to spend some coin. Planning a hunt for 2017 but that is another thread.

[scottcrb]

I'm just finishing up my 6.5 grendle build .its at cerakote right now. Let me know if ya have any questions. Mine will be deer/small game specific.

[actionshooter]

Good product videos for v-tac. Thanks guys, im sold.

you won't be disappointed!

[Special T]

I'll second the two point.

I'll use HK snap hooks and loops so I can change it remove etc.

Lousy pic of a loop.

You have the best flash hider made!

[lamrith]

I'm torn about how to set up the sling for her on it though. Any suggestions for comfortable and safe hunting carry with a sling would be appreciated.

I've hunted with AR's for many years. I use a 2 pt sling and its great.  Viking VTAC or Magpul 2 pt sling.

You end up wearing the rifle not carrying it. All the weight is on your shoulders and it allows you to glass, take a leak, etc hands free. Works good with pack too! Keeps rifle at the ready and can be slung and sinched on you back if needed. Here's a pic of me and my 450 Bushmaster hunting a few years ago to give you the idea..

VTAC vid

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=viking+vtac+sling&&view=detail&mid=D41B3C099F590FA75807D41B3C099F590FA75807&FORM=VRDGAR

Yeah I love the Vtac as well.  Hunted a week in AZ with my Grendel and I had it slung in front like that.  worked VERY VERY well with a pack on my back moving thru ocatillo and cactus.  I liked having the gun in front as it was easier to always maintain muzzle control as well as make sure it was not getting just hammered by brush as you move thru.  One hand on front of magwell combined with the sling and you pretty much have full control of your rifle.  plus as mentioned, instantly ready if you bust something out of the brush.

[h20hunter]

Well, we are officially off to the races. I'm working with Titan Firearms out of Arlington. We are shooting for a 6 month from today completion date. Should be closer to 3 but you never know and we have time. Going with .308 and using aero precision for lower and basic upper. Barrel manufacturer will be decided based on what is out there, quality, then on price. Trigger he suggests is made by Geissele. Break and extras will be figured out as we go. For glass I'm being recommended a Leupold Mark 4 LR/T. I think I'm in good hands and am looking forward to helping with the process. Once done I get a tshirt, a day at the range with the new rifle, and what should be one mean shooter.

[bullfisher]

Well, we are officially off to the races. I'm working with Titan Firearms out of Arlington. We are shooting for a 6 month from today completion date. Should be closer to 3 but you never know and we have time. Going with .308 and using aero precision for lower and basic upper. Barrel manufacturer will be decided based on what is out there, quality, then on price. Trigger he suggests is made by Geissele. Break and extras will be figured out as we go. For glass I'm being recommended a Leupold Mark 4 LR/T. I think I'm in good hands and am looking forward to helping with the process. Once done I get a tshirt, a day at the range with the new rifle, and what should be one mean shooter.

That will be my next one!
Though I think I'll go with the 6.5 creedmoor. Shot a couple boxes out of the grendel yesterday. Love the block hole weaponry barrel, its a laser.

[h20hunter]

Man, I thought I knew at least a bit about scopes....nope! Mil dots vs moa and this and that! Got a lot of reading to do before I can make a decision.

[yorketransport]

Man, I thought I knew at least a bit about scopes....nope! Mil dots vs moa and this and that! Got a lot of reading to do before I can make a decision.

If you're looking at the MK 4 scopes, consider either a TMR or T-MOA reticle. They're a better option than Mil dots. Same idea just with hash marks instead of dots. Don't rule out the sightron scopes either. I prefer the sightrons to my Mk4s in some applications and they're typically less expensive.

[JohnVH]

6.5 Grendel on the AR15 platform  Great short and long range

[h20hunter]

Well, scope ordered and I think we are just going to get ahead a bit of any panic buying that may have already begun. My builder is doing what he can and is working with Aero Precision on upper/lower. They are crazy busy but we hope to have our order in a few weeks, 4 to 6 at the most. Fingers crossed. Looks like the stock will be the Mag Pull with the adjustable cheek plate. Still don't have a barrel picked out but we have only been at it 3 days so not worried.

[jay.sharkbait]

Well, scope ordered and I think we are just going to get ahead a bit of any panic buying that may have already begun. My builder is doing what he can and is working with Aero Precision on upper/lower. They are crazy busy but we hope to have our order in a few weeks, 4 to 6 at the most. Fingers crossed. Looks like the stock will be the Mag Pull with the adjustable cheek plate. Still don't have a barrel picked out but we have only been at it 3 days so not worried.

That buttstock is very heavy.... just FYI. Maybe look at a SOPMOD stock or M110 and pair that with the correct ring height?



Criterion makes a fantastic barrel that is chambered for 118
http://criterionbarrels.com/barrels/.308_AR/ar-10-hybrid

[h20hunter]

Thanks Jay!

[hunter399]

Wow that's gonna be one cool rifle,i know on my Ar builds I just cant wait that long.My last build a week ago took me two days to order everything , the build took three days,with parts coming in, but it was 556 easy to find parts,wanted to try out that new 25/40 sharps but could not find a barrel.