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1 MOA or better hunting AR10 build?
luvmystang67:
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--- Quote from: James on March 22, 2023, 09:14:21 PM ---16” barrel probably, and hoping for 7.5-8lbs bare rifle, but any advice is welcome.
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I'd get a 12" handguard or smaller. You don't need those long handguards on a hunting build.
16" barrel but don't bother with a brake. Too loud and a flash hider is better for hunting.
I'm not a fan of the pencil barrels unless you really don't plan on range shooting.
I doubt you can get to 8 pounds but it will be pretty light. In thick woods a 4x is all you need.
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I agree on this. I personally really think an 18" barrel is the sweet spot, I've always found 16" to be too short and 20" is a monster. I have a VERY lightweight and small handguard, that doesn't even cover the gas block (exposed gas tube for a bit). I also have REALLY lightweight stock and grip options to keep weight down. The rest you can't do much about. I don't know about a pencil barrel, but you certainly don't need a heavyweight.
Alchase:
--- Quote from: konradcountry on March 31, 2023, 03:16:40 PM ---
--- Quote from: James on March 22, 2023, 09:14:21 PM ---16” barrel probably, and hoping for 7.5-8lbs bare rifle, but any advice is welcome.
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I'd get a 12" handguard or smaller. You don't need those long handguards on a hunting build.
16" barrel but don't bother with a brake. Too loud and a flash hider is better for hunting.
I'm not a fan of the pencil barrels unless you really don't plan on range shooting.
I doubt you can get to 8 pounds but it will be pretty light. In thick woods a 4x is all you need.
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The Ruger SFAR is 6.8 lbs. with a 15” free float hand guard and a brake (I don’t really care for brakes) it shows you can get a light weight 308 AR if you are selective.
Can you do it at all he price point the SFAR does $1300 :dunno:
At ranges between 0-400 yards there is no real advantage to 18” barrel over a 16” barrel. 16” hunts just fine.
Archy99:
--- Quote from: James on March 23, 2023, 08:56:56 AM ---
--- Quote from: carpsniperg2 on March 22, 2023, 10:09:45 PM ---I do prefer a good stock with a check piece like the PRS magpul but you pick up a lot of weight. LuthAR and ace make some great lighter options. I also really favor a softer grip with the 10 platform like the ergo grips. Since you get some recoil in your hands on the bigger pills in the 308 and plus.
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I am glad you brought this up, I too need a good comb on my rifles. I was looking at the magpul PRS lite, but even that is 18.5oz I’ll take a look at the LuthAR stuff, but am also open to any other lightweight stocks that have adjustable comb risers.
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Been loving my FAB Defense RAPS stock…will def buy another. I’m 6-5, 300 and the adjustability, and stiffness when expanded is perfect for my needs. Mounted on an LR308 w 20” barrel.
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dilleytech:
It’s too late now to buy a rifles but my wife picked up the ruger SFAR in 20” and it’s awesome. Feels light in the hands and seem to shoot pretty good. I doubt it’s a 1moa gun but maybe with an aftermarket barrel some day. But we kill stuff within 100 yards anyway.
jaymark6655:
I would say it is barrel, bolt, and extension. Getting a great barrel with an extension that is trued up and square with a matching bolt is key. Then ammo tuned for the rifle. Trigger is nice, but more a of thing to help the shooter do his job.
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