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New build
« on: January 28, 2020, 10:24:07 AM »
Well I decided that I wanted to build an AR10 in .308.  I have an AR15 in .223/5.56, one in 300 Black out and a .223/5.56 pistol.  So far I have a Aero Precision complete lower for the AR10.  What would you all suggest for an upper?
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Re: New build
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2020, 11:20:06 AM »
An Aero M5 should fit your lower well and you can usually find blems for about $100.  Just built a .243 on one with a $90 Bear Creek barrel and am happy with performance so far.

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Re: New build
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2020, 11:42:29 AM »
Well I decided that I wanted to build an AR10 in .308.  I have an AR15 in .223/5.56, one in 300 Black out and a .223/5.56 pistol.  So far I have a Aero Precision complete lower for the AR10.  What would you all suggest for an upper?

What barrel length will you be wanting to go with?  I ask because I have a brand new unfired 308 take off barrel from my Seekins SP10 308 that I rebarreled with a Proof 6.5CM a few months ago.  Seekins uses Rock Creek barrels and it would come with gas block and gas tube all brand new.

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Re: New build
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2020, 11:52:01 AM »
Here's an Aero M5 with 18" Faxon pencil profile and slim handguard.

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Re: New build
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2020, 12:11:38 PM »
16 or 18" would be fine.

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Re: New build
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2020, 12:12:54 PM »
Here's an Aero M5 with 18" Faxon pencil profile and slim handguard.
:tup:

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Re: New build
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2020, 01:47:13 PM »
I have a couple of basic .308 handguards.  Will send to you for cost of shipping.

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Re: New build
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2020, 01:51:56 PM »
I have a couple of basic .308 handguards.  Will send to you for cost of shipping.
That would be awesome.  Where are you at?

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Re: New build
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2020, 01:53:55 PM »
I have a couple of basic .308 handguards.  Will send to you for cost of shipping.
That would be awesome.  Where are you at?

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You don't have to ship.  I work in North Bend.  We can meet up somewhere.  I will buy you your favorite beer if you would like.
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Re: New build
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2020, 02:13:33 PM »
That's an easy one. Steam Train Porter at Snoqualmie Falls Brewery. Any afternoon or evening.

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Re: New build
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2020, 07:28:59 PM »
Cool build.
I have wanted to build either a 6.5CM or .243 AR10, just have not get around to pulling the trigger.
I got to shoot a couple boxes out of a new Springfield Saint Victor .308 on Saturday. I had heard (from various reviews) they can hit pretty hard. I had a blast shooting it and did not think it was hard on the shoulder at all.
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Re: New build
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2020, 06:58:15 PM »
Well I decided that I wanted to build an AR10 in .308.  I have an AR15 in .223/5.56, one in 300 Black out and a .223/5.56 pistol.  So far I have a Aero Precision complete lower for the AR10.  What would you all suggest for an upper?

What barrel length will you be wanting to go with?  I ask because I have a brand new unfired 308 take off barrel from my Seekins SP10 308 that I rebarreled with a Proof 6.5CM a few months ago.  Seekins uses Rock Creek barrels and it would come with gas block and gas tube all brand new.
Are you looking to sell?

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Re: New build
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2020, 09:06:09 PM »
You can totally suck out with a .308. The .308 is the queen of suck, you have to neck the suck out of it. You could just pick up a barrel in 6.5 CM and rock on and stomp on the Anemic 30 cal. Forgive me for shooting the CM a boat load.
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Re: New build
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2020, 12:30:13 AM »
Well I decided that I wanted to build an AR10 in .308.  I have an AR15 in .223/5.56, one in 300 Black out and a .223/5.56 pistol.  So far I have a Aero Precision complete lower for the AR10.  What would you all suggest for an upper?

What barrel length will you be wanting to go with?  I ask because I have a brand new unfired 308 take off barrel from my Seekins SP10 308 that I rebarreled with a Proof 6.5CM a few months ago.  Seekins uses Rock Creek barrels and it would come with gas block and gas tube all brand new.
Are you looking to sell?

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Re: New build
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2020, 04:40:23 AM »
You can totally suck out with a .308. The .308 is the queen of suck, you have to neck the suck out of it. You could just pick up a barrel in 6.5 CM and rock on and stomp on the Anemic 30 cal. Forgive me for shooting the CM a boat load.
Ok but not interested in s 6.5.

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